Seeing this, Xiao Yan and Wen Nongnong also picked up their wine glasses and drank them in one gulp.
“It is an honor for us to meet Prince Atuo,” Wen Nongnong said. “If we have the opportunity, we will definitely visit Xinjiang next time. Prince Atuo, you must show us the scenery of Xinjiang.”
Xiao Yan abandoned his usual nonchalant expression, nodded, and echoed, "What Nongnong said is exactly what I wanted to say."
Atuoqingye put down his wine glass and said sincerely, "I really hope that one day you can come and see Xinjiang. Although Xinjiang is not as rich and prosperous as Daye, I guarantee that you will love it after you go there."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong said with some longing, "I believe what the prince said; Xinjiang must be a very beautiful place."
Xiao Yan also said, "After hearing what you said, I'm starting to think about going to Xinjiang to take a look."
After a few rounds of drinks, Atuoqingye suddenly said, "After I return to Xinjiang, I hope you two can help take care of my younger sister."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan recalled what A Tuo Jiang Hua had said earlier and couldn't help but joke, "Your sister's fists are so hard, she doesn't need us to take care of her. I think you don't need to worry too much."
Atuo Qingye sighed, turned to look at his carefree younger sister, and felt a headache coming on. "My only worry is my sister. I hope you two can grant my request."
Wen Nong Nong could see his worry about Atuo and Jiang Hua, and comforted him, "Prince Atuo, you can rest assured, Jiang Hua is my friend, and I will do my best to take care of her."
Seeing that she had said that, Xiao Yan could only say, "Don't worry, don't worry, as long as it's within my power, I will make sure she's safe."
Atuo Qingye was overjoyed. He nudged Atuo Jianghua, who was still in a daze, and reminded her, "Sister, quickly offer a toast to the Regent's Consort and the Duke of Jingguo. You'll still need their help in the future of the Great Cause."
Knowing that her brother was worried about her, Atuo Jianghua stood up as instructed, took the wine pot and poured a cup of wine for each of them. Then, she picked up her own cup and said to them with a smile, "Today I would like to offer you both a toast, hoping that you will take good care of me in the future." After saying that, she took the lead and drank the wine in her cup in one gulp.
Seeing her so forthright, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow and downed his own cup of wine in one gulp. Then he said jokingly, "You flatter me, Consort Atuo. I would like to ask you to put in a good word for me with His Majesty."
Atuo Jianghua didn't catch the sarcasm in his words and readily replied, "Of course, of course, but I'll have to wait until I win the Emperor's favor."
Xiao Yan's lips curled up slightly; he was surprised to find someone so straightforward.
However, this time he didn't ridicule her.
He then attentively poured wine for Wen Nong Nong.
"It's a rare opportunity for everyone to gather here and drink, so we must drink until we're completely drunk."
Atuo Qingye was a straightforward and generous person, and upon hearing this, he immediately chimed in, "Yes, we must drink until we drop."
Wen Nongnong thought that her alcohol tolerance was pretty good and she shouldn't get drunk, so she didn't refuse.
The group clinked their glasses and drank again.
That evening, Xiao Yan noticed that Wen Nong Nong was already showing signs of drunkenness. On a whim, he got up and left the private room, instructing Wang Houde, who was waiting outside, "My nephew's wife is drunk. Go back quickly and tell your master to come and pick her up."
When Wang Houde heard that Wen Nongnong was drunk, he was startled and said with a bitter face, "Why didn't the Duke of Jingguo stop her?" It's over. He didn't keep a good eye on the princess. Now his master will definitely skin him alive.
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