Senior sister, stop working and go home for dinner.

Chapter 440 Ancestors Wealthy

Wei Shanyue put down his teacup, his gaze lingering on Chen Anran's face for a moment before he spoke carefully.

"Master Chen, you have come from afar. Is there any important matter that needs to be handled in the capital? Although I am not very talented, I have been based in Tianjing for decades and have some influence in the court, the city, and the streets. If there is anything I can do to help you, Master Chen, please give me your instructions, and I will do my best."

Chen Anran glanced at him but didn't say anything.

The hall fell silent for a moment.

Wei Shanyue's smile remained unchanged, but his heart sank slightly. He had lived for nearly seventy years, and his greatest skill was reading people's expressions and reactions. But he couldn't read this young man before him.

There was no expression on his face.

It wasn't a deliberate act of putting on airs, nor was it a haughty indifference; rather... it was a genuine lack of expression.

"Marshal Wei is very thoughtful."

A voice suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of laziness.

Wei Shanyue looked in the direction of the sound.

It was the demon woman sitting next to Chen Anran. She was extremely beautiful, and at this moment she was leaning back in her chair, her amber vertical pupils looking at him with a half-smile.

"Miss Qi, you're too kind," Wei Shanyue quickly replied. "It's my honor that my humble efforts can be of any help to Master Chen."

Qi Lan smiled, a smile that carried a profound meaning.

She suddenly turned her head and her gaze fell on the girl with her head down in the corner.

"General Wei," she said, "are your granddaughter's parents present today?"

Wei Shanyue was stunned.

He hadn't expected this demon woman to suddenly ask about this.

Everyone in the hall followed Qi Lan's words and their gaze fell on Wei Yiran.

Wei Yiran kept her head down, her face expressionless. But Xiao Ling'er, sitting next to her, felt the hand she was holding tighten slightly.

Wei Shanyue remained silent for a moment, then sighed.

"Yiran's parents are not in the household. Her father is the deputy commander of the Western Army, stationed in the northern border year-round; and her mother... passed away early."

After he finished speaking, he glanced subconsciously at Wei Yiran, a complex emotion flashing in his aged eyes.

Wei Yiran kept her head down, her face expressionless.

Qi Lan's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, but she didn't ask any more questions.

Wei Shanyue coughed lightly, breaking the brief silence, and clapped his hands toward the door.

"It's getting late. I've prepared a small feast. I would like to invite you all to move to the flower hall so we can eat and chat."

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The flower hall is smaller than the main hall, but more exquisite.

The octagonal table was laden with food: chicken, duck, fish, meat, seasonal vegetables, and several exquisite dishes that looked like they had been carefully prepared. The wine was "Autumn Dew White," a 20-year-old vintage treasured by Wei Shanyue. It was said to have been bestowed by the late emperor, and only three jars were made in total; one was opened tonight.

Wei Shanyue personally poured a full glass for Chen Anran, and then poured one for everyone else present.

"Master Chen, esteemed immortals, I, Wei, offer you all a toast. This toast serves three purposes: first, to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey; second, to thank you for your continued care and support along the way; and third..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across Chen Anran's face before settling on the little girl sitting quietly in the corner.

Thirdly, I want to thank this little fairy for keeping me company and helping me pass the time.

Xiao Ling'er was engrossed in eating a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs when she heard this. She looked up, her cheeks bulging like a little hamster, still chewing. She blinked and mumbled, "Grandpa Wei, you're too kind. Sister Wei is so nice."

Wei Shanyue was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

"Alright, alright." He raised his glass. "Come on, everyone, please."

Everyone raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.

Master Tianbao smacked his lips, his eyes lighting up: "Excellent wine! I've drunk quite a lot of wine over the years, but this... tsk tsk, mellow yet not strong, fragrant yet not overpowering, with a lingering aftertaste. What's this wine called again?"

"Autumn Dew White," Wei Shanyue said with a smile. "It was bestowed by the late emperor, and there are only three jars in total. Tonight, one jar was opened, and to receive praise from the immortal master is the good fortune of this wine."

Master Tianbao waved his hands repeatedly: "What good fortune or bad fortune? I'm just a lazy old man who loves to drink. But if you open a few more jars of this wine, I won't leave."

Everyone laughed upon hearing this.

The atmosphere gradually warmed up.

Jiang Yan picked up a piece of steamed fish with his chopsticks, savored it carefully, and a satisfied look appeared on his chubby face: "This fish is fresh, the meat is tender, and the cooking time is just right. The chef at the Wei residence, is he from the palace?"

Wei Shanyue was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Mr. Jiang has a good eye. This cook is indeed from the palace. He served the late emperor in his early years, and later, as he grew old, he left the palace to retire. I met him by chance and invited him to my residence."

Jiang Yan nodded, his small eyes darting around. "No wonder. This skill isn't something an ordinary family could possess."

Wei Shanyue stroked his beard and smiled, feeling somewhat relieved to see that the immortal masters were enjoying their meal. Having lived most of his life, he was well-versed in the art of entertaining guests.

Once you've eaten well, it's easier to talk things out.

He raised his glass and toasted everyone again, after which they began chatting about all sorts of things.

Wei Shanyue wanted to find out where these "powerful people" who suddenly appeared in the Cangyun Mountains on the southeastern border of the Great Qian Dynasty and swept away all the surrounding immortal sects in a short period of time came from and what their identities were.

"Speaking of which, this cook was able to come to my residence thanks to the grace of the Princess in the palace. When the late emperor passed away, a group of elderly people were released from the palace, and the Princess specially arranged for this old cook to come to my Wei residence."

As Wei Shanyue spoke, he picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and spoke with a touch of emotion.

"The Eldest Princess?" Jiang Yan paused, her small eyes gleaming with curiosity. "Is this Eldest Princess that Commander Wei mentioned the current Emperor's aunt?"

"Indeed." Wei Shanyue nodded. "The eldest princess, whose given name contains the character 'Jin,' is the youngest sister of the late emperor. Now over fifty, she still retains her charm. This princess has extremely high prestige in the court, and even the emperor shows her respect."

He sighed as he spoke, "The Feng royal family has had a tough time these past few years. When the late emperor passed away, the current emperor was still young, and it was only through the eldest princess's regency that the court was stabilized. Now that the emperor has assumed personal rule, the eldest princess has retreated behind the scenes and rarely leaves the palace..."

As Wei Shanyue was speaking, he suddenly heard a "poof" sound.

He raised his head.

Across from him, Feng Changyuan was covering his mouth, his face flushed red, wine seeping through his fingers and dripping onto his scholar's robe. Beside him, Feng Lie was in an even worse state, slumped over the table, his shoulders shaking violently, clearly desperately trying to hold back something.

Feng Wenzheng was generally more composed, but even his square face couldn't quite hold back, and his lips twitched.

Could it be our own ancestor? Our Feng family was the royal family of the Great Qian Dynasty three thousand years ago.

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