Du Tianyuan personally led him to the seat of honor before taking a seat beside him.
Seeing the two seated, the others took their seats as well.
After three rounds of wine, the atmosphere gradually grew livelier.
Du Tianchuan, the Du Family's senior elder, was the first to raise his cup, smiling at Li Xuancang.
"Marquis Wu'an, you have achieved greatness at such a young age, your might shaking the realm. This old man offers you a toast!"
Li Xuancang raised his cup in return and drained it in one gulp.
"You flatter me, Senior."
Du Tianchuan set down his cup and stroked his beard, a sharp gleam flashing through his eyes.
"Now that Marquis Wu'an has returned to the capital, aside from assuming office in Yu Prefecture, do you have any other matters to attend to?"
The moment those words fell, the entire hall went quiet.
Everyone's gaze focused on Li Xuancang.
Du Tianyuan held his wine cup without speaking, merely watching Li Xuancang with a smile.
Li Xuancang set down his cup, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.
"The foremost purpose of my return to the capital is to marry Miss Ruomei, the legitimate daughter of your esteemed household."
He laid it bare directly, without the slightest detour.
A trace of approval flashed through Du Tianyuan's eyes, and he burst into hearty laughter.
"Good! Marquis Wu'an is refreshingly straightforward. Ruomei has been the apple of my eye since childhood. I have awaited her marriage for many years. Now that she can forge a marital bond with Marquis Wu'an, it is Ruomei's blessing and the Du Family's honor as well."
To gain a son-in-law as exceptional as Li Xuancang was a blessing for the Du Family.
Li Xuancang inclined his head slightly. "Miss Du is talented and beautiful,