Just as she was about to take it all on, Xie Jingrun put down the dagger, picked up the wine bowl, and started drinking heartily.
"good!"
A cheer erupted from the surroundings, and before Rong Qingqing could react, the Xiongnu ministers came forward one after another to offer her a toast.
Xie Jingrun accepted all the drinks offered, drinking one bowl after another.
Seeing that he suddenly seemed to be possessed by the god of wine, Rong Qingqing couldn't help but wonder if this guy was someone else impersonating him.
That wasn't all. After the ministers had taken turns offering toasts, Yelü Qi actually stepped forward carrying two wine jars and said to Xie Jingrun, "Your Majesty of Great Liang is truly admirable for his magnanimity. I have nothing to repay Your Majesty for coming today but to offer you this toast." With that, he placed one of the wine jars on the table in front of Xie Jingrun, tore off the clay seal, and gestured for him to enter, saying, "Your Majesty of Great Liang, please!"
Xie Jingrun glanced at him and brought the wine jar over.
Yelü Qi chuckled, tore open the clay seal on the wine jar in his hand, and took a large gulp. "Our wine here is rough; I don't know if it suits His Majesty's taste." He then took another large gulp.
Even Rong Qingqing could see that he was provoking Xie Jingrun, let alone Xie Jingrun.
He chuckled dismissively and said, "Although your country's wine is a bit rough, it's still drinkable. How could I refuse the prince's hospitality?" With that, he picked up the wine jar and took a big gulp.
"Cough cough cough!" Xie Jingrun choked because he drank too fast, and while coughing, he scolded, "You're really rough!"
Yelü Qi smiled enigmatically.
Rong Qingqing sat to the side, feeling so embarrassed she wanted to cover her face.
Xie Jingrun, if you can't drink, then don't drink. Why are you showing off?
If he gets drunk, does she have to carry him home?
But with so many eyes watching, she couldn't expose him. She could only reach out and pat his back, saying gently, "I know their wine is delicious, but there's still a lot left. Your Majesty, please drink slowly and leave some for me."
The others laughed heartily upon hearing this, "So the Empress can drink too."
“Yes, yes.” Rong Qingqing immediately echoed, then took the wine jar from Xie Jingrun’s hand, clinked it against Yelü Qi’s wine jar, and said solemnly, “Today, I offer this wine to the prince, wishing him to find his own happiness, and also wishing our two countries harmony and prosperity.” With that, she picked up the wine jar and drank.
"well!"
Cheers erupted from all around, each one more enthusiastic than the last.
Yelü Qi's gaze softened as he looked at Rong Qingqing. After she finished drinking and put down the wine jar, he said, "I also wish Her Majesty the Empress and His Majesty the Emperor eternal love and happiness!"
Xie Jingrun was initially annoyed, but after hearing what he said, he felt pleased and thought the kid was sensible.
He rubbed his temples, already showing signs of intoxication.
Seeing this, Rong Qingqing had no choice but to make an excuse and take her leave so that he wouldn't lose face in front of the Xiongnu.
"Thank you for your hospitality today. You must come to Daliang as guests in the future so that we can have the opportunity to host you. It is getting late, so we will take our leave now."
Upon hearing this, Yelü Qi put down the wine jar he was holding and said, "I'll see you off."
"Okay." Rong Qingqing nodded.
Xie Jingrun took her hand, nodded to the Xiongnu king, and led her outside.
His steps were steady, and his expression was calm, showing no sign that he was drunk.
Rong Qingqing felt a little worried, but dared not show it.
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