Chapter 982 Go, must go

The relationship between the personal soldiers and the generals is a relationship of mutual prosperity and mutual loss. Few personal soldiers will do anything to harm their own generals. Therefore, they can be said to be the most trustworthy people of a general. In many cases, they are even more trustworthy than the generals' relatives. If Dai Liang is really related to framing the princess, he will definitely let the personal soldiers do it.

Zhao Qi nodded, looked at Wu Fan and said, "You are still smart, not as stupid as those guards in the palace."

Wu Fan smiled and said, "You are wronging them. Although I don't know how you got here, the world is not peaceful now. You and Xiaoqing would not have arrived here safely without the secret protection of Huang Ze and others. The reason why they were ambushed this time was because the other party had a large number of people and came to surround them temporarily."

Zhao Qi thought about the smooth journey and nodded in agreement.

The news that Wu Fan was going to hold a luncheon for the Seventh Princess quickly spread throughout the city. Qingyuan County was not too big after all, and Wu Fan was deliberately spreading the news, so the speed of spread was naturally fast.

In the past two days, some well-informed people have heard rumors about the Seventh Princess coming to Qingyuan County through various channels. However, many of them did not believe it before, thinking that someone was spreading fake news out of boredom. After all, Qingyuan County was too far away from the imperial capital, and it was just an ordinary small county. There was nothing worth the Seventh Princess coming here. There was no reason for the Seventh Princess to risk her life to come to Qingyuan County.

But now, when they heard that Wu Fan was going to hold a luncheon for the Seventh Princess, everyone believed that the news was true. The Seventh Princess really came, and she really came in disguise. If she was accompanied by a guard of honor, they should have known it when she entered the city.

After confirming the news, everyone was looking forward to receiving an invitation to attend the luncheon. After all, many of them had never had the opportunity to meet a member of the royal family in their lifetime. Now the opportunity was right in front of them. If they could attend the same banquet with Her Royal Highness the Princess, it would be something worth bragging about for a long time, and it might even be the most glorious thing in their lives.

Hu Jinsong, Zhao Jingcheng and other people who had already joined Wu Fan's camp were naturally very happy to hear the news. They were not worried that they would not receive an invitation, and at the same time, they were secretly glad for their previous decision.

However, those who were close to the Ji family did not have the confidence and good mood of Hu Jinsong and Zhao Jingcheng at this time. After the Seventh Princess came to Qingyuan County, she actually lived directly in Wu Fan's mansion. This shows that the Seventh Princess attaches great importance to Wu Fan. A Viscount who can be appreciated by the Seventh Princess will have a good future.

And if they want to attend the luncheon now, they have to see what Wu Fan means. Thinking of their abandonment of Wu Fan and joining the Ji family before, everyone was uneasy and worried that they would not be able to go to the luncheon.

Fortunately, their worries did not last long. Wu Fan's invitation was delivered to them. Everyone received it with joy and promised to attend. As Wu Fan said, these people would not refuse such an opportunity.

When everyone in the city received the invitation, Dai Liang and Ji Pei also received the invitation. It stands to reason that one of them was a former university scholar and even a teacher of the prince, and the other was the chief general of the city's garrison. They were both people of prominent status, so it was normal to receive the invitation. But in fact, when the two received the invitation, they were more surprised and confused.

"Father-in-law, what do you think Wu Fan means? Why did he send us an invitation?" Dai Liang asked Ji Pei with the invitation. The invitation that everyone in the city wanted was like a hot potato in Dai Liang's hands. It was not right to take it or not to take it.

"That kid is not very old, but he has a lot of tricks. I can't figure out what he thinks." Ji Pei frowned as he looked at the invitation on the table.

Both of them had conflicts with Wu Fan. Logically, Wu Fan would not invite them to such an occasion. However, they have all received invitations now.

"Does he have any conspiracy?" Dai Liang asked worriedly.

"That's not the case." Ji Pei waved his hand confidently and said, "Tonight's lunch is to welcome the Seventh Princess. With the Seventh Princess present, Wu Fan dare not play any tricks. He is a small viscount and is nothing in front of the princess. Perhaps, this invitation was sent by the Seventh Princess, not Wu Fan. After all, you and I are both well-known people in Qingyuan County."

Dai Liang thought for a while and said, "Father-in-law makes sense. Then, shall we go?"

"Of course we have to go!" Ji Pei said affirmatively, "Since the invitation has been sent, and it is very likely that it is the Seventh Princess's intention, we naturally cannot refuse. Otherwise, what will others think? Then Wu Fan will definitely not miss the opportunity to frame us, and may even put a hat of contempt for the imperial power on us."

"Yes, that kid is definitely likely to do so." Dai Liang nodded.

"Besides, this lunch is also an opportunity for us!" Ji Pei said with shining eyes.

"Opportunity?" Dai Liang was a little confused.

"Not bad." Ji Pei nodded: "The princess is now living in the Wu Mansion. There are many guards in the Wu Mansion. Under normal circumstances, it is not easy for you to send people to sneak into the Wu Mansion, even if Wu Fan is not there. But with this lunch, it is different. As the chief general in this city, you will take people there in the name of protecting the princess. Wu Fan will not be able to say anything. There are many people at the lunch scene, so you can take the opportunity to insert a few trustworthy people in. After the lunch, assassinate the Seventh Princess. Afterwards, you can also arrest Wu Fan on the charge of protecting the princess. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"

"Second! Second! My father-in-law is really amazing. I admire you." Listening to Ji Pei's description, Dai Liang's eyes lit up. This is indeed a best of both worlds idea.

Dai Liang's praise made Ji Pei a little complacent, and he was also quite satisfied with his plan.

However, what Ji Pei didn't know was that Dai Liang was praising him but scolding him in his heart. Dai Liang also knew that Ji Pei didn't like him. Seeing that Ji Pei was indeed quite smart, he couldn't help but be more vigilant towards Ji Pei.

"But why did Wu Fan hold the welcoming banquet tomorrow at noon instead of tonight?" Ji Pei was slightly puzzled.

The princess arrived today, but Wu Fan held the welcoming banquet tomorrow at noon. Isn't this a bit too late?

"Maybe it's because the princess just arrived today, and she is very tired from the journey, plus she was attacked today, so she must be panicked and needs to rest now." Dai Liang said casually.

"Well, that makes sense." Ji Pei nodded.