After seeing off his neighbor Zhang Heng, Liu Changxu returned to the Ruyi Lotus Palace.
Upon entering the Small Dining Hall of the Ruyi Residence, he saw his daughter Liu Fujiao arriving as well, carrying a jade platter laden with exquisite spirit cuisine.
"Father, has that man left?"
As Liu Fujiao set the jade platter in her hands on the jade table, she asked her father with a cheerful smile.
"Yes! Quite a feast today!"
Looking at the exquisite, tempting dishes arrayed on the table, Liu Changxu's eyes filled with delighted surprise and appreciation.
The dishes shone with vibrant colors, and their fragrances wafted into his nose, making his mouth water.
As he spoke, Liu Changxu walked with steady steps to the head of the dining table, took his seat, and patiently awaited his wives.
Before long, Wu Xuege and the other women finished their work in the kitchen and came to the jade table, taking their seats one after another.
Once everyone was seated, Liu Changxu's lips curved slightly, and he said gently,
"Everyone, let's eat!"
With that, he picked up his jade chopsticks and began helping himself.
Seeing that their husband had started, Wu Xuege and the other women picked up their jade chopsticks as well.
"Husband, who exactly did you get your information from, and what did you learn?"
Li Zhenxin elegantly picked up a fragrant piece of beast meat, placed it in her mouth, and chewed it slowly before asking with some curiosity.
"He's our neighbor, Zhang Heng, a member of the Zhang Household, which holds the title of Count of Yong'an in the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty."
After taking a sip of spirit wine, Liu Changxu said,
"Oh! Just how powerful is this Zhang Household of the Count of Yong'an?"
Wu Xuege knitted her delicate