Since ancient times, whether among men or among women, as long as there was wine, the banquet was akin to having a catalyst that incited merriment.
Therefore, as soon as the wine was served, everyone's expressions visibly relaxed.
Hua Yan could tell it was fine fruit wine specially made for women, with a very low alcohol content. As long as one didn't indulge and drink excessively, it was difficult to become intoxicated. She smiled, lifting her cup and said to everyone, "Today, the fault is mine for causing a disturbance. I will punish myself with three cups."
When she brought it up, everyone remembered the earlier events, thinking indeed they had been quite startled. Not just startled, but thoroughly frightened.
Who could have expected that upon meeting her, she would confront the Marquis of Wuwei's wife head-on and without hesitation, push her into the lake?
For many years, no one had dared to treat the Marquis of Wuwei's wife in such a manner.
