C17

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.

The ministers praised her alcohol tolerance, but only Mu Yizi knew that she felt dizzy the moment she sat down.

No, there was something wrong with the wine!

Generally speaking, no matter how strong the wine was, how could Mu Yizi, who was considered to have grown big in the wine vat, feel dizzy after drinking two cups?

A hand instinctively grabbed hold of Shen Bai's wrist under the table. His gaze shifted to the main seat, where a censer that had appeared out of nowhere was smoking.

Shen Bai noticed that something was wrong and asked softly, "Are you alright?"

"There's something wrong with the alcohol!" Ye Zichen grabbed Shen Bai even more forcefully, as if that would help him wake up a little.

Without thinking too much into it, Shen Bai grabbed her hand and held it in his other hand before placing himself on top of her. In the eyes of outsiders, he was the one pulling her by the hand and acting coquettishly. In reality, he was supporting Mu Yizi's body so that no one could see through her weakness. He used his wide sleeves to block her hand and pressed hard on her "He Gu" acupoint.

"What are you doing?" Mu Yizi could feel her hand being held by him, and the pain that came from his hand made her feel much more clear-headed.

"Don't say anything, I'll help you press the pressure point. This will help your blood circulation within your body, and will make you feel better. " Shen Bai was still leaning on her chest, slightly tilting his head to the side, feeling the softness undulating up and down.

"Hold your breath." Seeing that someone was walking towards them, Shen Bai softly muttered those words before withdrawing from her embrace.

A chunky middle-aged man held a cup of wine and said to her: "General Mu, I am Shi Hengxiang. I have heard a lot about you. I would like to toast you!"

Before Mu Yiran could reply, Shen Bai stood up.

"You can drink here. I'm leaving!" After he finished speaking, Shen Bai ran out like a grumpy little wife.

Mu Yizi reacted extremely quickly, and said apologetically to Lord Shi: "I'm sorry, but our brother here doesn't like this kind of occasion! If he were to run out like this, something might happen to him. Please send a message to the Prime Minister for me, I will definitely pay him a visit and apologize! "

After saying that, Mu Yizi quickly chased after Shen Bai, ignoring Lord Shi Hengxiang's call.

When they finally left the Prime Minister's mansion, the two let out sighs of relief. Mu Yizi was about to place a hand on Shen Bai's shoulder to praise him for his intelligence, but he was actually able to knock his hand down.

"Next time, don't make yourself look like this again! Don't call me to come with you!"

Mu Yizi stared blankly, feeling that she was somehow innocent. How did she know there was something wrong with the wine? Besides, who would not drink at a banquet?

As if he knew what she was thinking in her heart, Shen Bai quickly added, "Because you and I are both treated like …" "Yes …"

Mu Yizi finally understood what he meant. Just now, when he leaned on her shoulder, she couldn't help but think that he was the same as those servants in the brothel.

"What is it?" As if she was teasing him on purpose, Mu Yizi pretended that she didn't understand.