Hongshi also raised his wine cup and said, "Thank you for paying for my wine, brother. You helped me get revenge. If you ever need my help in the future, just let me know."
"please!"
The two raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.
After putting down his wine glass, Hongshi asked the man, "Brother, this is our first meeting. Why are you so kind to me, paying for my drinks and treating me to a meal and drinks?"
The foreign man said, "To be honest, I know a little about physiognomy. I can tell you have a naturally wealthy appearance, and you must have come from a rich and noble family. I would very much like to make friends with someone like you."
Hongshi was slightly surprised that he could actually see his face. Although he didn't quite believe it, he was very pleased to hear what he had to say.
He raised his wine glass and said, "Brother, it's my turn to toast you this time."
After the two finished their drinks, Hongshi asked, "Judging from your accent, you don't seem to be from around here. May I ask where you're from?"
The foreign man waved his hand and said, "Don't keep calling me 'brother.' If you consider me a friend, just call me Jieli. I come from the northern grasslands. I heard that the Great Qing culture is thriving, so I came here specifically to learn."
"So you are Brother Jieli. My apologies for not being acquainted with you. Since you are so sincere in wanting to be my friend, then you can call me Hongshi."
"Okay." The two burst into laughter.
Hongshi then asked, "Judging from your clothes and appearance, you must not be from an ordinary family. May I ask what kind of business you do, Uncle?"
Jieli laughed and said, "My father doesn't do business. You might not believe it, but he is the king of our grasslands, and I am the prince of our grasslands."
Hongshi was surprised to find that the other party was also royalty.
Hongshi then said, "I believe you, of course I believe you. I just didn't expect you to be a prince. No wonder we hit it off so well. Let me tell you, I am the second prince of the Qing Dynasty."
The foreign man looked surprised. "No wonder you look so handsome and must be rich and noble. So that's why. Since we share the same identity, we should have a drink together."
Hongshi smiled and said, "Of course."
The waiter brought the food, and the two drank and chatted. They enjoyed their conversation immensely for the rest of the time.
Jieli asked, "Excuse me for being blunt, it's not that I don't trust you, but I noticed that the waiter was very rude to you just now. Why was that?"
Hongshi sighed, "That's a long story." Hongshi slowly recounted his demotion, omitting the crimes he had committed and instead saying that he had been framed.
Jieli reassured him, "It's alright, I believe you'll be able to be your Prince again someday. Come on, let's continue drinking."
"drink!"
Hongshi hadn't been happy in a long time. He thought that given his current situation, everyone would avoid him like the plague, but he didn't expect to meet a kindred spirit today, and the other party was also a prince. All the grievances he had suffered these days were brought up again.
Thinking about those things, he couldn't help but drink a few more glasses. In addition, he had already drunk a lot of alcohol at the beginning, and in the end, he couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed on the table.
Jieli nudged him and asked, "Hongshi, where do you live? Let me take you home; you've had too much to drink."
Hongshi mumbled, "I'm not going back. This prince is not going back."
Having no other choice, Jieli paid the bill, put Hongshi in the carriage, and had the coachman inquire about the address of Hongshi's residence.
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