The boss of the end of the world travels through ancient times to pamper his little husband

However, the real relaxation came after Jing Xiangting left the table. Everyone was obviously much more relaxed, toasting each other, and chatting and laughing in groups of three or four.

As the protagonist of the banquet, Li Shao naturally received rounds of toasts. All the participants of today's banquet were officials of the fourth rank and above, as well as princes and nobles. It would be inappropriate to drink with one and not with that.

Fortunately, Li Shao did not take this alcohol content seriously, and drank it just like water. The ministers who came to toast him praised him for his good alcohol tolerance and generous personality.

After a few rounds of drinking and exchanging compliments, Li Shao was able to sit down, eat a few bites of food and rest for a while.

At this time, Jing Xiangyuan came over, raised his glass to Li Shao, and said jokingly, "Brother Li, no, I have to call you Marquis, hahahaha, I wonder if you would be so kind as to drink another glass with me?"

Li Shao was speechless. He raised his glass and clinked it with his own before drinking it all in one gulp. "Why call me Marquis? If you call me that, I will call you Sixth Prince, too. Sixth Prince!"

"Hahaha, I'm here to congratulate you. Today is your big day, so you have to drink a few more glasses. But you drank quite a bit just now, is that okay?"

By the way, ever since Li Shao saved Jing Xiangyuan and the two of them fought together on the battlefield, he treated Li Shao as a brother. To show their closeness, he called Li Shao "Brother Li" and asked Li Shao to call him by his courtesy name, Derun.

Li Shao was never afraid of anyone when it came to drinking. He said with a provocative smile: "I have no problem drinking as much as you want, just don't drink too much."

"Oh, you picked it up! I'm going to make you drink until you're knocked down today!"

The two of them were joking and talking and laughing, and it was obvious that their relationship was unusual. Several ministers gathered nearby couldn't help but sigh when they saw them.

"I have heard before that the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery has a very good personal relationship with the Sixth Prince. Seeing him today, it is indeed true."

"That's as it should be. The friendship between men is most easily formed on the battlefield. The two of you fought side by side, so naturally your friendship is deep."

"Once the Loyal and Brave Marquis was conferred the title of Marquis, his status and position were greatly changed. He had outstanding military achievements and was favored by the Emperor. We must be more careful in our actions in the future and not offend him easily."

"Master Mo is right. In my opinion, I still need to think carefully about how to get closer to him. It's always a good idea to show goodwill in advance."

……

Because of Su Cen's company, Zhao Ye gradually adapted to the situation and calmed down from his initial nervousness. He even began to enjoy it.

After all, the food at this royal banquet was delicious, the music was beautiful, and the dancers danced beautifully. Zhao Ye thought to himself that this banquet was worthwhile.

He was so busy eating and drinking with Su Cen and discussing the performances that he didn't notice at all the women of officials' families who were gathered together and whispering about him.

"This Hou Fulang and the Sixth Prince's husband are really close. After the banquet started, the two of them have been together. I was afraid of disturbing them if I went up to him and got close to him."

These words sound nice, but the lady's raised eyebrows and erratic eyes reveal what she really means.

Someone immediately responded, "Who said it wasn't true? But our status is indeed far behind theirs, so it's normal that they don't want to get together with us."

"You can't say that. Although the Loyal and Brave Marquis has an extraordinary status now, our husbands are also important officials of the court. For the sake of the Loyal and Brave Marquis, the Marquis should also make more friends and not be so distant."

At this time, a lady raised her lips slightly and said with a smile: "Mr. Sun, please don't say that. If he hears you, he will definitely teach you a lesson."

"What?! Teach me a lesson? I didn't say anything excessive. Besides, I am also a government official. How dare he?"

"Oh, Mr. Sun, haven't you heard about it? This Marquis is very powerful. Not only does he control the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, who is the only one in the house and outside, but he also hired people to discipline all the authors of the storybooks so that they only dare to write about him in the books."

"Is this true?! How can he be so domineering?!"

"Of course it's true. The news has spread everywhere. But no matter who asks those writers, they all say they are not threatened by him. Instead, they are full of praise for him."

...

These wives and husbands of officials are not at all as dignified and virtuous as they appear. They are gossiping here at the same time.

But in the blink of an eye, he ran to Zhao Ye and tried to get close to him.

"I have met Mr. Hou. Seeing is believing. I have heard that you are extremely beautiful, gentle and dignified. You have fascinated the loyal and brave Marquis so much that he only has eyes for you. Today I see that it is indeed true."

"Loyal and Brave Marquis has made such a great military achievement, and he deserves the title of Marquis. It is a blessing for the country and the people that our dynasty has such a talented general!"

"Yes, but the loyal and brave Marquis also needs your silent support. Take care of the household affairs, and take care of your health, Marquis."

"We usually hold flower-viewing and tea-tasting banquets. We will have to send you an invitation in the future. Please do me a favor and come."

"The hairpin on your head is so beautiful. The pomegranate flowers look more alive than the little squirrel. It doesn't look like the work of a craftsman in the capital. It must have been brought back for you by the Loyal and Brave Marquis from outside the capital, right?!"

"Loyal and Brave Marquis really loves you!"

...

Zhao Ye was overwhelmed by their "enthusiasm" for a moment and wanted to ask Su Cen for help, but Su Cen was also surrounded by people flattering him and had no time to rescue him.

At this time, in front of a relatively quiet square table in the banquet, two young ladies from official families were gathered together and talking about something. To be more precise, one of them was trying hard to persuade the other to do something.

Cao Dongxuan said helplessly: "Tingwan, please keep your voice down. How can you say these things here and let others hear them? Do you still want to keep your reputation?!"

Zhu Tingwan said nonchalantly, "What's wrong with people hearing me? I'm not afraid. What did I say was wrong? He's just a country boy. He has no looks, no talent, and no family background. He's not worthy of the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery."

"If I were to ask him to leave the palace, or become his concubine, so that the loyal and brave marquis could marry a lady from a noble family who is truly worthy of him."

Seeing that she was getting more and more outrageous, Cao Dongxuan quickly covered her mouth with her hand, "Stop talking, your mouth will cause trouble sooner or later."

“Mmm...let...let go…” Zhu Tingwan finally broke free and looked at Cao Dongxuan with resentment.

Cao Dongxuan said unhappily, "Why are you looking at me like that? I'm doing this for your own good. Marquis Zhongyong married her when she was still a nobody. After she became rich, she only had him. The two of them must have a deep relationship. Stop imagining that."

"But…"

"Don't say but! Tingwan, you are the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, you can't do something that would bring shame to the Zhu family."

Zhu Tingwan wanted to make a few more arguments, but when she saw Cao Dongxuan's sword-like eyes, she immediately backed down.

He muttered, "If you don't want to tell me, then don't tell me. Dongxuan, please don't be so mean to me~"

"You can't just keep silent about it, and you can't think about these messed up things in your mind, do you hear me?!"

"Yeah, yeah, got it..."

She agreed verbally, but only she knew what she was thinking in her heart.