Chapter 33 Getting him drunk. The general is going to be in trouble tonight.
Jing Hui glanced at him sideways, "Don't say bad ideas, I'm annoyed."
Lianzhu, her fingers itching, poked at the pendant on Jing Hui's hairpin and said, "Seriously, would I cause you any trouble over something like this?"
Jing Hui looked at him with some doubt, then waved her hand and said, "Go ahead."
"A few days ago, when the palace was being prepared for the winter solstice, the palace guards and the northern army were all in the camp listening to orders. At that time, envoys from various countries were also present. When Rong Xiren saw the guard next to General Lu, she was extremely obsequious."
"It's quite normal for small countries outside the northern border to fear Lu Songyuan, isn't it? What's there to say?"
That fiend almost wiped out their entire nation.
"Tsk, can you hear me clearly?"
Lian Zhu glared at Jing Hui, "General Lu didn't go at all; they're afraid of Lu Qingyue."
"So what if I'm scared!"
Jing Hui glared back, "Lu Qingyue is Lu Songyuan's man, what's so strange about being afraid of him? What exactly are you trying to say!"
Lian Zhu glanced at Lu Zhouxue behind her, pulled Jing Hui a few steps closer, and whispered, "I noticed that Rong Xiren's attitude towards Lu Qingyue isn't because of him personally. I asked around and found out that General Lu has a token, a red jade pendant he always wears at his waist. Wearing this pendant is like having him in person. Yesterday, Lu Qingyue was carrying that pendant, so Rong Xiren isn't afraid of Lu Qingyue, but of that pendant."
Speaking of the pendant, Jing Hui suddenly remembered that Lu Songyuan didn't like wearing accessories. It seemed that the only thing he never took off was the red jade pendant at his waist.
“You mean…” Jing Hui glanced at Lian Zhu.
“If you can get close to him, steal the pendant and have someone take it to Rong Xiren, so that Rong Xiren can go to the palace herself to plead for the annulment of the engagement.”
That sounds like a joke.
Jing Hui crossed his arms and looked at Lian Zhu, who coughed lightly, "At least give it a try. If it doesn't work, we'll think of another way."
Since it concerns Jingning's marriage, Jinghui is determined to give it a try.
She pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Lu Zhouxue.
Calling her forward, Jing Hui asked directly, "Your general sent you to follow me, so I am your new master. You must tell me everything you know, and listen to only me, right?"
Lu Zhouxue was taken aback, recalling Lu Songyuan's instructions earlier, which seemed to have been made by him.
"Is that right?" Jing Hui asked again.
Lu Zhouxue looked up and saw the princess wrapped in a thick crimson cloak, with only her fair face showing.
A breeze blew through her from behind, ruffling her hair. The strands fluttered and brushed against her eyebrows, and the coquettish look in her eyes was like spring water, making one unconsciously want to nod.
Lu Zhouxue thought that even if the general were here, he would probably agree.
Lu Zhouxue hesitated for a moment, then nodded and bowed, saying, "Princess, please give your orders."
Jing Hui adjusted her cloak, making it fit snugly, and asked as she walked forward, "Lu Songyuan cherishes this red jade pendant he wears so much, is there something special about it?"
Lu Zhouxue thought for a moment and said, "That pendant was left by the general's mother, and he cherished it very much."
"It's not just an accessory, is it?"
Lu Zhouxue glanced at Jing Hui's retreating figure, "It also represents the General himself."
Upon hearing this, Lian Zhu raised an eyebrow at Jing Hui, giving him a "see, right?" look.
Jing Hui rolled her eyes at him, gazing thoughtfully at the road ahead.
Soon they arrived at the Lotus Jade Palace in Jingning. As Jing Hui climbed the steps and entered the palace, he bumped into someone he never expected.
He bowed repeatedly, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness the Fourth Prince."
"Royal sister."
When Jingyan met Jinghui, he always had a smile on his face, which made people want to get close to him.
He strode up to Jing Hui and said with a smile, "Long time no see."
Jing Hui frowned slightly, then smiled and said, "Fourth brother, what are you doing here with my sister?"
None of the women in the harem, whether concubines, princes, or princesses, had ever been on good terms with Jing Ning. Therefore, even though Jing Hui had a slight liking for Jing Yan, it did not prevent her from being wary and cautious.
“A few days ago, I left the palace and went south to find a rare medicinal herb for my father. When I met a renowned physician, I asked about Jingning’s condition. The physician then prescribed some medicine and wrote a formula, which I am bringing to Jingning today.”
After Jingyan finished speaking, he added, "Everyone in the Imperial Hospital has seen it, and the prescription is indeed beneficial to her health."
Jing Hui glanced at Jing Ning's palace, nodded, and said, "Then thank you very much, Fourth Prince."
You're welcome.
Jingyan turned around and glanced at the open palace door, sighing as he said, "How can this body withstand going to such a harsh place alone?"
Hearing this, Jing Hui felt a pang of heartache. She blinked and said, "Father was seriously ill and my brother took good care of him. Now that my brother has been gone for so many days, Father has been thinking about him constantly since he woke up."
"Okay, I'll go right now."
Jingyan looked at Jinghui, hesitating to speak, "Your Highness, you've lost a lot of weight these days. Remember to dress warmly and eat well, don't ruin your health."
"good."
The three parted ways, and Jing Hui strode into Jing Ning's room. Jing Ning had just taken her medicine and fallen asleep, so Jing Hui did not disturb her. He asked the imperial physician Jing Yan, who was staying there, if the prescription would be effective. Only after receiving an affirmative answer from the imperial physician did Jing Hui feel relieved.
She went into the room to check on Jingning, pulled the blanket up for her, and then the group walked out of the palace again.
After a morning of fussing, it was almost noon, and light snow was falling again. Jing Hui pulled up the hood of his cloak and sighed.
"This year has been really unlucky in every way."
Lian Zhu comforted her, saying, "There's always a solution, sooner or later. Don't worry so much that you hurt yourself."
"I know."
Jing Hui sighed, feeling the fine snow melting into icy points on his face, "I want to get completely drunk."
Lianzhu took the umbrella from Ayu's hand and held it over her head, saying, "Why are you drunk? All your good wine is in the palace."
"Yes, all my drinks are here—"
Jing Hui was speaking when he suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong now?"
When Lianzhu saw Jing Hui's expression, she knew that Jing Hui was up to her old tricks again.
"What trick have you come up with to play on people?"
Jing Hui ignored him. "Ayu, take Zhouxue to Jinxiu Palace and move the jar of aged wine I made last year to the General's Mansion."
It should be brewed by now, but Ayan has been traveling a lot these days and has forgotten about the wine.
Ah Yu replied, "Yes."
As the two walked away, Lianzhu asked, "What mischief are you plotting?"
Jing Hui chuckled, "Lu Songyuan can't hold his liquor, I'm going to get him drunk and steal the jade pendant!"
After saying that, Jing Hui strode towards the carriage, his back view exuding an air of determination.
Lian Zhu's right eyelid twitched violently twice, and a bad premonition rose in his heart. He quickly followed Jing Hui, wanting her to think it over again.
"Ah Zhu, don't act impulsively, let's think this through carefully—"
The carriage door slammed shut in front of him, and Lian Zhu pulled his head back slightly.
"I know what I'm doing."
Jing Hui's voice came, "Let's go, back to the manor!"
The carriage slowly started moving, while Lianzhu remained where she was, shaking her head.
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Upon returning to the manor, Lu Songyuan was not there. Jing Hui asked him and learned that he had gone to the military camp of the Northern Border Army.
After lunch, Jing Hui went to the kitchen in person and instructed them to prepare a good dinner.
Before long, Ayu and Lu Zhouxue returned carrying wine jars.
The two carefully placed the wine on the table. After Jing Hui cleaned it meticulously, she approached to open the bottle. The strong aroma of the wine that wafted out almost made her fall over. Jing Hui poured out a small bowl and took a sip.
"That's it, it's done!"
Ah Yu was delighted. "Princess, what about the wine?"
Jing Hui drank the bowl of wine in one gulp, looked around, and instructed, "Right here, warm the wine first, and make sure the whole room smells of it!"
Knowing that Jing Hui was also craving it, A Yu quickly went to make it.
Jing Hui hadn't drunk alcohol in a long time, and this new wine was quite strong. After drinking it, she felt a little sleepy, leaned against the couch, and fell asleep while reading a book.
As evening approached, the snow added a layer of haziness to the night.
As Lu Songyuan alighted from the carriage, he saw wisps of smoke rising from the chimneys of the mansion and asked, "Your Highness has returned?"
Lu Qingyue pushed Lu Songyuan into the mansion, "Yes, the princess returned at noon."
"Um."
Lu Songyuan had been out all day, dealing with the entanglements of the aristocratic families behind Jing Ao. Touching the pendant at his waist, he said, "You don't need to go to the Winter Solstice Palace Banquet. Sneaking into Jing Ao's residence, see if you can find anything."
"yes."
As they spoke, the two arrived at the entrance of the sleeping quarters. Lu Zhouxue, blushing, stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings, General."
Lu Qingyue's eyes widened, and she asked, "Sister, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing."
Lu Zhouxue, who usually had a stern face, actually smiled when she said this.
Where is His Highness?
Lu Songyuan frowned as he looked at her, then pushed open the door. The smell of wine inside almost suffocated him.
He blurted out, "What does it taste like?"
"Cough cough."
Lu Qingyue covered his nose, patted the armrest of his wheelchair, and said, "General, the liquor smells so strong."
Lu Songyuan immediately held his breath, tilted his head back, and ordered with a dark face, "Turn it off."
"yes."
Lu Qingyue had long since reached his limit, and he reached out to close the door.
The door was pulled open wider from the inside, revealing Jing Hui's small face, which was full of smiles, her peach blossom eyes curving, as she complained to Lu Songyuan with dissatisfaction.
"Don't turn it off! Lu Songyuan, you're finally back! I've been waiting for you until I'm starving!"
Jing Hui wore a thin gauze dress, her black hair tied into a low bun at the back of her head. The lamp in the room was behind her, making her hair shine. The lamp under the corridor shone on Jing Hui's face, giving her a soft and warm glow.
Lu Songyuan forgot to hold his breath for a moment, and the aroma of wine kept wafting into his nostrils. His Adam's apple bobbed, "Yes, I'm back."
"Then come and eat!"
Jing Hui took two steps outside, then warmly pulled Lu Songyuan's icy hands inside, saying, "Come in quickly, your hands are so cold."
"It's cold outside, you go inside first."
Lu Songyuan gripped Jing Hui's hand and pushed her into the room, then instructed Lu Qingyue, "Push me in."
Most of the soldiers in the northern border do not drink alcohol, let alone Lu Songyuan and his confidants.
The smell of alcohol in the room was enough to drown a person. Lu Qingyue asked with a bitter face, "General, do you really want to go in?"
This is alcohol!
Putting aside the smell of the wine for now, the princess's smile clearly showed ill intent.
Why are you still rushing to jump into the fire pit!
"Talkative."
Lu Qingyue couldn't wait a moment longer. Seeing Lu Songyuan say this, he pushed the person into the house and took him to the dining table.
Several large bowls of wine and a large wine jar were placed on the dining table.
Lu Qingyue felt like he was suffocating. He secured Lu Songyuan's wheelchair, bowed, and strode out the door, slamming it shut behind him. He then took a deep breath.
Turning his head, he saw Lu Zhouxue looking like she was about to get drunk from the smell of alcohol. Lu Qingyue stepped forward and shook Lu Zhouxue's shoulder, saying, "Sister, wake up! Something bad is going to happen. The general is definitely going to be in trouble tonight!"
Lu Zhouxue brushed Lu Qingyue's hand away and chuckled, "It was bound to happen sooner or later!"
Lu Qingyue rubbed his forehead, looked up to the sky and roared, "I'm truly impressed—"
Then he looked into the room with a worried expression.
Inside the room, Ayu picked up two large bowls, placing one in front of Jing Hui and the other in front of Lu Songyuan.
After putting it away, Jing Hui winked at A Yu and said, "You can go down now."
Ah Yu agreed and went to stand by the door outside.
Only the two of them remained at the table. Jing Hui, taking advantage of the light from getting up to pick up the wine jar, caught a glimpse of the red jade pendant at Lu Songyuan's waist and smiled.
Bringing it is great!
She sat on a stool, pulled it closer to Lu Songyuan's wheelchair, and stood no more than an arm's length away from him. She picked up a large bowl and handed it to Lu Songyuan, saying, "Tonight, let's have a good chat and drink until we're both drunk!"
Lu Songyuan glanced at the large bowl, then raised an eyebrow at Jing Hui, "What are you talking about? Weren't you avoiding me like the plague a few days ago?"
"Well."
Jing Hui choked for a moment, feeling guilty about stealing something, and subconsciously looked away.
Realizing that avoiding him was also his fault, Jing Hui slammed her hand on the table, "You still dare to talk back! It's all your fault for touching me and talking to me! If you had been even a little gentler, I wouldn't have been so scared!"
Lu Songyuan watched as she bristled.
After she finished speaking, Lu Songyuan reached out and grasped Jing Hui's waving hand, pulling her closer to him, and said, "Azhu, have you forgotten that we are married?"
The implication was that he could do whatever he wanted.
His eyes were piercing, and Jing Hui blinked. "So what if we get married? You did that without my consent, can't I be angry?"
"Yes, you can do whatever you want."
Lu Songyuan's fingertips caressed Jing Hui's wrist. "Then what can I do for you to forgive me?"
The opportunity has arrived!
Jing Hui pretended to think, looked around, and pushed the large bowl full of wine, "Here, drink this."
The strong smell of liquor filled Lu Songyuan's nostrils. He glanced at the ripples spreading across the bowl and asked, "If you drink this, will you forgive me and let me come back to sleep?"
Even if it's just getting drunk, it's not a bad deal.
Lu Songyuan could tell whether he was only feeling unwell for a short time or just for a while.
Jing Hui nodded vigorously, "Yes!"
"Not sleeping on the floor?"
Jing Hui nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, "Mmm-hmm!"
"good."
Lu Songyuan picked up the wine bowl, held his breath, and brought it to his lips.
Seeing the expectant look on Jing Hui's face, he tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.
The spicy liquor slid down his throat, burning all the way to his chest. After finishing it, Lu Songyuan instantly felt like his head and body weren't his own anymore, and his vision gradually blurred. He shook his head.
Once he regained some composure, Lu Songyuan frowned and looked at Jing Hui. Jing Hui promptly brought him a bowl of soup. "Are you feeling unwell? Drink some of this to calm down."
"Um."
Lu Songyuan didn't look, but turned his head and took two big gulps from Jing Hui's hand. It still had that familiar, mellow, spicy taste.
He opened his eyes, pushed Jing Hui's hand away, and asked in a hoarse voice, "What kind of soup is this?"
"It's ginseng and old duck soup."
Jing Hui suppressed a laugh, coughed, and said, "The ginseng and old duck were both soaked in wine, and wine was also added to the soup. How is it? Is it good?"
His chest felt hot, and Lu Songyuan coughed, covering his throat. He could see the teasing look in Jing Hui's eyes.
"you!"
Jing Hui put down the bowl and turned Lu Songyuan's wheelchair toward her.
She straddled Lu Songyuan's lap, sat face-to-face with him, and swayed him gently by the shoulders, saying, "Aren't you supposed to be a lightweight? Go to sleep, go to sleep."
"Who told you that?"
Lu Songyuan managed to utter a few words, his grip still quite strong, as he reached out and grabbed Jing Hui's hand, asking, "What are you going to do?"
"You have no power to refute what I'm going to do now, Lu Songyuan, hurry up—uh!"
Lu Songyuan suddenly pulled Jing Hui closer, and at the same time, he sat up straight and lowered his head to touch Jing Hui's lips.
The moment they touch, they become entangled.
More intense than that day, Lu Songyuan's lips pressed against Jing Hui's, his tongue unwilling to hide behind, constantly pushing forward into Jing Hui's mouth, making her tongue itch, losing the strength to resist, and collapsing into his arms, half-heartedly giving in.
She actually started to find it interesting.
The aroma of wine enveloped the two of them. After an unknown amount of time, the strength on their lips gradually weakened. Jing Hui opened her hazy eyes and saw that Lu Songyuan was about to fall into a deep sleep.
I've never been this close before. Looking at him now, his eyelashes are long and thick, and in the blink of an eye, they seem like feather fans constantly brushing against Jing Hui's cheek.
They remained awake for a long time.
Jing Hui frowned, opened her mouth and gently bit Lu Songyuan's lips, while she reached out and stroked the back of his neck, trying to make him fall asleep quickly.
Before long, Lu Songyuan's eyes finally closed, and his lips stopped moving.
Jing Hui was overjoyed and quickly turned around to call out, "Ayu, bring me a rope!"
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The author says: "Speak without reservation and without holding back" - this comes from Su Xun's "Heng Lun Yuan Lü" in the Song Dynasty. The original text is "Speak without reservation and without holding back. If a hundred people praise you, you will not be swayed; if a hundred people criticize you, you will not be swayed."
Additionally, it should be noted that the male protagonist is a lightweight drinker, not allergic to alcohol.
The female lead's character is spoiled, willful, and adorable.
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