"This is wonderful news!"
A brilliant smile spread across Chen Shi'an's face. He cupped his hands toward Hou Fang and Bai Shuang. "Brother Hou, Sister-in-law Bai, let me congratulate you both in advance."
Hou Fang chuckled, while Bai Shuang lowered her head shyly.
Chen Shi'an continued apologetically, "I have to leave the Stronghold tomorrow. I may be away for half a month."
The Hou Family's old madam took over. "All right, then I'll set the date for sometime after half a month, but no later than a month from now. How does that sound?"
Chen Shi'an nodded. "All right. When the time comes, I'll help arrange the wedding."
Hou Fang hurriedly waved his hands. "Don't get involved in this.
If you get involved, who knows how many important figures in the Stronghold will be alerted.
Our Hou Family doesn't have many relatives in the Stronghold, and neither does Bai Shuang.
I was just planning to invite our relatives and a few good friends to the wedding, so we can all get together and celebrate. I don't want so many people who have nothing to do with us showing up."
The Hou Family's old madam added, "For a wedding, it's best if all the guests come with sincerity and blessings.
Extra people would only make a racket, and we'd have to spend energy entertaining them, too."
Bai Shuang also said, "Commander Chen, you're an important figure in the Stronghold now, with so much to take care of. How could we take up your time arranging our wedding?"
Chen Shi'an was about to speak when Hou Fang waved a hand. "It's settled. You don't need to worry about anything. Just show up when the time comes."
Chen Shi'an stopped insisting and agreed.
This time, Chen Shi'an stayed at the Hou Family's