Wild Crimson Rose: Beloved Handyman Prince's Courtesan Wife Chapter 115

"What are you being such a weakling for?! This is a banquet, why are you just drinking tea?!" Wen Ya yelled at her . She was actually sitting diagonally across from Shen Tianyu .

"Honorable Junzhu, not everyone wants to drink wine at a banquet . Some people like to drink in more casual occasions . " Rong Jian explained to her before Shen Tianyu could retort . His defense seemed to only incense the Junzhu more . She grit her teeth and held up her goblet .

"Come on! Drink a cup with me, show me how powerful the Fifth Place in our rankings is!" She said the last part louder than her other words, trying to denounce her in front of Xi Bei's envoys and other nobility . Rong Jian furrowed his brow, ready to retort, when Shen Tianyu pressed a hand to one of his on the table . Wen Ya's eyebrows narrowed seeing this .

"What does drinking have to do with power and cultivation?" Shen Tianyu asked in a calm and unhurried tone . 'Did this bitch really think I would be bothered by that? If I wanted fanfare, I wouldn't be trying so hard to hide my and Rong Jian's identity . '

"Hmph . Of course it relates to cultivation . A higher alcohol tolerance can also signify higher cultivation . " Wen Ya replied smugly . Indeed, since cultivation strengthens the body, it can be surmised that it would also aid in one's alcohol tolerance .

"However, you and I both have about the same cultivation level so drinking wine would not prove anything other than that you have been more fortunate to attend more banquets and have access to more wine to build your tolerance . " Shen Tianyu countered . 'Such a simple thing and she doesn't notice? Maybe I overestimated her . '

"That-Maybe so but how can one not be festive at a banquet, are you frowning on our royal selection of wine?!" Wen Ya stumbled but brought the royal family's name out as a shield .

"I did drink during the toast, in case you didn't see Junzhu . " Shen Tianyu smoothly deflected the accusation . Having no other words to retort, the Junzhu's face turned white then green then red in anger . It was truly a satisfyingly colorful scene to watch . The Junzhu was reluctant to back down but she had already made such an embarrassment of herself so she sat down with a red face, glaring at Shen Tianyu .

'What are you glaring at me for? You're the one that started the fight . We don't have any good feelings between us, did you think I would let you kick me around?' Shen Tianyu thought as she raised her teacup to her lips . After she had taken a sip, another announcement from the guard outside came in .

"The Noble Consort has arrived!" He yelled into the banquet hall . Everyone knelt down on the spot but didn't say anything as she walked in . She was called the honorable Noble Consort, but in reality she was just the Emperor's mistress, her presence could even disrupt the harmony between the Imperial Couple, who would wish for such a time bomb to live longer? They still had to show her some repsect on behalf of the Emperor, though .

"This Consort apologizes for arriving so late, I am willing to accept any punishment . " She knelt down in front of the little platform the Emperor and Empress were sitting at and admitted her wrongdoing . Her voice was sultry and seductive, not a hint of guilt in it . Shen Tianyu peeked at her from her kneeling position . There was even playful defiance in her eyes . She was only looking at the Emperor, and did not spare the Empress even a glance .

'As expected, Noble Consorts were a ticking time bomb . ' Shen Tianyu thought to herlsef as she lowered her head again . 'She had the most power beside the Empress and sometimes more, depending on the Emperor, so she wishes to overthrow the Empress and take the Supreme seat for a woman . She understands that the Emperor makes the final decisions so she doesn't try to play virtuous to please the officials but only focuses on the Emperor, which gives her an easier time, since one can not please everyone . ' Shen Tianyu sighed inwardly . It's really a pity to her, these kinds of women could do great things, yet they are chained to the role of a man's servant and can not show their potential . Otherwise their own husband would fear them and wish to kill them . 'This one would make such a great assassin . Her seductiveness draws men in and her playful defiance stokes a man's competitive spirit, making them want to tame her . She keeps them at a distance, which only draws the man in even more, wishing to know all her secrets . What a waste, what a waste . ' She laments .

"No need for this, Zhen also only just arrived, it would be unfair to punish you . " The Emperor dismissed it, pampering in his tone .

"This humble Consort thanks Emperor for his grace . " The Noble Consort gave a bow before standing up . The Emperor motioned to a nearby servant, who brought another chair over, made of wood, instead of gold, but painted with golden yellow . The servant placed it on the other side of the Emperor, opposite the Empress, and bowed before retreating into the shadows again . The Noble consort frowned for a brief second before she went back to her coyly smiling expression . She probably didn't like that her chair was merely gold painted wood . The Emperor, Jing Lan, excused everyone from bowing and they were able to return to their previous activities . After the Noble Consort sat down, the Emperor began to fuss over her, completely ignoring the Empress, who was supposed to be his rightful wife .

'Though everyone says a woman should be virtuous, which man has paid attention to a virtuous lawful wife? Don't they all chase after women like the Noble Consort, seductive and playful?' Shen Tianyu complained out of pity for the Empress . A great and noble woman reduced to a mere toy and even tossed aside . She really questioned all the women that wished to be Empress, just what did they see in that position?

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