Pathological Trapping - Chap 73
　”Did Guard Li really not do this on purpose?”
　　”Only drink what I’ve drunk.” He moved closer, and the handsome face of the young man was enlarged in front of Li Dezhuang, “Are you serious? Are you not seducing me?”
　　Li Dezhuang was about to slap Mu Jian with his backhand, but was caught by Mu Jian.
　　The two were silent for a while.
　　Mu Jian smiled and said, “You really have gotten used to being beaten.”
　　Li Dezhuang was too lazy to pay attention to this person.
　　Isn’t it his fault that he is in this situation now? !
　　Mu Jian held his wrist and slowly moved his hand up to hold his hand.
　　”I won’t be in the palace tomorrow.”
　　Li Dezhuang frowned.
　　First reaction.
　　A good opportunity for assassination!
　　Mu Jian smoothed Li Dezhuang’s frown and asked distressedly, “Why do you look like that? How can I feel at ease going to the palace for the banquet?”
　　Li Dezhuang didn’t move and didn’t respond.
　　Mu Jian sighed, “My father called me, I have to go.”
　　The tone of his voice was especially like that of a person treating an unreasonable girlfriend.
　　But the next thing he said was, “I’ll take you with me, okay? If you stay with me, you won’t be in danger. No one will be so blind as to kill the person I’m leading.”
　　Li Dezhuang’s eyebrows jumped.
　　”You want to hold my hand?”
　　Mu Jian licked his lips like a puppy, “It’s not because I feel sorry for you, but because I hold your hand, you can feel more at ease. Besides, I also want people to know that Guard Li is my favorite, so that others won’t always covet him.”
　　Li Dezhuang sneered.
　　The last homosexual is dead.
　　”Aren’t you afraid that the Emperor will think that Your Highness is not doing a good job and will refuse to pass the throne to you?”
　　Mu Jian smiled.
　　”The throne is there, and someone was asked to take it. It was not given by others.”
　　Chapter 57: Guard Li really doesn’t feel sorry for me at all
　　This was Li Dezhuang’s first time to attend a royal banquet.
　　In the past, he had only listened and watched from afar, imagining how grand and luxurious this royal banquet was. But now that he was in the middle of it, Li Dezhuang could only feel the flashing of swords and the shadows of sabers.
　　There were unknown and incomprehensible thoughts in everyone’s eyes.
　　Beside other princes, important ministers, and royal family members there knelt beautiful little palace maids pouring wine.
　　Next to Mu Jian sat a handsome young man. Not only that, Mu Jian also picked up some food for him.
　　The emperor looked at her several times, and finally couldn’t help but speak, “Jian’er, is this the Concubine Li you mentioned?”
　　Mu Jian put down his chopsticks and smiled.
　　”Yes, Father. Do you think he deserves to be called a beauty?”
　　As soon as he said this, everyone’s attention shifted to Li Dezhuang.
　　Li Dezhuang felt so uncomfortable being stared at that he wanted to stand up and run away.
　　When the emperor saw his son’s troubled expression, he frowned slightly.
　　Mu Jian continued with a bright and innocent voice, “He was originally a guard in the palace. He helped me when I was young. Later, he always stayed by my side. Last time I was killed, he would rather be misunderstood by me than lead the pursuers away alone. He is so good to me, and I want to be good to him, too.”
　　When the emperor heard this, his expression changed slightly.
　　Everyone knows that the Ninth Prince grew up in the cold palace. He was born in a humble family and suffered a lot in his childhood. No one dared to mention this matter. Even the emperor did not dare to mention it easily, for fear of making his youngest son sad.
　　But he did not expect that he would bring it up on his own initiative, and there was no trace of resentment, injustice, or grievance in his expression when he did so. He was so sensible that the emperor felt sorry for him.
　　But his last child was born because of a man…
　　The emperor drank a glass of wine calmly and said, “You should treat him well. But you have to be sensible. Don’t bring him to banquets like this in the future.”
　　Mu Jian frowned and looked at the emperor with some distress.
　　”Father, it’s not that I want him to come.”
　　Li Dezhuang rolled his eyes.
　　You are!
　　”Recently, I don’t know who found out that Guard Li is extremely important to me. He has been attacked several times.”
　　As soon as these words came out.
　　The whole house was shocked.
　　The fifth prince opposite looked at Mu Jian in astonishment.
　　He knew that his ninth brother was different from ordinary people, and he dared to do things that others did not dare to do.
　　The hatred between him and Mu Jian was all private.
　　He couldn’t reveal that he had an affair with his wet nurse and had a child.
　　Mu Jian had no evidence to prove his guilt and could not frame a prince for no reason.
　　All hostility and fighting should be kept below the surface.
　　And Mu Jian actually said it out loud? !
　　The fifth prince was so angry that he clenched the cup in his hand. Will he seize the throne? !
　　When the emperor heard this, his face immediately darkened.
　　”Someone assassinated him?”
　　”Yes, but it doesn’t matter. As long as he follows me, I can still protect him.”
　　The emperor wanted to ask, “Who is it? Do you have any evidence?” The words came to his lips but he swallowed them back. The younger son was straightforward and honest, and he didn’t seem to want him to make a decision for him. He probably didn’t want to investigate and make him worry.
　　As for who it was, although the emperor was old, his eyesight was not blurry, so he couldn’t tell.
　　In the fight for the throne, they even regarded Xiao Jian as their rival.
　　The wine glass turned a circle in the emperor’s hand. “In this case, you should have more guards in your palace. Tomorrow, I will assign you a few skilled guards from the imperial guards. In addition, I will also send people to your house to investigate and help you get to the bottom of the matter!”
　　Mu Jian stood up obediently to express his gratitude.
　　Li Dezhuang looked at the Fifth Prince who was taking a gulp of strong liquor opposite him, and he probably wanted to tear Mu Jian apart at this moment.
　　After three rounds of drinks, the party gradually became lively.
　　People kept looking at Li Dezhuang. He couldn’t stand it anymore and deliberately knocked over the cup beside him, letting the wine soak his clothes. He told Mu Jian that he wanted to change his clothes.
　　Mu Jian said yes with a smile, and then actually followed him out!
　　Li Dezhuang was exhausted, “Why did you come out here?”
