The dishes at the Ning family's New Year's Eve banquet were very rich, but the portions were just right, and there was no waste at all due to Su Bi's arrival.

Old Lady Ning warmly welcomed Su Bi to her home to celebrate the New Year. Everyone toasted to celebrate, and the atmosphere was lively.

Ning Chen and Qian saw Su Bi silently peeling shrimps for Ning Xihua, and their niece looked as if it was a matter of course. They were surprised but also relieved.

Regardless of one's status, one cannot fake such caring and considerate heart. This prince truly holds Xihua in his heart.

Seeing Ning Xihua drinking one cup at a time, Su Bi was afraid that she would choke, so she pushed the hot tea beside her to her.

"Eat slowly and drink some hot tea."

Ning Xihua picked up the cup and took a big sip, then swallowed the shrimp in her mouth with force.

When she looked up, she realized that not only was Su Bi looking at her with a smile, but everyone at the table seemed to be looking at her face.

Grandmother looked very satisfied, third uncle and aunt were very relieved, but her second brother and fourth brother looked very sour.

Ning Xihua felt a little embarrassed, thinking why was he staring at her even though he wasn't eating? It was just a new son-in-law, so what...

Ning Yuehang couldn't hold it back any longer after a long time, so he rolled up his sleeves and said to Su Bi, "Your Highness is coming to our house for the first time to celebrate the New Year this year, so you must drink this wine to your heart's content!"

After saying that, he asked someone to bring up two bottles of good wine, as if he was going to compete with him in drinking.

Surprisingly, no one at the table stopped them. The old lady was chatting with Ning Chen and Qian Shi, seemingly oblivious to what was happening here. Ning Yueyan crossed his arms over his chest, and for the first time ever, he did not interrupt his brother's banquet.

Su Bi turned around and glanced at Ning Xihua, as if asking for her opinion.

Ning Xihua shrugged at him with a helpless expression on her face, but in her heart she was excitedly waiting to eat the melon.

Just kidding, it's her brothers from her natal family who are trying to give her face and authority, she won't be partial to the big boss.

Besides, she had never seen the boss drunk before. Just thinking about it made her a little excited. She wanted to cheer her fourth brother on and let him work hard to knock down the boss.

Su Bi couldn't help laughing when she saw the look of happiness on her face.

He turned around and simply accepted Ning Yuehang's invitation, "Don't stop until you're drunk!"

Ning Yuehang was aroused to fight, and he poured wine into two large bowls, not forgetting to swear, "Your Highness, if you can't hold it anymore, just tell us. We in the Ning family never make things difficult for others."

Su Bi didn't waste time talking to him. He picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

"Your Highness has a good alcohol tolerance! More!"

Seeing that Su Bi was so eager to drink, Ning Yuehang became even more excited, and the two of them started drinking, one bowl after another.

Ning Xihua and Ning Yueyan watched the whole process, and when it came to the eighth pot of wine, they both shook their heads.

Su Bi continued to drink steadily, one bowl after another, with a normal look on his face, drinking wine like water, without any sign of drunkenness. However, Ning Yuehang's face was already flushed, and he was staggering all over, and he couldn't even find his wine bowl.

“Come… again!”

Ning Yueyan covered his face. He thought he was bragging about his drinking capacity every day. This is so embarrassing.

He quickly stepped forward to support Ning Yuehang, preparing to take him downstairs to rest.

Su Bi looked at him with clear and calm eyes, "Second Master, would you like to have a bowl too?"

Ning Yueyan shook off the goosebumps on his arms that were aroused by this look, and said quickly, "No need, Your Highness can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, I am ashamed of myself."

He was not as stupid as Ning Yuehang. After watching for a long time, he knew that the Crown Prince was obviously quite capable, so he was not in a hurry to embarrass himself.

It is said that a person's drinking habits reflect his character. Today, Su Bi was very sober and calm from beginning to end. She was not the kind of person who indulges in alcohol and sex and is easily irritable. Fifth sister really made a good choice in choosing a husband.

After saying that, he bowed and dragged Ning Yuehang away.

The banquet had ended long ago. They had spent too long drinking, so Old Madam Ning went back to rest early. Ning Chen and Qian Shi would not interfere in the affairs of the younger generation. After settling the old lady, they also returned to their rooms and let the children play here.

After Ning Yuehang and Ning Yueyan left, Su Bi and Ning Xihua were the only ones left at the table.

"You're happy? Huh?"

Su Bi turned around and stared at Ning Xihua, her eyes sparkling and bright as stars.

Faced with such beauty, Ning Xihua was even more attracted by the ending tone of "hmm".

Her heartbeat seemed to be a little faster. She covered her chest and changed the subject, "I didn't realize that Your Highness could drink quite well."

Su Bi chuckled, looking somewhat nostalgic, "I've drunk a lot of stronger wines than this before, I'm used to it."

Ning Xihua knew that he was talking about the days when he followed Bai Luoqiu to fight against the Kingdom of Liu in the Western Regions. They galloped on the battlefield and sang while drunk. That was perhaps the most unrestrained and carefree time in his youth.

She didn't ask much, but suddenly said, "Actually, you heard it right that day. You looked really handsome in your battle robe and armor!"

Although she had no chance to see Su Bi's youth, seeing him in military uniform now, she could imagine what a spirited young man he was on the battlefield.

Ning Xihua's words were incoherent, but Su Bi understood what she was saying.

He looked at her and laughed happily, and even the light in his eyes rippled.

"As long as you like it."

Ning Xihua blushed a little at what he said, "Let's go to the yard together to get rid of the smell of alcohol?"

Su Bi still smiled and nodded, looking like she would listen to her in everything.

The two of them came to the courtyard together.

The plum blossoms in the courtyard had quietly blossomed, the tender yellow flowers trembled lightly in the breeze, and the plum fragrance wafted around the two of them, sweet, fresh, and refreshing.

All the servants were dispersed, and only the two of them were left standing together in the yard, quiet and warm.

"I seem to be drunk."

Ning Xihua turned around and saw Su Bi, as usual, with a face full of suspicion.

"You didn't stumble when you came into the yard just now."

Su Bi looked down at her and smiled.

"Really? Then why do I feel like tonight is a little unreal?"

This New Year's Eve is filled with fireworks.

There are family reunion dinners, the care of elders, gambling and drinking competitions with peers, and loved ones chatting and laughing around.

He gently hugged Ning Xihua and whispered, "Well, you should not be drunk. The you I am holding is still real."

It's just that tonight was so beautiful that he felt like everything was an unattainable dream.

Ning Xihua heard his whisper and hugged him tightly with some heartache.

It was just the most ordinary interaction between ordinary people, but to him, it was a warmth he had never experienced before.

But fortunately, I have her in the future.

She would bring him into her world, save him from loneliness, pain, companionship, and homelessness.

He deserved all the good things in the world, and she would create them with him.

Suddenly, the sound of fireworks interrupted their embrace.

Looking up, the moonless sky was filled with bright fireworks, making the surrounding stars dim.

Su Bi suddenly remembered the New Year's Eve when he was in Ryukyu.

At that time, he was buried in the snow with an empty stomach. He looked up at the sky all night. There was no moon that night, but the stars were very bright.

Later he found out that the moon cannot be seen on New Year's Eve.

But now it's different.

Su Bi lowered her head and gently kissed Ning Xihua on the lips in the sky full of fireworks.

Now, the moon was beside him.