Chapter 153: Time’s up, the winners and losers decided (1/2)

Chapter 153: Time’s up, the winners and losers decided

In between all the chatter, everyone was already impatient for the show to start so they could watch Han Yunxi. Those who lost had to abide by the rules of the bet. Mu Liuyue’s name had been completely smeared once she lost; who knew that Han Yunxi was so quick to follow in her wake!

This was the show of the year for the capital and wasn’t to be missed! If news of it got out, it’d probably shake the entire capital! Of course, Princess Changping and Murong Wanru were expectant for the results too, but compared to that, they were more interested in seeing Han Yunxi get drunk.

Many people left their seats and drew closer so they could see clearly. More still sat together in groups of three or five to talk amongst themselves. Murong Wanru snuck up to Princess Changping and asked in a low voice, “Princess, you’ve prepared thoroughly?”

Princess Changping didn’t move her gaze from Han Yunxi as an evil curve crept up her lips. Her voice was low and secretive as she replied. “Don’t worry and just enjoy the show. Prepare yourself.”

“Yes,” Murong Wanru demurred before retreating to her own seat. No one noticed that she’d moved at all. Everyone was focused on the three tables covered with wine jugs. At this moment, Han Yunxi had finally finished her third jug and was lifting the fourth for a sip. Meanwhile, the North and South Lords were long on their seventh!

Princess Changping was thrilled, and “helpfully” announced their standings. “The North and South Lords have finished off six jugs each, while Qin Wangfei drank three!”

At her words, the North Lord raised his eyebrow and gave a flirtatious glance at Princess Changping. Of course, his movements didn’t slow at all as he cast the seventh jug aside, where it shattered against the ground, devoid of wine.

Heavens!

So fast!

The crowd cried out in surprise, finally affecting the South Lord and Han Yunxi. The South Lord grew anxious and simply stood up, using both hands to pour the seventh jug of wine down his throat, glugglugglug! When Li Muge was acting like this, he certainly looked much more manly than his usual sissy self. The North Lord smiled coldly before standing up in turn to grab the eighth jug, suavely raising the wine above him as he poured it down his throat. As for Han Yunxi, she remained sitting as she picked up her fourth jug with both hands and drank it down at the same speed as before.

The difference between victory and defeat had grown even more obvious.

Although the South Lord wasn’t a large man, he was fierce competition. Still, everyone was more interested in Han Yunxi since her loss would be a bigger deal.

“Esteemed wangfei, you’re already three to four jugs behind! Try harder!”

“Esteemed wangfei, don’t lose face for us girls! Hurry, hurry!”

“Esteemed wangfei, you’re really too slow. Why don’t you admit defeat before you lose and harm your own body!”

… …

There would always be people who liked to cast stones at a body after it landed in the well. They took turns shouting at Han Yunxi, hoping to distract her so she could lose even faster and more tragically! But Han Yunxi wasn’t affected in the least and remained unmoved. Her movements neither slowed nor sped up, but remained the same as always!

Finally, she smashed her fourth jug. Either coincidentally or on purpose, Princess Changping spoke up at the same time.

“We’re at the halfway point, there’s only half a stick of incense still burning! The North Lord’s finished nine jugs, the South Lord eight jugs, and Han…” Princess Changping was too excited and almost called Han Yunxi by her name. Luckily, she caught herself in time and said respectfully, “Qin Wangfei finished four!”

The competition was already half over, but Han Yunxi had only drank half as much as the others. She really was weak! The alcohol would be taking effect soon, so she could only drink less and less and this went on. How was she supposed to catch up?

She was certain to lose!

Just when everyone was expecting Han Yunxi to pick up her fifth jug, she calmly stood up. Her brief respite caught everyone’s gaze and drew their attention to her face, which was white with a ruddy red from wine. Her gaze seemed slightly blurry, but the entire effect was offset by her white robes to make for an mesmerizing sight. More importantly, what was the matter with her?

Why did she stop? Was she not continuing? Drunk? Or ready to admit defeat?

While Han Yunxi was getting her footing, the entire scene fell silent. No matter what this woman was up to, she was sure to lose. The moment that everyone had been anticipating was nigh!

But! Han Yunxi only smiled lightly before lifting a wine jug with both hands as she threw back her head, allowing the liquid to pass her lips. She quickly rotated the jug to release a torrent of wine down her throat.

Heavens, the speed of her drinking was even faster than the North and South Lords. Han Yunxi never shut her mouth, but kept gulping down the alcohol.

How could this be?