At those words, Pei Guanli forgot about dealing with the scoundrels who dared bad-mouth her brother-in-law behind his back and ran over excitedly.
She was dressed in the Mountain Tribe's distinctive attire: a red-and-blue dress and silver ornaments.
As she ran, the bell beneath her neck swayed back and forth like a dancing butterfly.
Jingle, jingle, jingle.
"Brother-in-law, what lovely thing have you got?"
"Come inside with me, and you'll find out."
Chen Yi spoke with a stiff smile, then pulled Pei Guanli straight into the main hall.
He also discreetly beckoned to Xiao Jinghong, who was arranging the main table.
Xiao Jinghong followed without a second thought.
After Chen Yi whispered in her ear and explained what Pei Guanli had done, she immediately closed the door.
Pei Guanli evidently had no idea how serious things were. Crossing her fair little feet, she asked with a giggle:
"Brother-in-law, where's the lovely thing you promised? Does Sister Jinghong get one too... ah?"
"Sister Jinghong, don't! Don't, don't... don't hit me!"
"Waaah, Brother-in-law, help, help..."
While Xiao Jinghong was dealing with Pei Guanli, Chen Yi quietly left the main hall. Seeing Chen Yunfan still standing at the entrance, he thanked him.
Chen Yunfan smiled. "Your attitude really is much better than yesterday, Younger Brother Yi."
Chen Yi nodded, looking at everyone in the courtyard. "You're a little different today too, Elder Brother."
"Oh? In what way?"
"You don't carry yourself with quite the same lofty superiority as yesterday."
Chen Yunfan's smile froze. "Are you taking a jab at me, Younger Brother Yi?"
"Today is the Old Marquis's birthday banquet, and so many important officials are here. However unruly I might be, I wouldn't dare act out here."
Chen Yi smiled. Noticing the guests' gazes, he changed the subject. "You must know about