The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 184 Dongfang Wan'er is drunk

At this moment, Ye Jingxia stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Oh dear, if the child wants to drink, let her have a little. It's rare for everyone to be so happy today."

Then, Lu Chengfeng chimed in, "Yes, little sister, this is fruit wine, it has a very low alcohol content, it'll be fine."

Hearing what the two said, Lu Wanning finally nodded in agreement.

"Wan'er, you can only drink a little bit, don't overindulge!"

"I understand, Mother. Thank you, Mother. I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk!" Dongfang Wan'er's face was filled with a confident and determined smile.

She recalled how, back in her modern days, she was known for her incredible drinking capacity. A surge of ambition welled up within her, and she resolved to demonstrate her drinking prowess.

Then, without hesitation, Dongfang Wan'er picked up the wine glass and drank the wine in one gulp.

The liquor flowed down her throat, bringing a burning sensation, but she showed no sign of backing down.

"Excellent wine!" Dongfang Wan'er couldn't help but exclaim. The wine was indeed mellow and delicious, leaving her with a lingering aftertaste.

She spoke highly of the wine and was delighted to have the opportunity to taste such a fine brew.

Just as Dongfang Wan'er was enjoying the fine wine, she suddenly heard an announcement from the doorway: "The Regent has arrived!" She couldn't help but feel puzzled, thinking to herself:

How did Ye Jiuchen know I was here? She frowned, trying to clear her mind.

Upon hearing of the Regent's arrival, everyone rose to their feet and respectfully welcomed Ye Jiuchen.

Ye Jiuchen, dressed in a black robe, stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his handsome face exuding a cold and aloof aura. His appearance was like a dazzling light, attracting everyone's attention.

Ye Jiuchen's gaze slowly swept over everyone present, finally settling on Dongfang Wan'er, a barely perceptible tenderness flashing in his eyes.

He spoke softly, "Wan'er, I felt a little unwell today, so I went to your residence to look for you, only to find that you had come to the Duke of Zhenguo's residence."

Hearing Ye Jiuchen's words, Dongfang Wan'er felt a warm current surge in her heart.

She quickly stood up, walked to Ye Jiuchen's side, and asked with concern, "Your Highness, how are you feeling now?"

At this moment, everyone present stood up, respectfully bowed to Ye Jiuchen, and shouted in unison, "Greetings, Ninth Prince!"

Ye Jiuchen nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Dongfang Wan'er, a faint smile playing on his lips: "No need for formalities, get up! Wan'er, come and take a look at me."

Dongfang Wan'er's heart tightened. Thinking of her intimate contact with Ye Jiuchen last night, a shy blush immediately appeared on her face.

She gently bit her lip and whispered, "Okay!" Then, she stretched out her slender fingers and placed them on Ye Jiuchen's wrist to take his pulse.

However, after a careful diagnosis, Dongfang Wan'er frowned slightly, a look of doubt in her eyes.

She noticed that Ye Jiuchen's pulse was steady and there was nothing unusual about it. She looked up at Ye Jiuchen and said softly, "Ye Jiuchen, your health is good, there's nothing serious."

Dongfang Wan'er speaks the truth!

Ye Jiuchen looked at Dongfang Wan'er and said, "But I just felt uncomfortable all over. Now that I've seen Wan'er, I feel much better!"

After speaking, he raised an eyebrow, the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, revealing a faint smile.

Upon hearing his words, Dongfang Wan'er blushed slightly, glared at Ye Jiuchen, and said coquettishly, "Don't give me that!" She lowered her head, took a small sip of wine, and tried to hide her shyness.

Seeing her reaction, Ye Jiuchen felt a surge of joy and continued to tease her, "What? Am I wrong? Or is Wan'er shy?" He deliberately leaned closer to Dongfang Wan'er and asked softly.

Dongfang Wan'er blushed even more after hearing Ye Jiuchen's words. She glared at him fiercely, then sat down, poured herself a glass of wine, and drank it all in one gulp!

Dongfang Wan'er silently complained about Ye Jiuchen in her heart. This guy, in front of so many people, specially came over to say these cheesy things to her, it was unbearable. However, she also felt a little sweet and happy inside.

Ye Jiuchen was not angry at Dongfang Wan'er's reaction. Instead, he smiled and sat down next to Dongfang Wan'er.

At this moment, Lu Yanchen saw that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so he quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Hahahaha, since the Ninth Prince has arrived, he is a guest. Someone, prepare bowls and chopsticks, and add a few more dishes!"

The servants immediately replied, "Yes." They then quickly prepared bowls and chopsticks for Ye Jiuchen and added several more delicious dishes.

Ye Jiuchen smiled and nodded his thanks, then turned to look at Dongfang Wan'er and said gently, "Wan'er, that's enough, no more drinking."

His eyes were full of concern and worry, as if he didn't want Dongfang Wan'er to drink too much.

Dongfang Wan'er raised her head, looked at Ye Jiuchen, and a hint of emotion flashed in her eyes, but she still stubbornly shook her head and said, "I don't want to, I want to drink to my heart's content!" As she spoke, she raised her wine glass again, ready to drink it all in one gulp.

Seeing that Dongfang Wan'er was still drinking, Lu Wanning quickly tried to stop her. However, Dongfang Wan'er was completely absorbed in the alcohol and wouldn't listen to her at all.

"Hiccup... Mother, Mother, I can... I can drink some more!" Dongfang Wan'er's cheeks were flushed, her eyes were glazed, and her speech was slurred, clearly indicating that she was already drunk.

"Wan'er is drunk?" Ye Jiuchen also noticed Dongfang Wan'er's unusual behavior, and a sense of worry welled up in his heart.

"I... hiccup, I'm not drunk, I can drink a ton! Hey, what's that handsome guy sitting here? Come on, handsome, have a drink with me!"

Dongfang Wan'er suddenly reached out and gently pinched Ye Jiuchen's face, then took out a silver note from her bosom and stuffed it into his hand.

She looked at the banknote in her hand and felt something was strange. Why did the money seem to have gotten bigger? Where did my Mao Zedong money go?

"How about having a drink with me!" Dongfang Wan'er picked up her wine glass, waved it at Ye Jiuchen, and gave him a mischievous smile.

At this moment, she had completely forgotten where she was, and was simply immersed in the pleasure brought by alcohol.

Dongfang Wan'er lifted Ye Jiuchen's chin with her hand, a move that stunned everyone present. Their eyes widened in disbelief at what they were witnessing. Lu Wanning, however, worried that Ye Jiuchen would be angry and blame Dongfang Wan'er. After all, Ye Jiuchen's reputation wasn't very good.

"Your Highness, please forgive me, Wan'er is drunk. I will send someone to take her away immediately. Qiuqin!" Lu Wanning hurriedly winked at Qiuqin, signaling her to take Dongfang Wan'er away quickly.

However, Qiuqin secretly thought to herself that the lady was worrying too much.

Given how much the son-in-law dotes on the young lady, even if she climbs on his head, he will help her up without showing the slightest displeasure.

"Miss, let's go back!" Although Qiuqin knew that the young master wouldn't be angry, she still followed the madam's instructions and stepped forward to help Dongfang Wan'er up.

"Hey, where did this pretty girl come from? Come on, come sleep with me!" Dongfang Wan'er looked at Qiu Qin with hazy eyes and said this astonishing thing.

"Cough cough..." Upon hearing this, Lu Qingmo almost choked on the food in his mouth and was so surprised that he couldn't speak.

Wow, Wan'er, you have this hobby? You're good with both men and women!

Ye Jiuchen's originally gentle face immediately changed upon hearing Dongfang Wan'er's words!

"Wan'er, take a good look at who I am." Ye Jiuchen turned Dongfang Wan'er's head back, making her look at him.

Dongfang Wan'er opened her eyes in confusion: "You are Ye Jiuchen, I know you!"

Ye Jiuchen breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, he wasn't too drunk.

He stood up and pulled Dongfang Wan'er into his arms.

"Ninth Prince, this...this is against the rules!" Lu Wanning, who was standing to the side, said in surprise.

“Mother-in-law, Wan’er is my queen consort. There is nothing improper about me holding her,” Ye Jiuchen explained.

“But Wan’er is not yet fifteen years old, and she hasn’t reached the age of marriage yet!” Lu Wan Ning said worriedly.

Ye Jiuchen smiled slightly, his tone firm: "Mother-in-law, rest assured, I will take good care of Wan'er."

After saying that, Ye Jiuchen carried Dongfang Wan'er away, leaving Lu Wanning with a worried expression.