Lamp Flower Tower, the fine huanghuali wood door had already been closed.
The Luminous Pearl had been brought out.
In the hall.
The six great families, the county magistrate's advisor from the yamen, and the Twelve Linked Huts.
They greeted each other, you look at me and smile, I look at you and smile, bowing to each other, shaking hands.
No rush to discuss matters.
All waiting for the next plan of the Wei Family.
Wei Fei...
Very anxious!
"Oh my Immortal Grandfather, they've all come!" He stood beside a cleverly designed beam, his eyes filled with shock!
Good gracious!
Do the six great families have so many people?
Now everyone was introducing themselves to one another, such an event was truly unprecedented in Xufu Town.
And he was worried about one thing on the way here.
He worried that conflict might arise.
After all, everyone wanted the other dead, to monopolize the clothing share in Xufu Town.
But the reality told him, he was overthinking!
No matter how much they wanted to kill each other behind the scenes, it won't happen now!
With smiles on their faces, they nodded to each other, resembling the scene of in-laws meeting.
It's truly bewildering to behold.
"Hello!" Wei Zhe was bowing to a lady from the Bai Family.
"Hello!" Yuchi, on the other hand, was chatting closely with Changsun Mei from the Zhangsun Family.
Wei Xubing stood with the elders, a smile on his face.
Other families with grudges, now appeared optimistic and upbeat.
Everyone's a good person?
Everyone's nice?
How is that possible!
It's all a façade!
They act so convincingly, probably cursing each other's ancestral graves to smoke in their hearts.
"In the words of my third brother, the world is extraordinarily magical..." Wei Fei mused.
...
The young generation from several families gathered together, their eyes fell on Yuchi.
Secretly conversing.
"Is he Yuchi? He looks quite young."
"Yes, but does he have a mentor?"
"I don't know, a while back, Qian Wenshi was poisoned, and it was settled by him."
"Tsk, don't know the actual situation, even more uncertain how it was resolved."
"But doesn't he lack cultivation talent?"
"Who knows."
"Could it be a lady mentor?"
"Whoa! That's mischievous."
They casually chatted.
Seeing the Bai Family's ladies occasionally eyeing Yuchi, they were somewhat envious and resentful.
"Let's not talk about Yuchi himself, just look at the Bai Family's young women."
"So many of them together, do they really favor this Yuchi?"
"Don't know, anyway, even if Yuchi can withstand them in business, he surely can't resist them in bed."
"Indeed."
"Can you withstand them?"
"I can't."
"And you?"
"I can't either."
"Who can withstand them, each one is a vixen."
...
"I have long heard of your name, meeting you today, the third young master of the Wei Family is indeed handsome and articulate."
Changsun Mei smiled at the young man before her, her voice melodious, her posture graceful.
"Miss Mei as well, I have yet to meet a maiden with features so striking."
Yuchi smiled gently.
Changsun Mei wore a man's white robe, her arms hidden in the sleeves, inside was faintly a folding fan.
Makes a joke.
This loose-fitting robe, paired with a male scholar's hair style, might not be recognized from afar.
"To be praised by the young master, is the fortune of a lifetime." Changsun Mei nodded lightly, her expression elegant.
She shifted the conversation, "Yet I wonder why the Wei Family gathers us today, what is the purpose?"
Yuchi chuckled, "Allow me to keep you in suspense, approximately an hour later, you will know."
"Is that so?"
Changsun Mei squinted her apricot-shaped eyes, a layer of confusion in her gaze.
Then she inquired, "I heard the young master saved Housekeeper Qian's life recently, truly remarkable!"
"Just luck." Yuchi smiled.
"Oh? That such fortunate events would occur, I hardly believe it."
Changsun Mei pinched her folding fan, lightly tapping it on Yuchi's shoulder.
Her words carried a hint of friendly jest, yet also a clear inquiry.
Which meant...
Kid, you're still pretending, let's see how far you can keep it up.
The words naturally couldn't be so crude.
She said: "Could it be the young master thinks I am merely a woman, unwilling to tell the truth?"
"No, the lady is stunning beyond compare, but women surely find one thing hard to do."
"What is it?"
"Indeed, the lady cannot say 'two' while keeping silent." Yuchi smiled, "Would Miss Mei like to try?"
"Is there such a thing?"
Changsun Mei lightly pursed her lips, attempting to silently say "two."
The result.
"Hmm... hmm, hmm...!"
Blushing fiercely.
Breathing like a little vixen.
Her eyes were full of shyness, Changsun Mei tapped Yuchi's arm with the folding fan, "The young master is truly charming!"
This youth, good but naughty!
"But if ladies can't do it, can a gentleman actually do it?" Changsun Mei shifted her approach, "Would the young master like to try?"
"I can't." Yuchi spread his hands.
"You..." Changsun Mei wanted to use the folding fan to tap this young man's head.
This is too evil!
In reality, Yuchi felt helpless; talking to these women was quite tiring since his vocabulary was limited.
He still had to force himself to say these things.
Can't he just speak plainly?
Oh my God.
But Changsun Mei's face was composed, clear and calm, somewhat resembling a man with a leisurely demeanor.
Indeed, she was a girl from a great family.
The way she spoke had a unique quality.
I guess she has seen quite a lot normally, her vision is quite broad.
Even so, she glanced around, nodded at her father Wei Xubing.
Wei Xubing understood.
He gave a signal to the shopkeeper hiding in the shadows, and the shopkeeper immediately understood and hurried to serve the dishes.
"Today, Wei is honored to meet the heads of various families, and I invite all patriarchs to the guest chambers on the second floor for a discussion."
Wei Xubing's gentle voice spread throughout the hall.
The hall was silent for a moment.
Finally...
Has it begun?
Within the great families, they gave mutual indications, then speakers started to stand up.
At Wei Xubing's invitation, they walked toward the stairs one by one.
The shopkeeper was already there receiving them.
Li Family's Li Ming.
Zhao Family's Zhao Hui.
Bai Family's Bai Rou.
Yue Family's Yue Qun.
Zhangsun Family's Changsun Hao.
Finally, the Wei Family.
"Excuse me." Yuchi said.
"What's this, young master?" Changsun Mei asked in confusion, about to eat, and this lad seemed ready to flee.
Where to?
"I'm going upstairs." Yuchi smiled.
Changsun Mei was instantly left in place, astonished.
He's going upstairs?
What does he mean?
Isn't upstairs only for the Wei Family's speakers?
What is Yuchi going up for?
Is Wei Xubing not going?
It doesn't make sense.
Or maybe...
Changsun Mei's charming face was filled with wonder, "Could he be the hidden speaker behind the Wei Family!"
Is it that Wei Xubing stays to eat while he goes up to talk?
Oh my God!
What does this kid mean, why can't he be figured out for a while!
Too many people had the same thought!
People from various families, people from the Twelve Linked Huts, the county magistrate and the advisors drinking tea and wine.
They silently watched Yuchi walk step by step up the wooden stairs.
This young man, in a black ceremonial robe, was about to go up to the second floor to speak?
How old is he?
Sixteen, seventeen, or eighteen?
Seventeen, eighteen, or even nineteen?
At most, like this!
Is Wei Xubing really at ease, really not afraid of anything happening?!
"I have a bad feeling." The county magistrate said quietly.
"Me too." The advisor replied anxiously.
They were the most scared.
Young master, this is not the time for jokes, don't mess around!
It could lead to big trouble!
"Interesting! Interesting!" The people of the Twelve Linked Huts came to their senses, and they were certain.
Yuchi is definitely not an ordinary person!
What ordinary young boy dares to rush up at this time?
The other party is not a kind old grandfather!
They are all seasoned veterans!
This bold kid dares to go up, truly not afraid of losing out!
To be honest, even in the Twelve Linked Huts, they don't dare to go up or don't want to get involved.
So there is definitely a faction behind Yuchi, and his master is surely someone from the faction!
And this master should have quite a high status!
Otherwise, he couldn't cultivate such charisma!
That's truly confident, the twelve people of the Twelve Linked Huts, after all, are seasoned, they can see through posturing.
They know Yuchi is not acting recklessly.
This intrigued them even more!
They instead hoped Yuchi would achieve something, which might improve their business!
Then the remaining five families faced each other.
"Alright!"
"Either the Wei Family is crazy, or we are crazy!"
The crowd lamented.
Changsun Mei stayed behind, her beautiful eyes flowing with emotion, gently took a breath, the little girl expressed some wistfulness!
So am I conversing with the Patriarch of the Wei Family?
Has the Wei Family already begun to focus on Yuchi?
This quickly?
Truly willing to extend such trust?
Are they not afraid of sudden failures?
He's about her age, isn't he?
The dishes started being served one by one.
The families took their seats.
Based on age and position within the families, at several tables.
Many delicacies rarely seen ordinarily could be found now.
Changsun Cheng looked teasingly at Wei Xubing, "Wei Patriarch, you've gone to great expense!"
Wei Xubing replied with a smile, "Everyone enjoy yourselves, we are all family."