Chapter 256: Drunken Abandon

Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Drunken Abandon

The banquet tables at Fujulou Restaurant were reset.

The owner and manager frantically tried to curry favor as they served.

Qin Tianxuan grew even more delighted when he saw that Wutian, Lingsu, and the others had arrived.

Once several banquet tables were set up, the high-ranking leaders of the Night Emperor’s Five Palaces and Nine Armies, a rare and complete gathering, were all present.

They stood together, first bowing to Qin Tianxuan, then paying their respects to Han Biwei and Ah Xue.

Even Niannian received a bow from them.

Qin Tianxuan was deeply moved. "I’ve fought alongside you brothers for many years. I never thought that after we missed the chance for a full reunion at the last victory banquet, we would all be here today."

Wutian of the Martial Venerable Hall, Lingsu of the Celestial Medicine Hall, Wang Hou of the God of Wealth Hall, Honglian of the Dark Prison Hall, and Taichu of the Ten Thousand Realms Hall!

And the Night Emperor’s Nine Armies, named after the nine provinces of Jiuzhou!

The Lieyang Army, the Hu Ben Army, the Celestial Strategy Army, the Divine Martial Army, the Celestial Might Army...

These were the subordinates who had followed him through countless campaigns, as close as brothers.

Qin Tianxuan couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

"Owner, bring out your best wine!"

Immediately, Fujulou Restaurant’s finest, treasured wines were brought out.

At that moment, Wang Hou stepped forward, holding Ye Mingzhu’s small hand.

"Sir, I... I’ve already proposed to Mingzhu. I hope we have your blessing!"

Overjoyed, Qin Tianxuan raised his cup to bless them, then downed it in one gulp.

’Nothing makes me happier than seeing my brother find happiness!’

After finishing the large cup, Qin Tianxuan began to cough violently.

Lingsu and the others were alarmed and cried out in unison, "Sir, it’s been a long time since you’ve drunk so heavily! Please be careful."

Qin Tianxuan waved his hand. "I’m happy today. Everyone, let loose and drink!"

Everyone except Qin Tianxuan’s Night Emperor’s Guard gathered around, raising their cups and drinking heartily.

Qin Tianxuan was truly happy, so he let himself go, drinking one cup after another.

In the past, his tolerance for alcohol was unmatched, but it had been a long time since he’d drunk so freely. Before long, he was starting to feel tipsy.

The drinking continued late into the night. Ah Xue and Niannian had fallen asleep in the restaurant’s lounge, but Qin Tianxuan was still going.

Han Biwei walked over, frowning, and placed her hand over Qin Tianxuan’s cup.

"Ah? Weiwei, you want a drink too? You were pretty cool today, splashing water in that fat guy’s face." Qin Tianxuan’s face was slightly flushed, and his words were laced with the smell of alcohol.

Han Biwei was speechless. "Stop drinking. You’re about to get drunk."

Qin Tianxuan took a deep breath and put down his cup.

His subordinates around them also quieted down.

By now, Qin Tianxuan was completely drunk. The image of Han Biwei before him swayed, and faintly, the figure of another woman appeared in her place.

But his will was like steel. He barely managed to steady himself. "Since Weiwei has spoken, let’s call it a night!"

Lingsu could no longer hold back. She stepped forward and quietly handed a pill to Han Biwei. "Madam Weiwei, you’re the only one who would dare to stop Sir’s cup at a time like this. This is a sobriety pill. Give it to him when you get back."

Han Biwei retorted irritably, "This guy usually seems so straight-laced. I didn’t expect him to be such a heavy drinker."

Lingsu smiled, pressing her lips together. "Sir actually rarely drinks like this. He must be truly overjoyed."

And so, the banquet came to an end.

Everyone had had about enough to drink.

The Personal Guard Captain had already brought the car around.

Qin Tianxuan, swaying, steadied himself on a table. As he left, he even issued an order: "No drunk driving!"

The Personal Guards helped him into the car. Someone else was taking care of Ah Xue and Niannian.

Han Biwei got into the back seat with Qin Tianxuan.

The man tilted his head and leaned against her.

Han Biwei was speechless. "So now you realize you’ve had too much? Feeling sleepy?"

"Mmm..."

Qin Tianxuan gave a silly smile, then leaned against her, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.

They drove all the way to the First-class Celestial Phenomenon Villa District.

It was the temporary residence arranged by Wutian and the others.

Lingsu and the others took Ah Xue and Niannian to a nearby house to be looked after, while the main villa was left completely empty.

Han Biwei worried to herself. ’It’s just me and Qin Tianxuan in this villa now. This is a little awkward.’

After the Personal Guard had withdrawn, she helped the man into the bathroom, gritted her teeth, and unbuttoned his clothes.

’Forget it. I feel like I owe him so much. What’s wrong with helping him take a bath?’

Han Biwei gave herself a pep talk.

Having lost her most precious memories with Qin Tianxuan, the man before her felt somewhat like a stranger. Yet, for some reason, deep down inside, he also felt incredibly intimate.

With these conflicting feelings, Han Biwei helped Qin Tianxuan bathe and then struggled to support him into the bedroom.

The moment Qin Tianxuan hit the bed, he was out, snoring softly.

It was rare for Han Biwei to see this iron-willed man reveal such a silly side.

"Hmph, and here I thought he was some omnipotent god. Drunk like this, anyone could take his life."

Han Biwei chuckled softly, then went to take a shower herself.

In the bedroom, however, Qin Tianxuan slowly sat up. The effects of the alcohol surged, making him feel even more intoxicated.

But his innate warrior’s alertness would never disappear.

"Who’s by the window?" Qin Tianxuan pushed himself up, opened the window, and peered at the bushes.

The Personal Guard Captain appeared awkwardly. "Sir, we are standing guard!"

"Further away! I can hear you breathing from here! Hmph! Your skills have deteriorated too quickly. Go back and double your training!"

Still drunk, Qin Tianxuan scolded them for a bit. Only when the Personal Guard team had retreated did he turn back.

Now, the drunkenness was becoming a little uncontrollable. The swaying figure before his eyes was entirely that of his beloved wife.

He was a normal man, too. After so many lonely years, he was at his most vulnerable.

In his daze, a fragrant scent suddenly washed over him.

It was Han Biwei.

She was wearing only a nightgown and holding a pill in her hand.

It turned out that after her shower, Weiwei had been about to go to the next room to sleep when she suddenly remembered the sobriety pill Lingsu had given her, so she had hurried over.

Her thin, gauzy nightgown was almost transparent in the light.

The girl before Qin Tianxuan’s eyes grew blurrier. In the haze, he suddenly pulled her into an embrace. "Shuanghua, you have no idea how much I’ve missed you."

He had mistaken her for someone else!

Han Biwei struggled. "Don’t, I’m not Sister Shuanghua. Sister Shuanghua is already..."

Before she could finish, Qin Tianxuan’s lips silenced the rest of her words.

Han Biwei’s eyes widened, and she struggled violently.

But Qin Tianxuan’s strength was immense; the more she struggled, the tighter he held her.

After a moment, Han Biwei closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

Her body was no longer stiff; instead, it grew softer and softer.

’Even though I’ve lost those crucial memories...’

’...this is the man I chose!’

’And there’s Niannian.’

’No matter the reason, this day was bound to come sooner or later.’

"Can... can you be gentle?" Han Biwei’s voice was as quiet as a mosquito’s buzz.

But the drunken Qin Tianxuan still saw her as his beloved wife, Shuanghua.

So many years of longing!

So many years of guilt.

At this moment, it all transformed into a fire of passion.

With a flick of his finger, he turned off the light!

In the complete darkness, there was endless tenderness...