Chapter 192: Being drunk is not scary, what is scary is...
Princess Hengyang was very happy that Chunxi came to taste the wine. She waved her hand and asked people to bring out all the good wines in her cellar.
Twenty-year-old daughter's red wine, ten-year-old peach blossom wine, and tribute wine sent to the palace every year from all over the country, any jar of it would cost dozens of taels of silver.
Although he knew that the princess was rich, Chunxi was reluctant to waste it and whispered to her, "Princess, the two of us probably can't drink too much. Let's open two jars and drink them first."
"How can this be possible? This princess specially invited you to taste the wine today. All these wines must be opened for you to taste!"
Ignoring Chunxi's obstruction, Princess Hengyang directly ordered people to open all the wine.
The air was soon filled with the aroma of various wines. The next moment, servants brought in a roasted suckling pig that was roasted till bright red, and a large platter of braised dishes.
With delicious food and wine in front of him, Chunxi couldn't help swallowing his saliva. He didn't say anything to spoil the fun and accompanied Princess Hengyang to eat and drink.
After three cups of wine, Princess Hengyang opened up. "Ah Xi, I'm going to be honest with you. I'm actually really fed up with Yun Wantang. Back then, she and her husband weren't engaged, but everyone thought I stole her man. She even hid away in Wengzhou without a word. Everyone thought I used my imperial power to force her away. I've been feeling really frustrated all these years."
"Even after she went to Wengzhou, she still couldn't live peacefully. Every time she did, she would send some local specialties back to Beijing to her friends. Every time she did, they would curse me behind my back. They were just like those buzzing flies. It was disgusting."
Once a prejudice is formed, it's difficult to change. Chunxi had encountered many things that were difficult to defend herself against over the years. She thought for a moment and said, "Actually, most of those who gossip about the princess behind her back are jealous of her good fortune and the fact that she has such a handsome husband. So they deliberately make things difficult for her. The princess doesn't need to defend herself. As long as she acts harmoniously with her husband in front of others, she will be so angry that they will die."
"That's what I did before," Princess Hengyang clinked her glasses with Chunxi, "but after a while, I got tired of it. I'm already such a noble princess, why should I bother putting on an act for them? Who do they think they are?"
Chunxi was stunned for a moment.
yes.
No matter how jealous these people are, they can only talk behind Princess Hengyang's back. When they are in front of Princess Hengyang, they still have to put on a smile and flatter her. Why should Princess Hengyang waste her energy on them?
"The princess is wise."
Chunxi admired her sincerely, and Princess Hengyang laughed triumphantly. She then added, "However, in all my years, this princess has only stumbled at the hands of Yun Wantang. If she did it unintentionally, it would be fine. But if I find out she did it on purpose, I will make sure she pays the price!"
Chunxi nodded. No matter who was plotted against like this, he would have to get it back tenfold or a hundredfold.
After finally being able to drink to her heart's content, Princess Hengyang did not spend too much time discussing Yun Wantang, and soon began to seriously explain to Chunxi the origins of the wine.
Chunxi also knew something about wine. The more they talked, the more they felt that they had met too late. They drank from the bright sunshine until nightfall.
The servants quietly hung lanterns everywhere, and the bright candlelight dispelled the night, giving the scenery of the princess's mansion a unique flavor.
When Shen Qingyuan got home from work, he didn't see Chunxi. When he learned that she had come to the princess's mansion to keep an appointment, he immediately went to pick her up. When he arrived at the door of the princess's mansion, he happened to meet the prince consort Wen Yanshu.
“Brother Shen, long time no see.”
Wen Yanshu took the initiative to greet him, his voice gentle and calm, lacking the youthful air he had when they were classmates. Instead, he had a dead, aged air.
Shen Qingyuan nodded in response and said calmly, "I'm here to pick up my wife."
Wen Yanshu led Shen Qingyuan into the mansion, but when they arrived at the pavilion, they only saw empty wine jars and leftovers on the ground, but no Princess Hengyang and Chunxi.
Wen Yanshu immediately summoned the maid, who said respectfully, "My dear Prince Consort, the princess had a great time drinking with Madam Shen today. Seeing that the night was beautiful tonight, she took Madam Shen out of the house to watch the stars a quarter of an hour ago."
Wen Yanshu was already used to this situation. He turned to Shen Qingyuan and said, "The princess will come back when she's had enough fun. Brother Shen and I haven't seen each other for a long time. Brother Shen, why don't you come with me to the study to play a few games of chess and wait."
Shen Qingyuan looked at the maid and asked, "Did the princess bring any guards with her? Where did they go to watch the stars?"
"The princess and Madam Shen each rode a horse out of the palace without any guards, and the princess didn't say where she was going to watch the stars."
Shen Qingyuan frowned immediately, and Wen Yanshu quickly comforted him: "Brother Shen, don't worry. Although the princess didn't bring any guards with her, she still has secret guards to protect her. Madam Shen will be fine with the princess."
Shen Qingyuan tilted his head, staring at Wen Yanshu with sharp eyes: "I'm not worried about them getting into trouble, I'm worried about them doing something ridiculous when they get drunk."
Shen Qingyuan knew that Chunxi could drink a lot, but with so many empty wine jars on the ground, even two cows would probably be knocked over.
When they were sober, they both dared to go to Wuyou Pavilion to buy men, but when they were drunk, no one knew what they would do.
Shen Qingyuan couldn't feel at ease, so he simply dragged Wen Yanshu out to look for someone. However, after a conversation, Wen Yanshu knew nothing about Princess Hengyang.
Seeing Shen Qingyuan's face getting darker and darker, Wen Yanshu said weakly, "Although I don't know the princess very well, she hasn't done anything particularly bizarre or absurd in the nearly ten years since we got married. Let's go back to the princess's mansion and wait."
Shen Qingyuan ignored Wen Yanshu and dragged him to find Xiao Yechen again, but there was no sign of the two of them in Wuyou Pavilion.
The aura around Shen Qingyuan turned cold.
Although Princess Hengyang is always protected by secret guards, if anything unexpected happens, those secret guards will definitely put Princess Hengyang's safety first, and they will not risk their lives to save Chunxi.
Seeing Shen Qingyuan's worry, Xiao Yechen immediately said, "My people are well-informed. If you trust them, Lord Shen, I can send them to investigate. I guarantee they won't cause any trouble that would damage the reputation of the princess and Madam Shen."
At times like this, finding someone is the most important thing.
Shen Qingyuan didn't refuse politely, and said solemnly, "Thank you."
Xiao Yechen immediately sent people out to find out the news. However, not long after his people left, A Li brought Quezhi to Wuyou Pavilion.
Quezhi was very surprised to see Xiao Yechen, but she didn't bother to ask any more questions. She hurriedly said to Shen Qingyuan, "The people from the Night Patrol have arrested Madam Shen. Sir Shen, go and take a look."
Shen Qingyuan's face turned cold and he immediately stood up and walked out.
Wen Yanshu asked from behind: "What about the princess? Didn't the princess protect Madam Shen?"
Quezhi's expression froze, and she spoke hesitantly, "The princess and the fifth lady of the Taifu Mansion are fighting!"
Wen Yanshu: “…”? ? ?
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