[R18] Will drink wine – “About Wine” Chapter 105 [English]

Chapter 103 Beauty

Now that the words have come to this, how can Zhou Gui still have room to refuse?The two of them targeted each other’s weaknesses, using both soft and hard tactics. They talked about the most urgent matters in Cizhou now, and the private banquet could only end here.

Zhou Gui personally sent the two of them back to the courtyard, and then strolled back with Kong Ling carrying lanterns.He frowned and said, “What do you think?”

Kong Ling paced and said: “It’s difficult, both of them are difficult, but what they said is true. Now that the Queen Mother is in charge, Haige is always ill, and the cabinet disputes have just begun, Jiang Qingshan’s transfer to Zhongbo Chief Envoy is no longer so sure. If an official from aristocratic family is randomly assigned here in the future, Cizhou’s good days will come to an end.”

“That’s what I thought too.” Zhou Gui sunk in the watery moonlight, pondered for a while, and said, “I agree too quickly, and I’m worried that he and I will feel that Cizhou is too easy to handle. If we agree too slowly, we are also worried that they will run out of patience, and Cizhou will lose the opportunity to revive. This speed is really difficult to grasp.”

“Playing hard to get may not be able to trap Xiao Chiye,” Kong Ling looked back at Zhou Gui, “We must make up our mind on this matter as soon as possible. If we delay it for too long, it will be detrimental to us.”

Kong Ling is right. They can still talk to Xiao Chiye and Shen Zechuan in detail now. That’s because Xiao Chiye is in a hurry to cross the border. Considering the impact of Cizhou on the Northeast grain and horse road, he cannot forcefully break through or turn his back. Cizhou is the one with the upper hand.But the longer he hesitates, the more disadvantageous it will be to Cizhou, because the bandits led by Lei Changming are Cizhou’s biggest concern. If he enters the country for robbery, Zhou Gui will have to ask for help from the Forbidden Army, and then Xiao Chiye will become the party with the upper hand, and he will be at odds with Cizhou.

“Looking at Xiao Chiye’s informality, he shouldn’t be that kind of person who just sits idly by and takes no notice.” Zhou Gui was still hesitating, “Let’s wait… let’s wait for the news in Qudu.”

“It’s rare for you to be confused,” Kong Ling sighed. “The life of a state is tied to a ‘non-trivial matter’, but we know people and faces but don’t know their hearts! If they sit back and raise prices by then, they won’t be as easy to talk to as they are today.”

“I am hesitant precisely because this matter is related to the lives of people in the state.” Zhou Gui caught up with Kong Ling in a few steps, turned up his sleeves, stretched out his hand, and said to Kong Ling, “Cheng Feng, is it really that easy to establish yourself as king? If you think about the former prince, it was a real plummet. Now Libei has rebelled, but after all parties have considered it, how can this battle be easy to fight? It is not all beneficial to Libei. heWe must not only take care of the Biansha cavalry, but also be wary of Qidong’s sudden advance. If we cut off the Northeast grain and horse road, we will not be able to survive for long!When Libei has nothing to do, what will we do?Then we will become a prey and bear the reputation of a traitor!”

“Things have reached this point, and it is impossible to escape unscathed.” Kong Ling said seriously, “You should think about it tonight.”

* * *

As soon as Xiao Chiye entered the house, a graceful figure walked towards him.This maid had fair skin and black hair. She knelt down in front of Xiao Chiye. Her hair was pulled up in a bun, revealing a large piece of the back of her neck, and her neckline was cut very low.She slightly stroked her broken hair at the temples and called in a soft voice: “Master Hou…”

Xiao Chiye didn’t look at her and was about to take off his shirt.The maid heard the noise and quickly stood up to take off Xiao Chiye’s clothes.

Shen Zechuan touched Xiao Chiye’s shoulder, and Xiao Chiye grabbed him.Shen Zechuan was supported by Xiao Chiye, raised his chin slightly, and gently kicked off his shoes.

Xiao Chiye said: “Go and prepare hot water, I know I’m drunk.”

The maid gathered her clothes and leaned over to pick up Shen Zechuan’s shoes.But Shen Zechuan lowered his small bamboo fan and raised her face.She didn’t dare to move, so she could only look at Shen Zechuan along the fan, and saw Shen Zechuan’s brows were slightly frowning, but the corners of his eyes were like wet peach blossoms, which made his eyes gleam with water. She suddenly felt ashamed, and she hurriedly opened her eyes, not daring to look directly at Shen Zechuan again.

Shen Zechuan said nothing, only glanced at it for a few times, and then moved the fan away.The maid placed her shoes neatly and respectfully, lowered her head and quietly left.

“Does it look good?” Xiao Chiye asked Shen Zechuan after the door closed.

Shen Zechuan held a bamboo fan with his fingers and didn’t reply. He only stepped on Xiao Chiye’s instep with his socks-clad feet. He pulled Xiao Chiye’s coat and got closer.Xiao Chiye took him with him and saw that his brows were slack, indicating that he was relaxed after drinking. He lowered his head and wanted to kiss him, but he leaned back slightly and did not kiss him.

The two of them breathed “Let’s go right now” Gan Lie, and the fatigue from running all the way was relieved by the rest of these days.Shen Zechuan looked pale after leaving Qudu, but with Xiao Chiye’s care, he was like a jade stone that had been rubbed to bring out the warmth. It was hard and hot against Xiao Chiye’s palm.

“Kong Ling is Tantai Long’s old tribe. If Lei Changming doesn’t get rid of it, he will not get rid of his heart problems.” Xiao Chiye undressed Shen Zechuan, pulled off his clothes, and rubbed his waist, still saying, “Lei Changming is eager for food again, and sooner or later he will take advantage of Cizhou. As long as he tells Kong Ling the stakes, he will find a way to persuade Zhou Gui.”

“Well…” Shen Zechuan couldn’t bear the strong drink of “I’ll be there soon”, and his cheeks became hot, but he still looked at Xiao Chiye, listening seriously, but his eyes revealed other seriousness.

“Letting the Forbidden Army replace Cizhou’s patrol has the meaning of hostage. It’s just for now. Zhou Gui will definitely not agree to it in the long run. This time, thanks to Ding Tao’s quick enquiry, he found out that Kong Ling was once the old subordinate of Tantai Long…” Xiao Chiye seemed to be unable to understand Shen Zechuan’s eyes and whispered, “Huh?”

Shen Zechuan stood on tiptoe for a moment and then fell back down.The calmer his expression became, the more intense his blush became, and he was forced to sweat from the alcohol.

“Kiss you,” Xiao Chiye said in a deep voice, “I followed your instructions today and did not bully you at all.”

Shen Zechuan wrinkled Xiao Chiye’s clothes. He endured it for a moment and said, “It’s out of reach.”

Xiao Chiye’s chest shook and he bowed his head again.When Shen Zechuan wanted to kiss him, he raised his head and said, “Let’s take a shower first.”

Shen Zechuan raised his chin, half-opened his lips that were moistened by the wine, and licked the slightly dry corners of his lips with his tongue wandering between his teeth.Just looking at Xiao Chiye like this, he ignited lust all over his body, making Xiao Chiye stop teasing him.He didn’t understand the extreme temptation that he carried before, but with the continuous intimate interaction, he seemed to have learned to incite without speaking.

* * *

The next day, Zhou Gui got up and saw Kong Ling leading the maid in.He was stunned for a moment and said: “What’s going on? Didn’t I ask you to serve me well by the Marquis’ side?”

The maid clutched the handkerchief and turned around to hide her face, saying, “Sir, you have to find out clearly before you can prescribe the right medicine, right? Who is that person standing next to Mr. Marquis? I don’t even dare to touch the corner of his clothes! They are in love with each other, and no one will look at me seriously!”

Zhou Gui didn’t understand at first, but then he was so shocked that he dropped the face towel on his hand.He is a scholar who is over forty years old. He usually does not even go to the Qin Lou Chu Pavilion. He also behaves very well at home. According to his mother’s order, he took a concubine in his room. In the past, he had only heard about some people being interested in male sex. He did not expect that Xiao Chiye and Shen Zechuan had such a relationship.

“This… this!” Zhou Gui wiped his face and complained to Kong Ling, “Why didn’t you remind me? Isn’t this a serious offence?”

Kong Ling looked unhappy and said, “I didn’t know…”

The two looked at each other and sighed in unison.During the stalemate, I heard a boy kneeling outside the door and shouting: “Sir, we urgently reported last night that Lei Changming from Dunzhou gathered 40,000 bandits and came to our Cizhou!”

“Why are there so many people?” Zhou Gui suddenly felt cold, “Half a year ago, he had more than 10,000 people…”

“What are you afraid of?” Kong Ling said immediately, “Go and invite the Marquis and tell him about the covenant last night. We have agreed!”