05. Beautiful Star of the Banquet

"It's just a coincidence, Brother Guo. I got the news from my people who sent our merchandise to the city center," said Xiao Jun while inhaling the aroma of Junshan tea made using a special brewing technique by an expert.

"No wonder Little Brother Xiao already knows about it," Shi Gao said with a small smile.

Suddenly, Yu Shan and Jia Mi stood up and cheered. the handsome man said, "Then, Yu Shan congratulates Brother Guo and Madam, on Han'er's appointment as this young general of the Chu Empire"Hopefully, Han'er can carry out her duties well and will always be given success and safety in every task assigned to him."

Yu Shan and Jia Mi bowed to Guo Jin.

"Thank you, Little Brother Yu. "Hopefully success will always accompany Little Brother Yu's family," replied Guo Jin while nodding his head.

Shen Ming looked at Guo Jin and said, "Congratulations to Brother Guo on the elevation of my valiant nephew. I'm very proud of that brat. Finally, his dream was achieved at a very young age."

Guo Han laughed loudly as he said, "Thank you, Little Brother Ming. Thank you also for your guidance and advice all this time."

"You're welcome, Brother Guo." Shen Ming smiled wisely and gently.

"Congratulations, Brother Guo! Xiao Jun is happy to hear that," Xiao Jun exclaimed excitedly.

"Thank you, Little Brother Xiao," said Guo Jin.

"Congratulations! Congratulations to Brother Guo and Han'er! If one day he comes back, send him my regards. Greetings from his future father-in-law!" Shi Gao laughed after he finished speaking.

Guo Jin also laughed at Shi Gao's joke. "Alright, Little Brother Shi! Looks like Han'er's luck has multiplied this time. Even the descendants of the princes of the Far North are looking at him too."

Shi Gao sighed and looked gloomy this time. Shi Gao said, "All of that, because I don't have any sons. Sometimes I think, our Shi Family descendants might not have any more pure blood successors. Isn't that a failure for me too?"

"Don't be sad, Little Brother Shi. You have also been blessed with five daughters with extraordinary beauty. Especially Shi Qian who is like an angel. It's just that, unfortunately, she already belongs to First Young Master Yu." Guo Jin tried to comfort him.

"It seems that my Ling'er was too lucky this time," said Yu Shan, smiling and playing with the tea cup in his hand.

"We are all lucky. The offspring of men and women are no different," said Shen Ming.

"Correct! the important thing is, our blood still flows in them!" Xiao Jun exclaimed.

"Okay, let's forget about other problems for a moment. Let's continue having fun until morning!" Guo Jin exclaimed as he lifted his cup of wine again.

"Come, come everyone!" Shen Ming replied, doing the same as Guo Jin.

"Let!" Yu Shan replied.

"Come, come!" Shi Gao exclaimed loudly.

"Okay! Don't come back before you're drunk!" Xiao Jun loudly challenged to drink while laughing and immediately drank the white wine.

They were all having fun in their own way and no one was aware at all that there was danger lurking around them tonight.

Meanwhile elsewhere.

a group of people dressed all in black with ugly masks on their faces seemed to be discussing something. They gathered in a grove of bushes with weapons clutched in their hands.

"Quickly, come in and sneak in among the guestsBe good so that they don't suspect your movements." One of the masked men whispered firmly.

"Yes, Chief!" His men answered.

"Remember! Keep wearing masks like the members of the Demon Mask Group. We will use their names for tonight's party!" said the chairman. "Tell some of our people to block and outwit the movements of the Demon Mask Group led by Yang Shui. Remember, try not to let them get to this place. Understand?"

"Understood, Chief!" Several people answered at once.

"Also remember, drag Yu Shan before me. I want his God's Eye scripture!" said the chairman again.

"Yes, Chief! We will fulfill that wish." answered the subordinates of a tall, big and sturdy man who was quite scary.

"Move immediately!" the chairman exclaimed.

The people immediately scattered to carry out their duties.

Meanwhile in the outer hall intended for young people. The girls greeted each other and joked with each other with bright faces. Likewise with the beautiful Shen Xu who sat next to her friends. Of course, the beautiful snow jade girl from the Far North immediately became the center of attention.

Many young masters glanced or smiled at her, making many other young ladies feel jealous. In short, Shen Xu was currently the brightest star at the banquet. Even though her attitude is very arrogant and he doesn't like hanging out with ordinary people

a handsome man in his twenties who was sitting opposite Shen Xu immediately greeted him with a gentle, graceful and elegant voice. "Greetings, Miss Shen. Let me introduce myself, my name is Xiao Tianzi, the first son of the Xiao Family."