Chapter 184: Heavy Drinker

“Huh? Oh, sorry I forgot to tell you. Sister- in- law doesn’t know this, but tonight they won’t be able to return home until they finish all the heavy jars of wine in the Palace.” Yun Xiao sniffed as he looked apologetic.

“His Majesty becomes a heavy drinker when he gets both father and youngest one together. The drinking feast may continue till midnight, or more than that. But don’t worry, they will probably be back by tomorrow.”

Bai Yunxian’s eyebrows knitted in thoughts, ’Is it like that? I never knew Lord Yun was a heavy drinker, since I didn’t see him participate in the imperial events as a guest.’

’He was more like a guard standing by the Emperor’s side.’

Yun Qi seemed to have understood the worry in Bai Yunxian’s eyes as he interrupted, “Rather than that, why doesn’t sister- in- law sit down and tell us all the heroic deeds done by you and the youngest?”

Yun Qi’s grin seemed to have an infectious effect as it brought a smile to Bai Yunxian’s face, bringing up all the memories they made together this whole time.

“Of course, if the fourth brother wants to hear it, I’ll gladly take over.”

“Not only the fourth, we all are waiting for you. So come back quick!” Yun Ming seemed excited as he waved his hand at Bai Yunxian, telling him to be quick.

The time was peaceful as Bai Yunxian went inside the manor with Lady Yun and Lady Bai, with the Yun brothers following after.

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At night, pin dropping silence came down in the entire Yun Manor. Even an hour before, the entire mansion was lively and joyous while the Yun brothers were together, feasting and chatting around, having fun within the family banquet.

“So, our youngest made quite a history, huh?” Yun Chu asked with a broad smile on his face, seemingly excited and free spirited like all other brothers.

“Seriously, I should’ve attended this time. Can’t believe I missed such an exciting scene!” Yun Qi tched, sipping on his tea.

“Come on, fourth brother. Don’t be disappointed, there are still many dramas waiting for us. Get a hold on yourself.” Yun Ming slapped on his back, making a big sound, as Yun Qi crooked his back in pain.

“Damn brother, be gentle, will you?” Yun Qi yelped out in a coy voice, arching his back, posing like a young lady.

“Hey, hey! Don’t use that kind of voice, this asshole!” Yun Ming yelled out in frustration, distancing himself from his weird brother.

“Haha! Fourth brother is acting like an excellent brothel woman! Go, go, fourth, show us what you got!” Yun Xiao clapped his hands in excitement, fueling fire on him.

The crazy antics pulled by the Yun brothers left Bai Yunxian speechless. Is it something common among siblings?

Of course not, at least not in this era where Bai Yunxian was living.

Because in this era, most of the families had many offsprings, who were being trained in different ways as the successor of the head of the family.

In the middle of all this, they are all too busy to scheme against each other, constantly fighting and bickering, all in all, such united families are rare to be seen.

But not only the Yun family members valued each other, they also seemed united and loved each other very much.

Where the other family siblings will grind their teeth in jealousy seeing others succeed in something, these brothers seemed very happy and proud of their youngest brother’s amazing success. They were excited after hearing the heroic deeds done by Yun Shu, they also heard his own stories, giving rounds of applause.

It was Bai Yunxian’s first time attending such a private banquet, he didn’t expect the usually cold and aloof boys to be actually so chatty, lively and funny. It’s as if they have changed into entirely different people, full of lifes.

Even before, in the banquets he attended in former lives, all he saw was the cold and lifeless sounds of utensils, people having nerve wars across the tables, arguing, or growing into a hot debate, trying their best to subdue the other party.

That’s why he felt as if he could enjoy this moment as his own, leaving behind all his boundaries and joining them with a newfound excitement.

Bai Yunxian is a man in disguise of a girl, even if he restrained himself, he eventually became comfortable chatting with them, enjoying the banquet with a bright smile.

He glanced at Lady Yun and Lady Bai, who seemed to be engrossed in their own little world, chatting away happily. Not the least bit worried about anything.

He felt like he could understand now, the reason Yun Shu was always full of such bright aura. His aura always felt out of the world, as if he was almost a divine being. It’s all because he was born and raised in such a warm family, full of love and happiness.

No wonder this world’s dark aura wasn’t able to affect him a little, because he was already filled with the purest aura a person can ever have.

’Such a man… do I even deserve to be with him?’

“Sister- in- law, are you daydreaming? What is it? Don’t tell me, are you thinking of the youngest?” Yun Xiao raised an eyebrow, sensing Bai Yunxian’s distraction.

“Ah, huh?! Oh, Fourth brother! I mean…” Bai Yunxian blushed after getting caught red handed, he didn’t realize what he was thinking until Yun Qi’s sudden interruption.

“I… I was worried, because it seems to be pretty late. So…”

“Oooh, I see. Looks like my sister- in- law misses our youngest, huh? Well, you don’t have to be, he will come back together with father. Besides, he is strong enough that no bastard would dare to touch him within the Imperial city. You have nothing to think about.” Yun Chu seemed a bit tipsy after drinking so much.

“Hick! Elder brother, you are drunk, hick!” Yun Xiao rolled on the ground as he laughed, pointing at Yun Chu.

“Yun Xiao, get a hold on yourself! You are disgracing us in front of our sister- in- law!” Yun Qi kicked his ass, making him jump off of the floor and attack him, squabbling.

Among them, Yun Ming seemed the most sober, who was sitting the closest with Bai Yunxian, as he sighed, shaking his head in resignation, “Among us, the youngest has the most alcohol tolerance, just like our father. He is not usually a heavy drinker, but he won’t be himself when he drinks dozens of wine jars with His majesty.”

Bai Yunxian was a bit surprised to find out this new information on Yun Shu, he never imagined Yun Shu to be a heavy drinker. Especially not with that kind of angelic face.

“By the way, I have something to ask you, sister- in- law. Only if… you don’t mind.” Yun Ming said as he sipped the drink in his hand.

Bai Yunxian’s back tensed up as he looked up at Yun Ming’s calm attitude, straightening his back as he calmed himself, asking slowly, “Anything, Big brother.”

“No need to be nervous, it’s not something serious. Just that…” Yun Ming observed Bai Yunxian’s face closely, which almost made Bai Yunxian feel breathless, ticking his nerves.

“Do you… like my brother?”

It took Bai Yunxian a few moments to take in the question, his face went blank before he came clear. In an instant, his face flushed a deep shade of red, his jaw opening and closing as he went speechless.

“O, oh! T, that, I…” Bai Yunxian looked down on his hands in shame, he couldn’t form proper words as he stuttered like a fool.

“Ah, I see. I get it, sister- in- law. No need to force yourself.” Yun Ming smiled at his reaction, as if he took a heavy burden down from his chest.

In reality, though her brothers knew it was a contract marriage, just a farce to show off. They were afraid they would be unhappy in married life until the divorce time comes.

However, from Bai Yunxian’s reaction, Yun Ming could tell that this child had a thing for his sister, whom he cared deeply about. He could rest assured that his sister won’t be mistreated in his hands.

As for Yun Shu, well, he could already see that that child was also smitten with Bai Yunxian, especially the way she looked at him all the time. Not only him, but all the brothers already knew of her intentions towards Bai Yunxian, it would’ve been a disaster if he didn’t like her.

’No, actually, no one could resist that child’s charisma. And it’s not possible for Bai Yunxian to resist her either.’ Yun Ming thought as he shook his head.

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