If everything moves as Prince Fushou Zhang had planned, she won't reach up to this point… …
Not to mention, Lin Chujiu knew what Prince Fushou Zhang was thinking. Even if she was not aware of it, she will not make trouble with Lin Wanting in a public place. This was not Xiao Wangfu.
Seeing Prince Fushou Zhang dragging her to this matter, Lin Chujiu didn't immediately answer. Instead, she looked at Lin Wanting, who was slightly dissatisfied and said: "If you have a serious illness, you should go less in public. The Eldest Princess is so generous and didn't punish you. If it's someone else, you will immediately be punished. You should hurry and thank the Eldest Princess."
Because her scolding tone was full of momentum, it made Lin Wanting felt indignant. However, considering her situation, Lin Wanting could only grit her teeth and thanked Prince Fushou Zhang as mentioned by Lin Chujiu.
Prince Fushou Zhang didn't expect that the topic will be kicked back to her again, she smiled but she didn't linger with the topic again. She only let Lin Wanting remained standing. She was extremely dissatisfied with Lin Wanting and Mrs. Lin.
She can't even do such a trivial matter, but expecting to marry the Crown Prince as the main wife? Lin Wanting was simply dreaming.
The conversation before the dinner came to an end when the maidservants came in and served the hot dishes on the table one by one. One of the striking dishes was the braised bear paw placed in front of Lin Chujiu.
The huge bear paw occupies the entire plate. Its thick wine soup sprinkled with green coriander has overbearing fragrance. However, when this fragrance entered their noses, it instantly attracts everyone's attention.
Prince Fushou Zhang played her role as the host and introduced the dishes: "This bear was especially hunted yesterday. You should try it Chujiu. This dish is specially prepared for you."
After all, it was an apology banquet. If you can't apologize directly, you should show apologizing means. Even if Prince Fushou Zhang doesn't like it, she has to do a good job.
Lin Chujiu took a glance at her and removed her gaze: "The Eldest Princess has taken great pains."
"I just give an order to my servants, what trouble is there. Come on, everyone, try it." When Prince Fushou Zhang said those words, the maidservant stepped forward and divided the big bear paw into several pieces. Each person has a bowl. The largest one was given to Lin Chujiu.
For such a thing like a bear paw, Lin Chujiu admitted that she was curious. She has never eaten a bear paw even after reaching this age.
After putting a small piece to her mouth, Lin Chujiu nodded in satisfaction: It was indeed a dish that will be praised by gluttonous people, it was very delicious.
The soft meat seems to be getting thickened in the mouth, while the unique fragrance makes the tip of the nose itchy. They can't help but close their eyes and savor the delicious food at this moment.
Lin Chujiu was immersed in the temptation of food, but was interrupted by Prince Fushou Zhang's disgusting voice: "How's the taste?"
"Very good." Lin Chujiu praised sincerely.
Upon hearing this, Princess Fushou was overjoyed: "Chujiu, it's good that you like it. The bear that they caught yesterday is still alive. The remaining paw hasn't been chopped off yet. If you like it, I will send it to Xiao Wangfu. You can keep it and enjoy eating it."
"Chopping off the living bear?" Lin Chujiu suddenly felt that the bear paw she was chewing was like poison, and no longer find it delicious.
She has no hypocritical compassion. She can eat pork, chicken, and bear meat, but… …
Slaughtering animals bit by bit, she can't have the heart to accept it.
"Of course, it is alive. It won't be fresh if it's dead." When Prince Fushou Zhang said those words, Lin Chujiu just nodded her head but didn't say another word.
But her silence didn't give off to the tranquility she deserved. Prince Fushou Zhang put down her chopsticks and unhappily said: "Why? Chujiu, do you think I'm cruel?"
"No… … This is the law of the jungle. People eat bears, and the bear eats people. It doesn't matter whether it is cruel or not, but who is stronger." She cannot accept it, but she won't stand at the highest point of morality and blame others. After all, she can save one bear, but not two. All she can do was not to do such a thing.
"I knew you were a transparent person, Chujiu. I hated those hypocrites who ate beef, but saying that killing cattle are cruel." Princess Fushou Zhang suddenly increased her tone, seemingly pointing something.
Lin Chujiu didn't understand Princess Fushou Zhang's words but didn't try to understand it. She just nodded her head and continued to remain silent. After she finished eating the bear paw meat on her bowl. She didn't touch this dish again.
Like her, Xiao Zian and Prince Wen also didn't touch the dish again. Upon seeing this, Princess Fushou Zhang asked them. Xiao Zian only said that it was too heavy to eat, while Prince Wen said: "We often go to the mountains to hunt and kill our prey. However, there are two rules. First, eat the prey after it died. Second, not to touch the cubs."
"You people are nothing but fake and hypocrite." Princess Fushou Zhang sneered with disdain.
Prince Wen didn't give in, instead, said with a straight face: "As a human, you must have a limit. Otherwise, what's your difference to a beast."
*Bang* Princess Fushou Zhang's face drastically changed and slammed her hand on the table: "Are you scolding me?"
"Eldest Imperial Aunt, you're thinking too much. I'm just talking about our rules in the army." Prince Wen chuckled and then became indifferent again.
He just wanted to take this opportunity to tell Lin Chujiu and Xiao Zian that he has a bad side, but he has a limit. No matter how bad he was, he was not worse than Princess Fushou Zhang.
"Hmph…" Princess Fushou Zhang snorted coldly. On the other hand, Prince Wen busily picked up his wine cup, stood up, and said: "Eldest Imperial Aunt, I'm wrong. Don't be angry. You know my temperament, I am careless. You adults shouldn't be so hard to me, I will punish myself with three cups."
*Guru…Guru…* In a blink of an eye, Prince Wen drank three cups of wine.
Princess Fushou Zhang was slightly shocked, but she didn't let things go easily: It's good that you know that you are wrong. Today, I set a banquet for Chujiu. Well, you make amends for Chujiu and offer her a toast."
"Good, good…" Prince Wen didn't say anything else. He poured himself another cup of wine and said: "Imperial Aunt, I said something wrong today. You can punish me, but don't take it to heart. I'll drink another cup."
After he said those words, he raised his head and drank the wine. After drinking 4 cups of wine, Prince Wen's face turned red. It seems that the wine was strong. Lin Chujiu raised her cup and said: "Prince Wen is too polite. I am not angry. Sit down and eat. The dishes will get cold."
Lin Chujiu softly said and took a sip. Prince Wen didn't say anything, but Princess Fushou Zhang couldn't accept it. She gave Lin Chujiu a serious look. Lin Chujiu was forced to drink a cup.
Lin Chujiu's face immediately turned red like an apple after drinking a cup of wine. She looked at the people dumbly and say how cute they were.
Seeing this scene, Princess Fushou Zhang's eyes flashed. She raised her cup and offered Lin Chujiu a toast under the pretense of 'apologizing', so Lin Chujiu had to drink it.
"Okay, I'll drink." Lin Chujiu shook her head and pretended to be sober. Xiao Zian held Lin Chujiu's hand and said "Imperial Aunt, I'll take it for you."
"No, I can drink it." Lin Chujiu waved her hand and drank the cup of wine, and then… …