Chapter 137: I know my own health, so I don't need to worry about it.
At the banquet, behind the screen on the right, many young ladies looked at the screen shyly from time to time.
Meanwhile, the Crown Prince and several other princes sat in the main seat. Mo Yifan, with a mixture of teasing and concern in his eyes, looked at the Crown Prince and said, "Prince, who did you offend? You were beaten so badly that the bruises on your face haven't faded yet."
Hearing this, Mo Yufeng glared at Mo Yifan, his tone filled with displeasure: "Third brother, don't gloat over other people's misfortunes."
Mo Yifan spread his hands innocently and pretended to be wronged, "Prince, you are wronging me. I am not gloating at all. I am clearly concerned about you with my whole heart."
Mo Yufeng snorted coldly, "Care? If you really care about this prince, you should help me find the murderer behind this."
"Uh... Prince, it's not that I won't help you investigate. Didn't father order the Dali Temple to start an investigation?"
Yan Haoxiang, who was not far away, froze. "My third prince, don't tell me that. Just because he didn't find any clues, he was ordered by the emperor to be beaten with twenty boards today. His butt is still hurting. If he hadn't come to attend the birthday banquet of the Duke of Protectorate, he would not be able to sit still for a moment!"
Mo Yifan glanced at Yan Haoxiang, who was not far away, with a smile in his eyes, then stood up and clasped his fists. "Master Yan, you have suffered so much. Father is also distressed that the prince has been beaten so severely, and your Dali Temple has not found any clues so far. Father is furious and beat Master Yan with a stick. He also wants to urge Master Yan to find the murderer as soon as possible and vent his anger on the prince!"
Yan Haoxiang stood up and clasped his fists, "I'll do my best!"
Mo Yufeng glared at Yan Haoxiang. "Try your best?" What kind of words were these? However, he had been investigating the Dali Temple for so long and hadn't found even a single clue.
Who else could this person have done, except the little uncle, who else could it be? Humph, and there was no evidence. Even his father didn't dare to say anything, let alone question the little uncle. It really pissed him off!
Thinking of this, Mo Yufeng's expression grew increasingly gloomy. He pondered inwardly, "I've never offended the young uncle before, so why did he suffer such a cruel blow? Could it be because of Lan Xiyue?" At this thought, a wave of emotion welled up in his heart.
Lan Xiyue deliberately approached the little prince to confess her love in order to attract his attention. He had just told Lan Xiyue that day on the boat ride that he would accept her and let her enter the Eastern Palace as a concubine. Could it be that the little prince felt that Lan Xiyue was playing tricks on him and was unwilling to lose to himself, so he was angry and beat him up?
The more Mo Yufeng thought about it, the more likely it seemed. He couldn't help but feel a bit of resentment towards Lan Xiyue. He muttered to himself, "Lan Xiyue, she was perfectly fine. Even if it was to attract my attention, she shouldn't have provoked the young uncle. She caused me to suffer a beating for nothing."
If Lan Xiyue knew what Mo Yufeng was thinking, she would definitely say: Brother, are you crazy? You really want to make excuses for me. Even if all the men in the world died, she would not fall for a dog prince like him!
Just then, the steward of the Regent's Palace arrived, followed by guards carrying a number of boxes.
"I have come here on the orders of the Prince Regent to deliver a gift to the old lady of the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar at the banquet.
The Regent actually sent someone to deliver a gift when he went to Mogu Mountain to suppress the bandits. This thoughtfulness was really surprising.
The guests present looked at each other in confusion and whispered to each other. Some were surprised, while others speculated on the deeper meaning behind it.
Seeing this, the old Duke stood up slowly with a smile on his face, "The Regent is very thoughtful." When the old Duke looked at the boxes being lifted up, the corners of his mouth twitched. Was this too exaggerated? Was the Regent really just giving a gift?
The butler cupped his hands and said, "The prince said that when he entered the military camp, the old Duke saved his life. Even though he is not here for the old lady's birthday, he still has to send the gift."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone had more thoughts in their minds. The Regent never had any dealings with the ministers in the court. How could the Protectorate be so highly valued by the Regent? Was it really just because the old Duke saved his life?
Looking at these boxes being carried here and there, someone who didn't know would have thought that the Regent was here to propose marriage rather than to deliver gifts. It was really an exaggeration.
The old Duke coughed and said, "This... is too expensive."
"The prince said that this is nothing. Compared with the old duke's rescue back then, these things are not worth mentioning. The gifts have been delivered, and I will take my leave." After saying that, the butler saluted, turned around and waved, and the guards immediately put down the heavy boxes, and the group left like a gust of wind.
People from the Regent's Palace came and went in a hurry.
The guests looked at each other in confusion, with different thoughts in their minds. Some speculated on the Regent's intentions, while others secretly marveled at the large number of boxes filled with countless treasures.
Upon seeing this, the old Duke waved his hand gently, signaling his servants to take the box down, but his face showed no emotion. The Emperor was so afraid of the Regent, and now that the Regent had done this, I'm afraid there would be no peace in the Duke's Mansion from now on.
Mo Yufeng narrowed his eyes slightly. He thought that the young uncle's gift might have ulterior motives but to win over the Duke of Huguo's Mansion!
Lan Lingrou and Lan Xiyue are both his. Mo Yufeng's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness. The Duke of Huguo's Mansion and the Marquis of Wuguo's Mansion can only be my aids. If they cannot be used by me, I would rather destroy them than let the little uncle succeed.
The military power in the hands of the young uncle has already made his father worried. If the young uncle can win over the Duke of Protectorate, who also has military power, then his career as the crown prince will probably stop here.
Thinking of this, Mo Yufeng picked up the wine glass, stood up and toasted the old duke: "This prince toasts the old duke." After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp, showing his heroic spirit.
The old Duke quickly stood up and responded. The two smiled at each other, each with their own thoughts.
Afterwards, Mo Yufeng, holding a wine glass, walked through the screen and came to the female guests' seats.
His appearance immediately caused a commotion. The young ladies lowered their heads shyly, not daring to look directly at the extremely noble prince.
Mo Yufeng looked at Lan Lingrou tenderly, only to see her clutching the corners of her clothes with both hands under the table. He thought she was just shy like those other rich girls.
When he turned to look at Lan Xiyue, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he was deeply attracted by something.
Mo Yufeng was stunned for a moment, secretly exclaiming in his heart: "Why does it feel like Lan Xiyue is getting more and more beautiful?"
The old lady coughed, and Mo Yufeng instantly came back to his senses. The old lady smiled and said, "Your Highness, please go back to the screen. There are only women here, so it would be inconvenient."
Mo Yufeng nodded and said, "It's my fault for being so presumptuous." After saying that, he turned around and went back.
Mo Yifan watched the prince come back and said, "Prince, your injury hasn't healed yet, so you should drink less."
Mo Yufeng raised his eyebrows and said, "I know my own health, so there's no need for me, Third Brother, to worry about it."
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