The strong liquor burned its way down her throat, its fiery sting racing through her.
Li Menglu clearly could not hold her liquor.
After that large mouthful of high-proof spirits, the effects quickly hit her.
Her beautiful cheeks, already faintly flushed, instantly turned as red as a ripe peach, almost glistening with color.
Her eyes quickly grew misty, their gaze becoming increasingly hazy and unfocused.
Emboldened by the alcohol,
Li Menglu went limp, as though every bone in her body had melted, and nestled softly against Jiang Che's broad shoulder.
She breathed out a warm breath heavy with the scent of liquor.
Picking up the bottle again, she helped herself to another full glass.
Then, like a clingy little kitten, she snuggled into Jiang Che's arms and began chattering to him about everyday odds and ends.
"Your Majesty..."
Li Menglu tilted her head up and gazed hazily at Jiang Che's profile, her voice brimming with undisguised pride and satisfaction.
"You have no idea how wonderful these past few days have been for your consort!"
"Ever since Your Majesty gave me that supplementary black card with no spending limit."
"I haven't done a single productive thing! Every day, the moment I open my eyes, I head to the malls and shop like crazy!"
"Limited-edition handbags, jewelry, clothes—if I like it, I just swipe the card and take it home!"
The more Li Menglu spoke, the more excited she became, her slender finger tracing circles on Jiang Che's chest.
"I don't have to stay up late streaming every night anymore, either."
"Now, whenever I'm in the mood and happen to remember, I just post some casual little video on Yin Yue to keep my fans happy."
"All I do every day is show off my luxury cosmetics and high-society lifestyle on my