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"Sister! Come out and see the Three Clueless Men playing in the rain!"
As the sound of birds chirping filled the air, two stunning beauties gracefully stepped into the rain. With just a gentle opening of an umbrella, they completely blocked the misty rain outside. Luzi nodded in gratitude and turned to see where Sister had come from, nearly falling into the river.
It turned out that the one holding the umbrella was none other than Jiao Niang from Ten Li Fragrant Restaurant. Xiao Yu'er stood at a distance, holding another umbrella with a beaming smile, not coming any closer.
Sun Thirteen and Li Xin, not intending to stay and be anyone's torchbearers, saw Big Shopkeeper's troubles piling up and quickly sought an excuse to make their escape. To them, this was a family matter, and knowing too much would be of no benefit. Rather than sticking around and being a nuisance, they preferred to head back to the cabin for some drinks.
Upon hearing that someone was sneaking off to drink, Xiao Yu'er quickly chimed in that she wanted to join in on the fun. Regardless of whether her Thirteenth Brother or Eighteenth Brother agreed, she was determined to follow them into the cabin to enjoy some fine wine.
Since this beautiful little sister joined the Prosperity Record sequence, coinciding with the resurgence of war in Shangdang, busy Luzi had no time to seek King Zhao of Qin for marriage arrangements, leading to this matchmaking by Wang Jian being delayed repeatedly.
As time passed, what was originally a sister-in-law became a little sister. It wasn't that the brothers didn't understand how to respect Sister-in-law; rather, they felt calling her little sister was more endearing. Referring to her as sister-in-law still carried a layer of distance, while calling her little sister felt like direct kinship!
Sun Thirteen and Li Xin preferred and were more inclined to treat Xiao Yu'er as their little sister, privately acknowledging her as their adopted sister. Although they used the term adopted sister, in their hearts, Xiao Yu'er was truly their biological sister.
The untainted heart untouched by worldly matters always brings a sense of tranquility. Amidst all the tedious rituals, the sudden appearance of such a clear Droplet instantly awakened everyone's drowsy thoughts. Perhaps it was because rarity makes things precious? Who knows!
On one occasion, the brothers discovered that Xiao Yu'er had an astonishing capacity for alcohol. Even Wang Jian, who boasted he could handle ten bowls without getting tipsy, was impressed and never fell for Li Xin's provocations when he publicly challenged Xiao Yu'er to a drinking contest.
However, according to Li Xin's seemingly firsthand account, Wang Jian's drinking ability was nothing compared to our little sister! Just based on alcohol tolerance alone, she could easily outdrink two Wang Jians without any issue.
If we were to discuss drinking capacity among the brothers, it was generally accepted that only Luzi could match Wang Jian in a contest. But such an epic showdown at the pinnacle of power would never have an opportunity to take place.
Li Xin, who had been troubled by his heart condition, had already let it slip two years ago. If he couldn't witness this Battle, he would probably have to rely on luck to make it through the year. However, everyone was too busy, and this excuse was indefinitely prolonged.
Li Xin had almost forgotten about the matter until he encountered a perfect opportunity to persuade others during the trip to the State of Chu. When he noticed Xiao Yu'er proactively suggesting a wine tasting, he immediately decided to convince Xiao Yu'er to persuade Luzi to accept this challenge. If he could fulfill this wish, it would be a lifelong desire achieved.
Ignoring Sun Thirteen's skeptical gaze, Li Xin warmly invited Xiao Yu'er to drink together. He told Xiao Yu'er that the wine stored in the cabin was unique, a gift from Zhou Tianzi to the former Lu County Magistrate.
The wine was made from pure grain fermentation and had been aged in a sealed cellar, resulting in a long-lasting aftertaste. Wine could also serve as a medicinal catalyst; when paired properly, it could yield remarkable effects. To an outsider unfamiliar with medicine, Xiao Yu'er's tolerance for alcohol seemed innate, but in reality, it was due to years of exposure. For someone like Xiao Yu'er, who had been in contact with traditional Chinese medicine since childhood, being less sensitive to alcohol was entirely normal.
In her view, tasting wine and testing medicine were essentially the same concept, with little distinction between them. Drinking too much wine would lead to strong bodily reactions, just as taking too much medicine would.
Ever since learning about Jiao Niang's tragic past, kind-hearted Xiao Yu'er had taken this beautiful Sister under her wing. She believed it was perfectly normal for a vigorous hero to marry several wives. Thus, before following Luzi away from Linzi, she secretly informed Jiao Niang about the trip and invited her to accompany them.
All of this was done in secrecy, but it certainly involved the assistance of Sun Thirteen and Li Xin, who were inseparable from Luzi. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for Xiao Yu'er alone to bring an unidentified person along.
Watching Jiao Niang, who stood gracefully amidst the rain and wind, softened Luzi's heart instantly. He gently reached out to take the umbrella and shielded Jiao Niang, then softly asked, “It’s rare for you to accompany us after such a long journey; are you tired?”
Jiao Niang suppressed her urge to lean into her beloved's embrace but still turned around to check if anyone else was on deck. In public view, some actions were not appropriate for a woman. Confirming that there was no one else around, she slightly shook her head to indicate she wasn't tired at all.
On a large ship gliding over the water, unless it was newly built, the cabin inevitably carried fishy odors and mustiness from years of being soaked in water. Usually, this wasn't an issue; lighting sandalwood incense could mask these smells. However, on rainy days, even opening windows wouldn't help. For this reason, Luzi preferred standing on deck in the light rain rather than staying inside the cabin.
The wind was strong and the water swift on the river surface; even in summer weather like this could bring a chill. Luzi intended to suggest that Jiao Niang return to the cabin but hesitated upon seeing her determined expression. Noticing her delicate figure shivering slightly from the river breeze, he couldn't help but pull her into his embrace. As a faint fragrance filled his nostrils, his previously troubled mood vanished completely.
The two stood at the bow of the ship, leaning against each other amidst heaven and earth, creating a scene that seemed frozen like an ink painting. Those who witnessed it raised their Ceramic Bowls, forgetting where they were at that moment.
Seeing the bewildered expression, Sun Thirteen and Li Xin felt a sharp sting in their hearts. They exchanged glances, both sensing each other's anger. In their view, no one dared to bully their little sister, not even Luzi!
With the Shangdang Campaign coming to an end soon, Lu the Shopkeeper's marriage would be on the agenda. By then, the imperial edict from King Qin would be issued. And that decree's lady would undoubtedly be Xiao Yu'er; no one could replace her!
They had originally planned to give the couple some space for romance, but unexpectedly found themselves intruding.
Luzi was now a legitimate official of the court; how could he engage in such scandalous behavior during the day? What would the brothers think of this? Infuriated, Sun Thirteen slammed the Ceramic Bowl onto the table and stood up, intending to go remind certain individuals to be mindful of their reputation.
Hearing the sound of the bowl crashing, Li Xin also stood up and strongly supported him: "This is simply disgraceful! All Day sighs that etiquette is collapsing and music is ruining morals, and it's all because of this person standing outside! Let's go! I'll accompany you to confront them!"
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