Jiang Fulu glanced at Prime Minister Wei indifferently without any response.
He had already planned to have a full meal before the banquet to conserve his energy.
It is too brain-consuming to fight wits and courage with the old fox Wei Shoufu. At this critical juncture, Jiang Fulu is unwilling to do such a thankless task.
"Master Jiang, today is a good day, the Lantern Festival. Even if you and I don't get along well on weekdays, we shouldn't make things too awkward in front of all the masters, right?"
Prime Minister Wei was disgraced, and with a gleam in his eyes, he looked at Jiang Fulu harshly.
Normally, whenever the two of them met, they would fight fiercely, and it seemed that the winner would be decided. Why did Jiang Fulu look so listless at the palace banquet today?
Could it be...
There was a hint of calculation in the eyes of Wei Shoufu, and he said tentatively: "I have noticed that Lord Jiang seems to be a little abnormal."
The Xuan family's actions were extremely secretive. Could it be that Jiang Fulu had received the news in advance?
Prime Minister Wei considered it over and over again and finally rejected this possibility.
Given Jiang Fulu's personality, if he really knew that the Xuan family was plotting a rebellion, he would definitely claim to be sick and miss the palace banquet.
"well!"
At the critical moment of life and death, Jiang Fulu had no intention of paying attention to Prime Minister Wei and sighed.
The Queen Mother is cruel and ruthless. Once she comes to power, the future of her faction will be in jeopardy. They will definitely be liquidated, and if things go wrong, their property will be confiscated and their entire family will be exterminated.
Fortunately, Jiang Yuzhu and Jiang Huaiqing are both in the north, so even if Jiang Fulu is imprisoned, the Jiang family's bloodline will not be cut off.
Jiang Fulu remained silent. Prime Minister Wei was embarrassed and was about to lose his temper when Censor Lu came up and said with a smile, "Prime Minister Wei, you don't know that it's the New Year and Lord Jiang is missing his beloved daughter. He got angry and his throat is swollen and sore."
The implication is that Jiang Fulu did not intend to disrespect Prime Minister Wei while he was ill.
Yu Jijiu also laughed and said, "Master Wei, you are so generous. Today is a good day. I will toast to you later!"
"Prime Minister Wei has made great contributions, haha."
A tall man smiled innocently and laughed.
Chief Wei glanced at the tall man and asked, "Who is this gentleman..."
He was wearing a brand new fifth-rank official uniform. Could he be an official who had been sent back from outside the city?
People of the fifth rank are not qualified to participate in the palace banquet. This person must have gotten in through the back door.
Wei Shoufu twitched his lips critically and said mercilessly, "He looks like a rickshaw driver, without any trace of the character of a scholar."
Censor Lu stepped forward to explain, "Master Wei, I forgot to introduce you. This Master Li, Li De, is my brother-in-law. I brought him to the palace banquet to see the world."
"You are right. Lord Li is in charge of the carriages and horses, and his knowledge is very average. If he is fortunate enough to receive some guidance from the Chief Minister of Wei, I think he will benefit greatly."
Faced with the humiliation, Censor Lu remained calm, which made Prime Minister Wei appear petty-minded.
Prime Minister Wei: “…”
He remembered!
Half a year ago, Li De was a minor official of the seventh rank. Since he and Censor Lu joined Jiang Fulu, he was promoted to the fifth rank within half a year.
Who would believe me if I said there is nothing fishy here?
Even if he works in a government office, he is still a fifth-rank official!
Chief Minister Wei glanced at Jiang Fulu who was eating snacks secretly, and became even more angry.
Strangely enough, Jiang Fulu is now a major concern for Prime Minister Wei.
This guy jumped up and down and started cursing. The two of them fought to the death. Now Jiang Fulu pretended to be deep and dumb, and instigated his followers to irritate him. Wei Shoufu had no place to vent his anger and was furious.
"snort!"
Chief Minister Wei snorted coldly and left in a huff.
After taking two steps, he turned around, stared at Jiang Fulu meaningfully, and revealed a meaningful sneer.
"Brother, Prime Minister Wei is glaring at you."
Censor Lu took in Prime Minister Wei's expression and couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
Jiang Fulu grabbed a piece of pastry and stuffed it into his mouth, saying indistinctly, "Even if his eyes pop out, it won't cause any harm to his grandfather."
After saying that, Jiang Fulu stuffed some snacks into the two brothers' hands, then raised his hand and touched the equipment inside their official uniforms.
Very good, I wore cloth armor under my clothes.
"It was made by Yuzhu and hidden inside. It can save your life at a critical moment."
Everyone around Jiang Fulu gained weight just because they were wearing heavy clothes.
Censor Lu and Yu Jijiu quickly echoed, "We are relying on our niece's help."
Jiang Fulu was very satisfied. He liked to hear people praising his daughter Jiang Yuzhu. It was pleasant to hear.
About half a month after receiving the news, Jiang Fulu began to make arrangements in full swing.
Today I will find a way to use my connections to bring Li De into the palace, and let Li De drive the carriage when we escape.
After the palace coup, the capital was in chaos, and the group decided to avoid the limelight and stay away from the trouble for a while.
At lighting time, the hall is brightly lit.
Seeing that the palace banquet was about to begin, Jiang Fulu came to the front of the table and sat down.
Beautiful palace maids came in one after another, with trays filled with exquisite dishes and wine.
Each table is also served with fried Yuanxiao (Chinese rice dumplings) to suit the occasion, and a bowl of glutinous rice balls arranged in the shape of a flower, topped with pink petals and scented with a light floral aroma.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
A young eunuch shouted at the top of his voice, and all the officials and their wives behind the curtains hurriedly stood up and knelt, shouting: "Long live the emperor!"
Xiao She, dressed in a dragon robe, said gently, "My dear ministers, please stand up. There is no need for formalities."
The Empress Dowager claimed to be ill and did not attend the Lantern Festival banquet.
There was no sign of anything unusual on Xiao She's face. He picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
Well, it's time to break up.
Soon, the sound of stringed instruments and orchestras rang out in the hall, and dancers in hot clothes bent down and danced with their long sleeves swinging.
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