Traveling through the late Ming Dynasty to promote Chinese civilization

Chapter 157: Garden Encounter

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With the exchange of courtesy names, the relationship between the two seemed to grow even closer. Mu Tianyan said affectionately, "I am in a good mood today and would like to have a few drinks. If you are free, General Liu, would you like to join me for a few drinks?"

"If Your Excellency does not find my humble manners offensive, then I shall respectfully comply."

The governor wanted to drink and make merry, so his subordinates naturally made all the arrangements perfectly. Before long, an exquisite feast was laid out, and only the two of them were present. Clearly, this was a private banquet at home, indicating that Mu Tianyan valued Liu Ye highly.

Liu Ye handled these social situations with ease. He knew that some things were the same from modern times to ancient times. He perked up, raised his glass in a toast, and after taking a sip, he realized it was his own Wuliangye liquor. He couldn't help but smile.

Mu Tianyan looked refined and gentle, but unexpectedly, she had an excellent alcohol tolerance. Coupled with the high alcohol content of the "Erguotou" liquor, after a round of drinks, even a seasoned drinker like Liu Ye felt his strength waning and his head was spinning. He secretly groaned: no matter the era, officials' drinking prowess at the table is always off the charts; at this rate, he'd probably get drunk.

After opening several bottles of Wuliangye, Liu Ye finally surrendered, apologizing, "Your Excellency... I am not a good drinker... I'm afraid... I'm afraid I will be impolite..." With that, he slammed his head on the table, dropped his wine glass, and lost consciousness.

He didn't remember when he fell asleep; in his hazy state, he felt as if he had been carried to a bed.

That night he had a dream: a woman glared at him coldly, accusing him of trespassing and being extremely reckless. He tried to explain, but she wouldn't listen. Although the woman was rude, she was genuinely beautiful, with delicate features, bright white teeth, and an air of elegance and refinement.

It's such a pity that such a beautiful person has such a bad temper; it's like Xue Baochai has been possessed by Wang Xifeng. Liu Ye made this comment in a dream.

Liu Ye slept soundly for what seemed like forever, not knowing how long he slept, until he woke up feeling hungry. He opened his eyes and took a while to figure out where he was. He remembered getting drunk and being carried here. Judging from the furniture and furnishings, the room he was sleeping in was clearly belonging to a wealthy family. Then he recalled that he had gotten drunk with Governor Mu Tianyan; could this be the governor's private residence?

Just then, the door creaked open, and two maids entered, respectfully asking, "Is this general awake? We will assist you with washing and changing."

"This... I can do it myself." Liu Ye said politely, stood up, but his headache from the hangover made him feel even worse. He quickly supported his head and leaned against the bed.

Upon seeing this, two maids quickly came over and helped him sit on the edge of the bed, bringing him hot water to wipe his face.

After washing his face and resting for a while, Liu Ye felt better. He tried to stand up, and his head didn't hurt as much as before. He asked, "Where is the Governor?"

The maid replied, "Master went to the front office to handle official business and instructed us to take good care of you."