Chapter 197
CHAPTER 197 (2): DRINKING MUCH WINE
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Hearing Ning Lianchen's words, Pei Qianhao chuckled in his heart . This little Emperor sure has a glib tongue . Minus the grandiose posing, he was actually implying that Ning Anlian is too dumb to respond to Chu Linglong after only a few words .
"Oh?" Chu Linglong's words were clearly disbelieving .
Ning Lianchen didn't mind if others believed him or not, and cared even less about Ning Anlian’s malevolent glare . He directly waved and signalled to the little eunuch beside him . "Come, prepare the large cups for Elder Imperial Sister and His Highness Crown Prince . "
"Yes, Your Majesty . "
Ning Anlian's anger gushed forth . If it weren't for everybody around them, she would have rushed over to Ning Lianchen before giving him two slaps and lambasting him .
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However, she could only play along and look at Chu Linglong with a smile for now, agreeing with Ning Lianchen . "Your Majesty is right . "
Yun Ruofeng looked at Ning Lianchen . I never expected him to do this, but I can’t help Ning Anlian with every little thing . Doing so would only shame Nanzhao, causing others to look down on us .
He then turned his gaze onto Ning Anlian . Luckily, she's still somewhat composed and didn't respond to Ning Lianchen’s provocation .
It was at this time that Ning Anlian noticed Yun Ruofeng staring at her . She met his eyes, showing him a gaze full of tears and grievances .
Knowing that Ning Anlian needed to be pacified somehow, Yun Ruofeng nodded and lightly tapped the table twice with his hand: a signal that he understood . He couldn’t be a penny wise and a pound foolish .
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The two had many previous interactions, and Ning Anlian immediately understood what Yun Ruofeng meant . She instantly felt much better .
Just wait, Ning Lianchen! I will tolerate you for now, but just watch how I deal with you after all the ambassadors leave!
Very soon, the wine pot and cups were brought to the table . Scanning over the extra large cup and extensive collection of strong wine, Ning Anlian’s eyes couldn’t help but widen a little .
Drinking this much liquor on an empty stomach can lead to death!
She lifted her head to look at Ning Lianchen, only to realise that he didn't even spare her a glance .
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Chu Linglong was in a hurry to compete with his liquor tolerance, while the other men were thinking of how to get the beautiful princess drunk, something they were very much looking forward to .
In her plight, Ning Anlian noticed for the first time that the palace servants were really skilled and nimble at pouring wine .
Ning Anlian didn’t get drunk even after downing several cups, but she could feel her stomach beginning to turn as her mouth was filled with the taste of spicy liquor .
Yun Ruofeng couldn't bear to see this and voiced out . "Everyone, we didn’t invite everyone to the state banquet just to drink . Why don’t we have some food while we enjoy the performances?"
Everyone concurred, having had their fair share of fun already . Even if Ning Anlian had been late, she was still the Eldest Imperial Princess of Nanzhao, and couldn’t possibly be forced to continue drinking until she made a fool of herself .
Chu Linglong himself was reluctant, but knew that he had already touched a certain line, and agreed after some brief consideration .
Ning Anlian was relieved to hear Yun Ruofeng’s words . The palace maid behind her quickly brought out some hangover tea, but the princess only felt a bit better after a few mouthfuls of food .
Pei Qianhao was like an outsider watching everyone make a ruckus, a smile rising on the corners of his mouth . Just by looking at the Nanzhao Emperor, Ning Anlian, and Yun Ruofeng, he could tell that there was definitely something going on behind the scenes .
Since this was the first time he attended Nanzhao’s state banquet, no one else dared to talk to Pei Qianhao directly . Prince Hao was well known for being ruthless, and it was better to avoid him than to mistakenly offend him .
Of course, that didn't include Chu Linglong and Hua Zirong . The former's attention wasn’t on Prince Hao, and the latter had no interest in anything .
The state banquet gradually fell into a comfortable pace . The envoys of each country enjoyed the performance of the beautiful maidens on stage, ate sumptuous food, and drank wine from the pots laid out on each table . All of this while gossiping about interesting news and state affairs . It was certainly a harmonious sight to see .