C17 (1/2)

As soon as Mu Yiran and Ji Ning sat down, they were discovered by Ji Wei, who was seated in front of them. He walked over with a cup of wine and said politely to Mu Yizi, ”General Mu, you've really come!”

Mu Yizi couldn't help but be confused. Today's invitation was sent over by the Prime Minister, so why was Ji Wei here?

Hearing Ji Wei's words, Mu Yurou seemed to be surprised to see Mu Yurou appear here. When she recalled what Ji Wei had said to her today, she had a good guess.

Mu Yizi looked at each and every one of them. Most of the people attending the banquet were people that Ji Wei had introduced to her when he came to the Mu Army's manor today. This group of people gathered here most likely because they were trying to create a faction.

Under the rule of the empress, Jinli Country seemed peaceful. But in truth, the Prime Minister didn't have that much power. The empress revered marriage, and demanded that the officials of the court do the same. Other than the fact that a portion of the military power was in Ji Wei's hands, most of the civil officials only had the chance to eat and drink to earn a bit of salary.

And as the Prime Minister, even though he held a high position, he was still filled with resentment because of his empty title. It was no surprise that he would try to form a personal alliance with them.

However, what surprised Mu Yizi was that the Prime Minister actually invited her, a general whom the empress herself had taken a fancy to, to attend the banquet. There must be some plan, or perhaps he already felt that victory was already in his grasp.

Giving Ji Wei a toast was considered a form of greeting. Mu Youzi returned to her seat and quietly asked Shen Bai, ”What do you think about this banquet?”

Shen Bai didn't even raise his eyes as he faintly said, ”Demons, dance chaotically.”

Mu Yizi was so amused by his words that she almost spat out the wine she just drank. Dancing demons? Perhaps only someone like Shen Bai would dare to use this word to describe these old officials of his in the imperial court?

Although the place Mu Yizi found looked extremely unremarkable, her identity didn't allow her to just sit there quietly, drinking, and eating. In addition to Ji Wei's previous appearance, it made everyone more aware of Mu Yizi's appearance.

However, they didn't dare to toast like Ji Wei, and only whispered to each other without knowing what they were talking about.

Being stared at uncomfortably by the crowd, Mu Yizi leaned in and whispered to Shen Bai, ”Do you feel unwell? Why don't we go now? ”

As if he had understood Mu Yizi's thoughts, Shen Bai nodded his head. Just as he was about to get up with her, the Prime Minister had already appeared at the head of the table, inviting everyone to take a seat.

From the looks of it, it was impossible for them to escape. He could only sit back down and see what the Prime Minister was up to.

”Everyone here is an official of the same dynasty as me. Today's banquet, one is to build good relations with everyone, and the other is to welcome the arrival of a female general — — Mu Yizi, General Mu! ”Come, let us toast to General Mu.”

The Prime Minister raised his wine cup and stood in front of the seat of honor. With just a few words, Mu Yizi was unable to refuse. He could only raise his wine cup and drink it in one gulp. Fortunately, he had eaten something to fill his stomach when he was at the Mu Jungfu. Otherwise, he would have had a particularly bad stomach after drinking this strong wine.

Although she had often followed her brothers in gulping down large mouthfuls of meat, she had never imagined that the wine the prime minister had given them at the table would be so strong.

Mu Yizi glanced at the other people's tables, each table having a different set of wine.

It seemed like the Prime Minister was really after her!

Mu Yizi stood up with a cup of wine and said with a smile, ”Prime Minister is too courteous. It's my first time here, please take care of me in the future!” With that, he finished the bowl of wine in one gulp, gave the empty bowl to everyone, and sat back down.