Adoption brings disaster

I vomited at the foot of the wall. Although I vomited out most of the alcohol in my stomach, I was already drunk. After vomiting, I was still unconscious. Even when everyone helped me to sleep, I was unconscious.

Being drunk is bad for your health. I couldn't sleep well all night. I was either too hot or too cold, and I either felt like vomiting or my throat was very dry. Ah Er brought me a glass of water from time to time and helped me get up to vomit again. It was not until three o'clock in the morning that I felt better and fell asleep peacefully.

I woke up around noon the next day, and I had a terrible headache, just like the last time I drank alcohol.

But last time I was drunk after one glass, but this time I still drank quite a lot. I thought to myself that it seems my alcohol tolerance has improved.

My head was buzzing, and I remembered that something happened last time when I drank. I don’t know if something happened last night, but my mind is not clear now and I can’t remember anything.

But this time I'm drinking with Liu Shuiqing, so nothing strange should happen. After all, a straight man like me probably wouldn't be able to pin him to the ground and rub him.

So I didn't pay much attention to it. I just stood up and asked for some water. "Someone, water."

As soon as I spoke, my cheek felt like it was split open. I couldn't help but groan and wailed, "Why does my face hurt so much?"

A'er was serving beside me. When he heard my question, he didn't dare to say anything. He just lowered his head and glanced at me, then started asking for hot water outside.

When I saw Ah Er like that, I was also scared. Could it be that I drank alcohol last night and acted crazy again?

Liushui is such a humble gentleman. What did I do to deserve such cruel treatment from him?

Thinking of this, I didn't dare to shout anymore, but just turned sideways and looked at the mirror from a distance.

I looked in the mirror and saw that my face was swollen like a pig's head, and the finger marks on my face were clearly visible. Could it be that I really did something to Liu Shuiqing yesterday, and that Liu Shuiqing hit me in the face in anger?

The more I thought about it, the more I realized this was the case. I quickly beckoned Ah Da to come over and quietly asked, "What's wrong with my face?"

Ah Da didn't dare look at me. He just lowered his head and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "Your Highness, last night you made irresponsible remarks about the immortals and contradicted His Majesty. That's it."

When I heard this, I felt relieved. It turned out that the scar on his face was not caused by molesting Liu Shuiqing, but by disobeying the emperor.

Although I was displeased by my superiors and was afraid that my life would be difficult, I didn't care much. I just gently pressed the fingerprints on my face and muttered, "What bad luck! Wasn't His Majesty at the Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet yesterday? Why did he come to Qianqiu Pavilion?"

"Your Highness has been diligent and progressive recently, making great progress in both his studies and martial arts. His Majesty is pleased and feels that it is all due to Your Highness's achievements. Therefore, he is also very excited and is here to play chess with Your Highness. It is also a favor."

The more Ah Da spoke, the more timid he became. Seeing that I didn't care and was just complaining casually, he quietly retreated and hid behind a pillar.

My face was in great pain, and I was thinking that His Majesty had already punished me, so the matter should be over, and he wouldn't punish me again.

Then I thought about the high status of Zhaixing Tower. I was beaten so badly just for complaining about it. It seems that I should not complain about Zhaixing Tower casually in the future.

I don't know the rules of the palace. Should I confess my crime myself if I am punished by His Majesty? But I am not good at scheming for personal gain. Let alone saying good things to the leaders, I even stay away from them.

I was asked to go and apologize to the emperor, but I couldn't do it. I could only pretend that I knew nothing. I hope that this will go as I wish and I can let it go after I get beaten.

Thinking of this, I ordered Chunyu and Xiaotao to come over, pointed at the wounds on their faces, and said, "Do you know what happened?"

"Your Highness, you talked nonsense about the immortals and contradicted His Majesty last night, so you are being punished." Xiao Tao was the most unruly person, so she answered immediately.

Seeing Xiao Tao's answer, I also lectured her with a cold face: "Xiao Tao, you must be careful with your words and actions in the palace. You see, I am a noble minister, and I will be punished for making irresponsible remarks about the immortals. You should be more careful in the future."

"I didn't make any irresponsible remarks about the immortals."

Seeing Xiao Tao still dared to talk back, I was so disappointed that I scolded her, "Do you know that you are talking back to the master? Do you want to try to slap her in the face?"

Chunyu quickly held Xiaotao down and apologized, saying, "I just wanted to scare Xiaotao and wouldn't really hit him."

With Chunyu's help, he naturally took advantage of the situation and said, "Chunyu, take Xiaotao down there and teach her a lesson. If she keeps talking nonsense, she might die without knowing how she did it that day."

Chunyu is smart and knows that I am doing this for Xiaotao's own good. She is also busy expressing her gratitude. I give her a few more lectures and then let Chunyu take Xiaotao out.

After Chunyu went out, he started to criticize Xiaotao. Xiaotao was very afraid of Chunyu and did not dare to talk back, so she could only accept it.

Xiao Tao's reckless behavior worries me, but I have no other choice but to mutter, "I wonder how badly Xiao Tao will be beaten before she learns to be more careful with her words and actions. I wonder if I can protect her by then."

After worrying about Xiao Tao, I looked at my face in the mirror. It was so red and swollen. It looked really pitiful. I was also annoyed and wronged. I looked at Ah Da and complained, "Why don't you give me some medicine? You let my face be so swollen."

"Your Highness has wronged me. Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the Emperor. This cannot be treated with medicine."

"Then I'll have to carry this pig's head for several days." I said with a pout, a little unhappy.

"Your Majesty dotes on Your Highness. Everyone here knows this. He used some skillful force when he slapped you. It will wear off today. Your Highness, just be patient. It will be fine tomorrow."

I'm not a thin-skinned person, so I don't really care about this pig-like face and the finger marks on it.

But the Seventh Prince is coming back today. As a teacher, with my poor self-esteem, I cannot accept that my students see me in such a miserable state, although the Seventh Prince is not my student.

I asked, "When will His Majesty the Seventh Prince return?"

Ah Da replied, "There's a letter from the Empress. She'll be back after lunch and will be at the pavilion around noon."

I asked again, "Ah Da, you are familiar with the palace. Is there any place I can hide? I don't want His Highness the Seventh Prince to see me like this."

Ah Da thought for a moment and said, "There's nowhere to hide in this palace, but Your Highness can leave the palace. As long as you wear a hat, no one can see you."

Leaving the palace is a good option, but if I remember correctly, today is not the day for me to leave the palace.

I thought about it and said, "Leaving the palace is indeed a good option, but I just angered His Majesty yesterday. Wouldn't it be a bad idea to sneak out today?"

Ah Da was stunned and immediately said, "Your Highness doesn't need to sneak out of the palace. Just report to the Imperial Guards. Your Highness is now a minister. Unlike before, you can leave the palace three times a month. There is no time limit. Your Highness can leave the palace whenever he wants."

I think the Ministry of Rites mentioned this point the last time they came over, but they said so much, and this point wasn’t that important, so I didn’t have much impression of it.

"But why would I leave the palace? It doesn't seem like anything."

"In Li Er's memorial offering Mid-Autumn Festival tribute, it said that a new restaurant had opened in the city. It's not big, but the food is excellent, and the setting is elegant and extraordinary. Your Highness, why not go out of the palace and try it?"

If you ask me to do something else, I might refuse. But if you ask me to eat something delicious, I will just complain that I am not walking fast enough.

Since Li Er recommended a delicious restaurant to me, I must leave the palace and eat there immediately.

A-da went to arrange matters for leaving the palace, while A-si stayed by my side to help me wash and dress. Soon everything was ready, and A-da drove the carriage out of the palace.

Arriving at the palace gate, I saw Liu Shuiqing still standing in the corner waiting for something. I thought the guards were trying to embarrass Liu Shui again, and I was very unhappy. I said, "Didn't I tell you not to embarrass Liu Shuiqing before? Why is he still waiting here?"

Seeing Liu Shui pretending to be pitiful in the corner, Ah Da was also a little annoyed and said, "I have already explained it. It might be someone below."

"Ada, you must know that military orders are as strong as a mountain. No matter whose fault it is, if something like this happens, you are responsible."

Ah Da agreed, and with a dark face, he went to find the head guard. Liu Shuiqing looked at Ah Da, walked over happily, and asked, "Is Your Highness Qian Qiu going out of the palace?"

I pulled aside the curtain and said with a smile, "Yes, I heard there's a restaurant outside the palace that serves very good food. Let's go out and try it today."

"Restaurant?" Liu Shuiqing asked doubtfully.

"It's just a small restaurant. I like to call it a restaurant."

"I see."

"Six Water Lords are also leaving the palace, why not come with me?"

Liu Shuiqing shook his head and said softly, "Your Highness Qianqiu must be anxious. If you are not anxious, please wait here. I asked my senior brother to find some small things outside the palace for Your Highness Qianqiu."

"No hurry, no hurry. Liu Shuiqing, why don't you come and wait on the carriage?"

"No need, my senior brother is here." As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a shadow coming from a distance, and a moment later Liu Shuiqing was holding a porcelain bottle in his hand.

"What an amazing skill! I couldn't even see him." I exclaimed.

"My senior brother is extremely talented and practices diligently. Apart from anything else, his Qinggong skills are considered top ten in the martial arts world. If nothing unexpected happens, the next Thief Saint will be my senior brother."

In a flash, the porcelain bottle appeared on the table above the carriage. Liu Shuiqing said, "When I was a child, I often fell and got bruises all over my body during my training. This thing can relieve the pain after taking it. Your Highness Qianqiu can try it."

I picked up the porcelain bottle, eager to try it, but had to put it down. I pretended to be happy and said, "The thunder and rain are all the grace of the king. I won't use this thing. Thank you, Lord Liushui."

After hearing what I said, Liu Shui also understood the reason, and then he smiled and said, "This medicine only relieves pain, but it has no effect on injuries. The empresses, princesses and princes in the palace will take some painkillers when they are punished, but theirs is not as good as mine."

Since everyone was doing it, I thought it would be okay for me to do the same, so I picked up one and took it. The effect of the medicine was amazing. My face, which was so painful before, was no longer painful in just a cup of tea after taking the medicine. But when I touched my face, it was still a pig's head.

I felt a little happy and cordially invited Liu Shuiqing to sit in the carriage. Liu Shuiqing bowed and said, "I do have something to do today. I will drink with His Highness Qianqiu another day."

Seeing Liu Shuiqing's joyful expression and brisk movements, I teased him, "Looking at you like this, what great news has made you so happy?"

"It's not a great thing, I'm just going to the Imperial Garden to enjoy the flowers." When Liu Shuiqing said he was going to enjoy the flowers, his eyes unconsciously looked to the side, where a thin and small servant was standing.

Seeing how Liushui treasured this servant, I was also very curious and said, "Why haven't I seen this servant before? The one who always served you before doesn't seem to be him."

"He's timid and has never followed me out, so His Highness Qianqiu has never seen him."

"This child doesn't look very big, so it's really not very convenient for him to move around in this palace."

I called Ah Da over, pointed at the servant, and said, "This is the servant who serves Liu Shuiqing. If you see him in the palace in the future, please take good care of him."

Liu Shuiqing also called the servant over and said, "Qianxi, please quickly thank His Highness Qianqiu for his grace."

The servant knelt down to express his gratitude, and then Liu Shuiqing asked the servant to thank A Da. The man must have been very afraid of A Da. When he saw A Da, he trembled so much that he couldn't even speak.

I looked at the child trembling pitifully, thinking that he must have been bullied by Ah Da in the past.

I thought about how Ada and the others could bully such a skinny little kid, and I got really angry. I cursed, "Ada, have you bullied him before? Otherwise, why would he be so scared of you? You're such a beast! You can actually do that to such a small kid."

Ah Da wanted to cry but had no tears. He could only pull the servant to the side to exchange feelings. Liu Shuiqing was a little worried. I pulled him into the carriage and said, "Although Ah Da looks big and strong and his reputation is not very good, he has a good heart. Don't worry."

Liu Shuiqing was still looking at the direction they left with great concern. I smiled and said, "Liu Shuiqing is particularly concerned about this child. Could it be that he is your illegitimate child?"

This made Liu Shuiqing feel a little embarrassed, and he quickly said, "Qianxi is a servant who has served me since he was a child. Although we are master and servant in name, deep down I already regard him as my younger brother."

"No wonder Liu Shuiqing is so happy to take his beloved brother to visit the Imperial Garden."

But then I thought, something is fishy, ​​so I said, "Six Water Lords has been in the palace for so many years, he should have had enough of visiting the Imperial Gardens. What's so exciting about this?"

"Before, Qianxi didn't serve me. Instead, he worked as a servant in Baidai Pavilion. It was only thanks to His Highness Qianqiu that he was able to serve me."

I don't even know this Qianxi person, so how can he say it's thanks to me? But I understood it when I thought about it. Yesterday, I beat up that servant who bullied his master, which also showed Liu Shuiqing's master status. Apart from anything else, it is not difficult for him to get a servant to serve him personally.

I chatted with Liu Shuiqing for a few more words, and then Ada came back with Qianxi. Qianxi had obviously been crying, with tear marks on his face and his eyes a little red and swollen. But he wasn't as scared of Ada as before, and he would whisper back when I teased him.

After a few more words, I took Ada and the others out of the palace and said goodbye to Liushui.

Predict what will happen in the future, and listen to the next decomposition.