"Today, my two nephews, Xiang Liang's nephews, have returned home! Set the feast and gather everyone to eat!" Xiang Liang sat in the seat of honor, raising his wine cup and calling loudly to the retainers seated in the courtyard.
The retainers wore all manner of expressions. Some did not care, some looked interested, and some rolled their eyes in disdain. Yet their actions were unanimous: they all raised their cups, congratulating Xiang Liang on finding two fine nephews.
"You two, eat more!" Xiang Bo sat above Xiang Yu and below Xiang Liang. Both his hands were raised. Though he had not drunk much, he already looked drunk as he urged the two brothers to drink and eat meat.
Xiang Yu's expression remained unchanged, somewhat indifferent. Xiang An, however, was quite excited. He sat in the second seat below Xiang Liang's right hand, beneath Xiang Lu.
Xiang Lu looked at them with admiration. "These two lads are quite sturdy."
He was even younger than Xiang Bo, the youngest of Xiang Yan's three children. After the older generation had all died in battle, he had brought his son to seek shelter with Xiang Liang.
After Chu fell, Xiang Liang had come to Kuaiji in the land of Wuzhong. Drawing on the resources he had accumulated back in Chu, Xiang Liang had successfully established himself in Kuaiji, gaining immense prestige. Even the Governor of Kuaiji Commandery occasionally came to pay him a visit.
Xiang Liang was a righteous man. Not only had he taken in the father and son, he had specially given them a courtyard to live in. He had also entrusted some of the Xiang family's businesses to Xiang Lu, allowing him to settle down and make a living in Wuzhong.
"Mm." Xiang Liang looked at the two brothers and