Chapter 109 - I Will Not Fail Her
A few days passed in the blink of an eye.
To Ning Yechen's surprise, Luo Ruxin hadn't tried to disrupt his time with Luo Ruying as she had before. She was surprisingly well-behaved and obedient.
It seemed that after being lectured by Luo Ruying last time, she had learned her lesson...
Tonight was the last night of the New Year festivities, and everyone gathered together for a feast.
Luo Ruying and Yue Qingyou worked together in the kitchen, preparing a table full of delicious dishes.
Luo Hongye sat on a chair, swinging her little legs, overflowing with joy.
Yue Qingyou kept putting food into Luo Hongye's bowl and feeding her...
She seemed even more doting than Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying...
Now, seeing this scene, Luo Ruying no longer felt uncomfortable; instead, she was quite happy.
"Little Ye Ye, Auntie bought your favorite grilled sausages~"
"Come and try them~"
Luo Ruxin took out the grilled sausages she had bought from Ye Tianshen and held them up to Luo Hongye's mouth.
She had been frequenting Ye Tianshen's stall these past few days...
After hearing that Luo Hongye loved Ye Tianshen's barbecue, she specially bought grilled sausages to win the child's favor.
She didn't want to be disliked by her niece anymore...
Luo Hongye hesitated for a moment, then opened her mouth wide and took a bite, saying with a smile, "Thank you, Auntie~"
Seeing Luo Hongye finally eat something she offered, Luo Ruxin was overjoyed...
Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying exchanged smiles.
"Sister, I bought some good wine. Try it."
Luo Ruxin happily took out the 'Dreamland Intoxication' she had bought from Ye Tianshen a few days ago and placed it on the table for everyone to enjoy.
"You guys go ahead and drink. I'll pass..."
Luo Ruying said, her face showing a hint of difficulty, trying to decline.
"Eh~ Sister, you still can't handle alcohol?"
"It's such a special day, just have a little~"
Luo Ruxin's eyes narrowed, and the corners of her lips curled up as she handed the wine cup to Luo Ruying, deliberately coaxing her.
She knew very well that her sister, Luo Ruying, had a very low tolerance for alcohol...
It had always been like this since they were young.
If she didn't suppress the alcohol's effects with her spiritual energy, Luo Ruying could get drunk after just one cup...
But she really wanted to see Luo Ruying drunk...
"Wife, you can't drink alcohol?"
Ning Yechen was surprised to learn that Luo Ruying couldn't handle alcohol.
He knew that Luo Ruying used to have the cultivation of an Immortal Emperor...
Yet, she couldn't handle alcohol...?
"Yes..."
Luo Ruying nodded slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Even though she was once the Empress of the Heavenly Realm, she had a low tolerance for alcohol. At banquets, she always had to suppress the effects with her spiritual energy.
"Then let me drink it for you."
Seeing that Luo Ruying really couldn't handle alcohol, Ning Yechen intended to take the wine cup from Luo Ruxin on her behalf.
But this time, Luo Ruying took the initiative to accept the cup.
Considering the rare festive atmosphere today, she decided to have a little bit...
After all, the alcohol in the Mortal Realm wasn't as strong as that in the Heavenly Realm, so it shouldn't be a problem for her...
Luo Ruying drank the Dreamland Intoxication in one gulp, then put down the cup, feeling a bit unsatisfied.
She was genuinely surprised.
It was the first time she had tasted such a sweet and fragrant wine...
But why did she feel a bit dizzy...
Could it be that she was drunk...?
The next second, Luo Ruying suddenly felt dizzy, her head spinning, and her mind clouded. Her head slumped heavily onto the table with a loud 'thump.'
The speed at which she collapsed surprised everyone present.
"Wife?!"
Ning Yechen quickly helped Luo Ruying up.
Only then did he realize that Luo Ruying had drunk the infamous Dreamland Intoxication from the Demon Realm.
This wine was quite potent; it was one of the most precious and renowned liquors in the Demon Realm.
No wonder Luo Ruying got drunk after just a small cup...
Luo Ruying, her face flushed with a drunken smile, her eyes hazy, and her cheeks a charming peach pink, leaned on Ning Yechen's shoulder.
"Husband~~"
She breathed out a fragrant, intoxicating breath, her voice like a coquettish whisper in his ear...
He didn't expect his wife to be so clingy when drunk...
Luo Ruxin also didn't expect Luo Ruying to get drunk so quickly.
She had thought her sister's alcohol tolerance had improved a bit...
But this was exactly what she wanted, to see her sister's charming drunken state again.
"Brother-in-law, isn't my sister adorable and charming when she's drunk~?"
Luo Ruxin said to Ning Yechen with a mischievous grin.
"You... Did you deliberately get your sister drunk...?"
Ning Yechen asked, amused and exasperated.
It was obvious that Luo Ruxin knew Luo Ruying couldn't handle alcohol, yet she still intentionally gave it to her.
"If Sister hadn't drunk it, how could Brother-in-law see her adorable and charming side?"
Luo Ruxin gave a reason that Ning Yechen couldn't refute.
Indeed...
He should actually be grateful to Luo Ruxin...
Well done, sister-in-law!
Ning Yechen quickly changed his attitude and silently gave Luo Ruxin a thumbs-up.
Luo Ruxin also reciprocated with a thumbs-up.
At this moment, the two of them reached a certain understanding.
It also meant that Luo Ruxin had genuinely accepted Ning Yechen as her brother-in-law, making up for her previous mistakes.
"Brother-in-law, let me tell you, your wife is incredibly popular."
"In the past, those pursuing my sister in the Heavenly Realm had to line up!"
"You better cherish my sister!"
"If I ever find out that you've done anything to wrong her, I won't let you off the hook!"
Luo Ruxin, having also consumed a fair amount of alcohol, warned Ning Yechen fiercely.
These past few days, she had been secretly observing Luo Ruying and Ning Yechen.
She discovered that their relationship was good, and their home was filled with warmth and love.
Apart from being a mortal, Ning Yechen truly had no other flaws. He treated her sister and child genuinely well.
She could see that her sister truly loved this man...
Otherwise, she wouldn't have given birth to Ye Ye for him...
Since that was the case, there was no need for her to dissuade them any further. She could also rest assured, entrusting her sister to this brother-in-law...
Ning Yechen could see that Luo Ruxin was genuinely concerned about Luo Ruying, and always had been.
This was the main reason why he wouldn't get angry with her, even when she misunderstood him.
"Rest assured, I will not fail her."
Ning Yechen said with a gentle smile, giving Luo Ruxin a solemn assurance.
This simple sentence made Luo Ruxin pause for a moment, then a faint smile also appeared on her face.
She suddenly felt that perhaps her sister was right...
"Brother-in-law, I'll leave my sister in your care then."
"I should be going now."
"I won't disturb you and sister any longer."
Luo Ruxin slowly stood up from the table and said.
"Hmm?"
"Won't you wait for Ruying to wake up before leaving?"
Ning Yechen tried to persuade her to stay.
Luo Ruxin looked at Luo Ruying, leaning against Ning Yechen, and shook her head with a smile.
"No, I'm afraid I won't be able to bear leaving if I do..."
"Goodbye, Brother-in-law."
"Little Ye Ye, Auntie is leaving."
Before leaving, Luo Ruxin finally got her wish and gently pinched Luo Hongye's cheeks. Then, as she was about to leave gracefully, she slipped and fell face-first into the snow...
Ning Yechen and the others: "..."
Damn it...
She had to embarrass herself at the last moment...
It was all that wine's fault, making her a bit dizzy...
Luo Ruxin pretended nothing had happened, got up, dusted the snow off herself, and then vanished from their sight in an instant.
This was also to show him her Immortal King prowess!
He must be stunned...!
He probably wouldn't dare to bully her sister anymore after this.
Luo Ruxin thought to herself confidently and proudly as she left.