Chapter 94 - Tipsy competition
Xie Yun was busy solving a dispute between two farmers claiming that one stole a piece of land from the other. He finished that, then moved back to the palace.
Behind Feng Long and Meng Zhang, Yu Lexuan and Zhong Kunyi were also present, hidden behind a partition. Both Feng Long and Meng Zhang welcome Xie Yun as soon as he comes:
-Greetings to your highness.
Xie Yun raises an eyebrow seeing Feng Long and Meng Zhang in the same room. He tries to ignore Feng Long, sitting beside Meng Zhang:
-Greetings to your majesty. - Xie Yun bows to Meng Zhang.
-Good night, please rise... Well, so tell me, how was your day? I have something fun planned for us tonight. - Meng Zhang smiles.
-Something fun?
-Yes, but first, tell me what happened today. You got home earlier than usual.
-Oh, yes... There was a dispute between two farmers over a piece of land. They both claimed it, but none acknowledged the claims from both parties. By splitting the disputed space in half, I settled the dispute. Both farmers followed suit, and a fence was installed.
-Well, this is very good! For me, it was a simple day, but Feng Long asked me something.
-Something?
-Yes. He wants to play a bit with you.
-I cannot accept a thing coming from him, as you shouldn't! - Xie Yun gets up.
Feng Long gets up and firmly takes Xie Yun by his hand:
-I have come from too far away, this situation is making me bored... How about solving this and having a drink together?
-A drink with you? Never!!!
-Meng Zhang told me you are a heavy drinker... Do you want to be humiliated by me on that too? - Feng Long smirks.
Meng Zhang also gets up and looks into his eyes:
-This is going to be a giant embarrassment if you can't beat Feng Long in something you are so good at... As far as I'm concerned, Feng Long doesn't drink that much.
Xie Yun is visibly angry. Feng Long releases his arm, and he turns to him, pointing his left hand on Feng Long's forehead:
-Fine, I'll do that, and I'll get revenge for what you have done!
-Good, that's what I want. - Feng Long smiles.
-Stop this smile! You will be defeated!
-Defeat me... If you can do that in other ways, even better. - Feng Long smirks.
Behind the partition, Yu Lexuan holds himself to not laugh so loudly. Zhong Kunyi also laughs:
-I'm all set! Meng Zhang, where is this dispute going to happen?
Yu Lexuan and Zhong Kunyi appear from behind the partition. Xie Yun feels surprised:
-There is a tavern owned by Zhang Dong, not so far away from the palace. He serves the most powerful spirit I've ever drunk in my life. I couldn't down more than two shots before getting tipsy. I bet Feng Long can barely make it to the second shot...
-Are you kidding me, Yu Lexuan? I'll humiliate Xie Yun in front of Meng Zhang to show how useless he is! I'll take at least ten shots! - Feng Long smirks.
-Feng Long!!! Well, set. Ten shots, I guarantee you: I'll not only win but eat you alive!!! - Xie Yun is angry.
-I'm ready!
Yu Lexuan smiles:
-We're all set. Let's visit Zhang Dong. It's been a while since I saw him.
-Yes, let's get there and solve it. - Meng Zhang smiles.
They leave the palace. Getting to the tavern, Yu Lexuan enters first. Zhang Dong recognizes the emperor and feels surprised, bows to him next:
-Welcome, your majesty.
Meng Zhang smiles and helps him to rise:
-Please, rise. No need to be so formal.
Zhang Dong rises and moves closer to Yu Lexuan:
-Are you from Zhejiang? I remember seeing you some time ago...
-Yes, I'm Yu Lexuan, this time I'm not alone, please, let me show you my other family, Feng Long and Zhong Kunyi.
Feng Long and Zhong Kunyi bow to him, showing respect:
-Well, I feel blessed by having two emperors and their princes in my tavern tonight. May I ask you what you want?
Feng Long smiles, and Yu Lexuan moves forward:
-Zhang Dong, do you remember that strong spirit you used to sell? This is kinda odd, but Xie Yun and Feng Long will compete to see who's going to drink more of it before getting drunk.
-Oh, I remember! I usually have a barrel or two of it. The spirit was aging for years.
-Excellent, may I check them?
-Yes, you can.
While they moved to the stock, Yu Lexuan grabs Zhang Dong's hand:
-Zhang Dong, may I tell you something?
-Oh, yes, please.
-This is not fair but must be done: you will only serve the real spirit to Xie Yun. For Feng Long, we can serve water.
-Please, your highness, but why would Feng Long engage in a drinking contest and cheat on it?
-Hahaha, there's nothing valuable at stake! Xie Yun and Feng Long don't go along very well, so he wants to humiliate Feng Long in something. And since Xie Yun is a heavy drinker, he thinks he can beat Feng Long. If he loses it, he said he would make ties with Feng Long again. This is definitely going to happen because Meng Zhang also wants it.
-Oh, that's interesting! Ok, maybe the spirit is not so transparent as water, but I can dilute some juice on it.
-Perfect, do that. Again, thank you, Zhang Dong.
-Don't mention it!
Yu Lexuan moves back to the main room of the tavern. Feng Long and Xie Yun sit in front of each other. Both look deep into each other's eyes. Meng Zhang tries to hold himself laughing at that situation.
Yu Lexuan sits beside Zhong Kunyi, passing his arm around his waist, bringing him closer. Zhong Kunyi takes his left hand, caressing it:
-Your highness is so loving.
-I'm thinking about what's going to happen tonight...
A few moments later, Zhang Dong brings two sets of jugs (A.E. "pitchers)" and cups to the table. He pours the beverage in the cups and hands them out to Feng long and Xie Yun:
-Well, I think we can start. Keep in mind that this spirit is stronger now than it was some time ago when Yu Lexuan drank it. I don't know anyone capable of drinking more than four shots of it. I think seven shots is going to be the upper limit.
-Ten shots... TEN. - Xie Yun looks angry at Feng Long.
-I'll try my best... Maybe I can take eleven.
-I don't think so, Feng Long... You can't even stand a pint of regular beer! - Yu Lexuan laughs.
-I'll make it to eleven shots easily... Do you think I'll lose to Xie Yun? - Feng Long smirks.
-STOP, LET'S START! - Xie Yun yells.
-Calm down, let's do it as you please. - Feng Long smiles.
They start. Zhang Dong refills the cups for them as they drink. After the first shot, Xie Yun can already feel the effect of the spirit:
-This is so strong... It was only the first shot, and I'm already feeling tipsy...
Meanwhile, Feng Long drinks the shots like water. By the fourth shot, he can see that Xie Yun is getting drunk:
-You will lose it, Xie Yun.
-I can't!!!
Xie Yun makes it to the seventh shot. To make things a bit more realistic, Feng Long pretends to be drunk. Yu Lexuan is impressed:
-Xie Yun is really good at it... I could barely make it to the fourth shot, and the spirit is likely even more alcoholic now than it was some time ago!
Xie Yun is visibly drunk. He can barely hold the cup properly, spilling spirit all over his clothing:
-I will... I will defeat you, Feng Long!!!
-I think this is going to end very soon. - Meng Zhang moves closer, smiling.
-It... it will not!!!
Xie Yun then goes for the eightieth shot. As soon as he drinks it, he falls to the ground. He is so drunk that he cannot see things right. He also starts talking random sentences aloud inside the tavern:
-Feng long... I'll shred you... Meng Zhang, I love you...
Meng Zhang blushes, embarrassed. Feng long smiles:
-Well, I think we have a winner. This is over. Let's move back to the palace and solve this matter.
-Of course...
Xie Yun passes out. Feng Long takes him on his shoulders, carrying him around. Zhang Dong accompanies them to the entrance of the tavern:
-He will be fine in a couple of hours. This spirit is very potent but does not act too long as the others do.
-Thank you for telling us, Zhang Dong. We're going back to the palace, have a good night. - Meng Zhang smiles.
-I feel blessed by your presence.
They then start moving back to the palace.
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