Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

"If the person who deserves the punishment confesses his crime immediately, and ordinary people are upright, then there is naturally nothing to argue about." Concubine Jin sighed and sneered, "It's a pity that most people in this world are shameless. Moreover, once convicted, it will be a heinous crime that will kill all nine generations of the clan. Who wouldn't take this opportunity to risk their life?"

Anan vaguely remembered that Hongze and Jinliu found two witnesses and evidence outside the palace on New Year's Eve, so they hurried to Fengyang Prefecture. But less than a day after they came back, things had turned out like this!

"With irrefutable evidence, they can't deny it even at the risk of their lives!" Anan hesitated. It was such a simple matter of right and wrong, how could it be so hard to distinguish?

"Unfortunately, this is the Forbidden City." Concubine Jin took a deep breath and her smile deepened. "There are some things that even the emperor cannot help."

Anan was a little confused, so he sat quietly beside Concubine Jin.

Concubine Jin was stunned for a while before she said to her, "I've asked someone to check on them. They are all fine. They are eating in the long corridor behind the Jinluan Palace right now!"

Anan hurriedly stood up to thank him and was about to leave when Concubine Jin stopped her and said with a smile, "Since you are here, please accompany me for a drink. I heard from Liuzi that you like to drink a lot."

Anan was a little embarrassed and nodded silently. It was true that he loved drinking, but it was also really embarrassing.

Concubine Jin smiled calmly and called out softly. Someone pushed the door open and came in, supporting Concubine Jin and going to the warm room outside.

The charcoal fire in the warm room was strong and warm. On the table were a few light side dishes, a plate of cakes, and two large jars of wine. Even before the lids were opened, the fragrance could be smelled. Anan grinned secretly, wondering what the hell Jin Liu, that bastard, had said in front of his mother! If Qiu Lubai could finish those two large jars of strong wine, she would never be able to drink again for the rest of her life.

"When the lotus flowers bloomed on the lake before the New Year, I ordered people to get up early and collect the lotus morning dew to make brewed coffee. It is even more fragrant than the ordinary autumn dew white. I'm sure you will like it." Concubine Jin had a relaxed look on her brows and revealed a sweet smile.

A palace maid had already opened the jar and scooped out the wine with a wooden spoon. The fragrance filled the room.

Anan smiled and said, "This wine is really good!"

"It's a pity that morning dew is hard to collect and it takes a lot of effort. There isn't much to begin with. Although we collect it every day and carefully store it in the jar under the tree, when we really take it out for winemaking, less than 60% is left. This is all the people in the world get." Concubine Jin picked up the cup, sniffed it gently, and invited her to drink with her.

The aroma of this wine was extremely rich, but also stronger than usual. After a few glasses of wine, Anan felt like she was burning. She picked up a book on the table and fanned it gently. She wanted to say that the charcoal fire in the room was too strong, but when she looked at Concubine Jin again, she saw that she was still calm and not drunk at all. Her eyes widened immediately.

Concubine Jin looked at her and said with a smile, "Drink slowly! I have already taken out this wine today, and I don't plan to take it back!"

Anan waved his hands repeatedly: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I..."

When Concubine Jin saw that she was hesitant to speak, she was not angry. She just smiled at her, drank her wine, and picked up some food for her.

Jin Liu helped her to brag, and now if she said she couldn't drink, it would look inappropriate, but if she really drank, she was afraid that she would lose her composure after drinking. So she held the glass and thought for a long time before she drank the wine again. She made up her mind that since it was the imperial concubine who invited her, she might as well risk her life to accompany the gentleman!