Li Wanming didn't understand what he meant.
What did today's incident have to do with the opening of her academy?
However, over such a long period of time, she had developed an inexplicable trust in Xiao Jingnan.
Even though she knew that he always didn't tell the whole truth, she was certain in her heart that he wouldn't harm her.
Li Wanming tightened her fingers, turned her head and said no more, leaving everything here to him.
Lü Songyuan's eyes widened slightly. She seemed a bit incredulous. "A misunderstanding?"
She had come with an unrelenting attitude today, but instead, she had made a fool of herself. She couldn't believe that Xiao Jingnan would let her off so easily.
Although she wasn't afraid of the punishment under the laws of the Great Sheng Dynasty, being falsely accused in front of everyone made her look extremely stupid.
If her father found out about this, he would surely never forgive her.
Xiao Jingnan smiled. "Yes, a misunderstanding. Isn't it?"
"Miss Lü came here specifically today and didn't even mind disrupting General Feng's banquet. Wasn't it because she was worried that my wife didn't have a liquor license and might violate the national law and be guilty of deceiving the emperor?"
"Such sincere concern shows both loyalty to the emperor and compassion for the common people. It's really touching."
As he spoke, he asked someone to bring over chopsticks, bowls and embroidered stools, and actually invited Lü Songyuan and Guo Xinyue to sit at the table.
"Mr. Cheng is extremely grateful for the great kindness of the two ladies. Please take your seats and have a cup of wine. You can also taste the Jin Yutang brewed by my wife."
After saying that, he poured two more cups of wine and placed them in front of Lü Songyuan and Guo Xin.
The amber - colored liquor was held in the sky - blue jade porcelain wine cups, exuding a rich aroma.
Lü Songyuan stared at the wine but didn't move.
She knew that if she drank this wine, it would mean that Li Wanming's wine was perfectly fine and not brewed from the "rotten and moldy grains and fruits" as she had previously claimed.
This was asking her to take back what she had just said and humiliate herself.
However, looking at Xiao Jingnan's expression, there was no sign of humiliation at all.
His face was sincere and his eyes were clear. Although he did intend to clear the name of Jin Yutang with this cup of wine, more importantly, he was trying to make peace.
Moreover, his words just now had already defined this incident as a misunderstanding.
He had greatly praised her righteousness and bravery. To those who didn't know the truth, it really seemed that she had rushed over specifically to remind Li Wanming for fear that something might happen to her.
Why did Xiao Jingnan do this?
When Li Wanming took out the liquor license, they had clearly won!
As long as he brought this matter to her father, it would be enough to make her suffer!
They had Princess Chengping behind them, and now there was also General Yunhui. They might not be afraid of the Lü family...
Seeing her hesitation, Xiao Jingnan picked up his wine cup first.
"Miss Lü was worried about her friend and spoke a bit bluntly in her haste. But don't worry. All the generals here are reasonable people. They won't spread rumors."
"Friend?"
Lü Songyuan murmured these two words softly, and her cold and skeptical eyes scanned him.
These words clearly meant that she didn't need to worry. The generals here would know what to say after they left. She didn't need to be afraid that her father would find trouble with her.
He really knew how to talk!
With just a dozen words, he had dispelled all her worries!
But... friend?
Did they want to be friends with her?
Xiao Jingnan picked up his own wine cup and smiled warmly. His eyes and eyebrows were like a gentle spring breeze, looking extremely sincere.
"Yes. Even if we weren't friends before, I believe we will be in the future."
Lü Songyuan couldn't help but look at Li Wanming. She saw that Li Wanming's cheeks were puffed up with anger. Especially after hearing Xiao Jingnan's last words, she simply turned around and ignored him!
Xiao Jingnan's actions were his own idea. Li Wanming was unaware of it, and moreover... she strongly disapproved.
Lü Songyuan felt an inexplicable sense of pleasure in her heart.
So what if you have a liquor license?
Your husband doesn't share your thoughts!
Feeling much better, she picked up the wine cup on the table and drank it in one gulp. "Mr. Cheng is right. From now on, we are friends. However..."
She pretended to be in a difficult position and her eyes drifted towards Feng Yuanji.
Just now, although Xiao Jingnan had quietly assured her that today's incident would be defined as a misunderstanding and that it was because she was worried that her friend would make a mistake that she had rushed over.
But this was after all General Feng's banquet. Everything still depended on General Feng's instructions. Would Xiao Jingnan's assurance work?
Xiao Jingnan naturally understood what she meant. He just smiled and turned his head. "General Feng..."
Feng Yuanji looked expressionless.
He didn't know what Xiao Jingnan was up to.
He extremely disliked such devious scheming!
Lü Songyuan had clearly come with the intention of ruining Li Wanming. If Li Wanming hadn't had the liquor license today, would Lü Songyuan have let her off so easily?
Just now, Li Wanming's words had clearly cornered Lü Songyuan. Why did he suddenly turn around to excuse her?
Was he afraid of the Lü family?
What a joke!
The Xiao family was the unparalleled Prince of Equal Rank in the Great Sheng Dynasty, equal in status to the emperor!
Since the founding of the dynasty, when had the Xiao family ever been afraid of anyone?
Moreover, there was also him, the General Who Guards the State, present today.
Why did Xiao Jingnan flatter like this...
Could it be that the Xiao family had really been scared out of their wits by the war more than a decade ago? By now, was there not a single brave and resolute man left in the family?
Thinking of this, Feng Yuanji's expression became even uglier.
Huo Xiaoyan and Xiao Yuancheng were so heroic and magnificent back then. They were both the gods of war in the army of the Great Sheng Dynasty.
Unexpectedly, after a sudden change, the country was in ruins. A new emperor ascended the throne in the court, and the empress dowager took power... Among the Huo and Xiao families, only this sole direct descendant was left, and he had been raised like this...
Feng Yuanji felt infinitely sad in his heart and let out a long sigh.
"This is a matter between the Cheng and Li families. You can handle it as you see fit!"
After saying that, he finished the wine in his cup, didn't look at Xiao Jingnan again, stood up and left with a flick of his sleeve.
"Grandpa!"
Feng Xiao looked at him and then at Xiao Jingnan, and quickly chased after him.
Grandpa's expression was wrong. Just now, there was a faint sense of desolation as if a decaying tree had turned to ashes. He had to go and check on him.
After Feng Yuanji left, naturally everyone at the table looked to the Prince of Ning for guidance.
Everyone in the room quietly fixed their eyes on him.
The Prince of Ning seemed unaware. He took a bite of the food and suddenly laughed. "Miss Lü and Miss Guo, thank you for coming to inform my daughter - in - law. Please take your seats quickly!"
This settled the matter.
The high - ranking generals quickly whispered instructions to their subordinates. "Did you hear that? Miss Lü and Miss Guo came to deliver a message today! You know what to say when you go out, right?"
"Yes, we know!"
"Don't worry. We won't say a single wrong word."
Even without the instructions, they didn't dare to talk nonsense!
The daughter of the current Grand Tutor falsely accusing the daughter of the General Who Displays Might of deceiving the emperor... Would they dare to say it? They didn't want to lose their lives!
Lü Songyuan sat down and naturally started to drink and eat as if nothing had happened.
Guo Xinyue sat beside her, with her head down, not daring to say a word.
It wasn't until the banquet was over and the guests had left that Lü Songyuan stood at the door and looked at Xiao Jingnan. "Say it. What do you want?"
By publicly establishing the friendship between her and Li Wanming today, he wasn't just trying to help her out of trouble. He must have an ulterior motive.