My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

Gasps of astonishment filled the air around the dining table.

Liu Che's face turned red at a visible speed.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't make a sound for a long time before finally managing to utter a sentence.

"This...this is...is it wine or fire?!"

"Compared to the sweet liquor I drank in Dahan, it tasted like sugar water."

He smacked his lips and added.

"But...it's got some kicks!"

Ying Zheng swallowed the wine, his face remained tense for a long time, and finally he blurted out a sentence.

"Damn, that's hot!"

After Li Shimin finished drinking, he exhaled softly, but his eyes lit up.

"Good wine! Strong! Better than last time!"

After Li Yuan finished drinking, he coughed repeatedly, and Li Shimin quickly patted his back.

"Father, please slow down. Perhaps you shouldn't drink it?"

Li Yuan waved his hand, coughed, and then laughed.

"That was refreshing! I haven't had such a satisfying drink in ages!"

After finishing his drink, Zhu Di narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Father, you're blushing."

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at him.

"Bullshit! You're the one who's famous now!"

"But your face turned red! Don't believe me? Ask your mother!"

"Shut up! It makes you look like you're...chopping food!"

Old Zhu snorted and picked up a piece of peanut.

Tsk!

You know what, these peanuts are really good with alcohol!

Zhu Gaoxu was at another table. After finishing his first drink, he grinned and laughed.

"This wine... is wonderful!!!"

Huo Qubing also grinned and said.

"That's strong! I'll have another one!"

After Liu Ju finished drinking, tears were almost in his eyes, but he was too embarrassed to admit defeat, so he forced himself to continue.

"It's...it's alright."

Fusu gently put down his wine cup, exhaled, and smiled.

"Indeed intense."

After finishing his drink, Li Chengqian remained silent for a moment, then looked at Zhu Biao and asked, "Brother Zhu, what do you think?"

Zhu Biao smiled gently: "Drink it slowly, you should get used to it."

Zhu Gaochi finished his drink, smacked his lips, and nodded.

"This wine...warms you up."

After finishing his drink, Zhu Gaosui grabbed his chopsticks, took a bite of food, and mumbled, "I need to calm down."

At the women's table, the three empresses and Wei Zifu also drank, though not much.

After Empress Ma finished drinking, her face was not red and she was not out of breath; she even nodded.

"Hmm, this wine is indeed quite good, very flavorful."

Wei Zifu took a small sip, frowned slightly, then relaxed and said softly.

"Indeed intense."

Empress Zhangsun took a small sip, put down her wine cup, and looked at Li Lizhi.

"Lizhi, drink less."

Li Lizhi nodded. She only touched her lips to the lips, but she already felt a burning sensation in her throat.

Fortunately, Chen Mo had poured her some milk beforehand when he saw she was drinking.

Little Sizi, watching curiously from the side, came over to ask.

"Mother, is it delicious?"

Empress Zhangsun shook her head.

"Children shouldn't drink this."

Little Si blinked, then looked at the adults' expressions and nodded thoughtfully.

It doesn't seem like it tastes very good.

After recovering, Zhu Yuanzhang poured himself another cup and raised it.

"Come on! Let's have another drink! We refuse to believe we can't conquer this liquor!"

Liu Che got excited and picked up his cup.

"Alright! I'll accompany you!"

The two clinked glasses and downed them in one gulp.

This time Zhu Yuanzhang was prepared. Although he still frowned after drinking, he wasn't as disheveled as before.

He smacked his lips.

"Hmm...it does seem...interesting."

Liu Che nodded.

"It's potent and flavorful. Much better than the wine in my palace. I'll bring back a few cases later."

Ying Zheng silently poured himself another cup and slowly took a sip.

He tasted it and nodded slightly.

Li Shimin saw it and laughed.

"Did the First Emperor also think this wine was good?"

Ying Zheng said calmly.

"good."

Li Yuan stood to the side, chuckling as he picked up some food and occasionally sipped his wine, the wrinkles on his face smoothing out.

Zhu Di held his wine cup, his gaze sweeping over everyone at the table before finally settling on Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang was clinking glasses with Liu Che, his face already flushed, but his interest was growing.

Zhu Di raised the corners of his mouth slightly, picked up his wine cup, and addressed Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Father, let me offer you a toast."

Zhu Yuanzhang turned to look at him and snorted.

"Hey kid, what are you up to now?"

Zhu Di laughed and said, "It's just a toast to you, nothing more."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at him with some skepticism, but still picked up his cup and clinked it with his.

They each took a sip.

Zhu Yuanzhang put down his cup and stared at Zhu Di: "Really not going to do anything?"

Zhu Di shook his head: "Nothing."

Zhu Yuanzhang said "Oh," and then turned back to talk to Liu Che.

Zhu Di withdrew his gaze, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

Empress Ma saw this from the side, gently shook her head, but a smile played on her lips.

This father and son are really...

At another table, Huo Qubing and Zhu Gaochi had already started a drinking contest.

The two of them took turns drinking, neither willing to admit defeat.

Liu Ju chimed in from the side, "Qu Bing! Keep it up! Don't lose to the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Gaosui also shouted, "Second Brother! Get him!"

Fusu helplessly advised, "Drink slowly, this wine has a strong aftereffect."

The two of them wouldn't listen to reason and downed another drink.

Huo Qubing's face was already red, but his eyes still shone: "Again!"

Zhu Gaoxu wasn't much better off, but he stubbornly insisted, "Fine, I'll come!"

The two downed another glass of wine.

"Second Brother has a good capacity for alcohol!"

"Qubing is awesome!"

Liu Ju and Zhu Gaosui started arguing on the side.

Zhu Biao sighed and looked at Li Chengqian: "Chengqian, aren't you going to do anything about it?"

Li Chengqian shrugged, looking helpless.

"How can I manage? I'm not their father. If I were their father, I'd slap them both!"

Li Chengqian looked at Liu Che and Zhu Di beside him.

Forget about managing them, these two are having a great time drinking too.

Oh shit!

I don't understand what's so great about this wine!

Don't say anything you shouldn't if you get drunk!

Just like last time.

Zhu Gaochi leisurely picked at his food, occasionally taking a sip of wine, looking completely at ease.

The atmosphere at the women's table was much warmer.

Empress Ma and Wei Zifu were talking, with Empress Zhangsun occasionally interjecting. Li Lizhi listened quietly, occasionally serving food to Xiao Sizi.

The little ox ate with its mouth full of oil, its cheeks bulging, and it didn't forget to praise the food.

"Mother, this meat is delicious!"

Empress Zhangsun smiled and wiped her mouth.

"Eat more if it's delicious."

Xiao Sizi nodded and then looked at Li Lizhi.

"Sister, eat! Why aren't you eating?"

Li Lizhi snapped out of her daze, lowered her head, picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks, and whispered, "I'm eating."

Empress Ma, seeing this, smiled and said to Empress Zhangsun, "Sister, your daughter is truly a good child."

Empress Zhangsun nodded, her gaze falling gently on Li Lizhi.

Yes, he's a good child.

only……

She glanced at her daughter again—her daughter's gaze was secretly following that figure.

Empress Zhangsun sighed softly to herself.

My daughter is grown up; I can't keep her here anymore.

Chen Mo, however, did not notice Li Lizhi's gaze.

He raised his wine glass and addressed the crowd.

"Come on, let me toast everyone again! Let's eat and drink well, and welcome the New Year!"

Li Shimin was the first to respond.

"Happy New Year!"

Liu Che raised his glass.

"Happy New Year."

Ying Zheng raised his cup.

Zhu Di smiled and raised his cup.

Li Yuan also raised his cup.

Everyone raised their glasses again.

Everyone in the room drank the wine together.

Happy New Year greetings are being sent everywhere.

The charcoal fire was burning brightly.