Rebirth of a Lost Nation: Princess, Please Respect Yourself

Chapter 140 Go to Hell

Jiang Chuchu looked at the two glasses of wine on the table, a strange smile appeared on her lips, and she spoke casually.

"The Queen has been so kind as to offer the wine. Sister, why don't we toast her together?"

The most important thing in dealing with people is to have give and take. In this kind of situation, Jiang Lige really couldn't refuse Empress Xiao's kindness in front of all the officials. After thinking for a moment, he nodded.

So, the two sisters looked at each other, raised the wine glasses on the table and toasted to Empress Xiao from a distance. Empress Xiao was also happy with their "understanding" and raised her wine glass slightly to signal. The two smiled at each other and drank a glass together.

The imperial wine given by Empress Xiao was indeed a good wine, mellow in taste and with a long aftertaste. It did not give a burning sensation when drinking but rather had a hint of sweetness.

However, Jiang Lige knew since he was a child that staying sober was the most important thing in such occasions. After drinking that glass, he never touched alcohol again. However, Jiang Chuchu was in a good mood and drank a few more glasses.

After the ceremony, the atmosphere in the hall became more lively, with the aroma of wine and singing and dancing.

Jiang Lige is of noble status, so naturally many people come to try to get close to her. Now Jiang Lige also knows how to restrain some unnecessary arrogance, and keeps a distance from everyone who comes. She is gentle and polite, neither humble nor arrogant, and looks like a well-educated person.

While everyone was chatting happily, Jiang Lige gradually felt a little unwell and had a dizzy head, as if the alcohol had taken effect on him.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lige glanced at Jiang Chuchu who was still drinking and couldn't help but persuade her.

"This wine has a strong aftereffect, drink less, and don't lose face for Nan Chu in the palace."

Jiang Chuchu blushed and immediately stopped moving. She stammered, "Sister is right. Chuchu understands."

Seeing this, Yin Zhuang, who was serving beside her, hurriedly asked with concern, "Princess, are you feeling unwell? If you are not feeling well, how about I accompany you for a walk?"

"Alright." Jiang Lige tried his best to suppress the discomfort in his body, took a deep breath and responded. He glanced at Jiang Chuchu and reminded her, "Be good and don't make any mistakes."

Jiang Chuchu responded obediently, "Chuchu understands."

Seeing this, Jiang Lige asked someone to greet Empress Dowager Jiang and Empress Xiao, then stood up and left the banquet hall.

The place where the Qianqiu Banquet was held was very close to the Imperial Garden. It was a sunny day and the entire Imperial Garden was shrouded in a hazy glow.

A gentle breeze blew across the river, carrying a faint scent of flowers with it, blowing away some of the smell of alcohol. Jiang Lige was indeed not as groggy as before.

"Is the princess feeling better?" Yin Zhuang asked with concern.

"Just a little breeze, it feels much better now."

"That's good."

Yin Zhuang heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this, and then said, "It's very sunny outside, and it would be bad if we get sunburned. There's a pavilion in the middle of the lake ahead, why don't we go there and sit for a while."

"Aunt Yinzhuang is right to be concerned."

Jiang Lige nodded and followed Yin Zhuang to the pavilion in the middle of the lake. After turning the winding tree-lined path and crossing the long arch bridge, they arrived at the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

The pavilion in the center of the lake has two floors. The first floor is for people to sit and rest. There is an unfinished chess game on the stone table. Jiang Lige didn't want to disturb people's interest, so he went straight to the second floor.

The second floor is the essence of the Lakeside Pavilion. It is transparent on all sides, and one can have a bird's eye view of the entire imperial garden from the pavilion. Jingling wind chimes are hung on the eaves, and sunshade curtains are specially hung around it. It looks very elegant from a distance.

Jiang Lige leaned lazily in his seat and praised, "Aunt Yinzhuang chose a really good place with a pleasant scenery."

"As long as the princess likes it."

Yin Zhuang smiled faintly, lit the incense in the pavilion, and stood aside to fan Jiang Lige.

After sitting there for a while, Jiang Lige suddenly realized that something was wrong. A strong feeling of dizziness came over her. She was startled and wanted to hold on to the railing to stand up, but after a moment she lost her strength and fell back to her seat.

"what have you done?"

Yin Zhuang threw the fan away and suddenly laughed, "Princess, you must be joking. What can a servant do to you?"

Jiang Lige barely held himself up and looked at the few incense sticks on the table. His eyes darkened, "What is that smoke?"

"That's something that can make the princess happy, aphrodisiac."

Yin Zhuang leaned over and slowly lifted Jiang Lige's chin, then leaned in close and explained in a low voice.

"However, this aphrodisiac incense is not for the princess, but for her lover. I have put a lot of effort into making the princess happy."

Jiang Lige's face was pale, but his eyes were red with anger. "Then when did you poison me?"

"Let me think about it. It's all on the red silk covering the gift, and in the imperial wine given by Empress Xiao. But..."

Yin Zhuang looked down at Jiang Lige, her tone full of malicious boasting and ridicule.

"Don't worry, Princess. It's not poison. It's just some muscle softener. Princess, you still need to keep a clear mind and have sex with someone..."

That’s right, just as Jiang Chuchu said, killing is not the end of the world. For someone like Jiang Lige, the cruelest revenge she can get is to completely destroy her pride and self-esteem!

She just wanted Jiang Lige to watch her lose her virginity, be criticized by everyone, and fall from heaven to hell!

Jiang Lige's eyes were cold, and he asked through gritted teeth, "Yin Zhuang, I've treated you well all these years, but you treat me like this now. Are you crazy?"

"Yes! I'm crazy! You've driven me crazy!" Yin Zhuang suddenly became excited upon hearing this, like a madman at the end of his rope. "You killed Lvliu, my only relative in this world!"

This answer was beyond Jiang Lige's expectations. She was stunned for a moment, then quickly accepted the fact and tried to persuade him again.

"As long as you let me go today, I can forgive you for what happened. Lvliu is dead and will never come back to life. I can give you some money so that you can live the rest of your life well."

"Hahaha!" Yin Zhuang laughed so hard that she fell backwards. Tears actually fell from her eyes as she laughed. Then, she looked at Jiang Lige with a slightly trembling face and said word by word, "Princess, it's too late. Everything is too late."

After Yin Zhuang finished speaking, Jiang Lige saw Ning Luyang walking in like a lost puppet, his cheeks flushed, obviously having been intoxicated by the aphrodisiac.

……

At this moment, on the other side of the palace, Princess Jingyu looked at the man hiding in the dark and nodded, then put down her wine glass and started to act.

"Ah, Princess Zhaohua has been away for so long, why hasn't she returned yet?" Princess Jingyu then hurriedly added, "This distinguished guest from Nanchu is a matter of great importance to the diplomatic relations between our two countries. Fortunately, I have nothing else to do. How about I go and look for her on behalf of the Empress?"

Suddenly, the hat of "diplomatic relations between the two countries" was put on her. Princess Jingyu had said this, and Empress Xiao had no choice but to accept it, so she agreed unhappily.