Watching Tuo Ba Tao's fleeing streak of light disappear into the distance, Liu Changxu turned and cupped his hands in thanks to Murong Qingyun and Zhang Liansong.
"If you two hadn't arrived in time and spoken up for justice on behalf of my son and daughter-in-law, the Liu Household's reputation might well have been ruined. Thank you both for coming to our aid."
"Not at all! Tuo Ba Tao has always lusted after women and kept a whole flock of concubines. With a lineage patriarch of such character above him, his great-great-grandson could hardly turn out any better. In truth, my grandson acted rashly. To cultivate good relations with the Great Wei Immortal Dynasty, he arranged his daughter's marriage engagement without first looking properly into the other party's character."
Murong Qingyun waved a hand, his face wreathed in smiles.
"But now that Tuo Ba Tao has backed down, the matter can be considered settled. I doubt there will be any further complications."
Zhang Liansong, standing beside him, also spoke.
"Good. Today is the joyous wedding day of my son and your great-great-granddaughter, Brother Murong. Please do me the honor of coming to Penglai Island for a few cups of wedding wine!"
Liu Changxu extended the invitation warmly.
"Of course!"
Neither Murong Qingyun nor Zhang Liansong declined.
Led by Liu Changxu, the three returned to Penglai Immortal City, where he hosted a banquet for the two on the top floor of the Guest Pavilion.
In the exquisite, luxurious Small Dining Hall on the Guest Pavilion's eighth floor, a lustrous White Jade Dining Table stood at the center, giving off a faint halo beneath the soft light.
The table was already laden with high-tier spirit cuisine. Each dish resembled a magnificent work of art, painstakingly sculpted to perfection, and gave off an