Chapter 184: The White Lotus Cousin in Ancient Chinese Literature (13)
This drinking session was the most unpleasant one that the eldest prince had ever had.
The two people sat together in front of him, whispering to each other from time to time, as if they were ignoring him.
People always say that cousins are a perfect match. The eldest prince couldn't help feeling jealous. If he hadn't had something hanging in his pocket, he would have reached out and snatched the girl away long ago.
Su Yu poured wine for the eldest prince and then poured wine for Cui Ling.
"Cousin, I know I was wrong. I was not thoughtful enough to give the eldest prince a purse after you."
Su Yu's voice was like an oriole. She gently grabbed the corner of Cui Ling's clothes and shook it: "At that time, I only thought that the eldest prince would lead the way for me. If I only sent it to my cousin and not to him, what if he got resentful and took it out on my cousin?"
"Later, I thought about it carefully and realized that it was not right, but the item had already been sent out and it would not be good to take it back, so I had to make the best of it."
"Cousin, please forgive me this time because I am young and ignorant and have no elders to guide me."
"Cousin~"
The word "cousin" kept entering Cui Ling's ears. If it were someone with a weak will, his heart would probably be melted and he would just do whatever Su Yu said.
The task progress bar moved forward slowly. Although it was slow, it never stopped and it was about to pass 35%.
The system feels that this task progress bar can sometimes be regarded as the male protagonist's favorability. The full score is fifty, and it is now thirty-five.
The host's mouth is a lie.
The male protagonist is a court minister after all, how could he be so easily deceived?
People really like to hear nice words.
Cui Ling pursed her lips and said nothing, but asked someone to bring a pot of tea, and ordered a few new sweet dishes that women liked, and some pastries made with milk.
The three people present didn't think of anything else except the one they ordered for Su Yu.
The eldest prince didn't say anything. He just sat there drinking by himself, staring at Su Yu until she felt embarrassed.
Su Yu put down her chopsticks, her cheeks flushed slightly: "Your Highness, why are you looking at me?"
The eldest prince took a sip of wine and said slowly, "A beauty is a feast to the eyes."
Su Yu: “…” What a cold joke.
"Your Highness, please leave now that you have finished your meal. I apologize for the poor hospitality today and will apologize next time." Cui Ling suddenly spoke up to see the guest off and drove the eldest prince away without mercy.
The eldest prince almost choked on his wine: "What did you say?"
"Cui Hanzhang, you are so bold that you actually dare to chase me away?" The eldest prince couldn't believe it.
Seeing this, Su Yu quickly spoke up for Cui Ling: "Your Highness, that's not what my cousin meant. You are a noble person and you are busy with things. It's a waste of your talents to accompany a weak woman like me to have a meal here. It's better to spend your time on more important things."
Cui Ling originally wanted to say that this was what he meant, but he did not expose Su Yu's intention and kept silent.
The eldest prince frowned and didn't buy it.
In a flash, the woman's pair of clear autumn eyes looked over at him with a pleading look in them. His heart softened, but he was also concerned about the things in his pocket. Finally, he snorted coldly and stood up.
"For Miss Su's sake, I won't argue with you for now."
After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and left.
Cui Ling took a sip of wine and said, "Your Highness, please take care."
The eldest prince staggered twice and gritted his teeth.
Cui Ling had better pray that he doesn't catch her.
As soon as he walked out of the door, the eldest prince took off the purse around his waist. Unfortunately, the things were sewn into the interlayer and had to be cut open with scissors to see.
The eldest prince frowned.
The attendant observed his expression and immediately came over: "Your Highness, have you encountered any difficulties?"
The eldest prince glanced at him, thought for a moment, and threw the purse to him: "Let me feel it and see what's inside. If you guess it right, I will reward you handsomely."
When the attendant heard that there was a reward, he immediately became very alert. He weighed the cloth carefully, twisted it delicately, and sketched the shape in his mind while feeling it.
"Your Highness, it feels like some kind of bean."
The eldest prince frowned: "Beans?"
The attendant knew that the purse was given by Su Yu. Suddenly, he had an idea. He looked up suddenly with shining eyes and said, "Your Highness, there are no red beans in it, right?"
Red beans grow in the south, and a few branches sprout in spring. I hope you can pick more, as this is the most representative of lovesickness.
Since ancient times, people have liked red beans to express lovesickness.
The eldest prince was stunned for a moment, then snatched the purse back. He couldn't suppress the smile on his face, with a look of joy and pride on his face.
"I know that there is no woman I can't handle."
The eldest prince couldn't wait to go back and cut it open to take a look.
The attendants also complimented him: "Congratulations, Your Highness. Congratulations, Your Highness is so handsome and elegant, so noble. Miss Su really has a good eye for talent."
At the entrance of Zhenwei Pavilion, the two men passed by several other female members of the family.
The eldest prince's mind was completely on his wallet. The image of Su Yu's stunning beauty appeared in his mind. He was so moved that he didn't even look away.
However, several female members glanced at him.
Cui Yue was curious: "Sister Lin, is that the eldest prince?"
Lin Jinse glanced at him very carefully and nodded: "It's him."
"The eldest prince is here..." Cui Yue said with certainty, "Then my brother must be here too. We were not mistaken just now. The person on the third floor is my brother."
Cui Yue's wrist hurts whenever she mentions Cui Ling, and she instinctively wants to leave.
"How about we change to another one..."
"Since it's such a coincidence, let's go up and say hello to Brother Hanzhang."
Cui Yue's suggestion to change the place to eat was just started when it was overruled by Lin Jinse's words.
Cui Yue said weakly: "...Okay."
For Sister Lin, it doesn't matter if my wrist hurts a little bit...
On the third floor, after listening to what the waiter said, Cui Ling frowned.
"Let them come."
This sentence was said by Su Yu.
How could Su Yu miss the opportunity for the male and female protagonists to be together? She didn't give the male protagonist any chance to refuse and made the decision for him directly.
Seeing Cui Ling didn't say anything, Su Yu was puzzled: "Cousin?"
Cui Ling did not feel offended by Su Yu's reversal of status, but was a little troubled. Every time Cui Yue and the one from the Lin family got together, the scene would never be peaceful.
Cui Ling had a headache and waved his hand: "Forget it, let them come up."
The waiter took the order and hurried downstairs to invite the two men up.
After getting the answer, Lin Jinse suddenly felt a little uneasy: "Yuer, if we come here rashly, what if we disturb Brother Hanzhang from doing his work?"
Cui Yue told her to relax: "Don't be afraid, Sister Lin. Since my brother has agreed, it must be fine. We just need to go there."
"Besides, Sister Lin is going to marry brother soon. As brother's future wife, there is nothing to be afraid of. Brother will never scold Sister Lin even if he scolds me." Cui Yue joked.
Lin Jinse was a little embarrassed, and her pretty face rarely showed the shyness of a young girl: "I haven't decided yet."
Cui Yue smiled secretly: "Don't hide it from me, my mother has told me that she will go to the Huguo Temple to burn incense and pray for blessings in a few days, and Aunt Lin will also go. By then, the abbot of the temple will read the horoscopes, and then we can officially discuss the marriage."
She leaned close to Lin Jinse's ear and whispered, "Brother will go too. I heard there is a peach forest in Huguo Temple, where many lovers would talk to each other about their feelings. Sister Lin and brother can go too."
"It's a pity that it's not spring now, otherwise the peach blossoms would be in full bloom on the branches and it would definitely be beautiful." Cui Yue said with regret.
Lin Jinse felt embarrassed and tapped Cui Yue on the forehead: "You are so smart and know everything."
Cui Yue couldn't help laughing out loud.
The two's happiness continued until the waiter opened the door.
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