"I've heard of the famous Chen Qianhu for a long ti, let toast to you!"
"Cheers!"
"Wonderful! You are truly a man of large capacity!"
The courtyard was bustling with noise and excitent.
Upon learning Chen Mo's identity, no one could close their jaws. Who would have thought that this young man, with the scholarly air, is actually the famous Mr. Chen from the Southern Border! And so young, yet already promoted to the Heavenly Qilin Guard Thousand Households!
Such a figure, to have co to Fengmu County?
It's simply like a dream co true!
After all, his reputation was so illustrious that initially, no one dared to approach him rashly. They only dared to try their luck with a toast after witnessing him casually drink with County Magistrate Ji.
To their surprise, Mr. Chen turned out to have a free-spirited and bold character, without any pretense, accepting nearly every toast.
Witnessing this, more and more people ca forward to offer a drink, almost forming a long line beside the banquet table. The clinking of glasses and sound of toasts gradually pushed the atmosphere to a climax.
"Good wine!"
Chen Mo's cheeks flushed a rosy hue, as if he were truly drunk.
In contrast, Li Yuan sat upright with a stoic expression, untouched by the wine and food on the table.
"This must be Households Commander Li? Allow to toast you as well," Ji Weifeng, a bit tipsy, staggered while holding a wine cup and walked towards Li Yuan.
Clap—
Suddenly, a large hand pressed down onto his wrist.
Ji Weifeng looked up to see Chen Mo staring at him with a smile, saying, "She never touches a drop of alcohol and has other duties later, so drinking may lead to mistakes."
"Un-Understood." Ji Weifeng retracted his neck, suddenly feeling a chill down his spine, but quickly recovered as if it was just an illusion.
"Lord Ji, let's continue drinking!"
"Alright, another round!"
Servants carrying trays of food wove through the seats, filling the table with steaming dishes, and casks of wine were brought forth one after another.
It's said that to host this banquet, Grandmaster Li reserved all the restaurants in the city, spending thousands of taels on various ingredients, yet not taking a single contribution. After several days, the number of citizens who have co to partake in the feast is countless.
Saying it's for charity wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Feng Liu held half a chicken leg in one hand, with one foot propped on a bench, his mouth shining with grease, saying, "Mr. Chen was personally escorted into the city by . We chatted along the way, and he warmly called Brother Liuzi…"
Everyone at the sa table looked at him with envy.
In Tiannan State, you may not recognize the Sky Scale Guard, but you cannot not know Chen Mo.
He eliminated the Demon Sect in Linyang County, slew the Blood Demon in the Ten-Thousand-Great-Mountains, saving countless citizens from water and fire, all of which are solid achievents! To even speak a word with such a figure would have one smiling till they awoke from their sleep!
"Brother Liu, tell us more, what did Mr. Chen talk about with you?"
"Ha, we talked about a lot…" Feng Liu was encircled by the crowd, full of satisfaction, straightening up his stance.
Dong—
At this mont, the sound of a gong rang out, bringing the scene to silence.
Everyone turned to look, only to see a line of maidservants erging from the inner courtyard, standing in two rows, each holding a red lantern.
Thud, thud, thud—
With steady footsteps, Li Chichang stepped forward.
Wearing a Six Harmonies Hat, pink-bottod boots, adorned with flowers and red sashes, he was dressed like a bridegroom.
Four bearers carried a small blue sedan chair, steadily following behind.
Upon reaching the center of the courtyard, the sedan was gently set down.
Li Chichang personally reached out to lift the sedan curtain, "Yun'er, co on down."
"Hmm…"
A pair of white, delicate hands rested on his arm, and with embroidered green shoes stepping on the ground, she gracefully erged.
Her upper body was adorned in a lotus pink patterned satin, sleeves trimd with a band of silver-threaded rambling irises, paired with a moon-white mamian skirt with light green thread embroidery of swimming fish, and her hair adorned with a silver magnolia hairpin.
Upon seeing her face, Chen Mo understood why Feng Liu would say "his soul was bewitched away".
With peach-blushed cheeks, almond eyes, and dainty brows, her face was like a tender peeled lotus root, with two shallow dimples.
Her delicate and slightly upturned nose, unadorned ruby lips, coupled with the gentle air of Jiangnan water towns, her clear black and white eyes held a timid aura, evoking a protective urge.
She was indeed a rare beauty.
Whether it was due to the alcohol or not, everyone felt their hearts racing, blood rushing to their heads.
"I greet you, my lord," Huang Nianyun curtsied gracefully.
"Good!"
Li Chichang, glowing with happiness, looked around and loudly proclaid, "Since my Li Mansion is blessed with new life and the fortune of internal assistance, we set this modest banquet, grateful for the honour of the presence of such esteed relatives and friends."
"Co, let's drink this cup together, not returning until we're drunk!"
Saying this, he picked up his wine cup and downed it in one gulp.
"Congratulations, Grandmaster Li!"
"A joyful double blessing indeed!"
"Congratulations to the Li Mansion on family prosperity and lineage flourishing!"
The guests voiced their congratulations, the atmosphere becoming increasingly lively.
After greeting the guests, Li Chichang brought Huang Nianyun to Chen Mo and introduced, "Nianyun, this is Mr. Chen Mo, our great hero of Tiannan State!"
"I greet you, my lord." Huang Nianyun gracefully curtsied.
"Li, you truly have good fortune." A purple-gold glimr flashed through Chen Mo's eyes as he unabashedly scrutinized her, noticing the slight bulge under her long dress, he raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is Mrs. Huang expecting?"
Huang Nianyun appeared a bit uneasy, quietly taking two steps back, hiding behind Li Chichang.
Li Chichang scratched his head, awkwardly laughing, "The little lady is not used to big occasions, tends to be a bit shy, please forgive her, my lord… Truth be told, there's no reason to hide it now—at my age, it's a great joy that Yun'er can still bear a child, or nothing could have prompted such a grand affair."
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