The strongest eldest son of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 84 Arrested Again, Signing and Pinning Documents!

Xu Da and Deng Yu were both fond of drinking, and upon hearing this, they immediately abandoned their fundraising intentions and focused on drinking together.

Deng Yu raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp, smacked his lips, and couldn't help but praise it aloud.

"Excellent wine! This wine is strong and mellow, with a powerful finish; it's even more authentic than the imperial wines!"

Xu Da, his face also filled with emotion, proudly reminisced about the past.

"In my youth, I was a master of drinking, never getting drunk, and never losing a battle while drinking. Ordinary wines were no match for me!"

The two of them chatted back and forth, each boasting about how amazing their drinking capacity was in the past.

But who would have thought that after a few drinks, their heads would gradually become dizzy in no time.

His previous arrogance vanished completely; his eyes glazed over, his body swayed, and he could no longer maintain his momentum.

With two soft "thumps," Xu Da and Deng Yu's heads lolled to the side, and they collapsed onto the table, completely drunk and unconscious.

Zhu Yao looked at the two of them, drunk and disheveled, and shook his head with a helpless smile, teasing them softly.

"You can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk? This is my own craft-brewed high-proof liquor, with an alcohol content far exceeding that of ordinary coarse liquor."

"Most strong men get drunk after three drinks, but you guys managed to hold on for several. You're really overestimating yourselves."

He then called out to his servants, speaking calmly.

"Someone, help the two uncles to their guest rooms and make sure they are well cared for. Do not neglect them."

.......

The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, the warm sunlight streamed through the window into the guest room, making the room bright and airy.

A hangover headache struck, and Xu Da and Deng Yu slowly woke up almost simultaneously.

In a daze, the two found themselves lying tightly in each other's arms on a bed, their posture incredibly intimate.

The two of them froze instantly, instinctively pulling away and separating, each hurriedly sitting up.

Deng Yu looked embarrassed and quickly lowered his head to tug at his clothes, checking them repeatedly to make sure they were neat.

He turned his head to look at Xu Da beside him, his expression hesitant, and asked in a low voice.

"Old Xu, last night...you didn't do anything strange to me last night, did you?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Da immediately rolled his eyes, speechless, and replied irritably.

"What kind of crazy ideas are you having? If I had feelings for you, I would have made my move back when we slept in the same bed in the military camp."

"We've been through thick and thin together for years, sharing a bed is nothing new, it's not like it's the first time. Why are you so flustered?"

Deng Yu still looked awkward, scratched his head and muttered in defense, "How can that be the same? I was completely drunk last night and didn't know anything."

As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them simultaneously raised their hands to press their temples, both feeling dizzy and lightheaded.

Deng Yu gasped and exclaimed with genuine emotion.

"This nephew's liquor is too strong, with a really strong aftereffect. I've lived this long and rarely have I felt this uncomfortable after drinking so much."

Xu Da nodded slowly, though his head ached from the hangover, there was a hint of reminiscence in his eyes.

"It's really strong, and it tastes really good. It's not even a fraction as good as ordinary alcoholic beverages on the market."

The two straightened their clothes and sat down on the edge of the bed, naturally starting to talk about Zhu Yao.

Deng Yu's eyes lit up, his face full of approval, and his tone of agreement was extremely convincing.

"This nephew is truly a top talent; his temperament, vision, perspective, and abilities are all outstanding."

"If he could become our son-in-law, it would truly be a blessing my daughter has accumulated over three lifetimes; he is absolutely qualified!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Da immediately raised his voice, not to be outdone, and spoke with a certainty in his tone.

"My Miaoyun is gentle, intelligent, and exceptionally talented. She is a match made in heaven with Yao'er and is undoubtedly the first choice for his principal wife!"

Deng Yu immediately frowned and retorted, refusing to back down an inch.

"My Shengnan is cheerful, generous, and of pure character, which is more in line with Yao'er's personality, so she should rightfully take the place!"

The two argued endlessly, each holding their own opinion, and both wanted their daughter to be recognized as the legal wife.

After a brief standoff, both of them calmed down, looked at each other, and gave a bitter smile.

Deng Yu was the first to relent, slowly saying, "Enough, there's no point in arguing between us."

"Marriage is a major life event, and ultimately it depends on the wishes of our two daughters, as well as Yao'er's own choice."

Xu Da nodded slightly, expressing his deep agreement.

"That's right, forced relationships are never sweet. Let things take their natural course, it all depends on the younger generation's fate."

The two reached a consensus and were eager to return to their residence immediately to explain everything to their daughter.

I should remind my daughter in advance to have the right mindset and take this arranged marriage seriously.

Xu Da's eyes darted slightly as he looked towards the hall outside, and he lowered his voice to make a suggestion.

"Old Deng, this wine is truly a rare find, how about we sneak a few jars on our way?"

Upon hearing this, Deng Yu's eyes lit up, and without the slightest hesitation, he immediately nodded in agreement.

"Just what I wanted! Such fine wine, it would be a real shame not to take a few jars with me!"

.....

Zhu Yao stood in the courtyard, looking relaxed, practicing Tai Chi, and casually asked Chen Zhong a question to his side.

"Have your two uncles gotten up yet?"

Chen Zhong bowed respectfully in response.

"Young Master, the two guests have not yet risen. Shall I go and wake them?"

Zhu Yao waved his hand, a smile playing on his lips, his tone gentle.

"No need. The two of them drank a lot of strong liquor last night and are still hungover. They'll probably sleep until the afternoon."

"Let them rest well and don't disturb them. Tell the kitchen to cook a pot of warm porridge to soothe their stomachs and let them eat it when they wake up."

Chen Zhong bowed and accepted the order. Just as he was about to leave, a patrolling guard hurriedly entered to report.

"Young Master! The patrol team outside the courtyard has just apprehended two suspicious individuals in disguise, suspected to be wine thieves. Please proceed to deal with them!"

Zhu Yao raised an eyebrow slightly, looking somewhat surprised, and then stepped towards the open space in front of the courtyard to check.

Upon closer inspection, he immediately recognized the two men as Xu Da and Deng Yu, who had changed into coarse servant clothes.

The two were also dragging a whole cart of perfectly packaged craft liquor behind them, and they were now surrounded by guards, unable to move forward or backward.

Seeing this comical scene, Zhu Yao immediately put his hands on his hips, feeling both annoyed and amused, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.

Xu Da and Deng Yu froze, their faces turning bright red instantly. They were so embarrassed that they didn't know what to do and dared not look up at Zhu Yao.

Deng Yu steeled himself and stepped forward, awkwardly offering an explanation, his tone full of embarrassment.

"Nephew, don't misunderstand. We two are not stealing. We just... just wanted to take two jars of good wine to enjoy later."

Xu Da quickly echoed this, awkwardly trying to smooth things over.

"Yes, yes, it was just a momentary craving for fine wine. I had no intention of stealing it; I simply love your craft beer too much."

Zhu Yao shook his head helplessly, speaking with a wry smile.

"If you two uncles want to bring some wine, you can just tell me, and I will certainly give it to you generously. Why bother with all this sneaking around and disguising yourself?"

Deng Yu scratched his head, looking embarrassed, and honestly explained the reason.

"That's right. Your father, Zhu Yuanlong, chatted with us in his younger days and said that you were a righteous and warm-hearted person, but also protective of your family and possessions, and very hospitable."

"We were afraid that if we asked directly, you would refuse because of the rules, and we were also afraid that you would not let us leave, so we thought we would quietly take a few jars with us to avoid embarrassment."

Zhu Yao was speechless for a moment upon hearing this, utterly dumbfounded. He truly hadn't expected his father to speak ill of him like this in public...