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Chapter 12 The Prince Hosts a Banquet
Li Yi also received the prince's invitation, and the princesses also received it.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince wants to take this opportunity to check whether the princes and princesses are involved in the rumors." Le Su reported respectfully.

Fang Hua said, "Your Highness, this banquet is fraught with danger. It's best not to go."

"I am not a threat to the prince. As long as the rest of my brothers and sisters go there, I can't hide." Li Yi shook his head.

His cultivation level has now caught up with the prince and he is not afraid of him.

Moreover, Chen Xuan Gu is the prince's right-hand man. Even if he takes action, Chen Xuan Gu will leave him a way out.

News about the other princes was also delivered soon.

After initial hesitation, all the princes and princesses chose to attend the banquet.

They didn't believe that the prince dared to catch them all in one fell swoop. Of course, he brought experts with him.

Bringing Le Su and Fang Hua to the East Palace.

The rest of the princes have already taken their seats.

The Sixth Prince Li Yun chuckled and said, "Third Brother, you are so relaxed. Your personal maid is really very personal."

The other princes laughed loudly, while the princesses looked disgusted.

"In life, it's best to be romantic and happy." Li Yi didn't feel ashamed at all. Instead, he hugged Le Su: "As the saying goes, if you die under the peony flowers, you will be romantic even as a ghost."

"The third prince is very clear-headed." The other princes sneered.

Li Yi enjoyed the wine brought by Le Su and didn't care about their words at all. He was used to such sarcasm.

Li Changle remained calm, sitting alone, as if everything had nothing to do with her.

"We are all here, but the prince is still late, which is quite like his father's style." The seventh brother laughed.

The faces of several people suddenly turned gloomy. Li Yi sneered in his heart. This obviously meant that the prince had already acted like an emperor before he even ascended the throne.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived." A sharp voice came.

Li Qian came, followed by Chen Xuan Gu and Xiao Dezi.

His eyes were as sharp as a knife, and he exuded a sense of majesty, like a tiger staring at its prey.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Everyone bowed politely.

Li Qian nodded slightly. "Please sit down. The Tenth and Second Brothers have met with disaster one after another. Brothers have killed each other. Father is furious. As your brother, I am deeply saddened."

Everyone despised him in their hearts, and said, "I never thought that the second brother could do such a thing. He is truly a beast."

"Yes, our blood is thicker than water. How can the second brother be so cruel next time and even start a rebellion?" Li Yun said in pain.

Everyone was heartbroken, even Li Changle sighed quietly, "Second Brother is really unwise."

Li Yi naturally followed suit and cursed without saying any more nonsense.

Seeing that they had almost finished cursing, Li Qian finally spoke up, "The world is in turmoil right now, and the people are suffering. As princes, we should fight for our country and share our father's worries."

"The prince is right." Everyone agreed.

Li Yun's eyes flickered as he turned and said, "Recently, we've received reports that the northern grasslands have been plagued by repeated raids on the border, causing chaos along the frontier. I wonder which of my royal brothers would be willing to promote the power of Dayu?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at each other and no one responded.

If he goes to the frontier, wouldn't that mean he is handing over the throne to someone else?
Moreover, once he leaves the capital, he might become the second Old Ten.

Li Yi didn't say anything either. Although he was stupid, he would not be stupid enough to go to the border. It was too dangerous for a playboy.

Li Yun's face darkened. "My dear brothers, sharing the country's worries is not just talk."

"Your Highness, I have no experience in leading troops. Even if I wanted to, I would be powerless," Li Yun sighed.

"Yes, we know nothing about military affairs. If we go, we may cause more trouble. The general will need to pay more attention to take care of us." The fourth prince also said.

The other princes followed suit and made excuses, saying that none of them knew anything about military affairs.

"Alas," the Crown Prince sighed softly, "the world is so vast, don't you, my brothers, lack ambition? The thousand-mile grasslands are natural pastures, and the overseas islands are filled with inexhaustible resources and gold and silver."

The princes frowned, and Li Changle seemed lost in thought. Li Yi understood that this was just the beginning of their empty promises.

People in later generations often used these methods to expand territory, establish countries overseas, and other big things.

The sixth, seventh and eighth brothers looked at each other and felt a little moved.

They want to be emperor, but what’s different about being an emperor?
"But the grassland is barren and there are only cattle and sheep. How can it be a good place to go?" Lao Liu frowned.

Lao Jiu said, "Yes, those overseas are all deserted islands. Are we going there to eat the wind?"

The fourth and fifth brothers looked calm and said nothing.

"The cattle and sheep on the grasslands have wool that can be made into clothing and is an endless source of gold and silver.

The ocean has countless resources, and the overseas islands are even richer with gold and silver minerals. Mining any one of them can make you rich enough to rival an entire nation."

Prince said.

"Really?" Lao Liu couldn't help but ask.

If it really is that good, then he would definitely be willing to go. Once he has enough money and property, he can recruit soldiers and fight back.

"You can verify it," the prince said. "If the situation outside is not as good as it seems, I will personally come and apologize. Moreover, I can ask my father to issue an imperial decree allowing you to establish a country outside."

The alliance between the Sixth Prince and the Ninth Prince was attracted.

In addition to Li Changle, the four princesses were also very tempted, but they had no power and could only think about it.
Establishing a country overseas and ascending the throne to become emperor, how glorious!

Although I think the Yu Dynasty is better, it would not be bad if it really had inexhaustible resources.

Li Yi flattered his face and asked, "Your Highness, could you lend me some soldiers and horses to go to the grassland and rob some beautiful women?"

"Third brother, you..." The prince laughed.

"Once we conquer the grasslands, we'll send you a few." The Sixth Prince waved his hand generously, "Your Highness, I am willing to go to the grasslands and expand the territory for our Yu Dynasty."

"Okay, I'll discuss this with my father and then we can drink together." The prince raised his glass, extremely satisfied, but when his eyes flashed over the fourth and fifth brothers, they were as cold as frost.

After three rounds of drinks, the prince clapped his hands and said, "Some time ago, the seventh brother sent a singing girl named Nihong. She is truly stunningly beautiful. Let's all enjoy her together."

A woman dressed in pink gauze came closer, surrounded by musicians.

With long hair and a wisp of gauze, she dances gracefully and seductively.

Her eyes are like autumn water, her skin is like cream, she is soft and boneless, and she is a rare beauty.

Li Yi had to admit that the neon lights in front of him were truly stunning, like a fairy descending to earth.

All the princesses, except Li Changle, were overshadowed by her.

"There is such a beauty in the world. Seventh brother, you should have invited her out earlier." The ninth prince felt his bones melt.

Li Yi was also excited, but he didn't dare to move.

This person was very similar in body shape to a woman he had met before, except for her face.

It should be a disguise using human skin, and the technique is very advanced.

He glanced at the seventh prince who had a smug look on his face. Obviously, this guy didn't know the woman's true identity.

Li Qian was also amazed: "The clouds resemble clothes and the flowers resemble beauty. The spring breeze blows the dew on the threshold. If we had not met on the top of the Jade Mountain, we would have met under the moon on the Jade Terrace."

Only at this moment did he understand what kind of beauty this poem was describing.

However, he knew very well that the more beautiful a woman was, the more dangerous she was, so he did not let lust blind him and force Nihong to stay.

Everyone was immersed in the beauty of the prosperous age. Li Yi glanced at the fourth and fifth brothers, thinking about something in his mind.

Their delay in expressing their stance has angered Li Qian, and they should be his new target.

This is good, I can get two destinies.

(End of this chapter)