Chapter 019 Who is plotting against whom?

Seduce whom?

Chu Zhenxuan glared at Xia Xue.

At this time, singing and dancing began again, and Prince Lu stood up and began to toast.

First it was the Emperor and Concubine Rong, and then he moved up to Chu Zhenxuan.

"Prime Minister Chu, although we are familiar with each other, I would like to express my special gratitude to you for your kindness."

As she spoke, the maid served them more wine.

Chu Zhenxuan took the wine and clinked glasses.

"Wait." Xia Xue smiled and nodded to Prince Lu, then said to the maid who was pouring wine behind him, "Can you give me another serving of durian pastry?"

"But"

"Why don't you go get it?" Prince Lu frowned. The servants in his palace were becoming more and more unruly. As soon as the maid turned around, Xia Xue handed the wine in Chu Zhenxuan's hand to Prince Lu.

"Your Highness, I have heard that the prince and Prime Minister Chu are on good terms, and I am very happy. Today, Your Highness is very happy. Would you and Prime Minister drink together?"

After saying this, he handed the wine in his glass to Chu Zhenxuan.

Chu Zhenxuan frowned and took the wine glass thoughtfully.

Drinking from Two Cups originally referred to two men in love who were forced to marry each other because they could not stand the pressure from their families and the outside world. So they agreed to marry each other on the same day, at the same time and at the same place. When they exchanged cups, they drank poison together and died together.

But in this dynasty, first the former right prime minister drank from the same cup with the late emperor when he was still a prince, and then the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue drank from the same cup with the Eight Wise Princes, which showed active attachment.

After a while, Prince Lu handed the wine in his hand to the princess, and held the glass that Xia Xue gave him.

"Let's both of us toast to the Prime Minister and his wife together," Prince Lu said slowly.

He had wanted to pull over Prime Minister Chu for a long time, but on an occasion like today, he didn't have the courage to pull over Prime Minister Chu in front of the emperor.

Just as Chu Zhenxuan was about to hand the cup back, Xia Xue had already picked up Chu Zhenxuan's cup.

I have to help you and make you drool.

I should have known not to help.

Chu Zhenxuan:......

Chu Zhenxuan: It was you who took the initiative to pass the cup over, right?

Several people drank it in one gulp.

At this time, the maid who had gone to get the durian pastry had returned. Seeing that Chu Zhenxuan was still holding the guest wine glass in his hand, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Generally, when the royal family entertained guests, they would divide the wine glasses into host and guest glasses. The wine glasses used by the host of each family were the main ones, with dragon patterns engraved on them, representing auspiciousness of dragons and phoenixes; the wine glasses used by the rest of the female guests or for toasts all had patterns of two fish spitting pearls.

But what the maid didn't know was that these cups had already been circulated.

He didn't even notice that Xia Xue took Chu Zhenxuan's cup.

Li Tingting, who was sitting opposite, was so anxious that she was swaying from side to side because the people performing singing and dancing in the middle blocked her view.

Suddenly she saw the maid nodded at her, and she felt relieved.

Prince Lu quickly finished the round of toasts and when it came to Li Tingting, he praised Li Tingting for her beauty, knowledge and good manners.

Li Tingting responded a few times awkwardly.

She was not interested in Prince Lu, who was relatively handsome but had married so many concubines. She preferred Chu Zhenxuan, who was both heroic and powerful.

Moreover, Sister Rong Fei had told her several times that their Li family must draw a clear line between themselves and Prince Lu. If it weren't for Chu Zhenxuan, she would not have come today.

On the other side, Chu Zhenxuan was wondering what Xia Xue was trying to do.

From what I've gotten to know Xia Xue over the past few days, she tends to speak out directly when she sees something she's unhappy about. Why is she beating around the bush today? What's the matter?

Look, the fun is about to begin again. Some maid will definitely wet Chu Zhenxuan's clothes again.

Chu Zhenxuan raised his eyebrows. Why did it feel like they were all directed at him?

At this time, a maid came to add tea.

Chu Zhenxuan and Xia Xue both looked at her.

Open the tea lid, pour water, remove the tea stains, and pour water again...

"Prime Minister, Madam, Tingting offers a toast to you."

Because he was paying too much attention to the maid, he didn't notice when Li Tingting came over.

The maid suddenly turned around and happened to bump into Li Tingting's hand.

The wine glass in Li Tingting's hand flew towards Chu Zhenxuan with great force.

Chu Zhenxuan's chest was instantly wet.

Oh, the level has increased, I will personally take action.

Chu Zhenxuan, Chu Zhenxuan, I have put so much thought into you, you must cooperate with me.

Chu Zhenxuan: We have been spending so many days together and it has been quite "pleasant", and you even asked me to cooperate with you. You are such a heartless woman!

Chu Zhenxuan: +30.

Xia Xue curled her lips.

You were splashed with wine by Miss Li, why should I be held responsible for it?

You really can't tell right from wrong!

Don't know what's good for you!

Indiscriminate!

Indiscriminate!

Chu Zhenxuan:......

Chu Zhenxuan: +30.

"Master, I'm so sorry. It's all Tingting's fault." As she said that, she was about to come over and wipe Chu Zhenxuan's face.

Chu Zhenxuan dodged without leaving a trace.

"Don't worry, it's just a small matter. I appreciate your kindness. Forget about the wine. Please go back, Miss Li."

Li Tingting bit her lip, looking aggrieved. "It's easy to catch a cold if you wear wet clothes. We brought clothes in the Li Mansion's car. Please change into one, Master."

Xia Xue curled her lips, "All the people coming to the Li Mansion today are women, why are you bringing men's clothes?"

Li Tingting opened her mouth wide, not knowing how to answer for a moment.

"Forget it, my husband. Since Miss Li is so kind, you should go and change. But it would be inappropriate to change in the Li family's carriage. Let the servants of the palace take you to the guest room to find a change of clothes, okay?"

Chu Zhenxuan looked into Xia Xue's sparkling eyes and nodded reluctantly.

"Then please ask Miss Li to send someone to get the clothes."

"good!"

Xia Xue picked up the newly added tea and drank it leisurely.

As soon as Chu Zhenxuan went out, Li Tingting followed him out.

At this moment, Prince Lu suddenly felt hot all over, said hello to the Emperor, and went out.

As soon as Prince Lu left the house, a servant came over to greet him, "Prince, Miss Li invites you to the Orchid Bamboo Garden."

"Miss Li?" Prince Lu, who was feeling hot all over, felt like his whole body was burning when he heard the name Miss Li.

On the other side, the maid took the clothes and handed them to Li Tingting, whispering, "The Prime Minister went to Lanzhu Garden."

Li Tingting nodded and stuffed a gold ingot into her hand. "You all get a reward this time!"

Then he walked happily towards Orchid and Bamboo Garden.

Prince Lu, who entered the Orchid and Bamboo Garden, suddenly smelled the fragrance of orchids. He ignored it, vaguely saw the bed, and hurried over. He felt even hotter, so he pulled open his collar and took off his coat.

No, it's still hot.

Continue to strip.

When he was left with only his underwear, Prince Lu sighed and said, "Comfortable."

Li Tingting, who entered Lanzhu Garden, also smelled the fragrance of orchids. As soon as she opened the door of the inner room, the aroma filled her nose.

Li Tingting suddenly felt dizzy.

At this moment, the man on the bed groaned.

Li Tingting looked in the direction of the voice and what came into her sight was a man's muscular back.

Li Tingting quickly covered her eyes and took another peek through her fingers.

My face instantly burned.

“This medicine is really effective.”

She seemed a little dizzy again, even though she only drank a few cups.

Li Tingting put down her clothes and walked carefully to the bed.

Did she finally get what she wanted?

Li Tingting closed her eyes, gritted her teeth, and hugged the man on the bed from behind.

Prince Lu was touched by the cool little hand, and when he turned around, he was in the soft and fragrant embrace.

Suddenly, the fire met the dry wood...