I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Upon seeing the person who pushed open the door, Long Jinyan's tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed, and he said with a grin.

"My wife, you're finally back."

"Please sit down. I'll pour you a cup of tea to quench your thirst, and then I'll heat up some porridge for you."

Batter?

Fang Xiaoxiao had never heard of such a strange thing before. Noodles are noodles, and porridge is porridge. Where did this porridge come from?

Although I am from the South, I used to go out and travel around whenever I had free time, to learn about the local customs and culture.

She knew that huhu was usually only found in the north.

Thinking that he might have misheard, he didn't bother to think about it further and instead smiled and said...

"You're in for a treat today! Look what goodies I brought you!"

Long Jinyan scratched the back of his head, somewhat confused. What good stuff was it?

On the other hand, Murong Changqing, who was lying on the stone table, suddenly lit up and sniffed the air with the keen sense of a dog's nose.

"Apricot blossom wine?"

That's right, his nose was absolutely certain, it must be apricot blossom wine, and only this one has a sweet honey flavor with a slight grassy aroma.

Fang Xiaoxiao gave a thumbs up, carrying a bamboo basket on her back, and looked at Qidao.

"That's right, it's apricot blossom wine."

She continued.

"I didn't expect that you, Murong Changqing, are not only well-read but also a connoisseur of wine. You could smell what kind of wine I brought you from this distance."

Murong Changqing's body, which had been limp, suddenly became unusually energetic. For him, the apricot blossom wine was his life-saving drink.

He couldn't wait to stand up and rushed towards Fang Xiaoxiao with lightning speed.

He said, "My wife has worked hard," and tactfully took out a small jar of wine from the bamboo basket.

This was the first time Fang Xiaoxiao had ever seen him so proactive, which left her quite astonished.

What an alcoholic! How come I never noticed this problem before?

She muttered a couple of complaints to herself, then quickly followed to the stone table.

And let me tell you, the moment the apricot blossom wine was opened, the aroma was irresistible, with a faint honey fragrance and a sweet taste that was truly refreshing.

In her modern life, Fang Xiaoxiao only drank beer and baijiu (Chinese liquor), and this was the first time she had ever smelled flower wine.

Murong Changqing strode back from the stove, holding three earthen bowls in his hands. His excitement was barely contained, making it clear at a glance how happy he was.

Even though Long Jinyan was also a heavy drinker, he didn't behave like the other person.

In the military camp, he drank mostly shao daozi, a strong liquor.

In the frigid north, strong liquor is the best comfort for soldiers.

After taking a bite, my whole body felt burning hot, while my stomach and throat felt warm and very comfortable.

It also helps relieve the tension and fatigue of the day.

Although he had heard of the fame of Xinghua wine when he returned to Beijing, he had never tasted it.

I originally had the opportunity to taste it, but unfortunately, that unexpected event prevented me from doing so.

Fang Xiaoxiao noticed a hint of disappointment in the eyes of the person next to her, and she exclaimed "Huh?" as if she wanted to ask why.

He suppressed his gossipy impulse and said with a smile.

"Hey everyone, let's have a toast!"

"it is good!"

"Ok!"

Murong Changqing laughed heartily and quickly downed a bowl of wine, afraid that if he drank too slowly, he would miss a sip.

In contrast, Long Jinyan, who is usually bold and carefree, seemed somewhat absent-minded, only managing to take a small sip of the wine.

Even if Fang Xiaoxiao were blind, she could see the stark contrast.

She remained calm and pretended not to see it, then took out a piece of paper from her bosom.

"I have some good news to share with everyone: I, your wife, will be the exclusive spokesperson for this apricot blossom wine."

"From now on, we won't just be able to drink apricot blossom wine for free, we can also make a lot of money from it!"

"Yeah yeah!"

Murong Changqing didn't listen to what he said before; he was only focused on the free apricot blossom wine. What does that mean? Even the emperor doesn't get such treatment.

You should know that in Kyoto these days, Xinghua wine is extremely hard to find.

Even a small amount of apricot blossom wine has been driven up to an astronomical price, with one tael of wine being equivalent to one tael of silver.

Just think about what this means. Ordinary people simply can't afford to drink it, and even emperors can't drink it every day.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. He was much more comfortable than the emperor, at least when it came to drinking, he completely outperformed the emperor.

Long Jinyan realized he had lost his composure and quickly composed himself so that no one would notice.

Unfortunately, his brain is really slow to process information.

Fang Xiaoxiao had noticed long ago that he was absent-minded and looked preoccupied.

However, it's best not to inquire yet. If Long Jinyan wants to tell me, he will do so sooner or later. There's no need for me to ask.

After a meal of drinks...

To be honest, the wine is good, but three catties is just enough for three people to share.

Murong Changqing single-handedly drank about 1.5 jin (750 ml) of liquor. He wasn't just drinking; he was practically swallowing it whole, bowl after bowl.

Long Jinyan has a relatively high alcohol tolerance, so after drinking a pound of liquor, he only felt a little dizzy, but otherwise felt fine.

As for Fang Xiaoxiao, she can handle liquor with an alcohol content of 45 degrees or higher, so this level of alcohol is no challenge for her.

The two staggered back to their respective rooms, leaving Murong Changqing slumped over the stone table, drooling.

……

The next morning, the early autumn sun was not as scorching as it was in summer.

As soon as Fang Xiaoxiao opened her eyes, she saw a pair of resentful eyes staring intently at her.

"Wow!"

She gasped in surprise, and instantly, as if electrocuted, she huddled in a corner, clutching her blanket.

"What are you doing? What right do you have to enter my room? What's your purpose? Let me tell you, gentlemen agree on three rules: you can't do anything inappropriate to me!"

She had already signed an agreement with the other party beforehand.

First, you must not enter your own room without permission.

Second, one must not take advantage of oneself in any way.

Third, you must not eavesdrop outside your door. (This third rule was specifically added when she sang "Shuidiao Getou" last time.)

Pei Yan stood in front of the bed, his eyes filled with anger.

"How could you not leave me any apricot blossom wine!"

Apricot blossom wine?

Fang Xiao raised her eyebrows and recalled what happened last night.

She had originally emphasized to Murong Changqing and the other two while they were drinking that they should leave two ounces for Pei Yan.

But we were having so much fun drinking that we couldn't stop ourselves and ended up finishing all the drinks.

It's just alcohol, why get angry so early in the morning? At worst, I can just go to the old man's place and get a few more pounds myself.

After calming herself down, she finally spoke.

"Oh, I'll bring you some when I get back tonight."

Pei Yan was furious when he saw her relaxed expression.

"Do you know how hard it is to get apricot blossom wine? It's a priceless treasure. You, a nobody, could have easily gotten your hands on it, yet you have the audacity to say you'd bring me some!"

You should know that apricot blossom wine is already sold at exorbitant prices in Kyoto, and even though he was a member of the palace before, he could only taste it occasionally.

When he returned home this morning, he smelled a familiar scent wafting through the yard.