Besides lying down, I also know a little about power struggles

Chapter 156 Can’t refuse
At the same time, the same invitation was delivered to the Prince's Mansion.

Qin Shiyue took the invitation and read it over and over again: "Prince Jing invites you to Yaotai to relax. When did you and him become so close?"

Feng Yunxi took the invitation from his wife and said, "You are pregnant now, so it is better not to touch anything outside."

"You can touch me even if you don't let me?" Qin Shiyue raised her eyebrows and said, "I just asked, Prince Jing sent out a lot of invitations, all to royal family members, saying that he and his brothers and sisters haven't seen each other for many years, and he wants to take this opportunity to get closer."

"His Majesty's birthday is coming up, and he is holding a grand banquet at Yaotai. Only he can do such a thing." Feng Yunxi shook his head, unfolded the invitation and took a look. "Over the years, his calligraphy has become more and more advanced."

"He is in Guzhou, far away from the emperor, and can do whatever he wants. He is freer and more relaxed than you," Qin Shiyue said, "I'm just afraid that he will be too idle and restless and refuse to settle down."

Feng Yunxi heard the hidden meaning in his wife's words and smiled: "He is making such a big fuss, even if it is a Hongmen Banquet, I have to go."

Qin Shiyue snorted: "Aren't you afraid that he is really involved with the assassins as Twelve thinks?"

"If that's the case, I have to go," Feng Yunxi said, "You can be a thief for a thousand days, but you can never be on guard against thieves for a thousand days. Instead of staying put, it's better to take the initiative and attack."

Qin Shiyue chuckled: "Everyone says you are docile and honest, but they don't know that you are more rebellious than Twelve."

"Be it docile or rebellious, I'm fine with it as long as you like it." Feng Yunxi smiled.

Qin Shiyue glanced at him and said, "You are so smooth-talking."

She patted her husband's chest gently and said, "There are still seven days before the Yaotai Banquet. During this period, you must stay in the mansion and not go anywhere."

"Yes, as ordered."

Compared to the cheerful and lively atmosphere in the Prince's Mansion, the atmosphere in Prince Rui's Mansion was not very good.

Feng Twelve sat at the table, looking at the two invitations on the table, silent and silent.

The handwriting and content on the invitations were exactly the same, except for the initial address. One was addressed to Feng Twelve, while the other was specifically addressed to Fang Tong.

After a while, Feng Twelve spoke and said to Fang Tong: "You don't have to go."

Fang Tong pointed to his name on the invitation: "I'm afraid I have to go."

She and Feng Yuyang were not close friends. They only spoke a few words to each other that night at the Willow Bridge and watched him drink with Feng Twelve.

Even for Feng Twelve's sake, there was no reason for Feng Yuyang to specially invite her to the banquet. There must be something fishy going on when things are unusual.

"I'll reply to him for you." Feng Twelve said.

"No, I'm in the open and he's in the dark. If he's really in cahoots with Qingluan and the others, he must know that I'm from the White Bird Pavilion." Fang Tong said, "Last time I lied to Qingluan, saying that someone was behind me. This time, judging from Hongxiao's reaction, they've been investigating who my master is. They won't feel at ease until they find out the result."

It's right to be worried. This is a smoke bomb thrown by Fang Tong, but it is also a life-saving talisman for yourself.

As long as the other party wants to find out the truth, they will not kill her easily.

"Now that Hong Xiao is dead and her body has been hidden by us, Qing Luan must be very worried when she can't find her." Fang Tong said, "Even if she doesn't know that I did it, as long as I'm still in the capital, she will definitely find me to find out the truth."

The only surprise was that Feng Yuyang's invitation was delivered before Qingluan showed up.

Fang Tong didn't want to escape. She wanted to find out whether Prince Jing was an enemy or a friend, and the Yaotai Banquet was the best opportunity.

Feng Twelve shook his head: "Too dangerous."

"I live in the capital, so I can't stay in the Rui Palace forever," Fang Tong said, "I can stay at home today, and I can stay at home in seven days, but I can't stay at home for the rest of my life."

She glanced at Feng Twelve and slowly continued, "After the cabinets for my new home are built, I will go to the woodworking workshop to inspect the goods. If Qingluan really wants to look for me, do you think she won't find a chance?"

When Feng Twelve heard her mention her new home, his eyes moved slightly: "I will accompany you." "You can accompany me for a day or two, but you can't stay with me all the time. Don't you do your own things?" Fang Tong smiled, "To be honest, Lu Tao has been with me for more time than you."

Feng Twelve frowned: "You didn't even bring Green Peach with you when you went out today."

"I took her with me," Fang Tong said, "She couldn't enter the palace, so I asked her to take me to Tianyi Pavilion, where I waited for Xiaonian, and then I let her go."

"Starting tomorrow, I will send you some more people." Feng Twelve said.

"Okay." Fang Tong agreed immediately, "It's settled. I'll go with you on the day of the Yaotai Banquet."

Feng Twelve was silent: "We just talked about two different things."

"I've already promised you to send someone, but you still won't let me go out?" Fang Tong tilted his head, "Your Highness, please be reasonable."

A hint of helplessness flashed across Feng Twelve's eyes: "Don't play tricks."

"Who is cheating?" Fang Tong said confidently, "Give and take, borrow and return, this is fair."

Feng Twelve was almost laughing because of her.

"Yaotai is surrounded by lakes on three sides, so it's easy to defend but hard to attack," he tried to reason with her, "I'm afraid something might happen and I won't be able to protect you."

Fang Tong laughed out loud: "Your Highness, relax a little, we are going to a banquet, not a war."

"The capital is more dangerous than the battlefield." Feng Twelve said.

Fang Tong held his chin up and looked at him calmly: "You are not even afraid of going to Luozhou alone and taking risks, so what is a mere Yaotai?"

Feng Twelve: "Luozhou doesn't have you."

Fang Tong was stunned.

She slowly lay down on the table, resting her chin on the back of her hand, and said word by word: "So you didn't take me to Luozhou because you were afraid that I would hold you back?"

"No." Feng Twelve didn't want her to misunderstand, so he answered quickly, "I can fight to the death, but you can't."

He paused, then explained: "This matter has nothing to do with you."

"The matter in Luozhou may have nothing to do with me, but the Yaotai Banquet is for me." Fang Tong picked up the invitation and waved it in front of Feng Twelve. "Look at it in a positive way. Prince Jing is a good man. This banquet is just an ordinary party. Just think of it as taking me to see the world."

"What if not?" Feng Twelve asked.

"Then I can't hide behind you." Fang Tong said, "After all, in the eyes of those who know me, I'm not Fang Tong, but Bing Qi."

She deliberately emphasized the last two words. Feng Twelve should understand that as long as Qingluan and the others are alive, Bingqi's identity will be a hidden danger.

Even though she already has a formal household registration, in the eyes of some people, the account with Bingqi will have to be settled sooner or later.

Feng Twelve looked at her. She had always been very opinionated. Even though she behaved very well, the persistence in her eyes betrayed her thoughts.

Unless she is tied up, this thought flashed through Feng Twelve's mind.

But unfortunately, he couldn't do it.

He lowered his eyes to hide the darkness in them.

"You can go if you want," he finally compromised, "I'll arrange everything for you."