Therefore, these servants did their best to curry favor with Jiang Yun, flattering and fawning over him. Some servants even secretly approached Jiang Yun, speaking eloquently while secretly taking out thick silver notes from their sleeves and transferring them to Jiang Yun's sleeves.
Surrounded by the crowd, Jiang Yun, with a humble smile on her face, waved to everyone and said with a smile, "Hello, brothers and sisters!"
"Greetings, Eldest Prince!"
Everyone said in unison.
"Thank you for your hard work, brothers and sisters!"
"Serve the Empress Dowager!"
After finishing the pleasantries, Jiang Yun said to everyone, "Alright, we'll all be living together from now on, so there's no need to be so formal. Just go about your business."
"Yes, eldest prince."
The servants responded in unison and then dispersed to attend to their own business. Jiang Yun called out to one of the guards. When Lin Hai heard Jiang Yun call him, he quickly turned around, smiled, and bowed to Jiang Yun, saying, "What are your orders, First Prince?"
"Alright, alright, we're all on the same side, no need for such formalities. I didn't call you over for any other reason than tonight to inform the brothers who aren't on night duty to come to my room for a get-together so we can all get to know each other."
Jiang Yun patted his shoulder and said with a smile.
"Yes, eldest prince."
Lin Hai respectfully agreed.
In the evening, in the northeast corner of the courtyard where the Empress Dowager resided, in a side hall, in a wing room.
"Come on, brothers, let's toast the eldest prince. From now on, we'll live a life of luxury with him."
The guards were a little drunk. Lin Hai stood up, slightly unsteady, raised his wine glass, and said loudly.
"Brother Jing, please take good care of the brothers."
The guards stood up together, raised their wine cups, and loudly toasted Jiang Yun.
Jiang Yun stood up, raised his wine cup, and clinked it with each of the guards. Then, with a friendly smile, he said, "I am honored that you brothers think so highly of me. From now on, let's take care of each other and make a fortune together, hahaha."
"Hahaha, let's get rich together, let's do it!"
Everyone laughed heartily, tilted their heads back, and downed their drinks. Then they sat down and ate heartily, chatting and laughing in small groups. Several of them, who were quite fond of drinking, played drinking games and challenged each other to a drinking contest, creating a lively atmosphere.
Just as everyone was enjoying their drinks, Eunuch Gao came running in, whisk in hand. He came to Jiang Yun's side with a slight bow, his brows furrowed. Just as he was about to speak, Jiang Yun, who was also enjoying the drinks, noticed him, put his arm around Eunuch Gao's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Eunuch Gao, come on, drink with your brothers, hahaha."
"Oh my goodness, my dear prince, you're still drinking? The Empress Dowager wants me to summon you."
Grandpa Gao reminded Jiang Yun in his hoarse voice.
"What? The Empress Dowager is calling me?"
After hearing Eunuch Gao's reply, Jiang Yun sobered up a bit and suddenly stood up.
"Yes, Your Highness, please go over there quickly and stop drinking."
"I'm getting a little anxious," said Eunuch Gao.
"Um."
Jiang Yun nodded, drank a bowl of water, and then said to the guards, "Everyone, eat and drink well. I have something to take care of."