Chapter 29 Young Master, just wait to make a fool of yourself!
Chen was overjoyed and quickly gestured to the maid who was serving wine to pour wine for Shen Chu.
"What are you standing there for? The Sixth Prince is offering you a drink, so hurry up and drink it."
She urged Shen Chu with a smile on her face.
Shen Chu raised her hand to stop the maid from pouring wine, picked up the wine cup, and walked to the table next to her.
"what you do?"
Shen Yan, sitting next to her at the table, frowned as he looked at her.
She smiled slightly and picked up a jar of Autumn Dew White wine that had not yet been opened.
"The wine in the small wine pot is too little. Since Your Highness is offering a toast, Chen Chu should return the favor with three cups."
Chen, who was standing to the side, was somewhat disappointed to see that Shen Chu had not used the wine from the wine pot.
As Shen Chu unsealed the glass and poured a full glass of wine, a smile immediately appeared in his eyes.
The wine glass was also smeared with medicine; Shen Chu was destined to face this today.
Shen Chu raised his cup to Pei Yuan, saying, "This humble subject will drink it all; Your Highness may drink as you please."
She tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp, then drank two more glasses in quick succession.
She was tall and slender with a long neck. Her head was slightly raised, and the way she drank her wine in large gulps exuded an indescribable boldness and decisiveness, drawing cheers from those around her.
"Young Master Shen has a good capacity for alcohol."
Pei Yuan held a wine cup, sitting at the head of the table with a hint of gloom in his eyes.
He watched with amusement as Shen Chu finished three glasses of wine before letting out a soft hum and slowly sipping his own drink, seemingly unaffected by Shen Chu's three consecutive drinks.
Shen Chu's eyes flickered slightly, clearly sensing that Pei Yuan was in a very bad mood.
She glanced up and saw that Pei Yuan had dark circles under his eyes.
Did this guy not sleep well and come to the Marquis's mansion to vent his anger?
Pei Yuan hadn't slept well. The fragrance from the purse he kept on his chest was fading. He had the Imperial Hospital prepare an identical prescription based on the ingredients inside, but it had no effect on helping him sleep.
He hadn't slept a wink last night, and this morning he was supposed to go to Qingfeng Tower, but the emperor insisted that he come to the Marquis of Changning's residence, which made him feel terrible.
It seems that the Emperor is determined to have him marry the daughter of the Marquis of Changning.
This thought made his eyes even more somber, and his gaze towards Shen Chu carried a hint of coldness.
"My father said that Lord Shen can come to the palace at any time to read and tell history to him. I wonder if Lord Shen has decided on a date to come to the palace to meet the emperor?"
If I don't go to the palace in the next two or three days, I'm afraid Father will get anxious."
Shen Chu blinked, implying that the three-day deadline he had given her was approaching. How could she not understand?
She forced a smile and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, thanks to His Majesty's favor, Chen Chu can enter the palace at any time in the next two days."
Pei Yuan snorted coldly before slowly finishing the wine in his cup.
Seeing that the Sixth Prince was only talking to Shen Chu and ignoring everyone else, Madam Chen was extremely jealous.
She said softly, "Now that everyone is here, Lord Marquis, please begin the banquet. You can then lead A-Chu to offer toasts."
"As for the Sixth Prince, I've instructed Yan'er to treat him well."
Marquis Changning nodded and beckoned to Shen Chu to offer a toast.
Chen Chu glanced at the maidservant serving wine beside her, then looked up and saw Hongxiu winking at her, which made her smile.
As Chen instructed Shen Yan to treat the Sixth Prince well, she watched as Shen Chu drank cup after cup of wine, her smile growing ever wider.
Drink up, the more you drink, the easier it is to succeed.
Seeing that Chen Chu was staggering, Madam Chen quickly ordered, "Young Master is not a good drinker. Someone, quickly help Young Master down to sober up."
Pei Yuan turned his head and saw that Shen Chu was leaning against a pillar, supporting her head, her eyes slightly closed, and a blush on her fair face, looking like she couldn't hold her liquor.
A maid came over and helped Chen Chu downstairs.
He couldn't help but chuckle; Shen Chu, after drinking, actually looked more delicate than a woman.
"Is Your Highness feeling unwell?" Shen Yan offered two toasts in succession, but seeing that Pei Yuan was not responding, he suggested, "If you are not feeling well, you may go to the guest courtyard to rest for a while."
Pei Yuan initially wanted to refuse, but then, as if remembering something, he nodded and said, "Alright."
Shen Yan was overjoyed, "Your Highness, I will escort you there."
My sister has already sent people to ask two or three times, urging him to make sure that the Sixth Prince goes to the guest courtyard to rest.
He hadn't walked far when he suddenly felt hot all over and felt very uncomfortable.
Shen Yan clutched his chest, apologized to Pei Yuan, and ordered a servant to escort Pei Yuan to the guest courtyard.
After Pei Yuan left, Shen Yan felt dizzy and his body grew hotter and hotter.
What's wrong with him?
Shen Yan shook his head and staggered toward the nearest room.
On the other side, upon receiving news that the Sixth Prince had gone to the guest quarters to rest, Madam Chen quickly gave Wang Mama a wink.
Mrs. Wang smiled and curtsied to the guests.
"Gentlemen, the Marquis has prepared some gifts, which are elegant objects such as musical instruments, chess, calligraphy and painting that the Marquis has collected in his daily life. The gifts are hidden in the Green Bamboo Courtyard."
The Marquis said that whoever finds it today will receive the biggest gift; anyone interested can go over there now.
Many people became interested immediately upon hearing this.
Everyone knows that the Marquis of Changning has a penchant for refined tastes and has a collection of many elegant items in his mansion, including rare books by famous scholars.
A large group of people walked towards Qingzhu Courtyard.
When Chen saw this scene, the smile in her eyes almost overflowed.
What could be more embarrassing than having a guest witness your shameful act?
She stood up, brushed off the marks on her skirt, and said with a smile, "Let's go, let's also enjoy the young master's disheveled appearance."
Madam Wang bowed and held her hand, saying, "Madam, please be careful. You must hold back your laughter in a moment."
"Hmm," Madam Chen pressed down on her lips, then suddenly frowned, "Where is the Marquis?"
Madam Wang turned her head and looked around. "The Marquis was just here a moment ago. He probably went to see off the Sixth Prince, right?"
Madam Chen didn't care. "Let's go first, and then we'll inform the Marquis to come over. We must make sure he sees clearly how utterly worthless his proud son is."
The master and servant hadn't gone far when they encountered Zhao Yufang's maid.
"Madam, my young lady has gone missing. Please send someone to help us look for her."
Chen was displeased; nothing was more important than catching Shen Chu in adultery.
Besides, she didn't like Zhao Yufang to begin with.
In the two days since Yan'er returned, he heard that Zhao Yufang had visited his courtyard several times, bringing him food, drinks, and purses.
Bah! The Zhao family is in such a state of decline, does she really think she can marry Yan'er?
She's not even worthy to be her concubine, Yan'er.
Madam Chen casually dismissed Zhao Yufang's maid, saying, "Go and see the old lady; she might have gone to see her."
Zhao Yufang's maid had no choice but to leave.
Because of this delay, when Chen and her servant arrived at Qingzhu Courtyard, the courtyard was already in chaos.
Many guests stood outside a room, looking embarrassed.
The noise coming from inside the house was simply unbearable to hear.
"To do this in broad daylight is simply indecent."
"Shameless, utterly disgraceful."
Listening to the discussions around her, Chen couldn't help but think maliciously whether Shen Chu was the top or the bottom one.
Ideally, the one being pinned down by the servant would be the most exciting.
She barely suppressed the upturned corners of her lips and shouted, feigning anger:
"Who dares to be so insolent as to commit adultery in broad daylight at Qingzhu Courtyard? Wang Mama, break down the door and drag this shameless pair of dogs out and beat them to death with sticks."
Wang's mother had already rolled up her sleeves. Recalling the kick Shen Chu had given her earlier, she couldn't help but spit twice into her palm.
At Chen's command, she immediately rubbed her hands together and led her men to the door.
Young Master, just wait and see how you make a fool of yourself.
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