Royal Palace.

Huagai Hall.

The sound of piano music echoed throughout the hall, the talented dancers danced in the center of the hall, and the ministers exchanged cups with each other and whispered to each other.

Hu Fei's five pacing poems, plus three New Year gifts, opened everyone's eyes and brought the atmosphere of the New Year banquet to its climax.

The happiest people tonight are none other than Zhu Yuanzhang and Hu Weiyong.

At this time, although Xu Da had fine wine and delicacies on the table, he had no intention of drinking and had already thought of leaving.

The more powerful the Hu family became, the greater the worries in his heart became. One Hu Weiyong was already enough to be fearful of, but if there was another Hu Fei, it would be even more difficult to be wary of.

If Hu Weiyong really wants to rebel one day, I'm afraid no one can stop him then.

But now His Majesty has already been coaxed into a state of elation by Hu Fei, and no matter what he says, he will not believe it.

At this moment, Xu Da suddenly found that Hu Fei and Princess Anqing, who had left the banquet, had not returned yet, and he couldn't help but frowned.

"His Majesty?"

After hesitating for a while, Xu Da still planned to report the matter to Zhu Yuanzhang, so he got up, came to Zhu Yuanzhang's side, and whispered.

"What's the matter?"

Zhu Yuanzhang put down the wine glass in his hand, turned to look at Xu Da, and asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, Hu Fei and Princess Anqing have been away for a long time. Have you sent someone to look for them to see if anything happened?"

Xu Da hesitated for a moment, then leaned into Zhu Yuanzhang's ear and whispered a reminder.

Even though that's what he said, everyone can hear the meaning behind it.

"I just said, you talk too much tonight."

After listening to Xu Da's words, the smile on Zhu Yuanzhang's face disappeared instantly and he lowered his voice and spoke.

"Your Majesty, if something really happens and someone below sees it, I'm afraid it will not be helpful to the royal family's face..."

"enough!"

Xu Da wanted to continue talking, but Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly interrupted sharply and glared at Xu Da angrily.

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was angered, Xu Da looked horrified and hurriedly knelt down to salute.

Queen Ma, who was sitting next to her, also had a sullen face. If it hadn't been for the New Year's banquet, she would have been unable to suppress the anger in her heart. In the entire Ming Dynasty, she was the one who liked Hu Fei the most.

Zhu Biao, who was next to him, had also vaguely heard Xu Da mentioning Hu Fei's name. Although he didn't hear clearly what was said, he could guess roughly.

Seeing that my father was angry, I felt relieved.

"Tonight is the New Year's Eve banquet. I don't want to say anything more. Go back to your place. If you really can't stay any longer, you can leave now!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xu Da and said in a deep voice.

Xu Da agreed, stood up helplessly, and sat back in his seat.

Although he did want to leave, if he really left, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely blame him, and it would inevitably attract criticism, so he could only hold on.

Fortunately, everyone was immersed in the atmosphere of the New Year's banquet, and few people noticed what was happening here. Without Hu Fei's absence, it seemed that everyone's focus was gone.

Zhu Di, who was sitting under Zhu Biao, didn't notice what happened just now. He was immersed in contemplation, his face looked a little solemn, and he didn't know what he was thinking in his heart.

...

Not far from Huagai Hall, there is a small lake with a pavilion in the center of the lake.

At this time, Hu Fei and Princess Anqing were sitting in the pavilion, unaware of what had just happened in the hall.

Princess Anqing was sitting on the bench, quietly looking at Hu Fei who was lying on her lap. Her eyes were full of love, her face was flushed, and her clothes and hair were a little messy.

Hu Fei rested his head on his lap, looking up at the stars in the night sky. After the clouds and rain, his drunkenness had dissipated a lot.

I was indeed a little drunk just now, so I didn’t care what kind of palace this was, and just let me go.

"What are you thinking about?"

Princess Anqing looked at the thoughtful Hu Fei and asked softly, softly and sweetly.

"It's nothing. I'm just trying to figure out when I can marry you into my family."

Hu Fei came back to his senses, looked up at Princess Anqing, and said calmly.

Hearing Hu Fei's answer, Princess Anqing's face turned red obviously, and she turned her head away in embarrassment. Everything that happened just now was still vivid in her mind, and she knew that Hu Fei meant something.

Hu Fei couldn't help but smile, reached out and grabbed Princess Anqing's hand, and while stroking it, he continued to look up at the night sky.

Tonight was a fruitful night for him. Not only did he become Zhu Yunwen's teacher, he also defeated Song Lian, the first civil servant, and exchanged three annual gifts for the title of Marquis of Jiu'an. This annual banquet

, seems to have turned into a congratulatory banquet specially prepared for him.

After tonight, his status will once again rise to a higher level, which is a big step forward in reversing the situation, but he still dare not take it lightly. Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. If he is not careful, he will be doomed.

With his rapid rise, he will definitely attract more people's jealousy and suspicion. If you stand too high, the people below will all hope that you will fall down one day. The worse the fall, the better, because everyone wants to climb up.

There are also those who have been impeaching Hu Weiyong all day long for his treasonous intentions and want to bring Hu Weiyong down. They may all point their fingers at him in the future, but he has no choice. Even if he is walking on thin ice, he must continue to walk step by step.

What's more, now he has found someone he likes here. He never believed in love at first sight before, and felt that the so-called love at first sight was just a little bit of lust.

But it wasn't until he met Princess Anqing that he realized that liking someone could really be based on just one glance. Although it was inseparable from the evil thoughts, more importantly, he wanted to be with this person and be together forever.

Therefore, he cannot die even more. The Hu family must not fall. Not only can they not fall, they must also reach a higher level!

Looking at Hu Fei who was lost in thought again, Princess Anqing did not disturb him and leaned back quietly on the chair, forgetting everything around her and only looking at Hu Fei.

Just like that, neither of the two people spoke anymore, time seemed to stand still, and only the sound of the lake water flowing gently was heard.

"Princess?"

After a long time, a voice came from the lakeside, alarming the two people nestling in the pavilion.

It's Princess Anqing's personal maid, Xiaodie.

"What's the matter?"

Princess Anqing turned around and asked hesitantly.

"Princess, the annual banquet is almost over. It's time to go back. I was discovered later."

Xiaodie covered her mouth with one hand, lowered her voice and shouted, looking around from time to time with a vigilant expression.

Hearing Xiaodie's words, Princess Anqing looked at Hu Fei in despair, as if she didn't want to separate.

"Let's go back."

Princess Anqing pursed her lips and said slowly.

"What? You can't bear to part with me? How about I go in now and beg Your Majesty to let you and I hold the wedding tomorrow?"

Hu Fei looked at the reluctant Princess Anqing and said seriously.

"What did you say?"

"I don't want it!"

Princess Anqing's face instantly turned red when her thoughts were read. She pushed Hu Fei away and hurriedly stood up.

"Ouch, it hurts..."

Hu Fei pretended to accidentally fall to the ground and shouted pitifully.

Seeing Hu Fei fall to the ground, Princess Anqing was stunned for a moment and hurriedly squatted down.

"What's wrong? Aren't you good at martial arts? Why did you fall down so easily?"

Princess Anqing helped Hu Fei up worriedly and asked in confusion.

"Are you feeling distressed?"

"Have you forgotten what happened just now? Why didn't you say no at that time?"

Hu Fei pulled Princess Anqing into his arms and asked with a wicked smile.

Hearing Hu Fei's words, Princess Anqing's face turned even redder and she lowered her head shyly.

"Two ancestors, we don't have time, go back quickly!"

At this time, Xiaodie, who was standing by the lake, shouted again and couldn't help but raise her voice.

"Ignore you!"

Princess Anqing said something coquettishly and broke free from Hu Fei's arms. She shyly ran out of the pavilion and quickly ran towards the Huagai Palace.

Xiaodie glanced at Hu Fei with disdain and hurriedly followed Princess Anqing.

"This stinky girl, did you just glare at me?"

Hu Fei stood up slowly, patted his clothes, looked at Xiaodie running away with Princess Anqing, and murmured to himself.

"For bullying the princess and making the palace maid serve as a sentry, I'm afraid there will be no second one in the entire Ming Dynasty."

But at this moment, a voice suddenly reached Hu Fei's ears.

Hearing these words, Hu Fei was startled. He identified the direction from which the sound came, and quickly walked out of the pavilion. Then he saw a man standing at the top of the pavilion with his hands behind his back.
To be continued...