Yue Jinyan was very worried. The New Year was approaching and the New Year's Eve banquet was approaching. Patrols and supervision had been strengthened across the country, not to mention the capital.

However, in this case, Yue Jinyan's eldest son was actually caught in an underground casino in Beijing. Coincidentally, Yue Jinyan's third son was also caught in the entertainment venue.

In the past, these were not important matters, but the New Year's Eve banquet was approaching and the situation was special. Those who could pass through the open roads in these places had gained confidence and closed their doors early. The only ones that could operate were dark gambling houses and dark alleys.

"Master Yue, you don't know that the New Year's Eve banquet brings people from all over the world." Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Now that His Majesty has just ascended the throne, it can be regarded as a change of dynasty, and all the countries are watching! Who knows what will happen?

Will there be any spies taking this opportunity to sneak into the capital?"

"What's more, look at what those places are like... Even if I want to sell you this face, it's really difficult to do so!"

Yue Jinyan's face was as dark as coal: "My son must be unjust! You also said where that place is, how could my son go to that kind of place?"

The Minister of Punishment gave a wry smile: "Master Yue, look at it, it's written in black and white on the paper, signed and sealed by the Young Master himself!"

Yue Jinyan was extremely annoyed, but at the end of the day he could only throw away his hands and leave. He knew in his heart that it was impossible for the people in the Criminal Department to beat his son into submission. This was probably true.

After returning home, Yue Zhirou took one look at the expression on her father's face and knew that her trip was in vain, and she couldn't help but sigh.

"...Rou'er, go find Xie Chenghe!" Yue Jinyan's eyes lit up, "If Xie Chenghe comes forward, this matter will be resolved."

Yue Zhirou sneered: "Dad, my relationship with Xie Chenghe is not that close. These days we are preparing for the New Year's Eve banquet, and the Duke of Zhen is coming to Beijing. Xie Chenghe moved into the palace again for this reason. I haven't been able to see him for a long time.

Already."

Yue Jinyan gritted his teeth: "Don't he still owe you a condition?"

"Impossible!" Yue Zhirou's face was full of disbelief, "You want me to use such an important thing on those two losers?"

Before he finished speaking, Yue Jinyan slapped Yue Zhirou on the face, causing her to stagger and fall to the ground.

"You bastard! That's your brother!" Yue Jinyan glared at Yue Zhirou and cursed, "Did I pamper you so much that I made you forget who you are?!"

Yue Zhirou, who was on the ground, touched her face with trembling hands. Suddenly, there was a slap mark on her originally smooth and flawless face, which made her look swollen.

Her nose felt hot, blood dripped from her nose, and her tears couldn't stop flowing down.

"Being pampered?" Yue Zhirou choked with sobs, her watery eyes full of resentment, "I can become the so-called most favored daughter of the Yue family because I am more useful than your useless sons!"

"But even if I am a thousand times ten thousand times better than them, you will still humiliate me because I failed to marry Xie Chenghe, and feel that I have lost your face!"

"Yue Jinyan! This is not the same old time! You have to think about it, now that His Majesty has allowed women to enroll in school, Ding Yueluo is still waiting in the harem, and her entry into the former dynasty is just around the corner!"

"When the time comes, do you think I can't compete with the former dynasty? Do you think I will be worse than Ding Yueluo?!"

Yue Jinyan's eyes widened, his beard stood up in anger, he kicked Yue Zhirou in the stomach, and cursed: "Dirty thing! So you have had this kind of intention for a long time?"

"If you were not my Yue Jinyan's daughter, who would know who you are when you go out? Go to the front court? You don't even know who you are. Don't disgrace me as a member of my Yue family!"

"If you be better, why can't my father give you anything? When you get married, you will definitely be the most beautiful woman in the capital, and my father will give you the most generous dowry."

"Now, go and make an appointment with Xie Chenghe and fish out your two brothers. Otherwise, don't blame me for not caring about the relationship between you and your daughter!"

After saying that, Yue Jinyan turned around and left, slamming the door loudly.

Yue Zhirou collapsed on the ground, tears streaking down her face, which made her feel stinging everywhere, but it made her wake up a little.

Her two brothers were a gambler and a pervert, and the other brothers and sisters were unable to hold themselves up. She was the only one who had determined since she was a child to be a useful person to her father and help her in-law family.

But now it seems that her status in Yue Jinyan's heart is even lower than those two bastards?

Yue Zhirou's eyes gradually turned sinister.

If you are unkind, don’t blame me for being unjust!

…

Every household in the capital has hung up red lanterns and pasted new couplets, and the atmosphere is full of joy.

Early that morning, the number of soldiers and horses patrolling and stationed at the city gate more than doubled, the official roads were also cleared, and there were guards with swords on both sides to warn the people to stay away.

There is no other reason for such a big battle, just because Lord Ling Yun will arrive in the capital today and enter the court to attend the New Year's Eve banquet in the near future.

Speaking of Lingyun, everyone in the country knows about him. Being able to be called the Duke of the State is enough to show his high status.

Although the situation in various countries today is generally stable, there are still some small-time people who are constantly testing the country and eyeing this fat piece of meat in the Central Plains. Among them, the nomadic people in the north are the most arrogant.

As for Ling Yun, he followed his father into the army camp at the age of three. He was a child who grew up among the dead. He was able to kill people at the age of five. At the age of fourteen, he went to the battlefield to cooperate with his father and killed thousands of enemy troops under his horse with the strength of a hundred men.

Make great military exploits.

It can be said that without Zhen Guogong, there would be no current stable situation; without Ling Yun's Dingbei Army, there would be no peace today.

But this peace will eventually be broken.

During his time, the late emperor received a secret report that Ling Yun, the Duke of the town, was planning to rebel and was even suspected of treason, so he and the prince came up with the idea of ​​​​letting Pei Annan marry the nomads. Unexpectedly, Pei Annan was angered and both died unexpectedly.

If they die, they will die, and Pei Annan will have to clean up the mess.

Over the years, the power of Zhen Guogong has been too great. He has basically taken over the northern region, not to mention the Dingbei Army, a brave and capable army. I am afraid that he has only recognized Ling Yun and not the emperor.

Pei Annan knew in her heart that Ling Yun came to Beijing this time to test her in the name of celebrating the New Year.

Once she shows the slightest flaw, Ling Yun will immediately rebel and drive her away to death.

It just happened that she and Ling Yun had the same idea. This banquet must be the Hongmen Banquet.

Ling Yun is riding on a tall horse, wearing armor and a long sword hanging on his waist. He is extremely chic.

I saw a young man coming on horseback from a distance, with a respectful and flattering smile on his face. He dismounted and said as a salute: "I'm here to see the Duke of Zhenguo. Your Majesty has been waiting for a long time."

Before Ling Yun could speak, the adjutant beside him showed a sarcastic smile: "Our general has been guarding the border for decades. If not for this, how could your majesty take over the great cause of the country so easily? Even the late emperor gave my general some bad treatment, your majesty, etc.

If you wait a minute, what else can you say?"

"But our current saint is a woman. We will understand later." He winked and smiled, "What woman would not bow down to the general's majesty and want to be a guest in the general's tent?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the soldiers around him burst out laughing, causing the horses to neigh and the earth to shake for a moment.

Ling Yun raised his hand: "Hey, don't talk nonsense!" He turned to the boy and said arrogantly, "These are my comrades who have been with me for decades, rough old men, men who lick blood from the knife edge.

I hope your majesty will not blame you."

It's just that the group of people still didn't restrain themselves. Although they didn't say anything more, they didn't even hide the disdain and teasing on their expressions.

The boy's expression remained unchanged and he nodded respectfully. Quan Dang didn't know anything. After getting Ling Yun's approval, he rode back to the capital and informed the city gate that he was preparing to welcome him in advance.

Not long after, Ling Yun and the others walked in from the city gate with great splendor. The people on the streets were looking at this tiger and wolf warrior with curiosity or admiration, which made Ling Yun and the others feel extremely proud.

When he returned to Beijing this time, he specially used the excuse of inviting Pei Annan for a military parade, and brought two thousand soldiers and horses, all heroes he had selected from thousands of people, and they were stationed in the suburbs not far from the capital.

He was making a lot of calculations, for fear that others wouldn't hear. Anyone with a discerning eye would know that this was a demonstration and a test. If Pei Anan was even the slightest bit weak, he could go with the flow, and the two thousand soldiers he brought would bloodbath the palace.

Knowing that he knew it, Pei Anan did not dare to refuse his two thousand soldiers and horses, just as he thought. Instead, he sent someone to entertain him.

In order to show respect for this army, Pei Annan even used his private treasury to provide food and clothing for the soldiers, and all the famous restaurants in Beijing were evacuated.

Under such circumstances, how could Ling Yun and others not feel elated while enjoying the cheers of the people in the capital and the deafening sound of firecrackers?

If it weren't for the experience and rationality gained from many years of fighting, Ling Yun would have really wanted to rush into the palace today and let these people know what is truly what everyone expects.

During the New Year's Banquet, people from all over came to visit the court, but Ling Yun, the Duke of Zhenguo, was the only one who had the standard reception banquet for the court banquet.

Pei Annan sat on the throne, smiled, said some high-sounding words, and invited Ling Yun and others to take their seats.

As soon as he sat down, Zhang Shuncheng, the adjutant next to Ling Yun, came up and whispered: "That's the one."

Ling Yun's eyes suddenly shifted to Xie Chenghe. The man who came down from the battlefield had a naturally violent look in his eyes. He looked at him up and down and curled his lips:

"What great things can a weak scholar accomplish?"

Zhang Shuncheng chuckled: "You're right, but he is very prestigious among the people. I heard that the late emperor also wanted to kill him before, but he never took action. I'm afraid it's because of his superiority."

"But I can't see no matter how hard I look, if I get this person, I can get the world." Ling Yun still had a look of disbelief on his face.

Zhang Shuncheng lowered his voice: "General, you want to get this person. Firstly, you can use him to clear his name. Secondly, I heard that he and Pei Annan have a deep hatred. He is also the imperial advisor. If you can borrow his hand..."

Ling Yun squinted his eyes and understood.
Chapter completed!