PNB Chapter 272 Don’t come back until you’re drunk
Chapter 272 Don’t come back until you’re drunk
This tactic always works, and sure enough, Jiang Qimo's expression became more serious. "Alright! Then Mo'er will definitely stay away from him!"
Seeing how sensible her child was, Jiang Yuyue felt a pang of guilt. After all, such a lie was really unfair to him. But for the sake of her family's stability and to keep her child out of those dirty royal struggles, she had no other choice.
The journey was peaceful, and Song Jinglan, being in another carriage, couldn't easily bother them. It wasn't until nightfall that they needed to find an inn to stay in.
The return journey wasn't as rushed as the way there, so there was no need to hurry at night. Although Jiang Yuyue just wanted to get back as soon as possible, there was no reason to ask them to travel day and night.
"Waiter, bring me one of each of your signature dishes!"
As soon as they entered the inn, Jiang Feili ordered the dishes, and Jiang Yuyue immediately said, "You guys can eat by yourselves, Dazhuang and I will go to the room to eat."
"How can this be done?"
Upon hearing this, Song Jinglan grabbed her wrist and said calmly, "This general has owed Young Master He favors time and time again. Now that I finally have some free time to treat Young Master He to a meal, does Young Master He not want to give me this face?"
Jiang Yuyue subconsciously tried to break free, but the hand was as firm as an iron clamp and wouldn't budge. Thinking that she didn't want to make things too ugly in front of the child, she suppressed her displeasure and reluctantly agreed.
"General, you are too kind to refuse. I will gladly accept your offer."
It's just having a meal together, isn't it?
With everyone watching, what could Song Jinglan possibly do to him?
The group sat down together, and various dishes were served one after another. Jiang Qimo, who has always been a glutton, was immediately tempted by the sight of so much delicious food and began to eat with his head down.
Song Jinglan's gaze fell on him, she raised an eyebrow, picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks and put it into Jiang Qimo's bowl.
"eat more."
Seeing this person's sudden concern, Jiang Qimo was stunned, seemingly not expecting Song Jinglan to do such a thing. He subconsciously turned his questioning gaze to Jiang Yuyue. This scene caused everyone to have different expressions.
Jiang Feili interrupted in the end, he smiled and said, "After traveling all day, it's really not pleasant to just eat some light dishes. Young Master He, I could smell it all the way here. You've got some good wine in your carriage."
Speaking of wine, Jiang Yuyue remembered that the jars of wine Zhao Xingde had given her were still sitting there. Although the occasion wasn't really suitable for drinking, she had heard that Shuozhou wine had a unique flavor and she had long wanted to try it. Hearing Jiang Feili's words, she was indeed quite eager to give it a try.
"Today is perfect, let us also benefit from your good fortune."
Before Jiang Yuyue could even speak, Jiang Feili got up and went outside to get some wine. She wanted to stop him, but thinking that a few drinks wouldn't cause any problems, she let him go.
A short while later, Jiang Feili came over carrying two large jars of wine. As soon as they were opened, a fragrant aroma of wine immediately filled the air.
"The wine from Shuozhou is indeed excellent!"
Jiang Yuyue couldn't help but praise her. Seeing her like this, Song Jinglan's expression changed, and he immediately picked up the wine jar and began to pour wine for her.
"This first cup is to thank Young Master He for treating my injuries."
Song Jinglan raised her glass in a toast from afar, saying, "I'll drink this first."
After saying this, Song Jinglan indeed drank it all in one gulp with great gusto.
Jiang Yuyue wanted to drink anyway, so without waiting for others to urge her, she picked up her wine glass and drank the wine in it in a very bold manner. After finishing, she couldn't help but sigh.
"Good wine!"
"Young Master He is truly a man of great character."
Song Jinglan raised an eyebrow and refilled her glass. "This second glass is to thank Young Master He for saving me from the assassins that night."
Having tasted the flavor, Jiang Yuyue readily downed her second cup of wine. After two cups, she finally understood what Zhao Xingde had said.
This Shuozhou wine is indeed very strong.
Although she wasn't drunk yet, the strong effects of the alcohol made Jiang Yuyue realize that she shouldn't drink too much. Even though she hadn't had her fill yet, she put down her glass, placed her hand on the rim to stop Song Jinglan from pouring her more wine, and shook her head as she spoke.
"We still have a long journey ahead tomorrow, so it's not advisable to drink too much."
Jiang Feili was quite perceptive. Seeing this, he also raised his wine glass and said, "Young Master He, you've only drunk with him, and haven't drunk with me yet. That day I was woken up in the middle of the night and made you ginger soup. You should at least have a drink with me, right?"
Hearing this, Jiang Yuyue's expression turned slightly troubled, but after thinking about it for a moment, she let go of his hand and decided to drink one last cup.
"Thank you, Dr. Jiang."
Jiang Yuyue and Jiang Feili lightly clinked their glasses, and after another glass of wine, she really had no intention of drinking anymore.
"I am now full and satisfied, so I will not drink any more with you two."
After saying this, Jiang Yuyue stood up, took Jiang Qimo's hand, and prepared to leave the seat, saying, "General, please make yourself at home."
Jiang Feili frowned upon seeing this. Song Jinglan had told him in the carriage that they were going to get He Wu drunk to test his strength, but now that he was refusing to take the bait, it wouldn't be right to force him to drink.
"I've heard that Young Master He can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, but it seems that's not entirely true."
Song Jinglan, however, spoke slowly and deliberately, “But since Young Master He is not drinking, then Doctor Jiang and I are in for a treat today. Aren’t there a few jars of wine in the carriage? Doctor Jiang, please unload them. Let’s drink until we’re completely drunk today.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuyue became quite displeased and quickly said, "This wine was given to me by Prefect Zhao. How can you two drink it all? Leave me a jar!"
"Young Master He is also a drinker, surely you know that once the effects of alcohol kick in, there's no reason to stop halfway?"
Song Jinglan said calmly, "It's just a few jars of wine. I'll make up for it later if I drink yours today."
These words really made Jiang Yuyue's heart itch. This was a bad habit she had picked up from doing business over the years—she couldn't resist buying good wine. She had only had three cups just now, and the thought of these two drinking all the good wine made her extremely unwilling.
"That's all."
Thinking of this, Jiang Yuyue finally sat back down in her seat. "Since you're going to drink, then I'll gladly keep you company."
Jiang Yuyue was confident in her alcohol tolerance, estimating that the wine, when divided equally among herself, would amount to only one jar per person, far from enough to get her drunk. She figured it wouldn't cause any problems.
Seeing how easily Song Jinglan provoked He Wu into falling into the trap, Jiang Feili truly felt that this person was incredibly perceptive of people's hearts. However, seeing that the plan was going smoothly, he quickly filled Jiang Yuyue's wine glass.
"Then let's drink until we drop tonight!"