(PS: I suppose I should be used to it by now, but I still can't help saying this: from the very first chapter until now, not a single chapter of this book has been written just to pad the word count. Every plot segment definitely serves a purpose.)
The convoy arrived in Xingcheng after six in the afternoon.
Lan Changqun had specially arranged a banquet for Li Fei.
Back in Datong Prefecture, Li Fei had refused the banquet Bian Jingru arranged for him, but this time he accepted Lan Changqun's invitation.
Li Lei would be putting down roots in Xingcheng from now on, and this would also be the place where Li Fei established his marquisate.
Naturally, host and guests thoroughly enjoyed the banquet. The officials of Xingcheng did not dare force Li Fei to drink too much, but they made Li Lei drink quite a lot.
It was deep into the night before Li Lei, Li Fei, and Li Tianyu returned home by car. Lü Wenxing and the others stayed at the government's guesthouse.
As Chief Inspector, Li Lei could actually move into a better house assigned by the government.
But Zhang Yuqing had grown used to living here and had built friendships with the neighbors on both sides. She could not bear to move, so the couple continued living in their old place.
When they arrived home, Zhang Yuqing had already prepared hot water and hangover-relieving tea for the three of them.
She had not seen Li Fei and Li Tianyu in a long time either. The moment she saw them, her eyes reddened.
After exchanging pleasantries, Li Fei suddenly said, "Uncle Li, Aunt Zhang, I'm going to establish a marquisate in Xingcheng from now on. Once it's built, I want you to move into it. I definitely