Chu Yao said sincerely, "Please punish me, my lord!"
Gu Chi had never seen anything like this before. Even though he was mentally prepared, he was still hit head-on. He uncomfortably covered his ears, trying to block out his irritating thoughts. However, his scholarly ways held him back, making the attempt even more futile than burying his head in the sand.
"What's wrong with you?"
Jiang Sheng was one of the more composed people present—he neither "invited the wolf into the house" like Kang Shi, adding fuel to the fire for his lord, nor did he "take matters into his own hands" like Chu Yao, causing his lord to incur a mountain of debt. He was simply Xun Zhen's friend.
Hmm, I can still sit still.
They even had the mood to watch the spectacle.
Honestly, the undercurrents beneath the surface of this play were just as captivating as the song and dance performances. He couldn't help but applaud in admiration.
Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed that Gu Chi's expression was abnormal.
Its color was even whiter than a corpse that had been lying still for three days.
Out of consideration for their shared hardships, Jiang Sheng offered a word of concern. But Gu Chi couldn't hear a thing; his head was buzzing, as if someone was banging drums and gongs right next to his ear, making it impossible for him to hear anything from the outside world.
"Wangchao?"
Seeing this, Jiang Sheng worried and gently pushed him.
The next instant, the earth-shattering mental activity abruptly ceased, and silence fell instantly. After a while, other people's mental voices could be heard. Gu Chichu, still not used to it, subconsciously looked up and happened to see his lord subtly shift his gaze.
The other person's expression subtly conveyed guilt and worry.
Gu Chi immediately understood what was going on, guessing that his lord had deliberately isolated his thoughts or emptied his mind. He twitched the corner of his mouth, rubbed his slightly uncomfortable ears, and whispered, "It's nothing, it's just that your thoughts were a bit loud just now."
Jiang Sheng's expression was subtle.
A sense of sympathy arose within me.
For Gu Chi, who lives amidst a cacophony of inner turmoil year after year, to say, "Your inner voice is a bit too loud," then it must be something extraordinary!
This also shows how much this matter has affected the lord. He said with a sigh, "I should avoid the lord for a while."
Whoever falls into her hands at this moment will have to endure a fierce storm. At the same time, Chen Tang secretly took a few deep breaths, replacing the stale air in her chest with fresh air. Then she downed a glass of goat milk in one gulp to calm herself down.
It's no wonder she was having such intense internal struggles; Chu Yao's words were as powerful as a giant Ivan the Great falling from the sky and crashing down on her head! If she hadn't managed her expression well, she would have lost control and stood up with a distorted expression.
These literary figures can do whatever they want to harm her.
For example, Yuan Liang might threaten her lord's life at the slightest disagreement; Wang Chao might expose her lord's secrets; Ji Shou might bring her bad luck every now and then; Xian Deng might give her a daily penalty and constantly leave her with a mana-deficient buff... Even if some scoundrel were to try and sabotage her romantic luck in the future, or even worse, try to take advantage of her beautiful and pretty face... she could actually accept it!
But, but—
Why?
Why target her wallet?
Even Kang Jishou didn't go this far (._.｀)
Today, Shen Tang felt more wronged than Dou E—Shi Wu only lost 40,000 elite troops, but she, Shen Tang, lost 5,000 taels of gleaming gold! Scholars and writers could even deceive her feelings, but! They absolutely could not take her money!!!
What could be more painful than falling into poverty overnight after a heartbreak?
While he felt sorry for Xun Hanzhang, his reason remained intact, and he would never express his true emotions. Doing so would not only offend Xun Hanzhang but also alienate his subordinates.
Once the news spreads, the reputation will be damaged and the people's support will be lost.
She quickly composed herself, and even though she was crying her heart out inside, she still wore a spirited smile on her face.
"What is Wu Hui doing? In times of emergency, one must act expediently. You should all prioritize the greater good. What mistake has he made? And why should he be punished? He deserves praise to set a good example!" Shen Tang stood up and helped Chu Yao up. After offering words of comfort and reassurance, she turned to Xun Zhen.
"Thanks to Han Zhang's righteous intervention, the Ten Crows have suffered a severe blow, losing their ability to invade the south for several years. The people of Longwu County can now rest and recuperate in peace, without fear of being plundered... Not to mention five thousand taels, any amount of silver will do. If there is a next time, this example shall be followed!"
Xun Zhen admired him, saying, "Shen Jun has a great sense of righteousness."
Shen Tang replied, "You flatter me, sir."
Xun Zhen raised his head to look at Shen Tang, his eyes shining brightly and resolutely in the candlelight, and said, "I have traveled far and wide for more than a decade, yet I have still not found a worthy master. Today, upon meeting you, Shen Jun, and seeing your handsome appearance, I feel a deep connection with you..."
Shen Tang: "???"
Shen Tang: "!!!"
"I am willing to serve under Lord Shen."
Chu Jie's eyes shone brightly, and he slapped his knees loudly: "Excellent! Congratulations to Lord Shen for finding another brilliant strategist. It is my great fortune to work with Hanzhang! Such a joyous occasion deserves a grand toast!"
Shen Tang's reaction was also quick.
but--
She had an urge to twist Chu Jie's head off and kick it like a ball! Why couldn't this guy learn from Wu Hui and use his brain? She cursed inwardly, but outwardly helped Xun Zhen up affectionately, her face beaming with a smile, and waved her little hand.
"drink!"
She needed alcohol to numb herself.
"Today is a day of great joy, let's drink until we're drunk!"
Drinking goat milk again just didn't taste right. Shen Tang secretly weighed her drunken behavior and gritted her teeth, asking someone to switch to alcohol.
She needs to drown her sorrows in alcohol to mourn the money she lost.
Chu Yao and the others tried to stop him, but Shen Tang refused with a smile. Xun Zhen was puzzled, only secretly noting the small detail that Shen Tang wasn't good at drinking. But she soon realized she was overthinking it; this Lord Shen's alcohol tolerance was extremely, extremely, extremely high...
The only thing that seemed out of place was that Shen Jun... no, the new lord, after drinking, visibly became more composed.
It's the same face, but it lacks the boyish innocence of youth.
After that, one jar after another was made.
Even he, who prided himself on his good alcohol tolerance, was made dizzy by being forced to drink, while the other martial arts masters who came forward to urge him to drink were so drunk that their legs were weak.
Today was a joyous occasion, and no one tried to cheat using martial or literary skills to spoil the fun. They drank until the wee hours of the morning, with Xun Zhen slumped over the food table, muttering, "I can't drink anymore." Chu Yao and the others were in similar condition. They were drunk, but not to the point of being unconscious.
If there is any unusual activity from the outside world, the remaining rationality will activate the internal energy within the body to neutralize the alcohol...
By the end, only a few people remained standing.
Yu Zi helped her great-uncle back to his tent to rest.
Lin Feng also helped the intoxicated Chu Yao up.
The others were handed over to their respective guards.
Gu Chi, who was forced to abstain from alcohol and drink milk, escaped a terrible ordeal.
But in order not to seem out of place, he put on an act, pretending to be drunk, only to be exposed by his own lord poking him on the shoulder.
"stand up!"
Gu Chi: "..."
Shen Tang said, "Come with me for a walk around."
Gu Chi nimbly flipped over, straightened his messy sleeves, and quickly caught up: "My lord, I'm coming."
He was really worried about Shen Tang running around in this state—what if Shi Wu failed to break through Yonggu Pass and was destroyed by his drunken lord? That would be the biggest joke in the world.
Surprisingly, Shen Tang's drinking habits were unexpectedly good.
He neither went crazy nor cried.
They didn't sing any strange children's songs like "carrying a schoolbag and bombing the school." The two climbed the city wall of Yonggu Pass one after the other.
The lord gazed at the brand-new, vibrant border barrier, lost in thought, and Gu Chi dared not disturb him.
"Walk a little further ahead."
"good."
There are subtle fluctuations in the air.
Following the sound, they saw that the lord had a jar of wine in his hand. Could it be that he wanted to find another place to continue drinking?
The journey was quiet, and the more we drove, the more remote it became.
Until they reached a desolate, empty space.
Shen Tang sat on the ground.
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