1192 Killing Order, Who Dares Not to Come to My Banquet?
Zhai Dongming was happy that the Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen came back alive, but that didn't mean everyone was happy. Even those who once belonged to the Ninth Prince's faction were not happy that the Ninth Prince came back alive, because... they betrayed him!
When Zhai Dongming hurriedly welcomed the Ninth Uncle and Feng Qingchen into the city, the news that the Ninth Uncle and Feng Qingchen were not dead also spread, but...
It will take some time for the news to reach everyone.
This morning, His Royal Highness Prince Luo led a large army and presented prisoners in public in a majestic manner. The palace was bustling with activity. At this time, all the ministers in the court were in the palace flattering the emperor, and no one cared about what was happening at the city gate.
In the imperial city, the first person to receive the news was Wang Jinling.
After Wang Jinling returned to the city, he had been sending people to watch the city gate. Everyone in the Wang family would know about any movement, not to mention the news that the Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen had returned alive.
When Wang Jinling heard the news, his hand paused, and the smile on his face froze for a moment. Then he smiled as if nothing had happened and said, "Sure enough, he is not dead. Come on, prepare a gift. I want to come and congratulate you in person."
"Don't worry, sir. I've got everything ready." The butler was also a capable man and had made preparations early on.
Wang Jinling looked at the housekeeper approvingly and walked out gracefully. Even though he was anxious, his steps were neither fast nor slow. However, his rapidly beating heart revealed Wang Jinling's mood at the moment.
The Ninth Prince was the same as always. No matter how urgent it was, he would send Feng Qingchen back first and then return to his own residence.
As a result, the Ninth Prince and Wang Jinling collided, and the two carriages arrived at Dafeng Mansion one after another.
The people in Feng Mansion didn't know about Feng Qingchen's return yet, and no one came out to greet him. During this period, the entire Feng Mansion was cautious. Feng Qingchen's life and death were unknown, and the people in Feng Mansion didn't dare to act high-profile. They went to the city gate every day to inquire about the news, and were almost caught by the Blood-clothed Guards as spies.
The Ninth Prince and Wang Jinling got off the carriage at the same time, their eyes met, sparks flew, and then they looked away as if nothing had happened.
Wang Jinling stood beside the carriage, smiling gently and elegantly, looking at the ordinary carriage with burning eyes, waiting for Feng Qingchen to get off.
He could never feel at ease until he saw with his own eyes that Feng Qingchen was safe.
The eldest master didn't have to wait too long. The Ninth Prince helped Feng Qingchen get off the carriage. Seeing Feng Qingchen intact, Wang Jinling's heart finally settled down, and the smile on his face became even more cordial.
Wang Jinling's smile was so bright that it even eclipsed the sunlight. The Ninth Prince would never admit that he disliked Wang Jinling's smile.
After getting off the carriage, the Ninth Prince did not let go, holding Feng Qingchen's hand and walked in front of Wang Jinling.
"Jinling." Feng Qingchen greeted Wang Jinling with a smile.
"Qingchen, I'm glad to see that you're okay." Wang Jinling nodded to the Ninth Prince, ignoring his cold face, and looked at Feng Qingchen with a smile.
"I'm sorry to have made you worry. There was a little accident on the way." Feng Qingchen was quite embarrassed. She could imagine how upset Wang Jinling and the others would be when they heard the news that she was in trouble.
"It's good to know that we are worried." Wang Jinling said half complaining and half distressed: "Qingchen, do you know how worried we were when we heard the news that you were in trouble? You are so careless that you didn't even send us a message to reassure us."
Speaking of this, Feng Qingchen felt particularly embarrassed and said awkwardly: "I'm sorry for making you worry. It happened too suddenly. We are trapped in a small mountain village. There is no one around us, so we can't get any news."
"Really?" Wang Jinling glanced at the Ninth Uncle, clearly showing his disbelief. Feng Qingchen laughed awkwardly twice, not knowing what to say.
Fortunately, Wang Jinling was reluctant to embarrass Feng Qingchen, so he did not continue to ask, but said gently: "Qingchen, your safe return is the best thing. The people in Feng Mansion have been worried about you during this period.
He has lost weight, please go in quickly so that they can feel at ease."
After saying that, he prepared to enter the Feng Mansion with Feng Qingchen.
"Okay." Feng Qingchen nodded quickly. As long as Wang Jinling didn't blame her, Feng Qingchen would nod to anything.
The Ninth Prince pulled Feng Qingchen's hand, motioning her to wait. Feng Qingchen glanced at the Ninth Prince, but the Ninth Prince did not look at her. Instead, he said to Wang Jinling, "Young Master, you are here really early. However, Qingchen is tired and has no energy to entertain guests. If you don't mind, how about going to the Ninth Prince's Mansion with me?"
Even if he could guess the reason for the marriage between the Wang and Cui families, the Wang family had to give him an explanation.
"Your Highness, aren't you afraid of being scolded for inviting me to the Ninth Prince's Mansion at this time?" Wang Jinling smiled gently, his refusal obvious.
"My Lord, you are right. It is not appropriate to invite you alone at this time. I have decided to host a banquet at the Wind Chasing Tower tonight to entertain the heads of the Wang, Cui, and Xie families, as well as Lord Luo and others, to celebrate my escape from death."
The Ninth Prince slightly emphasized the last four words to show his anger.
Wang Jinling's expression remained unchanged, but a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The Ninth Prince was really ambushed and killed, and they were suspected of being the ones who did it, and they wanted to make trouble for them.
Seeing that Wang Jinling did not answer, the Ninth Prince pressed on: "Why? The eldest master doesn't appreciate it."
Wang Jinling came back to his senses, glanced at Feng Qingchen, and bowed slightly to the Ninth Uncle: "I dare not, Jinling will definitely take the Wind Chaser Tower to the sky and keep the appointment on time."
"It is my honor that Master Wang is willing to do me the honor." The Ninth Prince's words were polite and unfamiliar. Feng Qingchen also heard something wrong and frowned slightly, but he didn't know what the two people were talking about.
Feng Qingchen looked at the Ninth Uncle, then at Wang Jinling, but unfortunately both of them were masters, Feng Qingchen could not see anything, and it was not easy to ask more, so she could only stand aside and act as a wooden stake.
At this time, the people in Feng Mansion also discovered Feng Qingchen, and someone shouted, "Miss, Miss Feng, it's Miss Feng who's back."
"Miss Feng is fine. I saw Miss Feng."
The sound was so loud that Feng Qingchen and the other two could hear it even through the gate. Then the door to the Feng Mansion opened wide, and the master and servants all ran out. Sun Sixing was the one walking in the front.
Seeing Feng Qingchen, the introverted and calm Sun Sixing actually jumped up: "Master, you are not dead, you are not dead. It's great."
"Miss, I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay." Tong Jue and Tong Yao were not willing to be outdone, and followed Sun Sixing.
"Girl, please come back. We were all worried about you." Chun Hui, Qiu Hua, Xia Wan, and Dong Qing also chattered around Feng Qingchen, pulling Feng Qingchen and crying and laughing.
The butler wiped his tears behind the crowd, looking relieved.
It’s good to be back, it’s good to be back.
This Feng Mansion is only the Feng Mansion because Feng Qingchen is here. Otherwise... it would be nothing.
When the guards saw Feng Qingchen coming back alive, they all breathed a sigh of relief. They didn't feel it at other times, but since the news of Feng Qingchen's accident came, the guards of the Feng Mansion realized that even though Feng Qingchen was a woman, she was also the head of the Feng family. Only with Feng Qingchen by their side could they hold their heads high.
Everyone in the Feng residence only had eyes for Feng Qingchen, pushing the Ninth Prince and Wang Jinling aside. The Ninth Prince found it funny, but was too lazy to disturb Feng Qingchen. He turned around and got on the carriage without saying anything.
As for Wang Jinling, he wanted to go into the Feng Mansion and talk to Feng Qingchen about what had happened during this period, but when he thought of the Ninth Prince's banquet tonight, Wang Jinling sighed inaudibly.
The first thing the Ninth Prince did when he returned to the capital was to entertain them, but I'm afraid the banquet would not be a good one.
There might be a tough battle tonight. Since the Ninth Prince informed him in advance, he must make some preparations in advance to avoid... being affected!
He didn't have time to go into Feng Mansion today.