Everyone knows Yu Qiao's taste. He was influenced by his grandfather and is very picky about wine. If he says a wine is good, it must be a good wine.

They couldn't help but take a sip and exclaimed, "It is indeed a fine wine!"

Some people couldn't resist asking Jiang Shuyou for some too. If he could give Yu Qiao a jar, he certainly wouldn't hesitate to give some to others.

“Brother Jiang, you can’t be so biased. Since Brother Yu has it, we want it too.”

"I'm so sorry, the production of this wine is too low. My friend can only brew a few jars a month. We used several jars for today's banquet, and I only have one extra jar left. Brother Yu said it was my duty to give it to him first."

Everyone expressed their regret, but still asked, "Brother Jiang, is your friend selling? We can buy it from him."

Jiang Shuyou pondered for a moment, his face showing a hint of difficulty.

At this moment, someone recognized the wine and shouted, "I know this wine. It's sold in Ningzhou, but unfortunately I've been there for several days and haven't been able to get any. Brother Jiang, I heard you also came back from Ningzhou. If you can help me buy some, I'm willing to pay double the price."

So this wine is called Baili Zui, and it truly lives up to its name; just smelling it makes you drunk.

“I’m willing to pay double the price.”

Many people echoed this sentiment.

"Well, this wine has a limited production run, so orders are placed on a waiting list. If you're not afraid of waiting, I can ask my friend."

Everyone said they were willing to wait.

"Fu Liu, go and register a list, based on those who have paid. Each person is limited to one jar. I will send someone to deliver the wine to each person's residence later."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Jiang Shuyou's words; as long as they could buy it, that was fine.

The servants from all the mansions surrounded Fu Liu to pay the money.

Furthermore, young ladies from various families would send their maids to order wine for their elders.

Shen Danru knew that Jiang Shuyou was trying to bring her business. Through this, her wine was able to open up sales channels in Shengjing.

After Fu Liu finished registering the names, the Flying Flower Order game continued.

In the end, the person who wrote the best poem was chosen, and the people from the Crown Prince's residence presented him with a prize.

When the red cloth was lifted, a dagger was revealed.

Shen Danru immediately lost interest. It was just a dagger; judging by its material, it wasn't even as good as the one the system rewarded her with.

At this moment, Shen Danru felt something was wrong with the wine in her glass. She picked up the glass, and the system reminded her that the wine was poisoned.

This poison causes skin ulceration and disfigurement, but it is not life-threatening.

She thought for a moment, wondering who it could be.

Shen Yingxue? If it were her, she would definitely wish she were dead. How could she only use a poison that causes skin ulceration?

She looked around and saw that no one was looking at her, except for Banshu, the maid next to Shen Yingxue, who occasionally glanced at her.

She put down the cup, her brows slightly furrowed.

Shen Danru immediately had doubts.

She glanced at the wine glasses of Shen Yulan and Jiang Jingxian sitting next to her; neither of them had been poisoned, but her wine had been poisoned.

How exactly did she do it?

She picked up her glass and drank it all in one gulp, then looked at the half-finished wine and seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Banshu whispered something in Shen Yingxue's ear, and the two of them beamed with joy.

Shen Danru was now certain; it was Shen Yingxue again.

Since Shen Yingxue is so ruthless, don't blame her for being impolite.

After the banquet, Qi Jingcheng found an opportunity to stop Shen Danru and said he had something to say to her.

Jiang Jingxian and Shen Yulan looked at her with concern.

"Eldest sister, Jingxian, you two go ahead and wait for me. I'll just have a few words with the Crown Prince and then I'll be there."

Seeing that the two did not want to leave.

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

"Then hurry up, Sister Ru, we'll be waiting for you under the big tree not far ahead."

Shen Danru nodded.

The two then continued walking forward, turning back every few steps.

Seeing that the two had walked away, Shen Danru said, "Your Highness, you should save your words. We have no official relationship, so it would be better to avoid gossip. I advise you not to say anything you shouldn't."

No one had ever dared to speak to Qi Jingcheng like that before, and he immediately felt extremely stifled.

But he knew he had indeed wronged Shen Danru in that matter, and thinking of this, he did not lose his temper.

"Ru'er, I know I was wrong. Can you give me another chance? I will definitely make it up to you."

Shen Danru sneered: "How will the Crown Prince make amends to me? With the position of Crown Princess?"

Qi Jingcheng was stunned; he did want to make a promise to Shen Danru.

However, if he promised it to Shen Danru, he would have no way to explain it to his mother.

It was only after the Empress Dowager pleaded with the Emperor that he was allowed to annul the engagement.

Thinking of Shen Danru's current status, although his father had become a minor official and was no longer a farmer, that eighth-rank official position was just a lowly soldier and could not provide him with any benefit.

With a family background like hers, how could she be worthy of being the Crown Princess?

Not to mention the Crown Princess, she wouldn't even qualify as a concubine.

"Ru'er, please don't make things difficult for me. If possible, I will persuade the Empress Dowager to make you a concubine."

Qi Jingcheng thought he had been very lenient with Shen Danru.

He is the Crown Prince; even if she were a concubine, it would be an honor for her.

It should be noted that the concubines in the Crown Prince's residence were selected from the daughters of officials of the fifth rank or above.

When he ascends the throne, he can then elevate Shen Danru's rank.

Shen Danru smiled faintly: "Is this the Crown Prince's compensation? I am truly too honored. Please forgive me for not being able to comply."

She gave a slight bow and then left.

The crown prince was left standing there, stunned.

He didn't know where he went wrong.

No matter how hard Shen Danru tries, she can't understand him.

They really don't know what's good for them.

Now, if she doesn't want the chance, fine, wait until he becomes emperor, then summon her to the palace as a maid and torture her slowly.

Anyway, my father's health has always been poor, and according to the information from the Imperial Hospital, it seems that he doesn't have much time left.

Shen Yingxue had been keeping an eye on Qi Jingcheng, and she saw from afar that Shen Danru was talking to Qi Jingcheng alone.

"Bitch, what a bitch! Wait until her pretty face rots and then let's see if she still dares to compete with me for the crown prince."

Shen Yuxue originally intended to give the drug to Song Yuqing, but later changed her mind and gave it to Shen Danru.

If I had known it was meant for Shen Danru, she would have definitely had someone buy a more potent poison on the black market.

She wanted Shen Danru dead.

Shen Yingxue walked very fast and soon caught up with Shen Danru, reaching out to stop her.

"I advise you to have some self-awareness. The position of Crown Princess can only be mine. What makes you think you can compare to me?"

Seeing that it was Shen Yingxue again, Shen Danru rolled her eyes in annoyance: "Heh, I'm giving you the man I don't want anymore. You two are a pair of scoundrels. You'd better lock them up and not let them harm others."

Shen Yingxue exclaimed in surprise: "You actually dared to call the Crown Prince a dog? Don't you want to live anymore?"

Although Shen Yingxue didn't know what "locked up" meant, it didn't sound like a good thing.

"Yes, I did curse. You can go tell the Crown Prince and see if he believes me or you. A good dog doesn't block the way, get out of the way."