Return of the Pearl

Time passed by like a white horse, and in a flash, there was a busy scene in the scholar's mansion. The servants were busy preparing for the family recognition banquet. The door of the scholar's mansion was open, and the vermilion door looked particularly solemn under the sunlight.

The house was decorated with lights and filled with a festive atmosphere. Red silk hung from the eaves, fluttering in the wind like dancing flames. In the courtyard, flowers were in full bloom, vying for beauty and emitting bursts of refreshing fragrance. Butterflies danced among the flowers, as if adding a touch of lively color to this grand family recognition banquet.

The main hall is decorated in an even more magnificent manner. The tall beams and pillars are carved with exquisite patterns, which are lifelike, as if telling the glorious history of the Fulan family.

In the center of the hall, there is a huge round table covered with a gorgeous tablecloth and surrounded by exquisite tableware and delicacies. In the center of the table, there is a bouquet of blooming flowers, which are gorgeous and add a touch of vitality and vigor to the entire hall.

On the streets outside the mansion, people stopped to watch, full of curiosity and anticipation for this family reunion banquet. After a while, the invited guests arrived one after another. One after another, gorgeous carriages slowly stopped outside the Fulan Mansion. The doors opened one by one, and the guests got off the carriages gracefully.

They were dressed in exquisite brocade robes with gorgeous belts tied around their waists, showing their dignity and grace; the women were dressed in gorgeous dresses with swaying skirts embroidered with exquisite patterns and paired with dazzling jewelry, which added a bit of elegance and luxury.

They had smiles on their faces, some were greeting each other and sharing their recent experiences and interesting stories; some were looking at the layout and atmosphere of the Fulun Mansion with curiosity.

Led by servants, the guests walked with graceful steps through the vermilion gate and into the mansion. Their footsteps echoed on the bluestone floor like an elegant melody.

After entering the mansion, some guests stopped from time to time to appreciate the beautiful scenery in the courtyard. The blooming flowers swayed gently in the breeze, emitting bursts of fragrance, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

Butterflies danced gracefully among the flowers, contrasting with the guests' gorgeous clothes, forming a beautiful picture. Soon, the Fulun Mansion was filled with laughter and it was very lively, as if the entire mansion was full of vitality because of the arrival of the guests.

After the guests entered the mansion, Fulan greeted them warmly with a warm smile. He greeted each guest warmly, expressing his welcome and gratitude for their arrival.

Fu Lun personally led the guests to the banquet hall and carefully arranged seats for them. He introduced the significance of this family reunion banquet to the guests, allowing everyone to feel the solemnity and warmth of this banquet.

At the banquet, Fulan always paid attention to the needs of the guests, interacted with them from time to time, and made everyone feel his sincerity and enthusiasm.

Fulun also instructed the servants to carefully prepare a variety of delicious dishes and exquisite snacks for the guests to taste, so that everyone could feel Fulun's care and consideration while enjoying the food.

Throughout the banquet, Fulun's thoughtful and meticulous hospitality made the guests feel respected and happy, and also added more warmth and joy to the family reunion banquet.

With the melodious sound of stringed instruments, the family recognition banquet officially began. Fulun, dressed in gorgeous clothes and smiling, slowly walked forward to welcome the guests. Beside him stood a beautiful woman, it was Xiao Yun. She was wearing a pink long dress, her long hair like a waterfall, her skin whiter than snow, like a fairy descending to the earth.

Then, Fu Lun solemnly announced: "Today, I, Fu Lun, officially recognize Xiao Yun as my adopted daughter."

As soon as the words fell, the whole audience burst into warm applause. Then, Xiao Yun, supported by her maid, walked forward and came to Fulun. She knelt on the ground, holding a cup of tea in her hands, and respectfully handed it to Fulun, saying softly, "Godfather, please have some tea."

Fu Lun took the teacup, drank it all, then helped Xiao Yun up with a smile.

Next, it was the tea-serving session. Xiao Yun served tea to Fu Jin in turn. Fu Jin took the teacup. The guests all expressed their blessings and praises to Xiao Yun. During this process, Xiao Yun always had a smile on her face and behaved elegantly, showing the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.

After the guests entered the mansion, Fulan greeted them warmly with a warm smile. He greeted each guest warmly, expressing his welcome and gratitude for their arrival.

At the banquet, the table was filled with delicious food and the air was filled with fine wine. The guests clinked glasses and laughed constantly. On the dance floor, the dancers danced gracefully, like fairies flying through the clouds. The sounds of music, laughter and conversation intertwined together, creating a picture of joy and peace.

At the banquet, the guests' reactions were brilliant. Some of them congratulated and praised Fulun for adopting Xiao Yun as their adopted daughter, and raised their glasses to Fulun. The scene was filled with a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.

Some were attracted by the delicious food at the banquet, savoring each dish carefully and expressing their admiration from time to time; others communicated with each other, sharing their experiences and interesting stories, with laughter and joy all around.

Some familiar guests gathered together, joking with each other, and the scene was very lively. They were either reminiscing about the funny things in the past or discussing the current situation, and their conversations were full of intimacy and familiarity.

The young guests seemed more active. They moved around the banquet hall, chatting or playing, full of vigor and energy.

When the wonderful performance began, the guests stopped talking and watched it attentively, applauding and cheering for the performers' wonderful performance from time to time. The whole banquet was full of vitality and energy, and people felt a strong atmosphere of joy.

Just when everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, suddenly, a minister's daughter stood up without warning and said, "Today, since it is an important occasion for Lord Fu to adopt a daughter, I wonder what is so special about you, Miss Xiao? You must show us some talents!" After saying this, the minister's daughter showed a malicious smile on her face.

Seeing this, Fulun was extremely anxious and was about to step forward to rescue Xiao Yun, but Xiao Yun shook his head gently, signaling him not to worry.

Then, the woman introduced herself, "I am Zhao Wanting, daughter of Lord Zhao, the Minister of Rites." She fixed her sharp gaze on Xiao Yun and continued aggressively, "I wonder if Miss Xiao is good at dancing?"

Xiao Yun sensed that she had come with ill intentions, but at this moment, under such circumstances, she could only reluctantly agree. So she said softly and gently, "Then I will dance for you all."

However, Zhao Wanting persisted, pressing on, "I heard that Princess Ziwei and Miss Xiao are close friends. Since there's a dance, there must be music. How about the two of you playing together?"

Ziwei also stood up and responded calmly, "Okay."

Xiao Yun began to dance gracefully. Her dance moves were light and graceful, like a fairy descending to earth. But as she was dancing, she suddenly realized something was wrong. It turned out that the stitches on her waist belt had come undone.

But Xiao Yun did not panic. She quickly calmed down and skillfully used dance moves to cover up the broken line without making a sound.

Every movement she made was smooth and natural, without any flaws, as if nothing had happened. In the process, she displayed extraordinary wit and composure, successfully covering up this little accident without letting anyone present notice anything unusual.

Xiao Yun continued to dance gracefully, and every dance move was full of charm and style, which made people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves. Ziwei's cooperation was just right. Their ensemble was harmonious and beautiful, adding more excitement and highlights to the performance. The atmosphere of the whole banquet became more lively and lively, full of laughter, because of Xiao Yun's witty response and wonderful performance.

As time passed, night gradually fell, the sky was dotted with stars, and the lights in the mansion were bright, illuminating the entire bachelor's mansion as if it were daytime.

The family reunion banquet was coming to an end in a joyful atmosphere. The guests stood up to say goodbye. Fulun and Xiao Yun stood at the door and said goodbye to the guests one by one.

This family reunion banquet is not only a feast of family affection between Fulun and Xiao Yun, but also a grand event that showcases the glory and strength of the Fulun family. It will become a beautiful memory in people's hearts and will be forever engraved in the long river of history.