Being an emperor is not something he can do, so he can only rely on his connections.

Chapter 311 Returning Home

The next morning, Zhang Jingwei rolled off the bed with a splitting headache. The craftsmanship of this wine was still a little lacking. It was like drinking fake wine. He vomited bile and his stomach was cramping.

Douya said softly, "Master, it's getting late. It's time to wash up. We have to get back to the Marquis' Mansion before noon today."

Zhang Jingwei rubbed his sleepy eyes and replied, "Okay, I see. By the way, where did my wife go?" As he spoke, he looked at the empty bed.

Douya smiled and replied, "Madam has gotten up a long time ago and is waiting for you in the hall now."

Zhang Jingwei couldn't help but feel a little surprised: "Oh? She was also drunk last night. I didn't expect that she woke up earlier than me."

Douya nodded and explained, "Madam has always been used to getting up early."

While pouring hot water into the basin, Zhang Jingwei asked, "How about those guys who drank with me yesterday?"

Douya reported in an orderly manner: "The head manager hurried back to the military camp before dawn; and Young Master Ma was called away by someone sent by his family. As for the others, they are all still fast asleep."

Zhang Jingwei thought for a moment and then ordered, "In that case, let them have a good sleep. Tell Uncle Liu that he'll give them a day off today. They don't have to work."

Douya quickly agreed: "Okay!"

……

Zhang Jingwei could smell the aroma of meat porridge before he even entered the hall. Breakfast had been prepared long ago. Huangfu Ling was standing by the table with a haggard look on his face, while Jiuer was eating Zhang's breakfast with relish.

Zhang Jingwei looked at Jiuer in front of him and said with a smile: "Jiuer, you got up early enough. I didn't expect that you can drink quite well."

Jiuer raised her chin slightly and snorted, "I never drink alcohol, and I didn't even touch a drop last night." Her eyes were clear and firm, as if there was no room for doubt.

Zhang Jingwei was stunned at first, then a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips. He gently picked up the bowl of meat porridge in front of him and was about to put it in his mouth when he suddenly paused as if he remembered something.

"Oh, really?" Zhang Jingwei slowly put down the spoon in his hand, looked at Jiuer with a flickering look in his eyes, and then spoke carefully, "But... last night you slept so soundly on the table, as if you were drunk."

Jiu'er looked calm, fiddling with the corner of her clothes as if nothing had happened, and replied casually: "I was just too sleepy, and I fell asleep accidentally."

Seeing this, Zhang Jingwei couldn't help but secretly groan inwardly, and continued to ask tentatively: "Then what happened last night? Do you have no recollection of it at all?"

Jiuer frowned, as if trying to recall something, but soon shook her head and replied, "Well... let me think about it."

Seeing Jiu'er like this, Zhang Jingwei hurriedly comforted her, "It's okay if you can't remember. We all drank too much last night anyway. Even if you said some nonsense or did some ridiculous things, it was just drunken behavior. Don't take it to heart."

However, Jiu'er did not give up. She glared at Zhang Jingwei and said indignantly, "Let me tell you, our Mu Tou is simple-minded, but he can't stand your torment. I hope you can show mercy and don't lead him astray."

Zhang Jingwei was a little flustered by Jiu'er's accusation. He quickly waved his hands and explained, "Oh, Miss Jiu'er, calm down. Don't misunderstand me. Those were all drunken words last night. Don't take them seriously, don't take them seriously!"

At this moment, Huangfu Ling hurried over to smooth things over, "That's right, big sister, you are a magnanimous person. Don't bother with them. Everyone was drunk last night. Just pretend you didn't hear what they said."

Jiu'er looked at Huangfu Ling and said helplessly, "I'm too lazy to argue with him. I have to accompany my mother to identify medicinal herbs these days, and it may take several days for me to come back. You must help me keep an eye on him!"

Huangfu Ling nodded quickly and said, "Don't worry, big sister! I will definitely keep a close eye on him."

Soon, after a simple breakfast, Jiuer hurried back home.

At this moment, Huangfu Ling turned to look at Zhang Jingwei and asked softly, "Today is the day we return home. I heard that you and my father had some unpleasant things happen in the military camp. Is that true?"

Zhang Jingwei quickly waved his hand and replied with a smile, "Oh, there's nothing unpleasant about it! We're all family now, how could I not consider my father-in-law's reputation?" Hearing this, Huangfu Ling breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help but continue to ask, "Have you decided how many days you want to stay this time?"

Zhang Jingwei thought for a moment, then answered seriously, "Hmm... I think it would be best if I could stay longer, preferably until after the New Year. After all, my official certificate hasn't been finalized yet, so I can take this opportunity to ask my father-in-law to help urge it."

Huangfu Ling couldn't help but show worry after hearing this. She gently took Zhang Jingwei's hand and said softly, "Husband, my father is actually a bit stubborn and sometimes can't help but stick to his own opinions. So what I hate most is the two of you arguing over trivial matters." Zhang Jingwei sensed his wife's concern and immediately comforted her gently, "Don't worry, baby. For your sake, even if we have disagreements in the future, I will definitely be courteous to my father-in-law!"

Huangfu Ling was overjoyed when she heard this, and said coquettishly, "You are so nice!" After that, she snuggled into Zhang Jingwei's arms like a little bird.

……

Hou House.

I finally made it back home before noon. As soon as I entered the house, Huangfu Changshui hugged Huangfu Ling and said with a distressed look on his face: "Oh, my precious daughter has lost weight. Is it because she didn't eat well outside?"

Zhang Jingwei curled his lips and said nothing.

Huangfu Ling pouted and explained, "No way! I'm living well in the Zhang family."

Huangfu Changshui looked at his daughter Huangfu Ling with a loving face and said softly, "Don't worry, my dear daughter. No one in this world has the courage to bully you. If you really suffer any grievances, just tell your father." His eyes full of concern and doting seemed to be able to dispel all the unhappiness in the world.

Huangfu Ling blinked her bright eyes and said coquettishly, "Oh, Dad, what are you talking about? Who would bully me for no reason?"

At this moment, Zhang Jingwei, who had been standing aside, could no longer hold back. He stepped forward, bowed respectfully to Huangfu Changshui, and shouted, "Father-in-law!" However, Huangfu Changshui just responded lightly with "Hmm." He didn't even look at him.

Just then, a servant came running over and bowed to report, "My Lord, the meal is ready. We can start the feast. Please come and have your meal."

Huangfu Changshui smiled when he heard this. He turned to look at Huangfu Ling and said softly, "Ling'er, Daddy knows you love fried buns the most, so he specially asked someone to make a lot of them today so that my precious daughter can have enough."

When Huangfu Ling heard this, she was overjoyed. She quickly took her father's arm and said coquettishly, "Thank you, Dad. You understand me and love me the most!" The father and daughter walked towards the dining table intimately.