The moon falling to the ground

Chapter 279 Toast

The magistrate's wife and Mrs. Zheng both looked unhappy.

At this time, a group of men walked towards this side and bumped into Zheng Jiaojiao head-on.

Zheng Laifu, who was walking in front, saw clearly that it was his second daughter who fell into the water, and his face changed slightly.

Although Zheng Jiaojiao was wrapped tightly in a cloak, her hair was dripping with water, and it was obvious that she had fallen into the water. A group of greasy middle-aged men couldn't help but look at her. Some even imagined what it would look like to be wrapped in wet clothes.

Looking at this group of people, Jian Yue's expression was gloomy.

The magistrate's wife said unhappily: "Wooden floors like this need to be checked regularly, otherwise there is a danger of falling at any time. Didn't Mrs. Zheng check this place when she was hosting a banquet for the princess today? Fortunately, the princess was fine, otherwise..."

Mrs. Zheng was so frightened that she immediately knelt down and defended herself: "I asked the housekeeper to check the whole courtyard, but I didn't expect that there was still a mistake. It must be that one of the servants was lazy. I will definitely investigate it to the end. Please forgive me, madam!"

Seeing Jian Yue's indifferent expression, the county magistrate's wife smiled and said, "Since it's not safe here, please move to the flower hall! The princess's body is precious and cannot be damaged. Madam Zheng, please get up first!"

Mrs. Zheng hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, I will arrange it right away." Then she apologized to Jian Yue, "It was my negligence, please forgive me, Princess."

On the small path beside the lotus pond, Zheng Lai Fu led a group of men and walked in another direction.

Everyone gathered around Jian Yue and went to the flower hall. After all this going back and forth, it was almost time for the banquet.

As soon as everyone sat down in order, the maids brought the dishes.

The wife of the county magistrate and the wife of the county magistrate accompanied Jian Yue on both sides. When the dishes came, they served Jian Yue with their chopsticks first, serving her very attentively and considerately.

Jian Yue was also very gracious and took a little bit and put it in her mouth as a token of appreciation.

Banquets like this are all for making friends and gathering information, and no one really wants to eat.

Jian Yue had even less appetite.

What happened just now really annoyed her.

If she hadn't been able to avoid the bad floor with her martial arts skills, she would have been the one to fall into the water today.

Of course, the person behind the scenes didn't dare to kill her in broad daylight, he just wanted to embarrass her and give her a warning. Didn't you see that a group of men came by chance? If she lay on the ground, wet all over, surrounded by a group of greasy men, her reputation would be ruined.

This is exactly the purpose of the person behind the scenes.

Just imagine, how would a princess whose innocence and reputation were ruined have the face to show up in Tong County?

Zhao Tongfang, you’re doing great!

"Princess, this is the first-grade jade wine brewed by the Wen family. It is a tribute wine. It was given to my husband by Lord Zhao, the Marquis of Ningyuan, when he returned to his family at the end of the year. Please try it."

The magistrate's wife stood up, took the wine jug herself, and wanted to pour wine for Jian Yue.

Jian Yue covered the rim of the cup with her hand: "This princess doesn't like the Wen family's Yumai wine. I'm more used to the Yanlingchun brewed at home."

The county magistrate's wife was startled, then smiled and said, "It's a pity that our Tong County is poor, and Yan Lingchun has not spread here."

"It will be available soon. The county lord's winery plans to start construction next spring."

"That's great! Then we can try the Princess' Yanlingchun." Mrs. Zheng said with a smile. The other women agreed.

Since the princess didn't want to drink jade wine, the magistrate's wife asked the maid to serve fruit wine.

Jian Yue picked up the cup and smelled it, and she knew who made it: "Is this also brewed by the Wen family?"

The county magistrate's wife was surprised: "How did the princess know that it was brewed by the Wen family?"

Jian Yue smiled faintly: "Even if the winemaking recipe is the same, everyone's winemaking techniques will be different. I have drunk the wine brewed by the Wen family before, and it smells very similar to this fruit wine."

really?

Have it?

The women all picked up their cups and tasted the wine, but they couldn't tell what it tasted like.

Because Jian Yue said she didn't like the Wen family's Yumai wine, the county magistrate's wife didn't know how to persuade her to drink. While she was hesitating, she suddenly heard Jian Yue say, "Give me a glass of water!" As she said that, she put the fruit wine glass in front of the county magistrate's wife without saying anything, "Madam, you're welcome. Drink this glass of wine!"

The magistrate's wife's heart skipped a beat and she smiled reluctantly: "How can I drink the wine poured for the princess? Isn't that disrespectful to the princess?"

"It's okay. I don't mind. Besides, I am very grateful for the banquet hosted by my madam today. I am shameless and would like to offer you this glass of fruit wine." Jian Yue picked up the wine glass and looked at the magistrate's wife with a smile.

The magistrate's wife's scalp was numb, and she could hardly keep her smile on her face. However, since the princess personally toasted her, she dared not refuse, so she had to bite the bullet and took it, saying thank you: "Thank you, princess."

"You're welcome, drink it! It will make our meal easier after drinking. The food will become cold and not tasty." Jian Yue looked at her and said.

The magistrate’s wife wanted to put down her wine glass:…

The others thought that the princess was right and did not help the magistrate's wife.

Mrs. Zheng laughed and said, "The princess hasn't even drunk yet! How can we drink first..."

"I don't mind letting the magistrate's wife drink first. Or does the magistrate's wife not give me face, so I can't drink the wine I offer?"

Mrs. Zheng:……

Seeing the others looking at her in doubt, the magistrate's wife gritted her teeth and said, "I'd rather obey your command than be disrespectful." As she said this, she drank the fruit wine in one gulp, as if she was drinking bitter medicine.

"Good, madam, that's great!" a woman flattered.

The Magistrate’s wife: ...You’re so good!

"Everyone, please sit down and eat." Jian Yue asked everyone to sit down and picked up the chopsticks first.

The county magistrate's wife's face was flushed and her eyes were blurred. Mrs. Zheng came over to support her worriedly: "Princess, I think Mrs. Zhao is drunk, why don't you help her go down and rest first!"

Jian Yue was surprised: "She got drunk after just one glass of fruit wine? The county magistrate's wife can't drink much! If I had known that she couldn't drink, I wouldn't have allowed her to drink."

Mrs. Zheng: ...Who doesn't know how to make a hindsight comment?

While they were talking, the magistrate's wife had fallen asleep on the table and was snoring.

Female relatives: ...The Wen family’s fruit wine is amazing!

The maids and servants brought by the magistrate's wife quickly took the person away.

Jian Yue also put down her chopsticks and stood up: "This princess has something else to do, so I'll leave first. You guys take your time eating." Without waiting for everyone to respond, Jian Yue had already strode away.

"Princess..." Mrs. Zheng stretched out her hand towards Jian Yue's back. She hadn't said anything yet! The princess had already walked a long way away. The princess was so fast!

"Princess, is there something wrong with the wine?" Fu Yun asked Jian Yue in the carriage.

Jian Yue nodded: "The fruit wine smells strong and contains a high concentration of alcohol-like substances. If the county magistrate's wife drinks a glass, she will probably have to sleep for several days and nights."

hiss!

Fu Yun gasped: "So amazing!"

Jian Yue's eyes were cold.

It seems that these people are getting angry and are trying every means to embarrass her and make her unable to stay in Tong County.

If she hadn't noticed...