"It's not beautiful, but the emperor is too weak and wants personal companionship and protection. If you are so strong, you should be selected. Although you are a bit ugly, it is not a problem."

Xin Yue glanced at him angrily, and the smile on Yan Zhan's lips grew higher and higher.

"I would like to know, if your emperor really wants to bring me into the palace, but I don't want to, what will you do? Help me or help the emperor?"

Yan Zhan was startled and smiled: "I do want to help you."

"Then?"

"It depends on whether you are willing."

What, it’s so mysterious, Xin Yue still wanted to ask, but at this moment, the emperor who was far away had already finished what he wanted to say, and raised his wine glass to signal everyone to drink together.

Yan Zhan stopped whispering to Xin Yue, stood up, and raised his wine glass. Xin Yue followed suit and downed the wine in one gulp.

"Everyone wants to eat and drink well, so there is no need to be restrained." Zhu Yan drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, flicked his sleeves, and said with dignity and heroism.

Everyone sat down and gradually started talking again, and the atmosphere became warmer.

Xin Yue touched Yan Zhan's shoulder and asked: "Hey, you just said you wanted to help me, how can you help me?"

Yan Zhan looked at her and smiled softly.

"Why are you laughing? Tell me quickly."

"Come closer and talk."

Xin Yue stretched his head over suspiciously, looking at Yan Zhan unblinkingly with his clear black eyes.

The man's jade-like face gradually came closer, with a smile on his lips, and whispered in her ear: "The method is very simple, just tell the emperor that you are already my woman, and that's it."

Yan Zhan moved his head and saw a thin blush on the young girl's tender face. He didn't know whether it was because of the hot atmosphere or because of the shyness of his daughter's family.

Before Xin Yue could say anything, she felt a bright light coming toward her. She dodged and lifted the table, blocking the unexpected attack.

The table full of delicacies was overturned to the ground, the fine wine bottles were broken, and the ground was scattered everywhere, making it a mess.

Everyone gasped suddenly. Xin Yue moved like a leopard, jumped up fiercely, and knocked the attacker to the ground with a single pounce. He spread his slender legs and sat astride the man.

At the same time, the five fingers of his plain white hand formed into claws and attacked the main artery of the man's neck.

At this moment, a lot of white light suddenly hit behind her. Xin Yue was just about to get up and avoid it, but she didn't expect a fatal dizziness in her mind. She lost all her strength. The person under her took the opportunity to push her over and stood up, with a bang.

Her body rolled to the ground.

"Get her."

A majestic and indifferent voice came from afar, and Zhu Yanming, in a yellow robe, walked slowly over.

"emperor."

Yan Zhan on the side was about to take action, but he saw clearly that the person who attacked Xin Yue was not someone else, but the emperor's personal guards. For a moment, his mind went blank. By the time he reacted, Xin Yue had already been captured by the guards.

He left his seat, lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, looking up at the young emperor.

Zhu Yan's boots rustled on the vermilion carpet and he thought to himself, his face was expressionless, and there was a coldness in his eyes:

"Do you really think that I don't know who you are? How did you and Chu Zhiling deal with me on the desert island?"

Damn it! Xin Yue frowned, she knew what the problem was.

Zhu Yan had recognized her a long time ago when they met on a deserted island. He had planned to touch her, so he just held her hand as if she was showing favor, but in fact he was rubbing her hand with her.

Something, and then adding ingredients to the wine that react with what is applied on the hands. In fact, both of them are not toxins, but when mixed together, they will form a drug that can cause dizziness and physical paralysis.

Xin Yue made sure again and again that there was no poison in the wine before drinking it, but it was obvious that he was unable to prevent it.

So, what does he want to do now, kill her to avenge Chu Zhilingshi's bullying and humiliation that day?

Xin Yue raised his eyes, his pale face was very calm: "Your Majesty still remembers that on the isolated island at that time, the Emperor said that as long as I keep the secret and don't tell Chu Zhiling about your identity, he will spare my life.

"

"Save your life?" A sneer flashed across Zhu Yan's face, "What I said at that time was that I would not kill you on a desert island."

Xin Yue wanted to speak, Zhu Yan waved his sleeves and said coldly:

"This woman has a close relationship with the Chu thieves. She was thrown into a prison and executed on a certain day. However, I thought that she had rescued her and left her whole body behind. I allowed her to be buried."

Xin Yue's face turned pale, and the guards held knives on her neck, but she couldn't even struggle.

"Your Majesty!" Yan Zhan shouted as Xin Yue was picked up from the ground, "Xin Yue has nothing to do with Chu Zhiling now. I beg the Emperor to spare her life."

"What are you doing standing still? Drag it on."

The coldness on Zhu Yan's face did not diminish even a little. He glanced at Yan Zhan and Xin Yue and said in a deep voice with his hands behind his hands.

Yan Zhan clenched his fists and could only watch helplessly as Xin Yue was held by the guards, and his slender figure was taken away from the banquet site and headed towards the Tianlao.

"Get up." Zhu Yan glanced at Yan Zhan indifferently.

Yan Zhan lowered his head, stood up, and sat back to his original position.

"Everyone, continue to eat and drink well, don't let such trivial matters ruin your interest." Zhu Yan changed his previous cold demeanor and greeted everyone with a smile, as if nothing happened just now.

Singing and dancing, another lively scene. Veterans in the officialdom have long been accustomed to seeing all kinds of changes, drinking and chatting indifferently, but it is obvious that everyone hides a cautiousness under their false smiles, it is also a royal banquet

Among us, few people can truly laugh heartily.

The banquet came to an end soon, and Emperor Zhu Yan's interest also faded. He waved his hand: "I'm tired. I'll go back and rest first. You can enjoy yourself."

Zhu Yan had just walked away with his front foot, and Yan Zhan followed him with his rear foot.

"stop."

The imperial chariot carried Zhu Yan through the various palaces. When he was in the imperial study, Zhu Yan gave orders in a calm voice, without any sign of sleepiness.

The imperial chariot was put down, Zhu Yan walked out of it, waved his hand, and the imperial chariot was carried away by several eunuchs, leaving only two guards in black beside Zhu Yan.

The young emperor put his hands behind his back and said in a cold voice: "Go in and talk."

Yan Zhan, who was following behind, nodded, said nothing, and followed Zhu Yan's footsteps into the Imperial Study Room.

Zhu Yan sat on the dragon chair. The guards closed the door and stood guard outside. There were only two people inside the door, Zhu Yan and Yan Zhan.

"Following me all the way, what do you want to say?"

Zhu Yan rubbed his temples and his eyes fell on Yan Zhan who was standing in front of him.

The young minister knelt on the ground respectfully and said in a deep voice: "I ask your Majesty to spare Xin Yue's life."

Zhu Yan waved his hand, looked very sleepy, and ordered coldly:

"go out."
Chapter completed!