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Chapter 523 It's just as you think, but you're not happy about it! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Liu Yuran whispered in Su Qinghe's ear, "This girl has no experience at all. This can't go on. Young Master Li is a member of the royal family. How can he come to our Tang family every day?"

Su Qinghe's eyes darted around, and she whispered, "How about we get them both drunk? Then we can make it a fait accompli."

The two women exchanged a smile and immediately consulted their respective husbands.

Upon hearing this, Tang Yue and Tang Zhen nodded in agreement.

Tang Zhen suddenly stood up, raised his glass, and said loudly, "Young Master Li, this second glass is for you! Thank you for your kindness to our Tang family!"

Before Li Chen could respond, Tang Yue also stood up: "I'd like to toast you too! My little sister has always been fortunate to have your care!"

Following that, Liu Yuran and Su Qinghe took turns offering various reasons.

One moment they're thanking Young Master Li for helping the Tang family's business, the next they're congratulating him on his success, even using excuses like "the weather is really nice today."

Li Chen accepted all the drinks offered, a smile playing on his lips as he drank one cup after another.

To his surprise, Tang Hongxiu, who seemed delicate, also drank a cup with him without missing a single one.

an hour later
"Hiccup~" Liu Yuran's face turned bright red, and the wine glass in her hand fell to the ground with a "clatter." "I...I can't take it anymore."

As she spoke, she slumped limply onto the table, her voluptuous body on full display.

Su Qinghe wasn't in much better shape; she was hugging a pillar and muttering to herself, "Strange... why is this wine swirling?"

Tang Yue and Tang Zhen fared even worse, having already run to a corner of the garden and vomited uncontrollably.

With Li Chen's strength, he simply cannot get drunk unless he wants to.

The Tang family thought that Tang Hongxiu didn't drink alcohol, so they assumed she couldn't drink.

Don't forget, the Tang family has a long history of drinking, so the genes for alcoholism are still there. Tang Hongxiu is actually not very good at getting drunk.

Looking at her family members who were staggering around, Tang Hongxiu felt both embarrassed and guilty: "Young Master Li, I'm so sorry, I'll take my sisters-in-law to rest right away."

Looking at the girl in front of him with flushed cheeks but clear eyes, Li Chen asked with interest, "Miss Tang, you have a good capacity for alcohol. How did you train?"

"I don't know either," Tang Hongxiu said, lowering her head shyly. "I've been like this since I was little. No matter how much I drink, I never get drunk. My father said it's a family heirloom of 'unable to get drunk.' They didn't inherit it, but I did, so I don't usually like to drink. It doesn't taste like alcohol."

She struggled to help her two sisters-in-law up and said apologetically, "Please sit for a moment, sir. I'll be right back."

Li Chen waved his hand: "It's alright, just take good care of them."

Not long after Tang Hongxiu left, Tang Yue, who had gone to the garden to vomit violently, came over.

He noticed that some people were missing from the table and asked, "Young Master Li, where is Hongxiu?"

Today we're supposed to be bringing Li Chen and Tang Hongxiu together, so why isn't the key person here?

Li Chen said, "Oh, her? She's gone back to rest. I should also take my leave."

Tang Yue hurriedly stopped him: "Young Master Li, please wait!"

He rolled his eyes and continued, "Let me go check on my little sister."

After saying that, he quickly walked towards the backyard.

After passing through two moon gates, Tang Yue arrived outside Tang Hongxiu's boudoir.

He carefully pushed open the door a crack, and by the sunlight filtering through the window, he could vaguely see a graceful figure lying on the bed, breathing evenly.

"Looks like he's passed out drunk."

Tang Yue muttered to himself. He clearly remembered that when he left his seat to vomit, his younger sister was still drinking with Young Master Li.

To avoid suspicion, he didn't dare go inside. He quietly closed the door and walked back, but in his heart he was thinking: This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Back in the pavilion, Tang Yue greeted him with a broad smile: "Young Master Li, our 'Qiongxian Brew' has a unique characteristic: it's not noticeable at first sip, but its aftereffects are extremely potent. Why don't you rest for a while in my humble abode?"

Seeing Li Chen's confusion, he quickly added, "A superior room has been prepared, in the Liuyun Pavilion in the east courtyard." As he spoke, he gave a wink to the maid standing to the side.

Li Chen put down his wine glass, a half-smile on his face: "Alright, I got up early this morning and I am indeed a bit tired."

There's no way around it; I've been chatting with court officials since early this morning and only just finished get off work now. I'm a bit tired, so I can take a nap.

Tang Yue was secretly delighted. He personally led the way, and when they arrived near Liuyun Pavilion, Tang Yue withdrew and let the maid continue.

This Liuyun Pavilion is Tang Hongxiu's boudoir. At this moment, the two crabapple trees in front of the pavilion are in full bloom, and the petals fall in a gentle breeze.

"Please, young master." The maid pushed open the carved door, revealing an exquisitely furnished room: a zither with a scorched tail was placed on the left zither table, and unfinished calligraphy was spread out on the right writing desk. Behind the screen, an embroidered bed covered with an apricot-colored brocade quilt could be vaguely seen.

A faint scent of agarwood wafted in the air, mixed with the delicate fragrance unique to young women.

The maid's mission was to escort Li Chen here, and then she withdrew.

As soon as Li Chen stepped into the room, he yawned, feeling quite sleepy.

But when he got to the bedside, he was surprised to find two beautiful mature women sleeping there.
Could this be the reason Tang Yue sent me here?
At this point, Tang Yue was unaware of the magnitude of his mistake.

He arrived in the garden smugly, and seeing his second brother Tang Zhen still vomiting, he looked smug.

Tang Zhen asked in confusion, "Is there some good news?"

Tang Yue smiled and said, "I've already taken care of things between Young Master Li and my little sister."

He figured Li Chen was definitely a man, and after a hearty meal and drinks, he would surely make a move on a drunken beauty.

Moreover, my sister-in-law also said that Young Master Li is also fond of beautiful women, so isn't this a match made in heaven?

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen's face lit up with joy, and he said, "Tell me quickly."

Tang Yue then recounted what had just happened, explaining how he had cleverly kept Young Master Li there and allowed him to enter Hongxiu's room.

Hongxiu is easily embarrassed; once the deed is done, things will be easier to handle afterwards.

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen praised his younger brother for being so capable and knowing how to seize opportunities.

Just as they were beaming with joy, a familiar figure walked over.

"Second brother, third brother, what are you laughing about here?"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, both Tang Yue and Tang Zhen were slightly taken aback.

When they turned around, they saw their younger sister, Tang Hongxiu.

This made the two of them frown. Could it be that Young Master Li finished the battle so quickly? Or is he not a man, and simply not interested in women, and disdains taking advantage of others in their vulnerable state?

Tang Yue tentatively asked, "Where is Young Master Li?"

Tang Hongxiu replied, "I don't know either. I went to the kitchen to make some hangover soup for my two sisters-in-law. When I came back, I saw that there was no one in the pavilion, so I came to check."

Hearing this, Tang Yue had a bad feeling. He said, "Huh? You didn't go back to your room to rest?"

Tang Hongxiu frowned: "I'm not drunk, but my two sisters-in-law are so drunk that they can't walk, so I'll put them in my bedroom first."

Tang Zhen: "."

Tang Yue: "."

They both sobered up instantly, and only then did they realize who Li Chen was facing.

Tang Yue ran back quickly, his heart pounding with cold sweat, thinking: I hope it's not too late, Young Master Li shouldn't be that kind of person.

He used to hope that Li Chen was lecherous, but now he hopes that Li Chen is not.

But by the time Tang Yue reached Tang Hongxiu's room, it was too late. Inside, the sounds of a fierce battle were already emanating and could not be stopped for a long time!
(End of this chapter)