Chapter 217 Lu Jiangnian drank the Immortal Drunk
Cuizhu didn't know much about wine, but when she heard that it was imperial wine, she was happy.
The wine jar is not big, it is a narrow porcelain bottle with a thin neck. It is suitable to drink directly without a wine glass.
When I went back and told Lu Wei about it, she said calmly, "It took so much time, but it went smoothly."
"Xianrenzui is a tribute wine. Jiang Nian will definitely like it."
She waved the man away and took out the powder hidden in her purse.
This was given to her by her personal maid, who said it was a secret medicine passed down from her ancestors. As long as it was taken, the holy monk would break his precepts.
This medicine has a very light taste and is dissolved in the wine, so it should not be detected. Lu Jiangnian specially sent someone back to tell Yuan Wanru that he would accompany Lu Wei for dinner tonight.
Yuan Wanru just said that she knew, and Lu Jiangnian understood that his wife really didn't want to see her sister.
The emperor heard a little about what happened at the racecourse and asked a few questions.
Lu Jiangnian concealed what Yuan Wanru said and just said it was an accident.
It was getting late, and the emperor had asked Madam Zhaohua to accompany him. There was nothing for him to do in the imperial court, so he wanted to return to Yunyouju early.
As I walked out of Lingxiao Palace, a man came towards me. It was the second prince.
The Second Prince strode forward and patted him on the shoulder: "Last time you went to investigate the rebels, you were really good at catching them so quickly."
"Fortunately, all the rebels have been arrested, and you have completed your mission successfully. Father's safety is assured, and I can sleep peacefully too."
"Brother said that I was impatient and caused you trouble. Jiang Nian, you won't blame me, right?"
Facing the Second Prince, Lu Jiangnian's expression was the same as usual: "As a son, I am confused when I care about him. What's wrong with the Second Prince?"
"If your Highness is alright, I will go first."
The second prince stretched out his hand to stop him, then lowered his voice and said, "There is something I want to ask you for a favor. Do you agree?"
He looked around, took two steps forward, went to a secluded corner, and waited for Lu Jiangnian.
Lu Jiangnian didn't know what his intention was, so he followed him.
The second prince sighed and said, "I have a manor that caught fire a while ago, during the days when you went to arrest the rebels."
"I reported it to the authorities, but you know how capable Jingzhao Yin is in handling cases, and they didn't find any clues."
"We have known each other for many years. I have never had any grudges against anyone. I don't know who has such a big hatred towards me that they deliberately set fire to my farm."
"Jiang Nian, help me analyze it so I can have a clue."
Lu Jiangnian's face was calm, without a trace of guilt.
"Your Highness is filial and kind, and is known for his good temper. I can't imagine that you have any enemies."
"Do you have anything valuable in your farm? Maybe some robbers are targeting it."
The second prince thought hard and shook his head: "It's just a farm, just a few stones of grain, it's a pity to waste so many houses."
The two talked for a long time, and the second prince finally said, "Forget it, let's leave it to Jingzhao Yin to investigate."
Lu Jiangnian looked at the second prince's departing back and fell into deep thought.
Why did the Second Prince suddenly come to him and talk about things on the farm?
Could it be that the second prince suspected him?
However, his cleanup at that time should not have revealed any flaws.
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When we returned to Yunyouju, Lu Wei had already prepared the meal.
There were several charcoal braziers in the room. As soon as Lu Jiangnian entered the room, he felt a wave of heat coming towards him.
"Sister, do you feel cold?"
Lu Wei's clothes were not thick and it was quite hot in the room.
"It's not cold, I just don't know when you'll be back. The room is warmer, so the food cools down slowly."
"I had someone set the table when you came in. Come and sit down."
It was too warm, and Lu Jiangnian couldn't sit still: "Remove the three charcoal basins, or I'll sweat when we eat later."
Although they are siblings, there is a gender difference between them. When he is very hot, he can't just take off his clothes to cool down.
Lu Wei hesitated for a moment, and said in a negotiating tone: "Why not withdraw two of them?"
"OK."
It was a bit hot, but Lu Jiangnian could bear it for the duration of a meal.
On the table were all Lu Jiangnian's favorite dishes, steaming hot.
From these details, it can be seen that Lu Wei put a lot of thought into this meal.
She pointed at a roasted lamb leg and said, "You said in your letter before that you like the roasted lamb legs from the border the most. Come and try it. Does it taste the same?"
Lu Jiangnian was not polite and took it and took a big bite.
The food in the palace was certainly not bad. Lu Jiangnian ate a large piece and nodded slightly: "Not bad."
Lu Wei smiled more happily: "And this braised chicken nuggets, added a little sour plums I brought from Anzhou, sweet and sour."
"Um."
Lu Jiangnian stretched out his chopsticks and picked up a piece of chicken.
There were quite a few meat dishes on the table. Following Lu Wei's introduction, Lu Jiangnian tried a little of each and was already half full.
Lu Wei brought a can of osmanthus wine and pointed at the Immortal Wine on Lu Jiangnian's right hand side. "I specially asked for these three cans from Liangyufang. The Immortal Wine is too strong and I can't get used to it."
"This jar of mine is sweet-scented osmanthus wine. Today, let's drink some wine and chat."
Lu Jiangnian picked up the wine jar and did not refuse.
He left two people to keep an eye on Liang Yusong. Since they didn't receive any news, it meant that everything was normal.
Lu Wei took a sip herself first. "Osmanthus wine tastes good, but men may not be used to it."
As she spoke, she tilted her head back and took another sip.
"Jiang Nian, it would be great if people could stay young."
Lu Wei's eyes looked through him, looking at somewhere unknown.
"The first year after I married and moved to Anzhou, I often dreamed that I returned home and was by my parents' side, with you and me. Our family was reunited, and I was still their most beloved daughter."
"A daughter who is married off is like water spilled, that's true."
"With such a distance between us, even the strongest feelings will fade."
"For example, me and my parents, me and you."
"Time passes, things are different, and people are no longer the same. There is no going back."
After saying these words, she raised her head and took a few more sips.
She saw that Lu Jiangnian didn't drink at all, so she raised her hand and said to him, "Come, drink with me."
"I've been in the Liu family for so many years, and I've barely touched a drop of alcohol. You mustn't spoil my fun today."
Lu Jiangnian felt a little sad when he heard this.
He picked up the wine can and clinked it with Lu Wei's: "Drink less."
Lu Wei said dissatisfiedly: "I want to drink today, you are not allowed to stop me."
As she spoke, she tilted her head back and took another big sip.
Lu Jiangnian finally put the wine jar to his lips. The mellow aroma of the Immortal Drunk made him intoxicated.
He finally drank it.
The taste was sweet and the wine was hot. In a short while, the whole jar of wine went into his stomach.
The wine jar was not big, and he finished all three jars in no time.
Lu Wei concealed the joy in her eyes and hid her calculations, "It's a pity that Liangyunfang only gave you three cans, otherwise you could have drunk enough today."
"Xianrenzui is a tribute wine. Liangyunfang is willing to give you three bottles, which is considered a courtesy."
Lu Jiangnian felt a little drunk. This Immortal Drunk was stronger than the wine he usually drank.
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