Chapter 95: Jumping into the Trap
Princess An's birthday party was grand, but there were so many male guests that only the outer courtyard could accommodate them.
The sun is scorching and the air is hot.
The outer courtyard is filled with large oil-paper umbrellas for sun protection, and under the umbrellas are two adjacent dining tables.
There was an ice basin next to the dining table, emitting a slight chill, which immediately reduced the heat a lot.
Everyone took their seats in order according to their official positions.
The flower hall is located on the east side of the outer courtyard.
The number of female guests was only half of that of male guests, and they were arranged to dine in the flower hall.
There is a screen at the entrance of the flower hall connecting to the outer courtyard, separating male and female guests.
Ye Chutang entered the flower hall first and sat down in a corner.
When Princess An saw this, she said nothing.
When all the guests were seated, maids came in one after another, serving dishes, snacks and tea.
After the meal, Princess An went to the men's side and thanked the guests who came to the banquet with Prince An.
The polite conversation lasted for nearly an incense stick of time.
Prince An raised his glass and said, "I was not a good host before and disturbed everyone's enjoyment. I will drink three glasses of wine as punishment."
After he finished punishing himself, Princess An smiled and said, "I can't hold my liquor, so I'll have a drink with you all."
The male guest immediately raised his glass.
"I wish Princess An a long and blessed life."
Princess An finished her drink and showed the empty glass.
"I hope you will drink to your heart's content, have fun, and enjoy the dance and music together."
The musicians and dancers came to the door of the main hall and started playing music and dancing, and the lunch officially began.
Princess An returned to the flower hall to entertain the female guests.
"Everyone, today's wine is non-intoxicating peach wine. You may drink as much as you like. I offer a toast to each of you."
All the female members of the family raised their glasses and drank with Princess An.
After Ye Chutang knew that Ye Jingchuan had a colorless and odorless poison, he never thought of touching any food from Prince An's Mansion.
As she drank, she covered the wine with her sleeves and poured it into the trash can in the space.
When Princess An saw this, she winked at the maid standing beside her.
The maid understood and immediately poured more wine for Ye Chutang.
Ye Chutang noticed the maid's intention and immediately moved away.
The wine with the scent of peach blossoms spilled on the ground, and the water droplets splashed on her embroidered shoes.
After the maid failed, she immediately knelt down.
"This servant deserves death, please forgive me, Miss Ye!"
Ye Chutang knew that the maid did it on purpose and curled her lips in mockery.
"You can't even pour a glass of wine, you don't want your hands anymore?"
Princess An immediately winked at the nanny who was serving her personally.
The nanny understood, walked up to the trembling maid, and kicked her to the ground.
"You dare to offend the noble, you cannot stay in the palace. Come, take her away, cripple her hands and drive her out of the palace."
The maid immediately kowtowed to Ye Chutang and begged for mercy.
"Miss Ye, please have mercy on me and spare me this time. Without my hands, I will not be able to survive."
Ye Chutang looked at the maid coldly, unmoved.
Seeing that the guards of the palace were about to take the maid away, someone pleaded for her.
"Miss Ye, this maid just spilled some wine, there's no need to punish her so severely, right?"
Someone immediately agreed.
"Yes, a slap or a cane will do. It's a bit too much to cripple his hands."
"Miss Ye, please say something. This is a life."
Ye Chutang spoke, but not to plead for the maid.
She smiled and said, "You think the princess is too strict and doesn't take people's lives seriously. Why don't you just tell her directly? What's the point of instigating me to speak up?"
If you want to stand on the moral high ground and tell her what to do, don't blame her for throwing the blame on you!
Several people who pleaded for the maid: "..."
"Princess, forgive me, that's not what we meant!"
Ye Chutang held on to it.
"Aren't those few words you said just now telling the princess how to do things? You can't be thinking that my power is greater than the princess's and that I can be the master of the Anwang Mansion and decide the life and death of the maids, right?"
"Miss Ye misunderstood. That's not what we meant."
"So what do you mean? Tell me more."
Three people: "..."
They regretted it.
What does the life or death of the maid have to do with them?
You shouldn't have meddled in other people's affairs and made yourself unpopular with everyone!
Princess An didn't expect Ye Chutang to be so eloquent and to turn the situation that was unfavorable to her around with just a few words.
Seeing that the three ladies were forced into an embarrassing situation, she quickly tried to smooth things over.
"The maid has offended Miss Ye. If Miss Ye is willing to forgive her, I will naturally not punish her severely."
Ye Chutang called out to the guard, "Let her go."
The guard immediately let go of the maid and left the hall.
The maid crawled to her knees in front of Ye Chutang and kowtowed.
"Miss Ye is so kind and merciful. I am deeply grateful."
"Get up, continue to serve, and don't make any more mistakes, or I can't protect you."
"yes."
The maid stood up, quickly tidied her appearance, and poured wine for Ye Chutang.
Princess An called musicians to play music and the banquet continued.
The music started and the flower hall became lively again.
The maid didn't dare to move anymore and served Ye Chutang carefully.
Ye Chutang seemed to be enjoying the meal, but he didn't eat a single bite. All the food and drinks went into the space.
The lunch was halfway through.
Princess An looked at Ye Chutang, who was a little drunk, and knew that she could not wait any longer.
Otherwise, the task assigned by the emperor will not be completed.
She winked at the maid again.
While Ye Chutang was massaging her temples, the maid quietly moved the bird's nest and eight-treasure soup to the edge of the table.
Ye Chutang was pretending to be drunk and saw the maid's little movements.
When she put her hand down, she deliberately spilled the soup and stained her skirt.
The maid immediately knelt down and said, "Miss Ye, please spare my life."
Ye Chutang waved his hand, "It was my own carelessness, it's none of your business."
She knew very well that whether she accepted the challenge or not, the Dog Emperor's plan would be implemented.
Instead of being passive, it is better to take the initiative!
Princess An breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her plan had finally succeeded.
"Someone, take Miss Ye to the side room to change her clothes."
Ye Chutang stood up and said, "Sorry to bother you, Princess."
After saying that, she followed the maid to the guest room.
To go to the guest house, you have to pass through the outer courtyard.
After Ye Jingchuan saw Ye Chutang, he knew that Prince An's plan was half successful.
He immediately looked at Qi Yanzhou who was sitting opposite him and raised his glass to him.
"Lord Chen, I offer you a toast."
He muttered to himself: I wonder when the other half of Prince An’s plan will succeed?
Qi Yanzhou also saw Ye Chutang being taken to the side room.
He tightened his hand holding the wine glass and lowered his eyes slightly, hiding the worry in his eyes.
"Lord Ye, let's drink together."
Using his left hand to block the flow, he used his inner strength to evaporate the wine.
The servant serving on the side immediately poured wine for Qi Yanzhou.
While he was hesitating whether to plot against the servant and let him spill the wine on himself.
Prince An staggered over with a wine glass in hand.
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