144: Section 144

"First, help the Princess Consort to rest aside, then find some hangover soup. This Marquis is not yet fully satisfied with drinking, and will still need the Princess Consort to continue pouring wine for This Marquis later..."

Cao Yang commanded leisurely.

"This..."

The two maids hesitated.

Xu Feng was even more displeased!

What's with this bastard's Revered Master-like tone?

"Cao Yang, don't go too far!"

"Pei Nanzhi is already drunk, and you still want her to pour wine for you?"

Xu Feng's expression was grim.

Looking at the two maids, he reprimanded, "Listen to This Heir Apparent, help the Princess Consort back to her room to rest!"

"Didn't Prince Xu just say that you should properly accompany This Marquis and the Imperial Advisor? Does Heir Apparent's remark mean you didn't take Prince's words to heart?"

Cao Yang teased.

"This Heir Apparent will certainly accompany you properly!"

Xu Feng looked at him coldly.

He scoffed, "What kind of skill is it to bully a woman?"

"Alright—"

"Then, as the Heir Apparent wishes!"

"Tonight, we drink until we drop!"

Cao Yang smiled.

He didn't force the already drunk, seemingly soft Pei Nanzhi to stay any longer.

"Bring the wine!"

Xu Feng also smiled.

When it comes to drinking!

He had never been afraid of anyone!

This bastard dared to get Pei Nanzhi drunk, so he would get even and get this bastard drunk too!

So.

The two drank cup after cup.

Before long.

Dozens of cups later.

"Heir Apparent, do you still remember what was said in the capital?"

Cao Yang clinked another cup with Xu Feng.

Seemingly a bit tipsy, he said, "You said that if This Marquis were to come to Northern Liang someday, you would take This Marquis to the Purple Gold Pavilion to see Flower Queen Yu's sword dance..."

"Of course I remember!"

Xu Feng, however, was genuinely a bit drunk.

This kid!

He could really drink that much!

Dozens of cups and he still wasn't down!

"Don't worry, This Heir Apparent never breaks his word. I'll take you there in a bit..."

Xu Feng said in a deep voice.

It had been decided before.

If he could return to Northern Liang alive, he would go see Flower Queen Yu's sword dance!

Now, with the drunkenness surging to his head.

Wine emboldens the brave!

He was even more determined to go!

"Then This Heir Apparent is truly thanked!"

Cao Yang feigned a 'drunken' appearance: "This Cao previously offended you quite a bit in the capital, but that was beyond my control. I hope Heir Apparent will be magnanimous and take good care of me in Northern Liang..."

Heh—

Now he knows fear?

Xu Feng sneered inwardly.

Once in Northern Liang, his territory, he wondered if this kid could truly be so unyielding?

However!

Now he wants to beg for mercy?

Too late!

Of course—

Outwardly, he appeared indifferent.

First, stabilize this guy: "In the Jianghu, one is not one's own Revered Master, let alone in the imperial court. This Heir Apparent naturally understands!"

"The past is over, no need to mention it!"

"Come!"

"Keep drinking!"

"What can relieve sorrow? A drunken night to forget past grievances."

"Once This Heir Apparent drinks you under the table, we'll go see Flower Queen Yu's sword dance...!"

"Good!"

"As the Heir Apparent says!"

Another cup after another.

Until, with a clatter.

Xu Feng's wine cup fell to the ground.

He collapsed drunk onto the table!

Cao Yang also looked tipsy.

Half-drunk, half-awake.

He looked at the stunning Taoist Nun beside him: "Revered Master, you should go back first. Your disciple still has to go to the Purple Gold Pavilion with Heir Apparent Xu to see that 'chest armor' Flower Queen's sword dance...!"

Yu Linglong frowned slightly.

She said in a very low voice, "Are you not afraid to stay in the Prince's Estate alone?"

After Pei Nanzhi left.

The reason she hadn't left yet.

Was to stay and protect this Rebellious Disciple!

After all, the Empress had ordered her to accompany them. Protecting the princess was a pretense; the main purpose was to protect the Marquis of Pingyang, Cao Yang!

"What is This Marquis afraid of? Heir Apparent Xu just now made peace with This Marquis over drinks, it's nothing!"

Cao Yang waved his hand.

"No."

"This Revered Master is not at ease."

Yu Linglong flicked her whisk, about to sweep him away.

"Revered Master, don't mess around...!"

"What if Heir Apparent Xu wakes up later and doesn't see me, thinking I tricked him? Who knows how much he'll resent me?"

"Besides, the good fortune of seeing that 'chest armor' Flower Queen cannot be monopolized by him alone...!"

Cao Yang hurriedly threw a tantrum.

Revered Master!

Please leave quickly!

Don't ruin your disciple's good fortune!

"You Rebellious Disciple!"

Yu Linglong was immediately furious.