The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

Not long after, Li Yun came over and reported, "Father, the banquet is ready."

Li Si smiled and said, "Okay, Yun'er, go tell mother."

Li Yun responded and turned to leave. After a while, he came back and reported, "Mother said she will be here soon."

Soon, Han came with Lu Su and several daughters to sit down at the table. They were all smiling and seemed to be getting along very well.

Li Si smiled and stood up to greet them, then invited them to take a seat. Then, Meng Yi also walked in, saluted everyone, and sat down next to Lu Su.

"Yun'er, go get my treasured wine. We are going to celebrate today." Li Si said to Li Yun with a smile.

"Okay, father." Li Yun responded and turned to leave.

"Father, you seem to be in a good mood today." Li Wan said to Li Si with a smile.

"Haha, today is a happy day. It's a rare reunion, so of course I'm in a good mood." Li Si said with a smile.

Li Si raised his glass and said with a smile, "Let's toast to Meng Yisusu's arrival."

Everyone raised their glasses and toasted to celebrate.

At the banquet, everyone was laughing and talking, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

The whole scene was lively and warm, full of a reunion atmosphere.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Li Si looked at Meng Yi and said, "Meng Yi, although you and I are uncle and nephew, we must still be cautious in the court. The situation is turbulent now, and we must put the Great Qin Empire and its people first."

Meng Yi nodded and said, "Nephew, I understand. Thank you for your advice, uncle."

Han pretended to be angry and interrupted, "Today is a family dinner. If you two uncles and nephews are still discussing government affairs, why don't you go to the study to eat!" Her words made everyone laugh out loud.

Meng Yi smiled slightly, looked at Han and said, "Aunt, you are absolutely right. We should not discuss political affairs at family dinners. My uncle and I should punish ourselves by drinking three cups of wine." As he spoke, he picked up the wine glass and gestured to Li Si.

Li Si stroked his beard, smiled and nodded, saying: "Okay, okay, I should indeed punish myself with three cups of wine." He also raised his glass and drank the three cups of wine with Meng Yi.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the house was harmonious and full of laughter.

Meng Yi and Lu Su raised their wine glasses, stood up, and walked to the table of Li Si and Han. They bowed in unison and said, "I wish you, Master's uncle and aunt, good health and all the best!"

Li Si and Han responded with a smile and raised their glasses: "May you and your spouse live in harmony, grow old together, and have a son soon." The four of them drank it all in one gulp, with smiles on their faces.

Afterwards, Li Wan, Li Xian and Li Yun all raised their glasses to toast, and everyone gathered together happily.

As time went on, the atmosphere became more harmonious, and everyone began to toast each other with laughter and joy.

At this time, Li Yun walked up to Meng Yi, picked up the wine glass, and said respectfully: "Brother Meng, I have heard of your great name for a long time. You first defeated the Huns, and then investigated the murder case. This time you accompanied His Majesty on the eastern tour and successfully captured the assassin. You are indeed a great hero. I admire you very much and come here to toast you a glass." After that, Li Yun raised his head and drank the wine in the glass.

Meng Yi smiled and responded, "Brother Yun, you are too kind. These are just my duties as a subject. They are nothing to worry about." After he finished speaking, he also drank the wine in the glass.

Li Yun took advantage of the wine and said excitedly: "Brother Meng, I have always admired your martial arts. Can I compete with you today?" After he finished speaking, Li Yun looked at Meng Yi expectantly.

Li Si was about to scold Li Yun for being rude when Meng Yi quickly smoothed things over, "That's fine, since Brother Yun is so interested, why don't we exchange some martial arts skills and add some fun to the banquet!"

Hearing Meng Yi's agreement, Li Yun jumped up excitedly, his face filled with a joyful smile and his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

The two men came into the hall and stood facing each other. Li Yun clenched his fists, ready to meet the challenge.

Li Yun was agile and his punches were sharp. Each punch was like a gust of wind, as if it could break the air. His movements were agile and as swift as a cheetah, making people dazzled.

Meng Yi, on the other hand, was as steady as a rock, focusing on defense, with occasional counterattacks that were precise and powerful. His eyes were focused, as if he could see through Li Yun's every move.

After dozens of rounds, Li Yun gradually showed signs of fatigue, his breathing became rapid, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

But Meng Yi remained calm and composed, his breathing steady and his expression unchanged.

At this moment, Meng Yi seized a flaw in Li Yun. His palm struck out as fast as the wind, pushing Li Yun back a few steps with one palm.

After Li Yun took a few steps back, he immediately steadied himself. A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, and he bowed and said, "Brother Meng is very skilled. I admit defeat." There was a hint of regret in his tone, but more of it was admiration for Meng Yi.

Meng Yi stepped forward to help him up, and said with a smile: "Brother Yun is not bad. Your boxing skills are very unique. If you practice a little more, you will become a great man." His eyes revealed recognition and encouragement for Li Yun.

Seeing this, Li Si smiled and clapped his hands in praise, "Good!" The women cheered in unison. This simple competition added a lot of joy to the banquet.

Li Si was very pleased to see this scene. He turned to look at his children, his eyes full of love.

"Now that you are all grown up, you should learn from Meng Yi and Su Su. Especially Li Yun, as the second son, you must work harder."

Li Yun replied respectfully, "Father's teachings are engraved in my heart."

In this joyful atmosphere, the family dinner gradually came to an end.

Afterwards, Meng Yi and Lu Su bid farewell to everyone in the Li Mansion.

In the carriage, Lu Su snuggled in Meng Yi's arms and whispered, "My dear, do you know how the marriages of my uncle's children are going?"

Meng Yi thought for a moment, and realized that he had not paid attention to it and had no impression of it, so he shook his head and said, "I don't know, my lady."

Lu Su continued, "Both of Master's daughters married into the royal family, and both were chosen by His Majesty. His eldest son, Li Feng, married His Majesty's daughter, a princess of the Qin Dynasty. I heard that His Majesty intends for Li Yun to marry Prince Fusu's younger sister."

Meng Yi was also shocked after hearing this, thinking to himself, "Li Si is trusted by the First Emperor. So there's this connection. If the First Emperor dies, wouldn't this uncle be a complete relative of the emperor? No wonder the Feng family reached a consensus with Zhao Gao to support Hu Hai, also in order to suppress Li Si and Fusu. It seems that power is what these politicians pursue, even if it means taking risks!"

Meng Yi suddenly realized that marriages in political struggles often have far-reaching consequences. As a politician, Li Si's family and marriage relationships clearly played a significant role in stabilizing his position. This power struggle makes one sigh at the complexity and cruelty of the political arena.

Seeing that Lu Su was a little tired, Meng Yi said, "My lady, you don't have anything to do at home right now. Why don't you go to the Li Mansion more often and chat with the women there to relieve your boredom."

Lu Su nodded gently and uttered a gentle response. She seemed a little sleepy, slowly closed her eyes, and leaned on Meng Yi's shoulder. Meng Yi gently hugged her, making her feel warm and at ease.

Not long after, Lu Su fell into a deep sleep. Meng Yi looked at his sleeping wife in his arms, his heart filled with love and pity.