The palace banquet continued as usual, and there was no sign of being low-key or simplified.

When everyone saw this, they had different thoughts and decided to be careful with their words and actions when they entered the palace at night.

Xu Huaiyi came alone. It was impossible for him to know that Commander Xiao and the Queen were going to cause trouble at the palace banquet and bring his wife and children along.

As for what Emperor Yongping was thinking, he no longer cared. The safety of his wife and children was the most important thing.

What's more, he suspected that tonight's palace banquet was the Hongmen Banquet, and Emperor Yongping was probably using his own illness to lure out those ambitious people who were ready to make a move and wanted to take a gamble.

In the eyes of Emperor Yongping, he was certainly an ambitious person with bad intentions.

Maybe Emperor Yongping had arranged some good show for him in order to force him to take action.

What a pity, Emperor Yongping is going to act like a villain again!

The hall was luxuriously and exquisitely decorated and brightly lit. Civil and military officials sat in their seats according to their ranks. People next to them talked in low voices from time to time, and their expressions were meaningful and secretive.

However, behind everyone, there were always a few family members sitting, without exception.

Except for Xu Huaiyi, he seemed like a lonely man and looked quite desolate.

Li Yunting took advantage of the fact that the emperor and empress had not yet arrived and walked over to his table with a glass of wine in hand to speak, "Sister-in-law, niece, and nephew, why didn't you come?"

Xu Huaiyi said casually, "They don't like crowded places..."

Hearing this, Li Yunting smiled and said, "Among all the civil and military officials in the court, only you dare to say that."

Could it be that all those who came here just wanted to join in the fun? They just didn't dare to refuse. Who dared not give the emperor face?

A charge of being ungrateful can end a person's career in an instant. Who would dare to gamble their own future?

Xu Huaiyi did not comment, "I am strong without desire, love is fine."

Seeing him like this, Li Yunting whispered, "You also feel that tonight will be uneasy, right?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded calmly, "If you know this, why did you bring the child here?"

Hearing this, Li Yunting said helplessly, "It's not that I want to bring him. It's his mother who said that this is a rare opportunity and he should see more of the world and get to know more people. My mother also agrees with her. What can I do? Let them do whatever they want."

Xu Huaiyi glanced at him sympathetically and reminded him, "Try to leave early, don't get involved in anything, turn a blind eye, and don't think about taking any credit for it."

Li Yunting's eyes flickered, but he didn't respond immediately. Instead, he asked, "What about you?"

Xu Huaiyi said unhappily, "What are you thinking about? Of course I am pretending to be deaf and dumb. Don't speculate. I am here tonight just to go through the motions."

Li Yunting was skeptical.

Xu Huaiyi rolled his eyes. "How can I lie to you? It's true. I have handed over the defense of the palace tonight. I won't be in charge of anything else."

Hearing this, Li Yunting couldn't help but frowned, "Aren't you afraid that he will take the opportunity to cause chaos against the prince..."

In the current situation, everyone in the court who is not stupid has something in mind. Emperor Yongping does not like the crown prince, and he might be deposed one day. If he is in good health, they can live in peace for a few more years. But now, everyone with a discerning eye guesses that he may not live long. How can the other princes not have some thoughts?

After all, if they don't make plans early, if Emperor Yongping suddenly falls and the prince succeeds to the throne legitimately, they will have no chance at all.

If they kill the prince, they will be able to compete for the throne.

Xu Huaiyi sneered, "I'm just afraid they won't do it."

"What do you mean?"

"Some people are very ambitious and want to achieve their goals in one go."

Li Yunting's expression changed. "You mean they want to..."

Xu Huaiyi waved his hand, stopping him from saying, "Go back and take care of your wife and children. In short, just be a blind man and pretend not to know what you should or shouldn't be involved in."

Li Yunting nodded. "I'll listen to you, but if you need anything, just tell me. I'm on your side."

Xu Huaiyi's eyes flashed with a smile, "I'm just here to eat, drink, have fun and watch a show, you can just go with the children at ease."

Only then did Li Yunting stand up and leave.

After he left, Sun Yu winked at him. Xu Huaiyi walked over under the pretext of toasting, drank two cups, and asked curiously, "Master, what do you want to talk to your disciple about?"

Sun Yu said implicitly, "I'm just reminding you to eat and drink honestly and go home and rest early."

After saying that, he added, "It's right not to bring A Li and Zhuang Zhuang. The children are young, and it's not appropriate to take them out in such a cold day."

Sun Yongyan did not come tonight, but Zeng was there, with a pretty girl sitting next to her. She was Sun Yu's eldest daughter and was old enough to get married. Zeng would take her out to any banquet in the capital, just to help her find a good marriage.

Xu Huaiyi nodded in understanding, "Thank you for your teachings, Master. I understand. You should also be more restrained and don't drink too much. If you have any problems, call me and I will take you and your wife back..."

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Sun Yu said, "Master is with others, but you dare to come alone, you are also..."

Artists are bold!

But after all, it was in the palace. No matter how powerful a person was, he could not stop thousands of troops.

Xu Huaiyi said again, "Master, your teaching is correct, but I am just here to show my face. It is useless even if I bring more people with me."

Sun Yu was a little puzzled, "You really don't have any plans?"

Xu Huaiyi looked innocent, "What arrangements?"

"Stop pretending to be stupid!"

"Hey, Master, I'm not pretending to be stupid, but the question you asked is wrong. What can I arrange? All the defenses in the palace tonight have been handed over to Commander Xiao. If there is anything to arrange, it should be him. How can I steal his work?

As for the harem, that is the Queen's territory, and it is not the disciple's turn to make the decision."

Sun Yu glanced at him in surprise, "Are you planning to stay out of this?"

Why don't you take this opportunity to plan something? This is not like the style of a disciple!

Xu Huaiyi smiled and said, "What else? I don't want to accompany others in a big show, and I don't want to be a prey and jump into a pit."

Sun Yu frowned, "But what if someone else gets the chance? What will you do?"

Xu Huaiyi said meaningfully, "That also depends on whether some people have the opportunity to enjoy it."

Sun Yu frowned and waved his hand, "It's OK as long as you have a plan in mind. Don't be soft-hearted. Go back."

Seeing that he seemed to have misunderstood, Xu Huaiyi did not explain. He bowed, walked back to his seat, and exchanged a few words with others before the Emperor came.

The palace banquet officially began, and plates of delicious dishes were served. Soon, the aroma of food filled the hall, singing and dancing began, and there was the sound of wine glasses and stringed instruments, creating a scene of peace and happiness.

Xu Huaiyi glanced at Emperor Yongping sitting on the dragon throne. The bright yellow dragon robe he wore seemed to be unable to bear the weight, and his face was visibly thin. Although he was smiling, he looked weak and powerless, as if he would collapse at any time.

Emperor Yongping's health had deteriorated to this point? Xu Huaiyi didn't believe it. It was true that he was ill, but it was also true that he deliberately created the illusion that he was vulnerable.

It depends on who gets fooled.