Nine Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends

After signing the contract, Jing Chen instructed Xiao Liuzi to quickly find more tailors to come to the mansion and tailor two sets of clothing for every person there. The maids and female attendants would wear uniform outfits, as would the mansion guards.

Additionally, Qiu Xiang was to train the maids according to the manual’s specifications. The maids would also be outfitted with work uniforms for the tavern and camisoles—one set bearing the name "Proud Tower" on the front and back, and another printed with "Immortal’s Drunkenness." They would also produce bustiers and alluring lingerie for internal trial use to gauge the reaction. From inside out, everything would be renewed!

To capitalize on the excitement surrounding the Grand Princess’s martial marriage contest and boost the reputation of their liquor, all storytellers, clappers, beggars, and children throughout Chang’an city loudly spread the word, scattering flyers everywhere. They spun a beautiful legend about a young man surnamed Huang, named Huang Yulang.

His family was extremely poor, unable even to afford a wife, and he had never passed any imperial exams. His father inherited the family’s brewing skills but was old and frail, hoping Huang Yulang would carry on the tradition. However, Huang Yulang adamantly refused to brew liquor, which angered his father to death. After the funeral, Huang Yulang dreamed of his father, who told him he was brewing wine in the heavenly court, drunk by the Jade Emperor, Queen Mother of the West, and all the gods.

In the dream, his father revealed the brewing method for a crystal-clear, sweet, and infinitely flavorful wine. At heavenly gatherings, the gods would become utterly intoxicated. The Jade Emperor named the wine "Immortal’s Drunkenness," while the wine for the Queen Mother and the celestial maidens was called "Concubine’s Smile." After drinking it, creativity flowed like a spring, and writing seemed divinely inspired.

Startled awake, Huang Yulang brewed according to the dream’s instructions, producing a wine exactly as described. Later, when the princess held her marriage contest, Huang Yulang drank the wine, was suddenly inspired to compose poetry, and won the top honor, becoming a favored son-in-law and winning the beauty’s hand.

The entire city of Chang’an was abuzz with talk of "Immortal’s Drunkenness" and "Concubine’s Smile." News spread that these wines would soon be sold at the Proud Tower. People throughout the capital searched everywhere for the Proud Tower and its elusive "Immortal’s Drunkenness," desiring it all the more for its scarcity.

Returning to the mansion, Jing Chen was presented with several types of wine by Li Lingli to sample. Upon opening the sealed jars, the fragrance filled the courtyard, causing Zhang Meng and Zhao Hu to swallow hard. Jing Chen gestured for everyone to try them. Zhao Hu exclaimed loudly, "Princess, you are amazing! I’ve never tasted such delicious wine! So satisfying, truly satisfying!" Zhang Meng drank cup after cup, nodding and giving thumbs-up.

Li Lingli blushed under their praise.

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