Feng Yinli felt a little panicked.
In the past, the emperor's brother was nice to him. Although his attitude became colder later, it was not as aggressive as it is today.
But the emperor's brother was being a little aggressive today, especially at this moment, he was about to force it to his face.
It seemed to be forcing him to break up.
But he couldn't break up with his royal brother at this moment, although he had long wanted to turn against this person, wanted to kill this person, and take back the position that originally belonged to him.
And the time for the falling out is today.
But, not now.
Not now.
At this moment, he couldn't turn against Feng Yinzhen. To be more precise, he didn't have the strength to turn against Feng Yinzhen at this moment, because his people had not yet surrounded Yilan Hall, and he was not completely sure.
But at this moment Feng Yinzhen was already right in front of him, and he didn't know how to respond.
As time passed, Feng Yinzhen's smiling face became even colder. Feng Yinli clenched and unclenched his fists, his face turned red and white, and in a blink of an eye, his thoughts had fluctuated more than a dozen times.
The impulse came several times.
Until a soft voice came from the temple door.
"What's going on? General Nian has returned victorious, and the celebration banquet should be a lively and joyful one for all the emperor and his subjects. Why is everyone silent?"
This voice made everyone present breathe a sigh of relief.
It also made Feng Yinli's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally find a place to rest. His clenched fists slowly loosened, and his palms were wet.
When his mother arrived, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Sure enough, the Queen Mother soon noticed the unusual expressions of Feng Yinzhen and Feng Yinli.
Curious to ask again.
"No wonder no one dared to speak. The hall was so quiet. It turned out that you two brothers were silent and scared everyone.
Zhen'er, what's wrong? Li'er was late again today, making you unhappy?
If Li'er is late, don't bother with him. He's always been careless. I'll apologize for you and him, okay?"
[Hey, here comes the peacemaker. The Queen Mother's words are truly untrustworthy.]
If my father and uncle hadn't already determined that the Queen Mother was assisting Feng Yinli in a rebellion, no one would have known that behind her motherly heart lay a deep and ruthless heart.
[Now she can still call my father's name so affectionately and comfort him so gently. What a great acting skill.]
Looking at the gentle smile on the Queen Mother's face, Feng Wanwan couldn't help but complain inwardly.
Feng Yinzhen, who was holding her, had a bitter and sarcastic smile on his lips: My dear, the Queen Mother does have a motherly heart, but she has never given this motherly heart to your father, me.
She is smiling so gently at me now only because it is not time for them to take action yet. She is deliberately playing the role of a kind mother only to protect Feng Yinli, not for your father.
She came here to act as a peacemaker for Feng Yinli, not for your father or me.
Normally, she always called him Emperor, but never called him Zhen'er, a nickname as intimate as this. But now, in order to protect Feng Yinli, she was not so intimate and called him Zhen'er.
Feng Yinzhen felt bitter in his heart, but his expression was unusually calm as he spoke softly.
"Your Majesty, your words are too kind. My Seventeenth Brother is diligent and was not late today. Even if he was late, there is no reason for me to ask you to apologize on his behalf.
"Mother, you are really embarrassing your son."
"Since you're not late, why is Zhen'er angry? Did Li'er do something to irritate you? Just tell mother and I'll take care of it for you.
He must be severely punished."
The Queen Mother raised her eyebrows slightly, but quickly lowered them. Her voice became softer, with a playful and gentle smile.
You can tell from her tone that she is trying to make Feng Yinzhen happy.
Feng Yinzhen's lips curled up, his smile widened, and he shook his head.
"Seventeenth Brother has always been very well behaved. Even Mother often says that Seventeenth Brother is your most well-behaved son. How could he possibly make her unhappy?
It was just that he broke the glass cup today, and his son played a little joke on him, but unexpectedly, his seventeenth brother seemed to take it seriously.
My son is feeling awkward, but luckily you came in, so you can explain to my Seventeenth Brother on my behalf and not let him get angry."
"Broken the glass cup? This is indeed Li'er's fault. He's already grown up, why is he still as impulsive as a young boy?
Besides, your royal brother was just joking with you. How could you be so ignorant and take it seriously?
Li'er, you were indeed wrong in this matter. Even your mother can't help you. Hurry up and apologize to your brother."
When the Queen Mother heard this, the smile on her face instantly disappeared, and her long brows immediately frowned. She glared at Feng Yinli with dissatisfaction and ordered him in a reproachful tone.
Feng Yinli took advantage of the situation and immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Feng Yinzhen with a sincere tone.
"Brother Your Majesty, it's all my fault. I was so impulsive that I accidentally broke the glass cup, disturbing your good mood. I sincerely apologize.
In addition, I am willing to compensate for the broken glass cup.
Would you mind if I could compensate you with ten identical cups?"
Such a humble posture and such a sincere tone seemed to indicate that he truly knew he was wrong and that he sincerely wanted to make amends and compensation.
But Feng Yinzhen, who was sitting on the high platform, and Feng Yinli, who was in a respectful and humble posture, knew it very well in their minds.
He was just making a gesture.
He didn't think he was wrong at all, and it was impossible for him to compensate for the broken glass cup, because in the near future, he would personally seize the throne from his brother.
The whole world belongs to him, so what does a small glass cup mean to him?
My brother is going to die soon, who should I give this glass cup to as compensation?
Feng Yinzhen curled the corners of his lips, and a dark light flashed in his eyes.
"Seventeenth brother, you are too kind. It's just a cup. It's not a big deal. You and I are brothers. Let alone a small cup, even if you want my woman or my kingdom, I am willing to give it to you.
Please stop saying such things. It makes me sad. It seems that the relationship between you and me as brothers has become distant because of a small cup.
As soon as Feng Yinzhen said this, Feng Yinli and the Queen Mother's expressions changed.
The faces of the concubines and ministers in the hall also changed drastically.
A small cup is certainly not a big deal.
The Emperor and the Seventeenth Prince were indeed brothers, and their relationship had always been close, so they certainly wouldn't care about a small cup.
But if you give up your woman and your kingdom for the sake of brotherhood, this is obviously unreasonable, wrong, and impossible!
When the emperor said this, it was clear that there was something else behind his words, and it was quite profound.
Could it be that there is something going on between these two brothers?
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