After Zheng Xiu saw off the guests, she heard from the maid that Princess Guihe had already returned to Changfeng Garden to rest, so she did not disturb her and returned to Haoye Hall.
The female guests at the back had left early, but the male guests at the front wanted to stay for dinner.
She had been entertaining guests for most of the day and was indeed feeling a little tired.
Just as she was about to go to bed, Minghui said, "I see that Madam has eaten a little less at noon. Let Baizhu bring you some more food."
It would have been better if she hadn't said it, because Zheng Xiu really felt hungry after she said it. The ladies who came today, regardless of their body shapes, all ate very little, and she pretended to be gentle and could only eat half full.
She said, "Don't prepare anything complicated. Just make a bowl of chicken noodle soup and two plates of tasty pickled vegetables." After a day of eating delicate food, she wanted to fill her stomach with some hot noodles.
Minghui agreed and went out to tell Baizhu.
Zhengxiu felt sleepy and kept yawning. Fortunately, Baizhu was quick and prepared the noodles quickly.
The chicken soup was fresh and fragrant, and the noodles were light and refreshing. With two plates of pickled radish and cucumber, Zhengxiu quickly finished a whole bowl of noodles.
After eating, Baizhu and Minghui cleaned up the dishes and walked out lightly.
Zheng Xiu drank half a cup of tea and walked around the room twice. She couldn't resist the sleepiness and fell asleep on the bed.
She didn't know how long she slept. When she opened her eyes again, it was dark. She heard Minghui and Fen Ge talking quietly outside.
Fen Ge said, "The servant just came and said that the second master drank a little too much in front, so he asked us to prepare some sobering things here."
Minghui replied, "I know. The honey and kudzu root in the kitchen have been prepared in advance."
When Zheng Xiu heard that Xue Zhi was drunk, she didn't lie down and shouted to the outside.
Minghui came in with a light in her hand, "Madam, are you awake?"
Zheng Xiu said 'hmm' and stretched comfortably, "What time is it? Has the banquet ended yet?"
Minghui and Fen Ge turned on the lights in the room one by one, and the room became bright.
Fen Ge said, "It's the end of the morning hour, and the banquet is about to end."
Zheng Xiu lifted the quilt and stood up. Fen Ge took out a casual sky-blue stand-up collar jacket from the closet for her to change into.
Zheng Xiu was too lazy to comb her hair, so she let Fen Ge tie it into a low bun for her.
"Why did the second master drink too much again?" Zheng Xiu asked with a complaint in her voice. He drank too much last time and pestered her to do that... Why did he do it again this time!
Minghui said, "It's the princess' birthday, and many of the people who came are acquaintances who have a lot of contact with our mansion. The second master left home for many years before, and they haven't seen each other for a long time. It's rare for them to get together, so it's
understandable that they are a little too noisy." This is reasonable, but Zhengxiu still said unhappily, "He drank it just because he was asked to drink it. It's just how long since he was healed from his injuries." Although he complained, he still told Minghui and the others, "Make some honey water, and prepare the hot water in the clean room."
Minghui and Fen Ge smiled at each other and went downstairs to prepare it.
Not long after, the servant came back with Xue Zhi. The servant still said "humble", how could he be a little drunk? Xue Zhi's face was flushed, he kept talking nonsense, and he staggered. Two servants barely pulled him back.
Zheng Xiu glared at Xue Zhi angrily. Normally, he would rush to show his loyalty and be obedient, but now he acted as if he didn't see it, saying, "Come on, give me more wine!" He was so drunk that he couldn't even recognize people, and the smell of alcohol gushed out of his mouth as soon as he opened his mouth. Zheng Xiu could smell it even from a few steps away.
She frowned and said to the servant, "Help the second master to the bathroom to take a bath and change clothes first. Be careful not to let him choke on the water."
The servant agreed and dragged him into the bathroom with great effort.
Minghui also prepared honey water and came over. Zheng Xiu felt the temperature and thought that if Xue Zhi refused to open his mouth, she would force him to drink it.
Suddenly, there was a loud muffled sound in the bathroom. Zheng Xiu's eyebrows jumped, and she saw the servant running out, all wet. "Madam, please go and see the second master. He is sitting on the ground and refuses to get up..."
Zheng Xiu quickly followed.
When he entered the bathroom, he saw that the bathtub had been overturned and a bucket of hot water was flowing all over the floor. Xue Zhi sat on the wet floor tiles, shouting loudly: "I want to drink, I want to drink..." The servant next to him tried to comfort him and pull him up, but Xue Zhi didn't know what was wrong with him, and he refused to let him help. He had kung fu skills, but the servant was just an ordinary person, so he was naturally not as strong as him, and he was pushed to the ground by him.
"Madam, do you think you should find a few more people?" The servant who brought him the message suggested. Their second master had kung fu skills and was stronger than ordinary people. The two of them were not enough for him to beat.
Zheng Xiu walked forward, kicked Xue Zhi who was sitting on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "Get up!"
Xue Zhi looked up and saw that it was him. He recognized him and said with a silly smile: "Ah Xiu, Ah Xiu, you also come and drink with me..."
Zheng Xiu took a few deep breaths, suppressed her anger, put on a smile, and coaxed her in a gentle voice: "Why don't you take a shower first? After you wash, I will drink with you."
Xue Zhi tilted his head like a child and asked She: "Really?"
Zheng Xiu continued to smile, "Really. I'm not lying to you."
Xue Zhi then said: "Okay, then you wash me."
Zheng Xiu asked the servant to lift up the bathtub, refill it with hot water, and then continued to coax Xue Zhi: "Okay, you wash quickly, I'll stay here with you."
Xue Zhi took off his outer robe and inner clothes, revealing his well-dressed upper body, and then began to unbutton his pants.
The maids all left, and Zheng Xiu turned her head away.
There was another rustling sound, Xue Zhi stripped himself naked, got into the tub obediently, and then began to call Zheng Xiu: "Ah Xiu, Ah Xiu, I'm going to start bathing, come quickly."
Zheng Xiu said: "I'll stay here with you, let them bathe you."
The two servants were about to come forward to help, but were pushed away by Xue Zhi one by one. He insisted: "I want you to help me bathe!"
Zheng Xiu gritted her teeth, thinking that since they slept in the same bed every day, and she had helped him relieve himself, she might as well take a bath. When he woke up, she would see how she would deal with him!
She took the bath towel from the servant and stood by the tub.
The tub was filled with hot water, clear to the bottom, and Xue Zhi's whole body was clearly visible. She turned her eyes away, not looking at his important parts, and wet the bath towel to scrub his body.
Xue Zhi closed his eyes and let him move the towel obediently.
Zheng Xiu washed his shoulders, neck and back, and lifted his arms to wash them. After washing the whole set, she was not only no longer sweaty, but the hem of her skirt was also wet by the hot water.
She heaved a long sigh, handed the bath towel to the servant, and said, "It's done, you guys help the second master put on his clothes."
Hearing that it was done, Xue Zhi stood up from the bathtub with a "bang".
The bathtub was only half a person's height, and he was tall, so the bathtub only reached the thigh position. The key parts above the thighs fell into Zheng Xiu's sight at once.
Zheng Xiu cried softly, turned around and was about to leave.
Xue Zhi stepped out of the bathtub with his long legs, and hurriedly grabbed her from behind, "Ah Xiu, where are you going?"
Zheng Xiu didn't dare to go out anymore, for fear that he would follow her, and there were maids guarding outside.
She turned around and said with her eyes closed: "Okay, I won't leave. You put on your clothes."
The two servants held back their laughter and swiftly handed over clean white silk boxer pants and shirts.
Xue Zhi grabbed Zheng Xiu with one hand and supported a servant's shoulder with the other, letting the other servant help him put on his pants.
"Madam, the second master is dressed. You can open your eyes now." The servant reminded while holding back his laughter.
Zheng Xiu's face turned red, and then she opened her eyes. Seeing that Xue Zhi was still unwilling to give in, she took the white silk lining and put it on him, and then put on his outer robe.
After simply dressing, Zheng Xiu led Xue Zhi back to the main room. Xue Zhi followed with staggering steps, and the servants escorted him from behind. Minghui and others also followed behind.
Back in the main room, Zheng Xiu comforted Xue Zhi to sit on the kang, and asked Minghui to bring the warm honey water to Xue Zhi. She asked the servant softly, "How much did the second master drink?" She was no longer smiling as before when she coaxed Xue Zhi, but had a sullen face and a serious look.
The servant did not dare to lie and raised two fingers.
"Two bowls? Two catties?"
The servant lowered his head, not daring to look at her, and said softly, "Two large jars."
Zheng Xiu: ...
Although the alcohol content of the wine at this time is low, it would be strange if he is not drunk if he drinks so much!
The servant was afraid that she would blame him, so he continued, "Madam, you are wise. We have already persuaded the Second Master. But the Prince of Xin and the Prince of Nanrong insisted on making the Second Master drink. Our words are useless..."
Zheng Xiu did not want to pursue the matter, so she nodded and said, "I understand."
Just as they finished speaking, there was another crisp sound - Xue Zhi smashed the Doucai porcelain bowl containing honey water.
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