eurekapd Chapter 186: Submission of Submission
Chapter 186: Submission of Submission
On that day, Jin Chu, at the suggestion of Su Cheng'an, divided the high-purity liquor into two parts. One part was blended into high-proof liquor, and the other part was blended into medium-proof liquor which was slightly higher than ordinary liquor.
The next day, after receiving the news that Prince Dingbei had returned home, Jin Chu brought two pots of prepared wine to Hanzhang Court to pay a visit to the princess.
As soon as I entered the room, I saw Prince Dingbei sitting in the main seat with his horse and sword, and Su Cheng'an sitting below him. The two were talking in low voices. Princess Du, who was standing beside them, was holding a cup of tea, sipping it and smiling at the father and son.
"Ajin, come here and sit next to me." Princess Du waved to Jinchu affectionately. Su Chengan stopped talking and smiled at Jinchu.
Jin Chu responded obediently and sat down on the chair below Princess Du, facing Su Cheng'an.
Prince Dingbei's gaze first fell on the two wine jugs held by the maid behind Jinchu, and then he asked with a hint of surprise: "Jin girl, what is this?"
I guess Su Cheng'an hasn't told King Dingbei yet about the new wine she brewed yesterday. He's planning to let her tell the prince herself!
Thinking of this, Jinchu respectfully replied to the prince, "A month ago, I was fortunate enough to receive a gift of fine wine from the prince. Back then, Jinchu had the audacity to suggest brewing new wine for the prince. Thankfully, the prince and princess were magnanimous enough not to take it personally. And thanks to heaven's blessing, Jinchu, despite all the hassle, managed to whip up two jugs of wine yesterday. I've brought them here today for your appreciation and feedback, my prince, princess, and the crown prince."
After saying that, she nodded to the maid behind her. The maid took a few steps forward and placed two jugs of wine on the table next to Jin Chu.
King Dingbei was slightly taken aback, then glanced at the two jugs of wine again. The corners of his lips curled up slightly, hinting at something: "Jin girl is really clever. She even brewed fine wine herself. Today, I will taste it!"
Princess Du was also surprised. She pointed at the two jugs of wine and asked, "Why two jugs? Could it be that each has its own merits?"
Jin Chu nodded and explained with a smile, "Princess, you're too kind! It's not that each has its own merits, but Jin Chu didn't know the prince's preferences, so she mixed two kinds of wine, one slightly lighter and the other more intense!"
Hearing Jin Chu's words, King Dingbei raised his eyebrows, revealing a hint of interest: "Oh? I didn't expect Jin Chu to be so ingenious. In that case, we must try both of these pots of wine!"
He waved his hand and said, "Bring the wine glasses! Let me try Jin girl's new wine first!" Then a maid brought a few wine glasses.
Jin Chu stood up to stop him: "Your Highness, please wait a moment. This wine is strong. If you drink it on an empty stomach, it will damage your spleen and stomach. Why don't you--"
As she finished her words, Princess Du beside her took the opportunity to speak: "Ajin is indeed considerate. It's getting late now, why not serve dinner first and then drink some of Ajin's fine wine together? Wouldn't that be even better?"
"I'll listen to you. I'm indeed hungry." King Dingbei readily agreed to Princess Du's suggestion.
After the maids filed in and served the food, the four of them moved to the dining table and sat down again.
When they were almost done eating, King Dingbei teased Jinchu with a smile, "Jin girl, now that we're all full, maybe you can take out some of your fine wines for a taste?"
"I obey the prince's order." Jin Chu nodded with a smile, personally picked up the low-alcohol wine and opened the pot.
The rich aroma of wine wafted out immediately, and King Dingbei subconsciously sniffed, and the casual expression on his face became more serious.
"Jin girl, the wine you brewed is so fragrant!" King Dingbei stretched his neck to look at the wine pot in Jin Chu's hand. At this time, he was really impatient.
Jin Chu first filled a glass of wine for the Prince of Dingbei and handed it to him, then poured wine for the princess and Su Cheng'an, and finally poured half a glass for himself.
King Dingbei took the wine and sniffed it again. The clear fragrance was mixed with the faint sweetness unique to sorghum.
He first took a small sip, letting the wine diffuse and evaporate in his mouth. Then his eyes lit up, and he swallowed the wine. Suddenly, it felt like a warm current slid down his chest and abdomen.
King Dingbei drank the remaining half glass of wine without hesitation, and felt that beautiful moment that was different from any other. He narrowed his eyes slightly, savoring the aroma of wine between his lips and teeth and the psychological relaxation.
After a moment, he raised his eyes to look at Jin Chu, his gaze becoming serious. "Jin girl, you really make excellent wine! I think I have tasted good wine before, but this glass of wine you gave me today is indeed the best I have ever tasted!"
"When you first mentioned brewing wine, I was quite dismissive. Now it seems I was shortsighted and judged people by appearances!"
This is a recognition of the fine wine brewed by Jinchu, and at the same time it also acknowledges his original wrong impression of Jinchu.
"It's just luck that I can only brew this meager wine. I don't deserve Your Highness's praise." Jin Chu said modestly, picking up another pot of wine and pouring another glass. "Compared to the previous one, this wine is stronger and more spicy. It's not suitable for everyday family banquets."
"However, winters in the north are long and the weather is bitterly cold. If someone is out and about, this wine is perfect to carry with them. When the cold gets too intense, a sip or two will instantly keep them warm and prevent them from freezing."
"Furthermore, in an emergency situation, if someone is injured, this wine can be used to clean the wound and remove impurities."
Following her explanation, King Dingbei became even more interested. He reached out, picked up the glass of wine, and took a sip.
Just as Jinchu had predicted, the moment the liquor entered his mouth, it felt like a blazing fire exploded in his mouth. The pungent sensation washed over him like a tidal wave, and the tip of his tongue felt like it was being gently pricked by thousands of tiny needles, yet it also carried an indescribable thrill of pleasure.
The wine flowed down the throat like a stream of hot magma, burning the esophagus all the way, bringing an intense burning sensation.
It was as if a raging fire was burning in his chest, and the heat quickly spread throughout his body, making his cheeks instantly red and beads of sweat appear on his forehead.
"What a powerful drink!" King Dingbei wiped the sweat from his forehead, and a smile of appreciation appeared on his red face: "Jin girl, you are really amazing!"
As these words fell, Princess Du looked at Jinchu with a more serious look: "Ah Jin, I didn't expect you to have such superb winemaking skills!"
Only Su Cheng'an and You Rongyan looked at Jin Chu with a smile, but turned around and said to his father and mother mercilessly: "I told you two a long time ago that Jin is not an ordinary girl. She can do many things!"
Prince Dingbei and Princess Du looked at each other, both showing satisfaction.
Jinchu realized the time had come, so he brought up the topic from the day he first arrived. "May I ask Your Highness, if Jinchu presents this method to the palace, and Your Highness ascends to the throne, will our Ye family have a chance to redress our injustice?"
King Dingbei asked in surprise, "What did you say? You want to hand over this winemaking method to the royal palace?"
Jin Chu nodded calmly and asked, "If Your Majesty does not mind, this winemaking method can serve as a token of our loyalty to Your Majesty from my brothers and sisters of the Ye family!"
"Good!" King Dingbei suddenly stood up and laughed out loud. "As expected of a daughter of a general, you are so decisive! It's amazing that a young girl like you has such courage! It's really heartening."
He turned to Su Chengan and praised him, "You have good taste!"
This is the straightforward praise for Jin Chu in public!
Jin Chu blushed slightly, but he heard King Dingbei solemnly promise again: "If the day ever comes when your wish comes true, I will not allow Brother Shengpei, a dignified hero, to die with injustice and rest in peace!"
Jin Chu's eyes were sore, and he fell to his knees with a thud: "Jin Chu thanks the prince for his kindness!"