This table was very quiet, with only the slight sound of dishes and chopsticks being heard.

On the other side of the screen, there was constant chattering and laughter, which reached Ling Jingshu’s ears from time to time… It was not that Ling Jingshu wanted to eavesdrop, but they were too close and she couldn’t cover her ears, so it was impossible not to hear.

The one who was full of vigor and cheerfulness was, of course, King Yan.

Being able to become the most favored prince by the Emperor and eventually seize the throne to become the Emperor, His Royal Highness King Yan was naturally no simple person.

The Imperial Grandson was mature and majestic at a young age, which made people tremble with fear and awe. However, King Yan was able to lower his status and speak in a humorous and easy-going manner, which made people let down their guard unconsciously.

After the meal, Ling Xiao and King Yan became more familiar with each other.

Ling Jingshu sighed secretly in her heart.

Ling Xiao had been raised in the inner house, and apart from his cousins, he had almost never interacted with other teenagers of the same age. King Yan was so cunning and resourceful that Ling Xiao was no match for him.

Doctor Wei didn’t talk much and only interrupted occasionally.

“Ling Xiao needs to treat his eye disease, so he shouldn’t drink alcohol. Today, I will get drunk with Doctor Wei.” King Yan looked at Doctor Wei, with a hint of ill intent in his voice.

Doctor Wei replied calmly, “I’m afraid I’ll disappoint Your Highness today. First, I’m not good at drinking and I’ll lose my composure easily when I’m drunk. Second, I have to go back to the Imperial Hospital and Your Majesty may summon me to the palace at any time. If I get drunk and miss important matters, I’ll be scolded at best or lose my head at worst. I hope Your Highness won’t force me.”

King Yan glanced at Doctor Wei and said with a fake smile, “Doctor Wei’s excuses are quite slick. However, please don’t use them in front of me. I know a thing or two about your alcohol tolerance, and saying you are not good at drinking is just an excuse. Besides, my father has always valued you, and my Royal Mother has also been very tolerant of you. Even if you get drunk once in a while, it won’t lead to you losing your head.”

When saying “The Royal Mother is also very tolerant of you,” King Yan’s tone was a little strange.

Doctor Wei’s expression changed slightly, but he quickly recovered and replied calmly, “Well! Since Your Highness King Yan is so interested, I will risk my life to accompany you.”

Seeing that Doctor Wei was finally provoked, a hint of satisfaction and complacency flashed in King Yan’s eyes, and he immediately ordered the palace maid to serve wine.

He had disliked this Imperial Physician Wei for a long time. Today, he must make him look bad in public and have him carried back to the Imperial Hospital.

King Yan raised the corners of his lips sinisterly.

Doctor Wei took in all the changes in King Yan’s expression and smiled coldly in his heart.

…

A row of slender and beautiful palace maids came over, each holding a tray with a wine jug on it…then they walked around the screen and brought the wine to the seat of King Yan.

A rough count showed that at least seven or eight pots of wine were served.

Why were they drinking again?

Ling Jingshu frowned slightly.

Five days ago, at the Crown Prince’s residence, King Yan and the Imperial Grandson got drunk. Although Ling Xiao had not drunk a drop of alcohol, he had to accompany them until the end of the banquet. Today, King Yan pretended to get drunk again. Regardless of how much the Imperial Doctor Wei could drink, he would not be able to leave for a while…

Jiang Shi seemed to have guessed what Ling Jingshu was thinking. She patted Ling Jingshu’s hand gently and said softly, “Now that we are here, we should make the best of it. There is no need to rush. We can just wait a little longer.”

When the ladies from noble families got together, they would compare their looks, temperament, conversation, and other aspects. When the men got together, they wanted to compete with each other and the best way was to compete in drinking capacity.

The last time the Imperial Grandson and King Yan had a drinking contest, was because of Ling Jingshu.

This time, King Yan provoked Doctor Wei again… It was clearly related to Ling Jingshu.

Thinking of this, Jiang Shi couldn’t help but whisper, “Ah Shu, when I was still waiting to be married, if someone was willing to compete with others in drinking for me, I don’t know how happy I would be.”

King Yan wanted to have a drinking contest with Doctor Wei, and Doctor Wei agreed to it out of helplessness. How did it have anything to do with her?

Ling Jingshu’s heart skipped a beat, but she pretended to be calm: “It’s their business if they want to have a drinking contest, what does it have to do with me? Don’t be so funny, tangsao.”

Now was not the time to argue about this.

Jiang Shi pursed her lips and smiled, and said no more.

Ling Jingyan had been feeling quite depressed since she had seen the charming Ping’er. After taking a few bites of the meal, she put down her chopsticks and stared blankly, not knowing what she was thinking.

It was like an eggplant hit by frost, wilted and lifeless.

Ling Jingshu thought for a moment and guessed a little about Ling Jingyan’s thoughts. She leaned over to Ling Jingyan’s ear and whispered, “Yan tangjie, don’t be sad. Now that you see clearly, you can let it go completely and don’t have to worry about it anymore.”

A thin layer of mist appeared in Ling Jingyan’s eyes, and she hummed softly.

…

“Your Highness, your humble servant greets you!” Although he had drunk a lot of wine, Doctor Wei’s voice was still gentle and calm.

King Yan was in high spirits, and his tone was full of his original arrogance and domineering attitude. “Alright, there is no distinction between high and low at a banquet. How can we have the interest to drink when you keep calling me Your Highness or your humble subject? Come, let’s drink this cup together.”

After drinking, King Yan began to complain that the wine glass was too small and he was not enjoying the drink, so he ordered the palace maid to bring a bigger wine bowl.

A pot of wine was just enough for four bowls. Each person drank two bowls and drank heartily.

King Yan was very pleased with himself while drinking.

He attended banquets every day, and his drinking capacity had long been honed. It was a bit exaggerated to say that he could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, but ordinary people were definitely no match for him.

Doctor Wei was just the opposite. He usually stayed in the Imperial Hospital or the Imperial Palace and never attended any banquets. No one had ever seen Doctor Wei drink. How much alcohol could he drink?

Humph!

Let’s see how Doctor Wei makes a fool of himself later!

King Yan was in a good mood as he thought about his proud moment, and signaled the palace maid to continue pouring wine.

Doctor Wei frowned in embarrassment: “Your Highness, I am already feeling dizzy and I really can’t drink anymore…”

“This little bit of wine is nothing.” King Yan waved his hand proudly: “I am in high spirits, please don’t spoil my mood. Come on, drink another bowl.”

Doctor Wei frowned and drank the wine.

With the previous experience, Ling Xiao also knew that it was not appropriate to dissuade King Yan at this time – looking at the King of Yan’s attitude, it would be useless to persuade him! He couldn’t see, and he didn’t know what King Yan and Doctor Wei looked like at that moment.

However, by only listening to the sound, King Yan seemed to be talking more and more, and his voice was getting louder and louder. The voice of the imperial physician Wei was the same as before, neither high nor low, neither fast nor slow…

King Yan was still urging people to drink generously. Before each drink, Doctor Wei would reluctantly give in for a moment before “having no choice” to drink.

So, who could drink better and who would get drunk first?

Ling Xiao looked confused and thought uncertainly.

(End of this chapter)