Wei Hour.
A group of visitors suddenly arrived at the Duke of An's estate.
The Duke of Qi, the Duke of Xin, the Duke of Li, the Duke of Jin, and the Duke of Lu had all come. Of the dukes, only three were absent.
The Marquis of Xinwu, the Marquis of Guangping, the Marquis of Sheyang, the Marquis of Quzhou, and the Marquis of Yangdu had also arrived, making it quite the distinguished gathering.
For a time, all of Vermilion Bird Avenue and Black Tortoise Avenue erupted in excitement. Whether court ministers, commandery princes, or powerful nobles, everyone began asking what had happened.
Otherwise, why would so many powerful nobles suddenly visit the Duke of An's estate? Something was clearly going on.
Every household sent people to inquire.
Meanwhile, at the Duke of An's estate, the five dukes strode forward like dragons and tigers, approaching Xu Qingxiao with smiles on their faces.
"So this is our nephew Qingxiao? Splendid! What a fine-looking young man. A truly fine-looking young man."
"Tsk, tsk. As expected of the scholar who dared to lash out at Sage Zhu's Lineage. You look sharp and spirited. Good lad!"
"Nephew Qingxiao, I haven't read many books, and I don't like beating around the bush. If you can teach these useless grandsons of mine well, then from now on, as long as you haven't committed some major offense, come straight to me whenever you need anything in the imperial city."
"Duke of Li, what are you saying? You make it sound as though the rest of us can't protect our nephew Qingxiao! Nephew Qingxiao, I'm not like them, handing out empty promises. Take this warm jade. Wear it, and it will nourish your blood and vitality, strengthen your body, and prolong your life."
"Well, well, Duke of