"This cup of wine, my wicked husband... is offered to the King!"
Seeing Xiong Yuan nod slightly, the stern look on the wicked man's face vanished instantly, and his smile became exceptionally warm, and he even became somewhat obsequious.
This change surprised Xiong Yuan.
To be fair, he admired the wicked man's previous arrogant demeanor more. If we set aside the positions of the two countries, as a man, one should be like the wicked man.
Wielding a three-foot sword, I will achieve unparalleled feats!
Even he, an old man nearing the end of his life, felt a pang of envy for his wicked husband's high spirits.
"Come, let's drink to this together. We can discuss the details after the banquet!" Xiong Yuan raised his glass to clink with his, then tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.
It can be said that the arrival of the wicked man today and his words were like a shot of adrenaline, relieving his greatest worry.
In this way, today's joyous day can truly be called a day of celebration!
With his worries gone, he felt completely relaxed, and the food and wine tasted especially delicious. Xiong Yuan dragged his wicked husband into a hearty drinking session, trying to get him drunk.
He accepted all comers without hesitation, displaying his domineering and generous nature.
Although the officials below were unaware of the conversation between the two, they could see that the two were getting along very well, which was probably a good thing.
Xiong Yuan was old after all, and soon he was defeated. Seeing their king lose, the civil and military officials took the opportunity to step forward and took turns toasting the wicked husband.
"Come on, drink!"
The wicked man drank wine like water, and relying on his terrifying physique, he drank like he had a cheat code, accepting all who came.
Goodness.
What was supposed to be a luncheon to welcome the wedding procession was turned into a battleground of drinking, with no one wanting to be the loser.
"I am Xiang Yan, paying my respects to the Grand Commandant of Qin. I have long admired your great name, and it is an honor to meet you today. This cup of wine is offered to you, Grand Commandant."
At this moment, a burly middle-aged military officer walked steadily to the wicked man, his voice deep and thunderous, deafening.
A glint of clarity and astonishment flashed in the wicked man's eyes. He quickly raised his cup to clink with the other's and said in a deep voice, "General Xiang Yan, you flatter me. Let's drink this together."
Although Xiang Yan has not yet achieved the same prominent position and success in the State of Chu as he would later, he is by no means an ordinary person.
Born into a noble family in the State of Chu, he rose to prominence in the Chu court due to his outstanding military talent and unwavering loyalty, thus qualifying him to attend such an important occasion.
Xiang Yan was somewhat surprised that her wicked husband was giving her so much face, but she also felt very honored. She raised her cup and drank the wine in one gulp.
"General Xiang, you have a bright future ahead of you!" The wicked man turned his cup upside down, indicating that he had finished every last drop of wine, thus showing how much he valued him.
Xiang Yan was somewhat flattered. Although the ministers who had toasted him earlier had also drunk their drinks with great gusto, they had not behaved in this manner, let alone engaged in conversation or offered praise.
"Grand Commandant, you flatter me." Xiang Yan quickly bowed, appearing exceptionally humble.
The wicked man smiled without saying a word and nodded slightly. He deeply imprinted Xiang Yan's face in his mind; this man had also been the subject of much writing during the late Warring States period.
He decisively defeated Li Xin's army, breached both walls, and killed seven commanders, demonstrating his exceptional talent. He was a renowned general who resisted the Qin Dynasty and had a great grandson, Xiang Yu, whose fame has been passed down through the ages.
One of the two driving forces behind the downfall of Qin has been identified. Now, only Liu Bang remains to be heard from. Counting the days, the scoundrel Liu Bang is already a teenager, only three years younger than himself and Zheng Ge.
"Come, Grand Commandant, this cup of wine is for you!"
Just then, a Chu official came up from behind and interrupted their conversation.
Helpless, the wicked husband could only raise his cup and continue drinking, while Xiang Yan, being quite sensible, turned around and returned to her seat to continue drinking and eating.
After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
The entire hall was filled with people lying haphazardly, but the wicked man remained energetic, with a smug smile on his face.
"Fighting is no good, drinking is no good either. Tell me, in the Central Plains, who can stand shoulder to shoulder with my wicked husband?"
"Loneliness... Oh, loneliness!"
The wicked man, with a smug look on his face, got up and gestured to the eunuch to take him to rest and relieve himself. He hadn't had a single urination after drinking for so long.
It's like a bladder superhuman, terrifyingly so!
The eunuch received the order and led the wicked man through the banquet hall into a quiet corridor.
Candlelight flickered on both sides of the corridor, illuminating the murals on the walls. The wicked man walked along, looking at them, and couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.
Upon arriving at the room, the wicked husband pushed open the door and saw that the room was elegantly furnished. A large bed was covered with a soft brocade quilt, and on the table were exquisite tea sets and several plates of fresh fruit.
The wicked man nodded in satisfaction, signaling the eunuch to leave. He then took off his outer robe and lay down comfortably.
After resting with his eyes closed for about half an hour, Zhang Erhe's voice rang out from outside the room, "Grand Commandant, are you awake?"
"Come in!"
The wicked man got up and walked to the window. He opened the window, and a fresh night breeze rushed in, making him feel exceptionally refreshed.
My gaze fell upon the courtyard, where the moonlight, like water, spilled among the flowers and trees, creating a scene of tranquility and peace.
"This night is so peaceful, it's truly delightful!" the wicked man murmured to himself.
Zhang Erhe pushed open the door and entered, just in time to hear these words. He laughed and said, "Grand Commandant, how come you got high blood pressure from drinking?"
The wicked man turned back to the table, poured himself a cup of tea, and slowly sipped it. "Did you come all this way just to make fun of me?"
"Hey, seeing that you've drunk too much, and you're in the Chu Kingdom, I'm afraid there might be... an accident." Zhang Erhe chuckled, but his tone was unusually serious, even carrying a hint of reproach.
The wicked man is of unparalleled importance to the Qin state, and cannot be allowed to make the slightest mistake. At this moment, he is in the heart of another country. If something unexpected happens to him, or if the Chu state has any designs on him, he will have no way to escape.
"I know what I'm doing. Even if the Chu Kingdom were to have such intentions, Xiong Yuan and the officials present would be buried with me before I die." The wicked husband smiled upon hearing this, his demeanor exceptionally domineering.
Moreover, his heavy drinking at the banquet was not merely for amusement, but also to curry favor with the State of Chu, lower their guard, and lay the foundation for future negotiations.
Zhang Erhe's eyes gleamed with admiration. Although he was somewhat annoyed by his husband's lack of self-control, he was also deeply impressed by his confident and composed demeanor.
Just then, a shrill voice came from outside the door, “Grand Commandant, my king and his courtiers are still drunk and will have to meet with you again tomorrow to discuss the matter.”
Upon hearing this, the wicked husband and Zhang Erhe exchanged a smile.
"Okay, then let's do it tomorrow!"
"Yes, I will take my leave now and will not disturb the Grand Commandant's rest any longer."
As soon as the sound faded, the soft footsteps outside the door began to recede into the distance.
As night deepened, Zhang Erhe decided not to linger any longer, got up, and took his leave.
The wicked man sat quietly for a long time, and finally felt tired. He put down his teacup, lay back on the bed, closed his eyes, and gradually drifted off to sleep.
at the same time.
Xiong Yuan and the other officials gradually sobered up. They gathered together to discuss and speculate on the words and actions of the wicked man that day, hoping to assess Qin's attitude based on them.
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