nucmednet Chapter 6 Palace Banquet
Chapter 6 Palace Banquet
"That brat, he went on a killing spree as soon as he got back to the capital."
After hearing about Qin Wu's actions, the Emperor of Eastern Qin smiled helplessly.
He had nine sons, the first eight of whom were always well-behaved in front of him and acted in a proper manner.
The fact that someone has come up with something unconventional has surprised him.
He also wanted to see if his son could change the current situation.
It brought a different kind of vitality to this desolate capital city.
"Your Majesty, isn't the Ninth Prince going too far with what he's doing?"
The head eunuch was somewhat worried.
After all, in the capital city, you still have to follow the rules most of the time.
Killing people so readily is bound to draw criticism.
"Excessive? What is excessive? As long as it is reasonable and legal, it is just killing a few people."
The Emperor of Eastern Qin didn't care at all.
He could also use Qin Wu to clean up the officialdom.
Get rid of all the restless things and replace them with some obedient ones.
To others, Qin Wu was ruthless and cruel, and his methods were too vicious.
However, in the eyes of the Emperor of Eastern Qin, this was the simplest, most convenient, and most deterrent method.
If it weren't for his reputation, he would have preferred to use this convenient method.
The chief eunuch immediately understood what the Emperor of Eastern Qin was about to do.
"Three days later, a family banquet will be held in the palace. Go and inform King Wu to come to the palace for the banquet."
"It's just so happens that I haven't seen Xiao Jiu in a long time."
The Emperor of Eastern Qin gave an order and then continued reviewing the memorials.
Although the world seems peaceful now, it's only on the surface.
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Wu Wangfu.
"Your Highness, news has just arrived from the palace that His Majesty is hosting a family banquet in three days and has invited Your Highness to attend."
Qi Ye arrived at the study.
"understood."
"Qi Ye, have the servants in the manor been properly arranged?"
Qin Wu inquired.
He had just returned to the capital, and a banquet in the palace was unavoidable.
It was also a good opportunity for him to meet his brothers.
"Everything has been arranged. They are all our people, and their identities are not in question."
Qi Ye reported this.
These people are all people they have trained, and each of them has some level of cultivation.
Even the cleaning lady has the cultivation level of a martial arts apprentice.
The entire Prince Wu's mansion can now be described as an impregnable fortress.
"That's good. Go and get on with your business!"
Qin Wu didn't say anything more.
The other eight princely residences also received the message from the palace, and everyone began to make preparations.
Every banquet in the palace required advance preparation, with very strict requirements for attire and etiquette.
Biyun Palace.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty just sent word that Your Majesty is to prepare a family banquet in three days."
The head palace maid, Mingyu, reported to the Empress.
"Why is His Majesty suddenly holding a family banquet? The Emperor's birthday banquet is only a dozen days away. What is the purpose of holding a family banquet at this time?"
The Empress was somewhat puzzled.
Adding another family dinner is not a simple matter.
There are quite a few things to deal with, and they involve many issues.
"Alright, I understand. Go and inform the Imperial Kitchen!"
"Have the imperial kitchen prepare. All nine princes and five princesses are here this time. It's a rare gathering, and we absolutely cannot afford any mistakes."
"Also, keep an eye on those people in the harem, and don't let them disrupt this family banquet."
The Empress instructed.
"Your Majesty, why must we do this? Can't we just watch what they're going to do?"
Mingyu was somewhat puzzled.
If those people in the harem do something wrong, wouldn't it be a good opportunity to teach them a lesson?
"This family banquet, which is likely prepared by His Majesty for King Wu's return, is probably a gift from His Majesty."
“King Wu has a distinguished military record and is extremely bloodthirsty. If something goes wrong at this family banquet and he gets angry and does something, His Majesty may not blame him, but we will definitely be implicated.”
"We absolutely cannot do something that is thankless and exhausting."
After the Empress finished speaking, she gave Mingyu a cold look.
The Empress certainly wanted to do something, but now was not the time.
She also knew better than anyone else that the current emperor felt indebted to King Wu because he had agreed to let King Wu go to Jubei City ten years ago.
If King Wu had done nothing during those ten years, things would be fine.
But now that King Wu has achieved great military exploits, His Majesty feels even more indebted to this youngest son.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have tolerated him going on a killing spree at the city gates as soon as he returned to the capital, and instead helped him with his funeral arrangements.
Therefore, now is not the time to challenge King Wu.