Chapter 10: Cousins ​​come together
"Big sister can drink? Is her illness okay?"

"Even though she has a fever, she can drink more than I do. Besides, a little drink is good for your health, so it's not a big deal."

Jiang Shishu nodded slightly. She knew very little about her elder sister's illness, so she just believed whatever the eldest young lady's wife said.

As they strolled along, they arrived at the flower hall.

Before I even entered the door, I heard laughter coming from inside and the old woman outside shouted something in a loud voice.

"The old lady is here, the madam is here, the eldest young master's wife is here, the eldest young lady is here, and the third young lady Jiang is here."

As soon as he finished speaking, the people who had been gathered together inside dispersed and walked quickly to the door. When Jiang Shiyuan helped his grandmother in, he happened to see the young man who was standing with his back to the door turned around.

There is a natural air of nobility on his angular face.

His eyebrows were slanted into his temples, his eyes were affectionate, and there was a lazy smile on his lips, but if you looked closely, you could see that his eyes were sparkling with a sense of majesty without even being angry.

Moreover, this man's dress was different from the other guys. He originally had a sturdy figure, and today he wore a robe with arrow sleeves with a red and gold python pattern, which made him look even taller and sturdier. He wore black court boots and a belt with a golden dragon pattern around his waist, which made his waist and shoulders look even thinner and broader, and he was very eye-catching. The belt was decorated with a round jade with long tassels, and a strong and powerful word "Pei" was engraved in gold.

He was the nephew of Jiang Shiyuan's aunt Pei's family, Pei Zisu, and also the little general Pei who was obeyed by everyone in the Pei army of Hanzhou.

He just walked towards them straight, seemingly leisurely, but with each step he took he exuded the dominance of a high-ranking officer in the army. The four brothers of the Wang family were considered to be famous wealthy and handsome men in Xijing City, but compared with him, they seemed a little dull.

That face, which was more delicate than a woman's, did not have a trace of eerie and feminine aura. Instead, it was like the scorching sun, as if everything in the world was dimmed by his appearance.

"Zi Su has met the old lady and aunt."

Aunt Pei looked at her nephew with eyes full of pride.

His brother and sister-in-law were both serious and polite people, but they gave birth to a son who was as bright as a ray of light. With him around, even his own four children looked very ordinary, so he mentioned it with a smile.

"You are the protagonist today, so you should drink a few more glasses later."

"Don't worry, aunt. Zi Su has never met a rival who can match him when it comes to drinking!"

He was a big drinker and he drank strong liquor in the army. The fine wines in Xijing City were just for soothing his throat and he was not afraid of them at all.

Such lack of modesty made his second cousin Wang Kuan, who was standing nearby, look at him with some amusement. He whispered something to the maid next to him, and soon there were several empty bowls as big as peonies on the table, waiting to be taken.

The flower hall is spacious, and even if more than a dozen people stand inside it, it doesn't seem crowded.

Pei Zisu was the most dazzling one standing among the five or six men. Jiang Shiyuan bowed and greeted everyone present. When it was Pei Zisu's turn, she was not shy and greeted him gracefully.

"Ah Nian has met Cousin Pei."

"Thank you for your courtesy, cousin. Are you feeling better?"

"I have been taking medicine all the time, so I am naturally in good spirits. Thank you, cousin Pei, for your concern."

"That's good."

Jiang Shishu, who was standing by, also greeted Pei Zisu, but he just said "hmm" and stopped talking. "Today is a welcome party for Zisu. It's rare that your brother-in-law and his family are here. Please take a seat and have a family reunion dinner."

The person who said this was Wang Jinli, the Marquis of Wenyuan Marquisate.

Jiang Shiyuan's biological uncle is a few years older than his brother-in-law, but looks younger and more handsome. Years of wealth have endowed him with a sense of comfort and relaxation, and the brocade robe he wears makes him look more luxurious and elegant.

Perhaps it was because the deceased old marquis was born extraordinary, so the children of the Wang family all inherited a unique beauty. Among them, Jiang Shiyuan was the most outstanding. Therefore, Pei Zisu, who had never taken his eyes off her, now had a faint smile on his face.

His third cousin Wang Hong, who was standing next to him, looked somewhat puzzled. Why had he never smiled before? He always had a gloomy face, which scared the new soldiers in the army so much that they always took a detour around him.

But as soon as this thought came to his mind, he was interrupted by someone.

"Grandma, I'm so tired from waiting, why don't we take a seat first?"

The one who spoke was Jiang Shiyuan's second cousin Wang Kuan. Among the four grandsons, he looked the most like Old Madam Wang, with a round and slightly plump face, thick eyebrows and big eyes. These days, he worked in the Weiwei Temple and was exposed to wind and rain every day, so his complexion was not as fair and handsome as before.

But even so, it still made people happy to watch him, and besides, he was a lively person to begin with, so just this one sentence made Old Lady Wang laugh.

"You naughty monkey, sit down and eat."

Old Madam Wang sat down, still tightly holding Jiang Shiyuan's hand. She had no choice but to sit down as well. Everyone in Marquis Wenyuan's mansion was used to this, so they also found time to sit around the table.

Jiang Shishu was a little nervous, but she still forced herself to remain calm and sat next to her father Jiang Huaishan. Her cousin Xiang happened to be sitting on the other side of her, so she whispered something.

"Don't be nervous, just eat whatever you like."

"Well, thank you, Madam."

Pei Zisu sat right opposite Jiang Shiyuan, with the brothers Wang Kuan and Wang Hong on his left and right. Noticing that the wine cups in front of him had been removed and wine bowls were placed directly on top, he raised his eyebrows and glanced at his second cousin Wang Kuan who was secretly proud of himself, and then he saw him raise his glass first.

"Cousin Zi Su is a very busy man. He finally came to Xijing, so we should do our best to be a good host. However, even if the four of us brothers drink together, we may not be able to match his drinking capacity. So, to celebrate and show fairness, let's drink from cup to cup. What do you think, cousin?"

Wang Kuan looked at Pei Zisu with a wicked smile, and it was obvious that he wanted to give him a big "warning"!
A few days ago, I didn't say anything because of the boat race. Now that I have set up this Hongmen Banquet, of course I want Pei Zisu to return home in defeat! I don't want him to be so arrogant and say that he has never had an equal opponent.

hum!

Jiang Huaishan, who was confused, took a look at his second nephew and revealed an expression that he felt something was wrong. Not only did he use a small wine cup to serve the other person a large bowl, but he also sounded narrow-minded in his words and deeds. How come the atmosphere in this family has changed so much after not seeing each other for so many years?

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard someone next to him scolding with a stern face. He turned around and saw that it was Wang Su, the eldest son of Marquis Wenyuan's Mansion. He has been a cold-tempered person since he was a child. Not to mention Jiang Huaishan, even the people in Marquis Wenyuan's Mansion have rarely seen him smile.

"Nonsense, after drinking these bowls of wine, are you still going to eat Zi Su's meal? Sit down."

After he spoke, Wang Kuan didn't dare to say anything more.

After all, if you ask around in Xijing City, you will find that the second young master of Wenyuan Marquis's Mansion is not afraid of anything except his eldest brother's cold face and scolding. He is the living devil who once beat his second brother Wang Kuan in the street with a whip. Therefore, no matter how noisy or proud Wang Kuan is, every time he sees him, he will bend over and try to run away like a cat.

The wine in his hand was shaken out of his hand due to the shock. Pei Zisu reached out his hand to steady it for him, his eyes full of smiles and a sense of complacency.