Qin Feng's heart sank.
Li Qian invited Xie Yun'er to attend the birthday party, and its purpose is not difficult to guess.
He just wanted to use Xie Yun'er to constrain himself.
The longest trip for the Beidi delegation to Beijing was three months, and the shortest trip was just over a month.
In other words, before the Beidi mission comes to Beijing, the battle for the reserve position must be decided.
With such a tight time limit, Li Qian would naturally do whatever he could.
It can be expected that Li Qian will devote all his efforts to make the final decision at the birthday banquet!
Although he knew that this trip was dangerous, Qin Feng still decided to go to the banquet for no other reason.
It's a blessing, not a curse, but it's a curse that cannot be avoided.
Moreover, he had not seen Xie Yun'er for a while, so he could use this opportunity to reunite with Xie Yun'er.
The day of the birthday party is very close and will arrive in a blink of an eye.
The entire city of Kyoto became extremely lively.
Although there are not many officials of third rank or above, because of the sensitivity of their status.
But officials below the third rank have no scruples and come in droves with heavy gifts.
Plus the children of all levels in the capital, businessmen, and literary figures.
The banquet scene was full of people and lively.
The venue was also chosen with great care. It was a villa owned by Lin Taibao.
This courtyard is usually idle. If someone from the Jiangnan Lin family comes, they will stay here.
The banquet held today at the Lin Family Courtyard will undoubtedly declare to the entire Kyoto that the second prince has received the support of Lin Taibao.
In this way, it can be described as a strong alliance.
Many people who were sitting on the sidelines also joined the birthday celebration army and visited the door to express their congratulations.
The guests of the older generation have already taken the lead and entered the courtyard.
Only those with high moral character and high esteem can take their seats first, and then the younger ones can enter.
Because of this, a large number of people gathered at the gate of the courtyard, all of them young people.
The atmosphere at the scene was originally very enjoyable.
After all, those who are willing to come to the banquet, even if they are not die-hard supporters of the second prince, are more or less interested in it.
Since everyone is in the same circle, they are naturally extremely enthusiastic and treated with great courtesy.
Until a sudden shout rang out, the harmonious atmosphere at the scene was instantly broken.
"Master Qin is here!"
Qin Xiaofu's drake voice is extremely penetrating.
All eyes at the scene were focused on Qin Feng.
One by one, they all showed disdain to varying degrees.
Facing the strange looks from all directions, Qin Feng didn't care at all.
With his hands behind his back, he strode toward the courtyard gate with the pace of a veteran cadre.
Everyone was displeased with Qin Feng, but when they saw that Qin Feng didn't know how to restrain himself, they became even more angry.
What started out as murmurs grew into loud shouting as more and more people joined in.
"Look at his face, what a villain!"
"Hmph, this guy may have forgotten how he begged for mercy when facing His Highness and the Saint in Kyoto."
"It was a mistake to send him to fight in the north!"
"Isn't it just to make some achievements on the front line? What's so great about it?"
"Why did His Highness invite him here? This guy is not even qualified to carry His Highness's shoes!"
"How can His Highness be on the same level as such ungrateful people?"
"That's right! This thief has made great contributions on the front line, and his highness should treat him to a banquet as a reward."
"Thief?! Hahaha, what a thief!"
The disciples gathered around laughed one after another, looking at Qin Feng like a thief who stole the country.
Qin Feng didn't care.
Whether you are a businessman or an official in the court, what you cultivate is a face.
If you can't bear even this little bit of gossip, you might as well go home and farm the fields.
On the contrary, Qin Xiaofu on the side was furious.
Just as he was about to roll up his sleeves and fight with the disciples around him, Qin Feng grabbed him.
"do not mind."
How could Qin Xiaofu swallow this bad breath?
"Master, are you not angry at all when they slander you like this?"
"After all, you are also a Marquis and have made great contributions to Daliang."
"These bastards, not only do they not care about your kindness, they actually add insult to injury. They are simply a bunch of ungrateful scum."
"If the young master can't save face, I will save you this bad breath."
Seeing this boy's eagerness to protect his master, Qin Feng felt moved in his heart.
As for fighting over whether to steam the steamed buns or not, if they really wanted to fight, it wouldn't be Qin Xiaofu's turn.
This is Kyoto, the center of power in Daliang, and those present are either rich or noble.
As a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households, Qin Feng had no problem fighting with them.
Qin Xiaofu is a servant, even if he is his servant, he must never offend his superiors.
"A small leak will sink a great ship."
Qin Feng ignored the criticism around him and walked to the door. Just as he was about to go in, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Qin Feng, my lords haven't taken their seats yet, it's not your turn yet."
"Just wait outside. When it's your turn to go in, I will naturally call you."
The girl holding the piano stood at the courtyard door with her hands on her hips, looking at Qin Feng with disdain.
Qin Feng didn't care, so he took two steps to the side, leaned against the stone beast at the door, and waited quietly.
The girl who helped Qin rolled her eyes at Qin Feng and left without looking back.
About a stick of incense passed before the girl holding the piano appeared at the courtyard gate again.
Holding a list in his hand, he looked at the disciples waiting and cleared his throat.
"Your Excellencies and Dukes have already taken their seats. The juniors attending the meeting will take their seats one by one."
"Whoever's name is called comes in."
"This is His Highness's birthday party, so please behave accordingly."
While speaking, Fuqinnu glanced at Qin Feng.
Qin Feng leaned against the stone beast with his back crossed, his legs crossed, and he couldn't stand in any position, so he could do whatever he felt comfortable with.
Feeling Fuqin Nu's unkind look, Qin Feng couldn't help but rub his nose.
"Even if I'm handsome, you can't stare at me like this, right?"
Fuqinnu's eyes were almost as white as the sky.
He spat at Qin Feng and didn't say anything. He just read out the list.
"Master Wang Bing, take a seat."
"Master Chen Lin, take a seat..."
The girl holding the piano called out their names one by one, and in a blink of an eye, all the children of the third-rank officials entered the courtyard.
Logically speaking, Qin Feng himself, as a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households, had made great achievements.
You should be the first one to go in.
Those children of third-grade officials may have a good father, but they themselves have no title, no official status, and no merit.
Why did you walk in front of him?
It was obviously Fuqin Nu who was deliberately making things difficult!
Qin Feng couldn't see through it. After all, he came to the banquet today and was mentally prepared to be tricked.
The girl who helped the piano continued to read the names. After the third-grade senior officials, there were the fourth-grade senior officials, followed by the fifth-grade and seventh-grade officials.
Always put Qin Feng aside.
In the blink of an eye, there were not many officials and officials left outside the door.
And the rest are all insignificant types.
"Zhou Ming, the son of Mr. Zhou, the head of the Criminal Department, please take your seat."
The head of the sect, who is only a seventh-grade man, actually walked in front of Qin Feng.
