nashuaworldcup Chapter 289 Seeing is believing!
Chapter 289 Seeing is believing!
Will Sixth Brother harm you? Yes, Sixth Brother won't harm you, but he will deceive you. Look, even though Fourteenth Prince is already an adult, he still couldn't escape his childhood fate and was once again deceived by his Sixth Brother.
"Um... Sixth Brother, don't be angry. It was all my fault just now. I was being petty and judging you by my own standards. I know you always dote on me the most, but I just... Never mind, I'll remember your kindness. I've never actually tried this kind of noodle before, so I'll take this opportunity to try it today."
Yinzhen watched as the Fourteenth Prince, who had just been so resistant to the mutton tongue on the table, was now being persuaded by Yinzuo, Yintang, and the Thirteenth Prince to actually try it. Yinzhen had only one thought in his mind: to go up and slap open the Fourteenth Prince's skull to see what was going on in his head. Yinzhen was truly puzzled. They were all born from the same mother, and he and Yinzuo were quite clever and quick-witted, so why did the Fourteenth Prince seem so lacking in intelligence?
Unlike Yinzhen's disappointment, Yinti and Yinreng were simply enjoying the show. Although they had heard about Yinzuo's tendency to fool the fourteenth prince, seeing is believing. Today, they had their eyes opened. It turned out that their seemingly shrewd fourteenth brother also had such a naive and unguarded side.
"Sigh, that's why people say that brothers fight tigers together and fathers and sons go to war together. Look, when it comes to the crucial moment, it still comes down to the older brother. Look how happy the fourteenth brother is with his sixth brother. Sigh, I don't have that kind of luck. I don't have this precious tongue. I can only make do with this lamb leg. Oh, fourth brother, it seems your luck isn't so good either. The sixth brother is obviously only thinking about the fourteenth brother and doesn't care about you."
It turns out that people can actually laugh when they're speechless. Yinzhen was amused by Yinzhi's words, which were both entertaining and divisive. Who is Yinzhen? He was the ultimate victor in the historical struggle for the throne among the nine princes. What does that mean? It means he's got both intelligence and strategy, and he even managed to get his third brother to benefit from him.
"Judging from what you're saying, Third Brother, you seem quite envious of Fourteenth Brother. How about I talk to Sixth Brother and ask him to come and play with you too? Besides, if Third Brother really wants to eat those noodles, there are ways. Fourteenth Brother hasn't finished eating yet, has he? Come on, I'll go get you some, so you won't keep lamenting your bad luck..."
Seeing that Yinzhen was about to get up, Yinzhi quickly reached out and pressed him down. He was joking, what if he really brought the mutton tongue? Would he eat it or not? He wanted to watch Yinzhen make a scene, but that didn't mean he wanted to be part of the scene.
"Hey, look at you, Third Brother. I was just joking with you, Fourth Brother, why are you getting so worked up? They say a gentleman doesn't take what others like. As the older brother, how could I possibly steal food from my younger brother just to satisfy my own appetite? Come on, Fourth Brother, let me toast you..."
Because of Yinzhuo's existence, the bond between the nine princes in this world is significantly stronger than in history. Yinzhen had studied with Yinzhi since childhood, and after so many years together, how could he not know what kind of person his third brother was? Yinzhi wasn't a bad person, just a bit sharp-tongued and prone to jealousy. Now that Yinzhi had taken the initiative to back down, Yinzhen naturally wouldn't hold a grudge. Seeing that Yinzhi had already raised his cup and brought it close to his face, he also picked up his cup and gently clinked it against Yinzhi's. This signified that their previous issues were now behind them.
Yinzhen and Yinzhi were talking about different things, but Yinzuo's matter was clearly not over yet. However, this time it wasn't the Fourteenth Prince who got into trouble, but Yintang, who had just been on the same side as Yinzuo.
"Ninth Brother, come here and let me ask you something. What's wrong with your head? Don't you know that your Sixth Brother can't drink alcohol? Didn't you get enough of the Oath of the Peach Garden, or do you want to hear him sing again? I really want to crack open your head and see what's inside. Come here, I won't be able to vent my anger without slapping you a few times today..."
At this moment, Yinzhen was utterly speechless with despair. What was he thinking? Could he say that he was too overconfident after successfully fooling the Fourteenth Prince with his sixth brother, and mistook the wine pot for a teapot? Could he dare say that he was too scared to correct his mistake in time because of a single look from his sixth brother? Obviously, he couldn't say it, nor did he dare to. He could only face his eldest brother's wrath and wait to be beaten.
Given Yinti's fiery temper, when he said he wanted to slap Yintang a few times to vent his anger, he didn't hold back at all. He swung his slaps with all his might, and in just a few slaps, Yintang felt his entire back go numb.
"Hey bro, that's enough already. Look, Xiao Jiu's eyes are all red from being slapped. He's a grown man; it would be so embarrassing if he cried in public. Alright, at least we're not outside. If Xiao Liu makes a big fuss later, we can just carry him back to his yard to sleep. Let's go over and see what's going on. Lao Si and the others are surrounding us too tightly; we can't see anything standing here..."
With Yinzhi mediating, Yinti, even though he was still angry, couldn't really wait to retaliate against Yintang. He gave Yintang a sharp, knowing look before following Yinzhi's lead and walking towards Yinzuo. Yintang watched Yinti being dragged away by Yinzhi and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Despite Yintang's usual arrogance, he was genuinely afraid of his elder brother. It proved the saying: before absolute power, everything is futile…
Yinzhuo wasn't unaware of what kind of person he would be after drinking. There's a saying that a slight buzz is the best way to end a tiring day. He just suddenly felt a little tired... Well, that's good. Before drinking, Yinzhuo felt a little tired, but after drinking, the person who didn't feel a little tired changed.
"One cup to the rising sun, one cup to the moonlight, awakening my longing and softening the cold window, so I can fly against the wind without looking back, unafraid of rain in my heart or frost in my eyes. One cup to my hometown, one cup to the distant land, guarding my kindness and urging me to grow, so the road north and south is no longer long, and my soul no longer has nowhere to rest..."
Look, this drunken rant seems to have some depth, but no matter how deep it is, it's still just drunken rant. Yinreng and Yinzhen looked at each other and sighed helplessly as they listened to Yinzuo's increasingly loud singing.
"Alright, stop toasting. Come on, Xiao Liu, give that cup to your second brother. Thirteenth and Fourteenth, you two don't just stand there. Come over here and help your fourth brother. Take your sixth brother back to his courtyard to rest. There are no outsiders here. Dexi, you don't need to be so polite. Your master is drunk, so go over there and take good care of him..."