The Cold King Demands Love and Pleasure

Xia Tongsheng nestled in Min Youan's arms, making Min Youan feel that this woman was on his side.

"The Emperor has arrived! The Empress has arrived!"

The eunuch called from outside the door, and all the princes inside returned to their places and knelt down to await the emperor's arrival!

"Everyone get up!"

The Emperor still only keeps Consort Jing and the Empress by his side?

If it weren't for the fact that the emperor had a room full of his sons, Xia Tongsheng would have thought that the emperor was a virtuous and upright ruler!

Because it was the Mid-Autumn Festival, the banquet was held outdoors. The Mid-Autumn Festival moon was as bright and clear as ever, like a piece of crystal glass, exuding dazzling vitality everywhere.

As if they had all agreed beforehand, the stars all vie to shine around the moon this time, their various lights illuminating the sky, making the night seem like day!

Such a scene is probably impossible to see in modern times, given the severe pollution!

The Emperor gazed at the moonlight, his eyes gleaming with longing. "The moon is exceptionally bright tonight. Why don't you each compose a poem about it? I can then check on your recent learning!"

Hearing the old emperor say this, Xia Tongsheng breathed a sigh of relief. As for poetry, his teacher made him memorize countless Tang and Song poems when he was a child, and now it could finally come in handy. He could produce a hundred good poems in no time to torture them!

"Father, since we're going to compose poems, there should be some kind of punishment, otherwise it'll be so boring!" Min Rongfan said with a smile.

"Alright! Since Xiao Jiu has spoken, then you can figure out the punishment yourselves!"

Crown Prince Min Zhifu lowered his head, a slight smile playing on his lips, concealing his cunning. "Or let's drink! Anyone who can't answer will be punished with three cups! Fine wine, very fitting for the occasion!"

The Emperor laughed heartily, "Good! Today we'll learn from Li Bai and drink wine while composing poetry!"

Li Bai? The emperor actually knew Li Bai?

So, was Beimin a state that existed after the Tang Dynasty?

The idea of ​​using Tang and Song dynasty poems to fill the gaps has now vanished!

Min Youan held a glass of wine, swallowed it, and his eyes were full of indifference. He really despised this harmonious scene!

Xia Tongsheng was terrified. She could only pray to heaven that she wouldn't be the one to be drawn!

The poetry competition began, and as the leader, Min Zhifu started first: "On the night of the bright moon over the Twenty-Four Bridges, where is the jade maiden teaching the flute?"

"The moon before the window is the same as always, but it becomes different when plum blossoms are present."

"The evening clouds have dispersed, revealing a clear, cold sky; the Milky Way is silent as the jade disc of the Milky Way turns."

"Let's not talk about the waxing and waning of the moon, just enjoy the good times in the world."

......

When it was Min You'an's turn to stand next to her, Min You'an looked up at the bright moon in the sky and thought of the battlefield of the past, feeling somewhat lonely. "The desert sand is like snow, and the moon over Yanshan is like a hook."

Xia Tongsheng: "......"

She gazed at the bright white moon, her heart filled with helplessness. She had originally planned to use lines from Song Dynasty poetry, but now that was out of the question. What if the poem was from later periods? That would be plagiarism, cheating! The emperor would probably reprimand her in a heartbeat!

Why is it that when other people travel through time, it's either a fictional world or a historical one, but she ended up in this weird place that's neither fictional nor historical?

After struggling for a while, she still couldn't come up with a good line of poetry. She sighed, gave up, picked up her wine cup and poured herself a drink. "I concede defeat! I'll punish myself with three cups!"

She had just picked up her wine cup when her hand was pressed down. "Father, Sheng'er has lived in the deep mountains for many years, so she is probably not very familiar with poetry and songs. Therefore, I will drink these three cups of wine for her!"

Min Zhifu stopped him, "Hey, Fifth Brother, if you drink for your wife, then the rest of us brothers will be in trouble. If you drink for your wife and she loses, do you expect us to drink for her too? If that's the case, I, your royal brother, will not allow it!"

"Bad guy!" Xia Tongsheng thought to herself.

What's wrong with my husband drinking for me? You're all so envious and jealous, yet you expect me to pay for it all!

My sister just happened to buy...

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince is right! Since I have lost, I will drink it myself. The people of our Prince's Mansion can afford to lose!"

Min You'an's eyes suddenly darkened. He looked at Min Zhifu, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. He thought to himself, "What's wrong with the Crown Prince today? Why is he insisting that Xia Tongsheng drink? What on earth is he up to?"

By the time he came to his senses, Xia Tongsheng had already downed all three cups of wine!

Then came another round, and Xia Tongsheng, as expected, drank three more cups. Ancient wines were all handmade and very strong, so for Xia Tongsheng, who was used to drinking beer, it was simply unbearable.

She could already feel her head spinning.

The banquet had only just begun when Xia Tongsheng had already drunk half a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor). For Xia Tongsheng, who was not used to drinking baijiu, it was really too much for her.

Her dazed state was noticed by Min Youan beside her, who whispered, "Idiot!"

But there was still a hint of worry in her disdainful eyes!

She struggled to stay conscious, but she overestimated herself and underestimated the effects of the alcohol!

Not long after, she fainted in Min Youan's arms!

He gently lifted her delicate face and said, "Father, Sheng'er is drunk. I'll take her to rest first!"

"Prince An, how can this banquet be complete without you? Have the Princess's maid take her to Mochen Palace to rest. It's a rare occasion for you and your sons to get together, so don't spoil the fun!" The Empress smiled, appearing as a gentle and considerate wife.

Min Youan did not expect that the Empress would care about Xia Tongsheng's affairs. With his keen senses, he naturally felt that something was wrong. He looked down and glanced at everyone present, but found that there was nothing unusual.

However, the excessive calm actually appears too dangerous!

Although he really wanted to personally help Xia Tongsheng rest, the Empress had already spoken, and if he left, it would surely displease his father.

"Yingling, your young lady is now in your care. You will personally serve her from now on, and remember! Stay by her side at all times!"

Yingling was stunned by Min Youan's powerful aura and didn't pay attention to what he said. All she could think about was his terrifying eyes!

"Yes, Your Highness! This servant understands!"

He helped Xia Tongsheng up and handed her over to Yingling. A palace maid led the two of them away slowly. Min Youan stared at their backs for a long time without looking away!

Seeing Min You'an's worried expression, Consort Jing couldn't help but tease, "An'er, Tong'er is just going to rest for a while, why are you so worried?"

“Of course!” Min Youan smiled slightly.

Good heavens, the usually stern Prince An actually smiled! Is it just my imagination?

Crown Princess Li Moran couldn't believe it, but she was mostly jealous!

Xia Tongsheng's departure did not affect the continuation of the banquet. Everyone continued to drink and compose poems happily, but Min Youan's mind was clearly not on the matter.

Because of his absent-mindedness, he was punished with a lot of drinking, so much that he didn't know how much he had drunk. However, Min Youan's alcohol tolerance was unfathomable!