Chapter 311: Suspicious Persons (Part 2)
Chapter 311 -176: Suspicious Persons (Part 2)
At the front, Han Lei adjusted her brocade gown, and from her space, she took out a magnolia hairpin edged with gold and placed it in her hair, instantly enhancing her elegant appearance with a touch of nobility.
“Please announce my visit, saying that Han Lei of the Drunken Immortal Brew has come to see the Prince.”
Han Lei gracefully bowed to the guard at the door, her voice clear and pleasant.
The guard immediately clasped his hands respectfully upon hearing the words “Drunken Immortal Brew.”
“So it’s Miss Han, the Prince has long instructed that if Miss Han visits, she is always welcome. Please follow me.”
Han Lei nodded slightly. She thought so! The Drunken Immortal Brew had earned the Prince of Jingzhou quite a bit of silver, surely the Prince of Jingzhou would remember this favor.
Following behind the guard, passing through several courtyards, a burst of cheerful laughter could be heard from afar.
“Hahaha, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Mr Han!”
A man dressed in a deep purple python robe strode over, around thirty-five or thirty-six years of age, his features somewhat resembling those of Emperor Jing, but with a little less imperial majesty and more inner reserve.
He wore a mutton-fat jade pendant at his waist, which swung lightly with his steps, gleaming warmly in the setting sun.
“Prince, you honor this young lady greatly,” Han Lei curtsied gracefully, her lips curved in just the right amount of smile, “I apologize for this presumptuous visit and hope that Prince will forgive it.”
“Oh, Miss Han, no need for such words!”
The Prince of Jingzhou waved his hand enthusiastically, “Thanks to your Drunken Immortal Brew, my revenue in the past few months has doubled! Servants, prepare the banquet! I must entertain my esteemed guest.”
The Prince of Jingzhou spoke warmly as he led Han Lei and others into the hall.
Han Lei seized the chance to glance back, raising her head triumphantly towards Da San. Meaning — see? I was right, this is the most reliable place.
Before long, a sumptuous feast was laid out in the hall, and the Prince of Jingzhou warmly invited them to join the table.
Han Lei exchanged a few polite words before generously taking her seat. Da Si and others looked at the rich spread before them, somewhat uneasy.
Accompanying Han Lei, they had already been eating much better than ordinary people.
Surprisingly, today they had the privilege of dining with the noble Prince.
Han Lei signaled them with a glance, indicating they should sit straight down, without hesitation.
Perhaps it was because of spending a lot of time with Han Lei, Da Si, although not as adept at performing as Da Jiu, at least learned some calmness and poise.
He cleared his throat and pulled out a chair to sit down, wearing a proper smile on his face.
Da San, however, was still extremely nervous, nearly shaking all over.
Da Yi tugged on his sleeve, pulling him to sit down together, although their fingers tightly clenched, afraid of accidentally revealing themselves.
After all, they were currently considered “suspicious persons” wanted by the authorities.
Han Lei, accustomed to all sorts of deceit, seemed completely unbothered, chatting and laughing with the Prince of Jingzhou.
The flickering candlelight during the feast illuminated the room beautifully.
Han Lei discussed the market and profits of the Drunken Immortal Brew with the Prince of Jingzhou, along with some business matters.
Da Yi and others focused on eating and drinking, quietly enjoying a lavish lifestyle they would never dare to dream of.
The Prince of Jingzhou personally poured a drink for Han Lei, “Come, Mr Han, I hope you won’t mind me entertaining you with your own Drunken Immortal Brew.”
“Not at all, Prince is too courteous. The Drunken Immortal Brew is now the finest wine on the market.”
Han Lei took a sip and praised, “Truly worthy of its name, Drunken Immortal Brew, indeed rich and mellow. Yet…”
She put down her cup, a glint of cleverness in her eyes, “This wine would taste even better with specially made side dishes.”
“Oh?” The Prince of Jingzhou became interested, “Any new ideas, Miss Han?”
“Lately, I’ve been experimenting with some side dishes for pairing, but Prince shouldn’t underestimate these dishes, with them, you might drink more than a jug of wine.”
Han Lei spoke, signaling Da Yi beside her.
Da Yi understood and immediately untied a blue cloth bundle prepared earlier from his waist and carefully placed it on the table.
As Han Lei opened the bundle, she said, “These days I’ve been pondering what dishes would complement the taste of the Drunken Immortal Brew.”
Once the bundle was opened, it revealed a dozen packaged side dishes inside.
Han Lei asked the Prince’s maids to bring some porcelain plates, and after tearing open the packaging, she poured several side dishes onto the plates one by one.