Silence.

Outside the hall, silence prevailed for a moment, but two generals walked in.

These two generals were rarely seen by the Crown Prince.

When he saw them, he was greatly shocked.

"M-Marshal, why are you in the capital when you're not stationed here?"

Who were these two generals?

One was Yan Jin, the commander of the Xuanwu Army.

The other was Prince Zhen Nan, Lin Xiu Zhou.

Both held control over the majority of the military forces in the country.

The Grand Marshal, who commanded a formidable army, had entered the capital without imperial decree.

The last time this situation occurred was a year ago.

During the fight for the throne, Marshal Yan led the Xuanwu Army into the capital and secured the position for the Crown Prince.

But what about this time?

The Crown Prince vigilantly stared at the two men in the hall but pretended to be unconcerned.

"Since you're here, both of you, please take your seats first.

"By the way, it's been a long time since I last saw both of you. Today, I must have a hearty drink with you!"

Marshal Yan didn't respond.

In the eyes of the Crown Prince, Marshal Yan was already a confirmed supporter of mine.

His faint hope now rested on Lin Xiu Zhou.

"What do you think, Lord Lin?"

His gaze was hopeful, as if Lin Xiu Zhou's agreement to attend the banquet would ensure a peaceful night.

But he didn't expect Lin Xiu Zhou to be so straightforward.

"No, I've heard that the Emperor likes to mix things in his drinks. I'm afraid if I drink it, I won't be able to return."

I couldn't help but chuckle.

After all these years, Prince Zhen Nan's talent for sarcasm remained unparalleled.