Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 169 - 171: The Strange Nine Curves Mandarinfish Pot
Chapter 169: Chapter 171: The Strange Nine Curves Mandarinfish Pot
Despite their subtle movements, they failed to notice that they were detected by the astute Feng Bailing, who possessed the seventh sense.
Her gaze shifted to the wine pot on the table.
The wine pot alerted Feng Bailing.
Nine Curves Mandarinfish Pot.
In her past naive and domineering life, Feng Bailing certainly wouldn’t recognize the subtlety of this wine pot.
But the Feng Bailing who returned from the 22nd century was different.
She remembered seeing this kind of wine pot in museums.
The ancients designed wine pots for convenient medicine consumption, appearing ordinary but with a compartment inside, dividing the pot into two sections—one for wine, the other for medicine.
This cunning design, however, was exploited by sinister individuals to fill with poisoned wine, having poisoned many throughout history.
The ingenious aspect of the Nine Curves Mandarinfish Pot lies in a small hole on its surface; by pressing the hole, the outer layer’s wine pours out, and releasing it dispenses the wine from the inner chamber.
Lady Nan Feng brought such a wine pot, certainly with ill intent.
While Feng Bailing pondered this, she saw Nalan Yan’er take a seat on the guest seat to her left.
Still in mourning, she wore a light blue palace gown, its collar embroidered with water patterns, and her hair adorned with several white Yulan flowers, adding to her pure and moving appearance.
Her beautiful eyes slightly moved, she nodded with a smile at Duchess Chen,
"Father Emperor and the Queen Mother are indisposed and can’t entertain the Regent King. I, along with the Imperial Grandson and Duchess Chen, will attend to the Prince. Should there be any disrespect, we ask for the Regent King’s forbearance."
"Everyone says that the Princess Consort of Great Chu possesses a graceful and gentle character. Seeing you today, indeed the reputation is well deserved. It’s a pity that the Princess, in her youthful beauty, has to guard an empty bedchamber."
Xiao Junci leaned slightly forward, his fan-like hand stroking his stubbly chin, his sinister eyes brazenly roaming over Nalan Yan’er’s lovely face and graceful figure.
Xiao Junci had seen countless women, yet the Crown Princess Consort, endowed with both the Wenhua Seal and beauty, did indeed possess her own exceptional allure.
If Feng Xiangxue had not been supported by that one song, he indeed thought the Crown Princess Consort more to his taste.
With Xiao’s words, every Prince present, including Dugu Wu, was faintly moved.
The other court officials were dumbfounded, not expecting the Beiqi Regent King to be more arrogant than the rumors suggested; he dared to publicly flirt with the Crown Princess Consort, with everyone watching.
Although the Crown Prince has been comatose for nearly four years, he was not dead.
"How bold, Xiao Junci, you are insulting our Prince of Great Chu!"
Eldest Prince Dongfang Cheng stood up slamming his palm on the table.
"Did I say anything wrong?"
Xiao Junci smirked, how had he heard that Emperor Yongye wanted to reappoint a Crown Prince.
"My Queen Mother and Xiuxiu accompany me; how could that be considered guarding an empty bedchamber?" freewebnσvel.cѳm
Beside Nalan Yan’er, Dongfang Jin said discontentedly, disliking Xiao Junci. A mere Prince from another country dared to be so presumptuous.
"If one says the Princess is alone, shouldn’t that make the Regent King one who changes brides every night? Quite busy indeed."
Dugu Wu sipped his tea.
Nalan Yan’er’s face lit up with surprise as she looked at Dugu Wu with affection.
Feng Bailing, however, stuffed a grape into her mouth, then immediately spat it out.
Pah, truly sour.
Xiao Junci’s expression stiffened, and he sneered.
"That’s still better than Prince Wu, looking at you, I fear you can’t consummate at all."
His gaze mockingly swept over Dugu Wu’s leg.
Back in Qi Village, this pretentious young man’s leg was indeed useless.
"Your Highness the Regent King, my father was very healthy before, healthy now, and will remain healthy in the future; he has me. As for you, I’ve heard those who wed every night are not in good health."
Dugu Xiaojin looked at Xiao Junci curiously.
Chuckle—
A laugh was heard, Feng Bailing couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Indeed, with so many women around Xiao Junci, yet without any offspring, it seemed his body really couldn’t handle it.
Xiao Junci’s face turned green with fury.
This father and son pair were true kin - one venomous, the other sly!
Dugu Wu and Xiao Junci were archenemies, ready to fight at any disagreement.
"Gentlemen, it’s getting late, please take your seats first."
Duchess Chen hurried forward to mediate, ordering dishes and inviting musicians and dancers into the pavilion; the place filled with melodious music.
The servants began pouring wine, Xiao Junci squinted his eyes, seemingly captivated by the dancers’ movements, ignoring Dugu Wu.
"This Prince’s leg isn’t well, so I won’t be drinking today."
Remembering Feng Bailing’s previous words advising him to drink less for the sake of his leg, as if possessed, he set down his cup.
"It’s said that the people of Great Chu are natural talents, but I beg to differ. These dancers are wrapped up like rice dumplings, their movements stingy and cramped, not at all unrestrained, spoiling my sight. Get out!"
After a few drinks, Xiao Junci suddenly threw his wine cup at the dancers.
One dancer was hit by the wine cup, her head bleeding profusely, while the other dancers were too frightened to move.
"Your Highness the Regent King, please calm down, the rest of you leave at once."
Duchess Chen said in a panic.
"Xiao Junci, don’t go too far."
Dongfang Qi and Dongfang Li couldn’t sit still anymore.
Xiao Junci was clearly acting wildly under the influence of alcohol.
"Then, I wonder what kind of talent would please the Regent King?"
Nalan Yan’er’s eyes shifted.
"It’s said that the Imperial Grandson of Great Chu is a prodigy. Ignorant as I am, I’m curious to see how divine he is. Today’s Xia He Banquet, why not have him paint something for us to broaden my horizons. However, it might be dull alone; having a comparison would be better. I’ve heard that Prince Wu’s son is also exceptionally gifted, why not together?"
After speaking, Xiao Junci glanced towards Dugu Xiaojin by Dugu Wu’s side.
