By the time the two returned to Suzhou City, it was already dark.
Seeing that they hadn't returned for a long time, Xiao Zhen went out of the mansion and was about to go to the city gate to take a look when he saw the two of them riding together on a horse, already outside the mansion gate.
"Why are you so late?" He had just finished scolding his son-in-law, the emperor, drunkenly leaning on his daughter's back. "Your Majesty, what's wrong...?"
Rong Qingqing said somewhat awkwardly, "Prince Yelü and the others were too enthusiastic, and he accidentally drank too much. Father, please help me get him downstairs."
Xiao Zhen's lips twitched. He knew Xie Jingrun's drinking capacity well enough, and said in a low voice, "Then why didn't you try to persuade him?"
"I can't persuade her," Rong Qingqing said helplessly, nudging Xie Jingrun's arm. "We're here, let's go down."
Xie Jingrun raised his hazy, drunken eyes, glanced at her, and after a long while, finally released his hands from her waist and responded sluggishly, "Oh."
Rong Qingqing was sweating. Fortunately, there were no people in front of the mansion at this time. Otherwise, if others saw him like this, his dignity would be completely ruined.
Xiao Zhen reached out to help Xie Jingrun down, and when he reached to help Rong Qingqing, Xie Jingrun suddenly pushed his hand away, saying, "Don't touch her, I can do it myself..." Then, he opened his arms to Rong Qingqing and said drunkenly, "Qingqing, jump down, I can catch you..."
Rong Qingqing was extremely embarrassed. She glanced at Xiao Zhen and saw that his face had indeed darkened.
"If you need help to get yourself, how can you catch Qingqing?" Xiao Zhen stepped forward irritably, pushed Xie Jingrun aside, and then helped Rong Qingqing down.
Rong Qingqing was sweating, but she could actually get down on her own.
Xie Jingrun was already somewhat unsteady on his feet, and Xiao Zhen's push almost made him fall. He narrowed his eyes and said unhappily, "Xiao Zhen, how dare you push me..."
“I’m still your father-in-law.” Xiao Zhen rolled his eyes at him. If it weren’t for the fact that he was the emperor, he would have thrown him out of Suzhou City.
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingrun paused for a moment, then reacted slowly, "That's true, then I'll forgive you." With that, he extended his hand to Rong Qingqing, "Qingqing, let's go."
Rong Qingqing wiped her sweat and felt deeply that she must never let him touch alcohol again next time.
He's drunk, and he's acting so childish.
Fearing he would continue to be childish, she quickly went over to support his arm and turned to Xiao Zhen, saying, "Father, he's drunk. Let me help him inside to rest."
"I'm not drunk, I can still drink..." Xie Jingrun's voice suddenly rose a little.
Rong Qingqing was startled and quickly tugged at his arm, coaxing him in a low voice, "Yes, yes, you're not drunk, but it's dark now, we need to go back to the room and sleep."
Xie Jingrun fell silent, but lowered his head and rested it on her shoulder, "Mmm, I want to hold you while I sleep..."
Rong Qingqing wished there was a crack in the ground so she could stuff him inside.
What nonsense is this guy spouting? His father is right there.
She was so embarrassed that she didn't even dare to turn her head back, and quickly helped him into the mansion.
Xiao Zhen: "..."
After Rong Qingqing helped Xie Jingrun back to his room, she helped him change his clothes and washed his face and feet. After all that, she was covered in sweat.
She took a shower, and when she came back, she found him already asleep. She was both annoyed and amused.
However, as soon as she lay down next to him, he hugged her.
Rong Qingqing was taken aback. "Why aren't you asleep?"
"I need to hold you before I can sleep..." Xie Jingrun hugged her and closed his eyes contentedly.
Rong Qingqing's lips twitched, and she had no choice but to let him have his way.
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