Chapter 317: Drunk (5)

The caressing only stopped when the maidservant who was pouring tea accidentally spilled it on Jing Chuchu. Old Madam Shen scolded the careless maidservant, "How did you do it? What if you burn your cousin?"

"It's okay." Jing Chuchu smiled and said, "The tea isn't hot. I'm fine."

"Your clothes are soaked." Old Madam Shen looked at the large water stain on Jing Chuchu's collar and said with concern, "It's so cold, you can't wear wet clothes. Xier, take your cousin downstairs to change into clean clothes." She then warned Jing Chuchu, "Don't catch a cold."

Jing Chuchu looked down at her own clothes. Even the thinnest winter clothes still had weight to them. Tea soaked into the cotton, making them uncomfortable to wear. She didn't refuse immediately. Blushing, she said hello to Old Madam Shen, then said goodbye to the other women present before leaving with the maid who led the way.

Madam Jiang said, "Young Miss Jing is truly blessed to be valued so highly by the old lady."

"It's not that she's lucky," Old Madam Shen said, her face wrinkled with laughter. "It's my luck. This girl is well-behaved and sensible. I like her."

Hearing this, everyone flattered her again. Chen Ruoqiu glanced at Old Madam Shen, and her eyes subconsciously drifted towards Shen Miao. Perhaps noticing her gaze, Shen Miao also looked towards Chen Ruoqiu, with a slight hint of doubt in her eyes.

Chen Ruoqiu smiled and lowered her head, a hint of relief flashing through her heart. However, she did not notice that the moment she lowered her head, the doubt in Shen Miao's eyes had disappeared, replaced by a very faint smile. If you look closely, that smile seems to contain some inexplicable excitement.

On the other hand, Shen Dongling, who was sitting at the table, glanced at Shen Miao without leaving any trace, then quickly lowered her head to eat the food in her bowl.

The men's banquet was not as elaborate as the women's banquet. After all, it was the style of officials, and they were all drunk and excited. Although Shen Xin and Shen Qiu were ignored, several colleagues came over to toast. After a few glasses, Shen Qiu felt a little dizzy.

"You little bastard, you're already drunk after just a few drinks. Haven't you eaten?" Shen Xin asked angrily.

Chen Qiu rubbed his brows and shook his head, "I don't know." For a man who grew up in a military camp, this little bit of wine was naturally no problem. You know, they usually drank from jars in the military camp, and they always looked down on the wine in Dingjing City, thinking it was not strong enough. Who knew that he would be slapped in the face today.

"It's really a waste of time teaching you all these years." Shen Xin was disappointed.

"Uncle, don't be angry." Jing Guansheng smiled and explained, "It's not that my cousin can't drink, but he mixed Futou and Yinguang wine together." He pointed to the wine glass in front of Shenqiu. Sure enough, the wine in the glass was not as red as Futou, nor as clear as Yinguang wine. Instead, it looked like a mixture. Jing Guansheng continued to explain, "Some people here drink Yinguang wine, and some drink Futou wine. My cousin probably didn't notice, so they poured it together. If others drink Yinguang wine and Futou wine together, they will pass out after half a glass. It's really rare for my cousin to still be sober now."

"Hahaha," an adult laughed upon hearing this, "Nephew's alcohol tolerance is quite good, General Shen, please don't blame him."

Chen Yuan glanced at Chen Qiu and said, "Brother, you can't drink like this any longer. It's better to help him to the room to rest."

Chen Qiu waved his hands and mumbled something, apparently he was quite drunk.

"How about I take my cousin back?" Jing Guansheng said with a smile.

Don't hit a smiling person. Although Shen Xin had some complaints about Jing Guansheng because of Shen Miao's incident, Jing Guansheng has been quite obedient since he placed guards at the gate of the courtyard. Shen Xin glanced at him and said, "In that case, please help him back with Ah Zhi."