Xia Chu left the kitchen and walked to the front hall, but was stopped by Han Sa who was following him.
He stopped and looked back, then turned and raised his eyebrows to look at Han Sa inquiringly.
"Young Master said that we will have dinner in the pavilion today. Young Master, please come here." After Han Sa said this, he stepped forward in three or two steps, made a gesture of invitation and began to lead the way.
"He seems to be in a good mood today." Xia Chu said as he walked.
"Yes, the prince dug out the wine he personally brewed in previous years today." Han Sa responded from the front.
"Plum blossom brew?" Xia Chu frowned.
"How did the young master know it was plum blossom wine?" Han Sa said "Eh" with surprise on his face.
"Could it be that he also made the plum blossom wine in the Yucheng military camp by himself?" Xia Chu thought of the wine jar he took out from under the bed that night.
"Yes, the ones in the military camp were brewed after the young master first arrived in the camp and won the first battle, but he has never drank it." Han Sa explained.
Xu Shiyi recalled the past with some emotion in his tone.
"Hansa, why was he poisoned?" Xia Chu had never thought about it before, but now he suddenly wanted to know.
"This... subordinates don't know." Han Sa knew everything about Xia Chu and said everything.
However, he only had suspicions about this matter and knew very little about it, so it was inconvenient for him to say more.
Xia Chu nodded and did not embarrass him.
Following Han Sa, he passed through a flower corridor with dense flowers and trees, all of which were tall and handsome.
It coincides with the beginning of May, which is the season when flowers are in full bloom.
Thousands of flowers fell in the wind, covering several layers of the ground, connecting with the exotic flowers and plants blooming on the grass on both sides.
Bright and beautiful, like a dream.
In early summer, I walked all the way to the end of the cobblestone road paved with fallen flowers. The octagonal pavilion had already been decorated with colorful lights.
It is vaguely discernible that it is composed of eight round red paint pillars and khaki glass tiles.
The green eaves are carved with various exquisite patterns.
On the eight well-proportioned corners of the pavilion, in addition to hanging lanterns, there are also silver wind chimes tied to each.
A gust of wind blew by, and the wind chimes made a pleasant sound of "ding-ding, ding-ding".
Xiao Mubai was not far from the pavilion at this time, standing with his hands behind his hands under the intersecting grape vines.
Those leaves stretched out furryly, cutting the lights under the vine into fragments and spots.
The sky above with the corridor vines formed a swaying green, and not even a single light could escape.
The breeze blew slowly, and a few fragments of candlelight occasionally fell from between the leaves.
Fleeting, like fragments of a dream.
As for Xiao Mubai under the grapevine, his back was straight.
He has a model-like slender figure and is dressed in fine ice-ink silk.
The snow-white piping embroidered with elegant plum blossom patterns complements the mutton-fat jade hairpin on his head.
When Han Sa saw Xia Chu stop, he called the boy behind him to serve food in the pavilion.
Xia Chu walked cautiously behind Xiao Mubai, moving softly, as if afraid of disturbing the man in the painting.
Xiao Mubai had already seen the boys filing in and serving dishes in the pavilion.
He heard a person walking gently behind him and stood side by side with him.
Although Xiao Mubai didn't look back, he already knew who was coming.
Xia Chu followed his gaze.
The night was dark before, so it was not clear what could be seen from a distance.
It turns out that next to the pavilion under the vine, there is actually a lake.
The quiet lake surface is covered with emerald green lotus leaves, like densely packed emerald umbrellas.
Connected and intimate.
"Thirty miles away from the plum blossoms, there are lotus blossoms. Ah Chu, do you like it here?" The lights of different colors reflected Xiao Mubai's solitary, proud and delicate face.
The eyes that were originally indifferent and cold became gentle after focusing on Xia Chu.
The entire stern and sculpted facial contour also softened.
"I like it." Xia Chu looked at the branches of lotus standing gracefully among the green leaves, like a shy girl, with a blushing face and a smile on her face.
The tender stamens are condensed and dripping, and the fragrance is refreshing.
The picturesque scenery made him want Xiao Mubai to change his name.
He swallowed it forcefully.
"Let's have a meal." Seeing Han Sa and others retreating, Xiao Mubai turned around and took Xia Chu's slender arm, leading her towards the pavilion.
The pavilion is shaded by green trees and gurgling water.
A gust of breeze blows in the face, which actually makes Xia Chu feel a sense of peace and tranquility in his heart.
The two sat down in front of the stone table. Xia Chu picked up the wine bottle and was about to pour wine for Xiao Mubai, but he blocked the mouth of the glass.
Xia Chu was surprised and looked at him with raised eyebrows and confusion.
"Drinking is a waste. I haven't had a drink for a long time." Xiao Mubai picked up the tea cup next to him and took a sip, explaining slowly.
Xia Chu recalled that during the palace banquet, everyone was changing cups, but he was the only one drinking tea.
That night, Xiao Muhong happened to pull him to sit down next to him.
Therefore, Xia Chu remembers it very clearly.
"The moon passes silently, in the sparse shadows of lotus flowers, drinking until dawn, having fun tonight." Xia Chu poured himself a glass and said while drinking.
"I remember someone once said that wine should be drunk without persuasion." Xiao Mubai joked.
"Victory is achieved without fighting." Xia Chu smiled and continued.
This sentence was said by Xia Chu after they played chess that night. Xiao Mubai didn't expect that Xiao Mubai would remember it today and use it to tease him at this moment.
"You are really moodless. You have failed to live up to this beautiful scenery." Xia Chu curled his lips.
Seeing Xia Chu's disgusted look, Xiao Mubai couldn't help but pick up the pot and pour himself a cup.
"Let's do it. If you have wine today, you will get drunk today. Don't ask what will happen tomorrow." When Xia Chu saw Xiao Mubai pouring wine, he smiled triumphantly and raised his glass to him.
"Ah Chu, are you trying to trick me? You're going to tell a secret tomorrow." Xiao Mubai couldn't help but show a hint of suspicion when he saw his cunning smile. The hand holding the cup didn't bring it to his lips for a long time.
"When have I ever tricked you?" Xia Chu refused, holding her chin with her left hand and asking him in concentration.
"Don't you have any idea?" Xiao Mubai snorted coldly.
Having said that, the glass of wine was drained in one gulp.
Xia Chu felt faintly guilty when he told her that she had hidden a lot from him, so she had no choice but to raise her glass and drink with him with a smile.
After Xiao Mubai had a glass of wine, his face became visibly flushed.
Xia Chu couldn't help but feel playful, stretched out his hand to lift Xiao Mubai's chin and teased: "Young Master Yuan Jian is over 20 years old, with braided teeth and red lips."
Xiao Mubai frowned slightly when he heard this, his eyelashes were lowered, with a cold tone that was a bit repulsive, and there was a cold light in the corner of his eyes like a dagger as he glanced at Xia Chu.
Xia Chu was frightened in her heart when she saw his eyes turning, as black as a deep pool, his thin lips slightly pursed with a smile, the smile gradually deepened, and the corners of his eyes were like phoenix tails.
It's actually getting more and more tempting...
Xia Chu was very energetic. Be prepared for his thunderous wrath at the next moment.
But Xiao Mubai tilted his head and landed in Xia Chu's palm.
Xia Chu was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses.
Gan!
Why did drinking cause trouble? It turns out that Xiao Mubai is the leader of both countries.
One cup is the real thing...
(End of chapter)