vstars Chapter 147 Drunkenness
Chapter 147 Drunkenness
At Shenshi (3-5 PM), Lin Ziping dressed and headed towards Fuchunlou.
Lin Zhong, Steward Tao, and Granny Liao told Lin Ziping to attend the banquet with peace of mind. At 1:00 PM, they took Zhu Zi, Shun Zi, and Shu Miao out, saying they wanted to learn about the cultural landscape of Fuchun.
Although the widespread illness in Fuchun has been brought under control, there are still certain risks associated with going out for leisure.
Because of the unpleasant incident at noon, Lin Ziping didn't ask too many questions. He handed over the instructions to Zhu Zi, telling him to be careful and take precautions, and didn't stop him further.
Upon arriving at Fuchunlou, Xiao Jiazheng was already waiting there. He saw Lin Ziping and affectionately put his arm around his shoulder.
Lin Ziping awkwardly took two steps back. Why was Xiao Wu acting so strangely lately?
Seeing Lin Ziping avoid the conversation, Xiao Jiazheng wasn't embarrassed and said with a smile, "You've arrived. Magistrate Wei and the others haven't arrived yet. It's windy outside, so please go inside and wait. Xiao Si, please take the guests inside quickly."
"Thank you." Lin Ziping clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, then walked past the Xiao family and into Fuchunlou.
Xiao Jiazheng watched Lin Ziping leave with a smile on his face.
The gaze was too intense, Lin Ziping's steps faltered, and his back went numb. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he approached the door and realized that he could no longer be seen from the outside.
The waiter, nicknamed Xiao Si, led Lin Ziping to a room, served him a pot of tea, two stacks of dried fruit and melon seeds, and then respectfully left.
Lin Ziping poured himself a cup of tea and picked up a book next to him, flipping through it casually.
Before long, a commotion came from outside. Lin Ziping leaned against the door and looked out. It was the Xiao family welcoming Magistrate Wei, Assistant Magistrate Feng, and others in.
Just as Lin Ziping was about to leave, Captain Xiao came downstairs, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Magistrate Wei, this way please."
Magistrate Wei led a few men upstairs with Lieutenant Xiao.
Seeing this scene, Lin Ziping was caught in a dilemma: whether to go out or not.
He couldn't help but feel a pang of regret. Knowing that Xiao Wu had ill intentions, how could he have let his guard down?!
Helpless, Lin Ziping braced himself and went out before Gao Chi and the others arrived.
"Your Excellency, Magistrate." Lin Ziping clasped his hands in a salute.
"You've arrived, please have a seat," said Magistrate Wei.
Lin Ziping gave an awkward smile and found a corner to sit down.
Xiao Jiazheng grinned at Lin Ziping.
Seeing his innocent look, Lin Ziping felt even more angry. If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, he would have jumped up and started a fight.
Xiao Si entered the house and whispered a few words in Xiao Jiazheng's ear.
Xiao Jiazheng stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "My lord, His Highness the Sixth Prince has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Magistrate Wei and his entourage rose, straightened their clothes, and stood guard.
A variety of delicious dishes were brought in one after another, their aromas irresistible.
About five minutes later, Manager Xiao opened the door to the room and stood respectfully to the side.
Gao Chi then slowly stepped through the door.
"May the Sixth Prince be well."
Lin Ziping bowed with his hands clasped in greeting, along with the others.
Lin Ziping slightly raised his eyes to look at Gao Chi, who was wearing a jade crown, a black cloak, a jade pendant at his waist, and brocade boots. Wang Changping and Xiao Chunzi followed behind him.
Gao Chi walked straight to the head of the table without glancing to the side, and after sitting down casually, he said, "No need for formalities, today is just a family dinner."
"Thank you, Your Highness," Magistrate Wei said, rising to his feet.
"For the Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner, there's no need to be bound by formalities," Gao Chi said again.
As Gao Chi finished speaking, the others stood up one after another, with warm smiles on their faces, as if they had rehearsed it several times, and quietly took their seats according to their rank.
This isn't just about eating; it's about cultivating interpersonal relationships!
After everyone was seated, Lin Ziping consciously sat down near the door.
"I wonder what Your Highness likes to eat? I wonder if simple food will suit Your Highness's taste?" Magistrate Wei asked.
Gao Chi smiled gently: "These are all local specialties of Fuchun County. Magistrate Wei is very kind. I'm sure everyone has been waiting for a long time, so let's start eating."
As Gao Chi finished speaking, Xiao Chunzi stepped forward with a silver needle, inspected each dish one by one, and then tasted them one by one using serving chopsticks.
After undergoing professional testing in the artificial food quality supervision process, Gao Chi finally picked up his chopsticks and began to eat.
At the dinner table, amidst clinking glasses and laughter, Lin Ziping, as the straight man and the main contributor to the conversation, naturally drank quite a bit.
After a few rounds of drinks, Lin Ziping took advantage of his drunkenness to urinate and left.
As the premier restaurant in Fuchun County, Fuchunlou naturally enjoys a prestigious reputation. Now, with the presence of imperial princes and nobles, it has undergone extensive renovations.
Lin Ziping dismissed the servant who was leading him to the latrine and strolled along unsteadily.
Suddenly a hand landed on his shoulder.
Lin Ziping was startled, and his drunkenness vanished instantly.
"Ziping".
It's Xiao Jiazheng!
"Ziping." The warm breath exhaled from his nose brushed against Lin Ziping's ear.
Lin Ziping got goosebumps all over. What a pervert!
"Ziping, why are you avoiding me?" Xiao Jiazheng stepped forward and tugged at a strand of Lin Ziping's hair.
Lin Ziping looked at Xiao Jiazheng and saw that his eyes were glazed over and his cheeks were flushed, as if he were drunk.
"Xiao Wu, we're brothers, why are you hiding?" Lin Ziping, also pretending to be drunk, patted Xiao Jiazheng's shoulder forcefully and said loudly.
He thought to himself, “You’re still trying to pull that ‘drunken truth’ act with your father? Your father has drunk more alcohol than you’ve drunk water, and the alcohol content is higher than your temperature!”
"Then why...why did you ignore me, and...and hit me?" Xiao Jiazheng asked, his voice tinged with grievance.
"Xiao Jiazheng, who told you to compete with me for credit!" Lin Ziping pretended to be angry and slapped his hand.
Why the hell are you grabbing your dad's hair?!
"I...I was just joking with you." Xiao Jiazhuang grabbed Lin Ziping's hand.
A joke?! It's only a joke if the person involved finds it funny!
Lin Ziping felt a rubbing sensation on his hand and was startled. Could this kid be after his father?!
Sure enough, Xiao Jiazheng said, "Ziping, I love you!"
???
Lin Ziping was first startled, then furious.
Fuck you!
Xiao Jiazheng came over and tried to hug Lin Ziping.
Fueled by alcohol, Lin Ziping knocked Xiao Jiazheng to the ground and began to beat him with punches and kicks, all while chanting his lifelong collection of curses.
Having vented his frustration, Xiao Jia lay motionless on the ground. Lin Ziping stepped forward and kicked him twice more before swaying away.
"Jiazheng, Jiazheng, are you alright? Why are you lying here?" After some time, Manager Xiao came over and helped Xiao Jiazheng up.
"Second Uncle, I'm fine." There was no trace of alcohol in Xiao Jiazheng's voice.
Xiao Jiazheng stood up with the help of Manager Xiao and dusted himself off.
Shopkeeper Xiao said with heartache, "You said you were fine, but look at your face, it's been slapped like this."
"Hiss—that woman is ruthless!" Xiao Jiazheng touched his face and asked, "Where's my brother?"
Shopkeeper Xiao bent down to brush the dust off Xiao Jiazhuang's clothes and replied, "Jiaxing is still with His Highness the Sixth Prince. Come on, it's windy here, I'll take you to get your medicine."
Xiao Jiazheng nodded.
Manager Xiao helped Xiao Jiazheng leave.
The moonlight was like water, dreamlike and ethereal.
After a while, Lin Ziping emerged from the shadows. Luckily, he remembered the rule that "in case of an accident caused by drunkenness, those who drank with him shall share the responsibility" and came back to check, otherwise he would have missed this good show!
A man's drunken act brought you to tears; sure enough, Xiao Jiazheng discovered her true identity as a woman!
So what is the purpose of all this?