Chapter 21: Going to Qinhuai Again(1/2)
Wang Changfeng felt uneasy after not seeing Yu Zhen'er and the others for a day. He wanted to confirm that Yu Zhen'er had returned to the inn before going to the banquet, otherwise he planned to send two guards to search throughout the capital.
As soon as the carriage arrived at the door of the inn, Wang Changfeng heard a lot of people inside, making it extremely noisy.
Liu Zhiyuan asked: "Sir, would you like to send two people in first to take a look?"
Wang Changfeng shook his head and said: "No, it should be fine. Follow me in and take a look. The others are waiting outside." After saying that, he got off the car and walked into the store.
I saw a circle of people gathered around a table in the middle of the inn lobby, looking at something happily, but the tables around it were empty.
Wang Changfeng glanced at the surroundings, then quietly walked behind the crowd. Looking through the crowd, he saw a table inside with two jars of wine on the table, but no food. The two sat opposite each other and took a closer look.
It's none other than Yu Zhen'er and Zhu Minmin.
I saw two people each holding a wine bowl and looking at each other, neither of them convinced of the other.
Yu Zhen'er had internal strength to rely on, and her face was fine, but her eyes were a little blurry. Zhu Minmin's face had already turned red, like a bright red peony, but her mouth was still pouted, with an unconvinced look on her face.
Wang Changfeng was complaining in his heart, why are these two young aunts getting into a fight here? These people who are watching the fun are all bosses who don't mind the trouble. They are making a fuss and setting up rice seedlings, watching the two girls fight for wine.
But the little girl Yuezhu was squeezed at the table, cheering Yu Zhener up.
Yu Zhen'er said at this time: "It's the fifth bowl. How about it? Can you still drink it? It's too late to apologize now. Don't fall to the ground later, it won't look good."
Zhu Minmin snorted and said: "I can't beat you in a fight, but I'm afraid of you when I drink? Keep going!" After saying this, he lifted the end of the wine bowl, raised his head and drank it, and there was another round of applause from around him.
Yu Zhen'er didn't show any signs of weakness. He held the wine bowl flat and without any exaggeration, he drank three or two gulps of the bowl of wine.
The cheers around him became even louder.
Wang Changfeng thought to himself, if this continues, at least one of them will fall to the ground within three rounds. Yu Zhen'er is fine. No one in the capital knows him. Zhu Minmin is the princess, and the real Jinzhiyuye wants to appear in this inn.
Whatever happened, he and Yu Zhen'er would have nothing to do with each other. Prince Lu was afraid of breaking his legs.
After thinking for a while, Wang Changfeng had a plan in his mind and said loudly: "Get out of the way, these two little girls are drinking. It's up to me if you see anything interesting!" After that, he lined up the crowd and walked to the table.
When Yu Zhen'er saw him coming, she didn't say anything, but just smiled, with a proud look on her face, thinking she had a winning chance.
When Zhu Minmin saw Wang Changfeng, her eyes became more and more confused. She stared at him for a while and said, "Don't say anything, just sit aside and see how I can win her!"
Wang Changfeng saw that both jars of wine weighed three kilograms, and one jar had been opened and looked at the bottom. It was estimated that both of them drank at least one kilogram of liquor.
He shook his head and said, "It's boring to drink like this. Waiter, bring over two more jars of wine."
The waiter from the nearby shop hurriedly ran to bring two jars of wine and put them on the table. Before leaving, he added: "Sir, this jar is worth three kilograms of roasting knives."
Wang Changfeng ignored him, slapped open the mud seal with one hand, grabbed the mouth of the jar with one hand, and held the bottom of the jar with the other. A jar of wine had been lifted into the air.
Wang Changfeng glanced at the two people from side to side and said, "Okay."
He raised his head, held the bottom of the altar with one hand and lifted it up. The mouth of the altar tilted, and the wine in the altar flowed down like a thin stream, straight from the top of Wang Changfeng's face into his mouth.
Wang Changfeng didn't even pause. The wine seemed to pass directly through his throat and into his abdomen without any stagnation.
In just a moment, all the wine in the jar was finished, not a drop was left. However, Wang Changfeng's hands holding the jar were still as steady as rocks, without moving at all.
The surrounding air seemed to have solidified, and the whole hall was completely silent, with a pin drop audible. Yu Zhen'er and Zhu Minmin were dumbfounded, staring blankly at Wang Changfeng without saying a word.
It wasn't until Wang Changfeng slapped the jar on the table that everyone around him was suddenly startled, and then they woke up from the surprise. I don't know who shouted first: "Good drinker!" A burst of cheers and applause broke out from the surrounding area.
, the sound was so loud that Yuezhu was startled.
Wang Changfeng wiped his mouth and said to the two people at the table: "How about it, do it again like me, and if you can do it, keep drinking here. I don't care about you. If you can't do it, just leave me and cool off!
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Yu Zhen'er and Zhu Minmin looked at each other, then looked at the two unopened jars of wine on the table, already feeling frightened. Even if they didn't drink the few bowls of wine just now, they would drink a jar of wine now, let alone not drink it.
I'm afraid I'd be lying there already after I finished drinking.
Yu Zhen'er suddenly said: "It's boring, I won't drink anymore! Yuezhu, let's go back to the room." After saying that, he stood up and walked away without looking back.
When Wang Changfeng saw that he had successfully driven away one of them, he whispered to Zhu Minmin: "Princess Princess, if you don't go back, let the prince know that you are drinking with others here, don't blame me for not reminding you."
Zhu Minmin said angrily: "It's a good competition. I was almost winning, but you messed me up. It's all your fault!" He also stood up, turned around and walked out of the store. Several royal guards behind him hurriedly
Followed.
Wang Changfeng shook his head and smiled bitterly, turned to the crowd and said, "Don't look at it anymore, just leave." The crowd dispersed in twos and threes.
Wang Changfeng said again: "Servant, the two jars of wine that were opened are recorded in the account." After saying this, he signaled Liu Zhiyuan to wait downstairs, and then went upstairs to find Yu Zhen'er.
Pushing the door open, he saw Yu Zhen'er sitting on the bed and sulking. Yuezhu saw him coming in and quickly found a teapot to pour him tea.
Yu Zhen'er said: "Master Wang, do you know that you have to knock on the door first? Yuezhu, don't pour him tea. He is such a drinker. Drinking is enough. No tea is needed."
Wang Changfeng knew that she was still angry, so he didn't argue. He walked over and pulled up a chair and sat on the edge, saying: "She is the princess and a relative of the emperor. What are you trying to do with her? She won't give up if she wins.
If you lose, you lose face and get hurt, so why bother."
Yu Zhen'er turned her head and said: "I am happy with this, but you have nothing to do with it! Who asked her to come here to make trouble on her own? If you don't give her some pain, you really think no one can cure her."
Wang Changfeng wondered: "Why did she come here to cause trouble again? Didn't we agree to turn over the story?"
Yu Zhen'er said angrily: "Who knows what this crazy girl is thinking. Yuezhu and I just came back from outside. When we came in, we saw her sitting here. I originally wanted to say hello to her, but she actually sarcastically mocked me.
I'm dressed in a bad way, no one dared to say that to me since I was a kid, it makes me so angry!"
Only then did Wang Changfeng realize that it turned out that the two were enemies of each other and had started to argue again. It was just a trivial matter between girls, and there was no real grudge. It’s just that Zhu Minmin always liked to find fault with Yu Zhener, so I’m afraid it was
It has something to do with me, and I have to find a way to mediate in the future.
Wang Changfeng comforted him for a while, and Yu Zhen'er slowly calmed down. Yu Zhen'er then remembered that Wang Changfeng had just drank so much wine, and quickly asked Yuezhu to bring him tea, and asked him if he felt uncomfortable.
If you feel uncomfortable, spit it out.
Yuezhu covered her mouth and said with a smile: "I didn't let anyone drink tea just now, and now I am eager to serve tea. This fight at the head of the bed and the fight at the end of the bed is too fast."
Yu Zhen'er spat: "Little girl, just learn some unserious things! I'll find a good family tomorrow and marry you off as soon as possible!"
Yuezhu curled her lips and said unconvinced: "How young am I, but some people look like they are almost sixteen years old. If they don't get married, they will become old maids."
Yu Zhen'er laughed angrily at her: "Look, how spoiled she is. She has ten sentences waiting for her."
Wang Changfeng saw the two people quarreling with each other, which was very interesting, and the room felt warm and comfortable for a while.
Yu Zhen'er remembered that he had not returned for a day, and asked with concern: "How about entering the palace in the morning? Did the emperor promise you any official position?"
Wang Changfeng laughed dumbly: "Why do you care about this if you are not an official? The emperor seems to be good and treats me well. The matter has basically been settled. I will tell you in detail later. I have another one tonight.
The banquet is about to go, so you and Yuezhu can order some dishes downstairs to eat, and don't go out for a walk."
Yu Zhen'er was a little angry and said: "It's mysterious, I don't want to hear it yet. Once you become an official, you don't know people anymore, you know."
Wang Changfeng smiled bitterly and said: "Where do you start talking about this? No matter how high-ranking an official I am, you are also my little senior sister, right? There is indeed a banquet tonight, and the commander of the Jinyi Guards invited me to come and talk about it."
When Yu Zhen'er heard that the commander of the Jinyi Guards wanted to invite Wang Changfeng, this change was too big. She only went out for half a day, and when she came back, Wang Changfeng had become the guest of the most powerful person in the capital. She quickly said: "Since
If so, then you go quickly and remember not to drink anymore. You have already drunk three kilograms of wine. Come back early in the evening and don’t let us worry."
Wang Changfeng felt hot in his heart and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I know what's going on. Besides, this little wine is nothing. Then I'll go first." After that, he turned around and went out.
After Yu Zhen'er and Yu Zhen'er were settled, Wang Changfeng finally settled down. Now Yu Zhen'er is the most important and closest person around him, and she has followed him all the way to the capital. He wants to ensure that the other party can't make any mistakes.
The problem, of course, is the same for Yuezhu. This is his due responsibility and the bottom line he requires of himself.
It's just that Wang Changfeng held back just now and didn't tell where he was going to the banquet. Otherwise, with Yu Zhen'er's temper, even if he didn't follow, he would still be nagging for a long time. Fortunately, Yu Zhen'er heard that it was the commander of Jin Yiwei who was treating the guests, so he didn't
Ask more.
At this time, the night was gradually getting dark, and the lights on the roadside were already on. Wang Changfeng breathed a sigh of relief and said to Liu Zhiyuan: "Get in the car and go to Juchun Tower." While thinking about whether he would see the person who only heard the singing tonight,
, the faceless beauty headed towards the Qinhuai River.
From Wuyi Lane to Juchunfang, you can go around two streets, only three or four miles away.
Wang Changfeng took advantage of this rare rest time to close his eyes and meditate in the carriage compartment. The jar of burning knives in the inn just now certainly did not make him lose his composure, but it also had a considerable impact on his physical condition. Tonight's banquet will be good or bad.
Unknown, he had to adjust his body and brain to the best condition to cope with changes that might occur at any time.
After an unknown amount of time, the carriage suddenly stopped, and Liu Zhiyuan whispered from outside the carriage: "Sir, Juchunfang has arrived."
Wang Changfeng slowly opened his eyes and stretched. He felt that his physical condition had basically recovered. As long as he didn't overdo it tonight, it shouldn't be a big problem.
Wang Changfeng got out of the car with the curtain pulled up and stood in front of Juchunfang, looking at the Qinhuai River and the most famous romantic place in the capital. What surprised him was that it was different from other such places in his impression. Although this Juchunfang
The building looks majestic, but it doesn't look too luxurious. There is no busy traffic, people coming and going at the door, and there are no madams and turtles entertaining guests attentively outside. The door is extremely clean.
At this moment, the door suddenly opened, and a young boy ran out to welcome him. He cupped his hands and said, "Is this Mr. Wang here?"
Wang Changfeng felt that it was a bit strange. Although this boy was dressed in ordinary clothes, he was clean and comfortable, and he did not have the attentive attitude of ordinary waiters. He looked like a servant in a prince's palace. This Juchunfang can be in
It stands out among the many romantic places in the capital, and there is indeed something unusual about it.
Seeing Wang Changfeng nod, the boy lowered his head and said, "I've met Mr. Wang, Mr. Ji has arrived. Please follow me." After that, he turned sideways and led the way.
Wang Changfeng signaled Liu Zhiyuan to arrange for two people to follow him. The other four people were waiting outside, and then followed the young man into Juchunfang.
As soon as you step into the door, it seems like a completely different world from the outside. You can see row upon row of rockeries inside and winding corridors that lead to secluded areas. It looks more like a brothel than the back garden of a wealthy family.
Wang Changfeng followed the boy in the corridor, turning left and right. After walking for half a cup of tea, he suddenly realized that he was on the Qinhuai River with sparkling eyes. He saw several extremely elegant rooms in front of him, and faint sounds of silk and bamboo could be heard from inside.
The sound, ding ding dong dong, is very pleasant to the ear.
Wang Changfeng asked curiously: "How many rooms do you have in Juchunfang?"
To be continued...