Romance of the Four Kingdoms

Chapter 41

As the banquet neared its climax the majority of the officers were intoxicated including Zang Ba and Wu Zi who got carried away with the celebration. Even Mitsuko had a drink despite LingQi's assurance that she didn't have to, however she gave in to Zang Ba's teasing. At first the drink was ok however the after taste was something else. She expected it in advance though, so she took her time with it and handled it better much to her surprise. Though she still couldn't help but cough as the aftertaste started to come into play. She noticed that as she started to take her second drink that she felt weird, she wasn't sure if she was drunk or not but she notices that her movements were a bit more sluggish as she opens and closes her hand when she first notices that her body feels weird. After looking up and seeing her two officers completely smashed she concluded. However, after first noticing that she felt weird she stops drinking not wanting to try her luck.

'So what did I miss?' Mitsuko turns behind her to see Pang Tong casually standing there.

'Nothing of much importance just these two letting their drink get the better of them.'

'Haha is that so? Good for them. It is important to enjoy your victories when you can.' He chuckled as he saw the two drunkards enjoying themselves.

'Well I better take them to their quarters before they try and go on a rampage all night.'

'You sure you can handle them?' Mitsuko questioned. She wasn't sure if Pang Tong could take care of two drunk officers, especially when they are more larger and bulkier than he is.

'Do not worry, I'm sure even I can handle these two. I can be quite persuasive you know. Now c'mon you two let's get you rested for tomorrow.' Pang Tong walked next to them however the two officers refused to comply.

'What's the rush? The night is still young after all.' Zang Ba responds and kept drinking away.

'Is that so? Good for you for having energy. However...' he leans his head between them.

'If you do anything to ruin Lady Mitsuko's good name that she worked hard to build up...well I won't be able to protect you against the serpent's wrath.' Pang Tong chuckled more sinisterly this time as they both looked up to Mitsuko and suddenly became terrified knowing how strong she actually is. Fearing for their lives they immediately comply with Pang Tong's request.

'Our apologies Lady Mitsuko we will now rest for tomorrow!' Zang Ba announces rather loudly as he stood up and turned around to walk. However he immediately hit his face on the wall behind him. He grabbed his face and shrieked in pain.

'Oww who would put a wall here!?' Zang Ba yelled in his hand rather loudly that Mitsuko could still hear it who couldn't help but laugh softly at his drunken antics.

'You lumbering oaf you're making a scene!' Wu Zi whispers madly at him who quickly returned to face Mitsuko and bows apologetically.

'Please excuse us and accept our apologies my lady.' He grabs a hold of Zang Ba and leads him out of the banquet hall. Satisfied Pang Tong chuckled again.

'See, all you need is to think of the right words and even drunks will pay attention to you.'

'I see.' Is all that Mitsuko managed to muster, she was too busy wondering what he said to them to make them so afraid.'

'Well looks like I better follow them just to make sure they don't get into trouble along the way. Have a pleasant evening, I entrust Lady Mitsuko in your care Lady LingQi.' He bows respectfully before casually following Wu Zi and Pang Tong leaving Mitsuko and LingQi by themselves. The two of them sat in silence for a while, unsure of what to say to each other.