I, who was stabbed to death by Alloy Lu Bu, transmigrated into the Star Soul General
Chapter 61 Joint Banquet · 1
The outer courtyard of the Lü family mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness—the helipad.
It was an ordinary-looking mansion with a large "banquet" sign hanging above the entrance.
whoosh—whoosh—
A dark purple flying boat descended from the sky, and a pair of long legs in black leather boots stepped out. A black military-style trench coat fluttered in the breeze, and after tucking her red hair back, she walked towards the banquet hall.
It was none other than Lü Qingning, the commander-in-chief of the Trapped Camp.
She is Lü Fengxian's eldest niece.
At this moment, several figures were already standing at the door, and they were not from the Lü family.
"I really don't know what the old man was thinking... to actually have a family banquet with the Lü family. What kind of family banquet is this? Are our two families that close?"
The speaker was named Song Yunxiu, and she was waving a black feather fan, cosplaying as a female Zhuge Liang.
24 years old, the eldest daughter of Song Bo, the second master of the Song family; the second cousin of Song Yunxiang, responsible for the external investment of the Song family's business, a strategist with an excellent mind; she dislikes cultivation and is only at the early stage of the Xuan level.
To her right was Song Shui, the head steward of the west courtyard of the Song family.
On the left is Song Yunrui.
17 years old, son of Song Bo; one of Song Yunxiang's cousins, mid-stage Xuan rank.
"Hmph!" Lu Qingning seemed to completely disregard them, while also wondering why the old man would organize a family banquet for two... no... three families to eat together.
People from both Luzon and his family arrived one after another for the banquet, all of them completely bewildered.
"What on earth are the old man and the others up to?!"
……
East Courtyard of the Lü Residence.
This mansion faces south and occupies a large area.
The buildings with blue bricks and gray tiles appear solemn and elegant under the sunlight, with a pair of majestic stone lions guarding the entrance, symbolizing the family's prestige and stability.
The main gate was a heavy, red-lacquered wooden door, inlaid with copper nails, and the copper rings were polished to a shine. Above the gate hung a plaque with black background and gold lettering that read "Fengxian Courtyard".
The calligraphy is vigorous and powerful, revealing the family's illustrious history.
Upon entering the gate, you are greeted by a beautifully carved screen wall.
A brick carving with auspicious meaning is inlaid in the center of the screen wall.
Passing the screen wall, you will find a spacious courtyard with bluestone paving and ancient trees planted on both sides. Under the trees, there are several pots of precious orchids, which exude a sweet fragrance.
In addition, this compound is divided into five sections: east, west, south, north, and central.
The main courtyard in the center is the residence of Lü Fengxian, the owner of the East Courtyard.
Main house—inside the bedroom.
In front of the mirror, Lü Fengxian, with the help of maids such as Xiaomeng, put on her banquet clothes. Her incredibly handsome outfit made her look like a young immortal descending to earth.
He wore a white brocade robe, with delicate patterns embroidered in gold thread. As he walked, the robe shimmered under the lamplight, making him appear exceptionally luxurious.
The collar and cuffs of his brocade robe were trimmed with red silk, adding a touch of elegance and refinement. A wide belt was tied around his waist, inlaid with several warm jade stones, making him appear exceptionally dignified.
His hair was combed back and held in place by a silver crown.
A delicate wolf fang hung around her neck, and a few strands of hair fell over her shoulders, fluttering gently in the breeze blowing in from the window, making her appear even more elegant.
His outer garment was a loose, black robe, light in texture, which fluttered gently in the breeze, making him appear like an immortal descending to earth.
The wide sleeves of his robe seemed to stir up a breeze as he walked, making him appear even more dashing and unrestrained.
He wore a jade pendant around his waist, which was carved with exquisite tiger and leopard patterns. On the back was a simple and powerful "吕" character, symbolizing his status.
His shoes were black embroidered cloth shoes with simple patterns and no fancy embellishments, which made them look very elegant and complemented his overall outfit, making him appear dignified and refined.
"How about it? Am I handsome? Am I handsome enough to amaze everyone?" He held a folding fan in one hand and put the other behind his back, turning around in place like a graceful young gentleman.
Despite the somewhat comical nature of this action, it couldn't diminish his charm, which was as high as 95.
Maids: "Handsome! Young Master Fengxian is the most handsome!"
A moment later, the maids and Steward Lü Chun stood in two rows outside the door. This was a necessary ceremonial procession for the young master's travels, representing his status.
"Young Master Fengxian." Everyone bowed in unison.
Dressed in the same style as Erlang Shen, Lü Fengxian walked in the middle, with Xiao Meng and head maid Shen Yue following behind, one on the left and one on the right. "Let's go to the banquet hall to prepare for the feast!"
"Yes!"
The maids and the Ye brothers shouted in unison.
“Ahem…” Lu Chun coughed lightly and whispered a reminder from behind, “Young Master Fengxian, please be careful with your words. Tonight is not an ordinary family dinner.”
“Understood, understood…”
……
Inside the banquet hall of the Lü residence.
In the center of the restaurant are two large round mahogany tables with carved patterns. The tabletops are smooth as a mirror and the edges are carved with delicate patterns.
A round table symbolizes reunion and happiness, and is an important piece of furniture for family members to dine together.
Several matching mahogany carved chairs are placed next to the table, with exquisite patterns carved on the backs, such as the Qilin delivering a child and the pine and crane symbolizing longevity, which are common motifs, symbolizing family prosperity and long life.
The walls of the restaurant are usually adorned with several calligraphy and paintings, mostly by famous artists, featuring poems, songs, or landscape paintings, adding a touch of elegance.
Below the calligraphy and paintings are several antique porcelain pieces, such as blue and white porcelain vases and polychrome porcelain plates, which are both decorative items and family collection treasures.
However, not everyone had arrived yet.
The Song family only sent their female relatives and children, and the Lü family had a similar arrangement.
Song Jingzhong looked around and asked, "Isn't the boss coming?"
“Father, Song Qing said he is too busy with military affairs to come back, and will return during his leave at the end of the month.” Madam He explained the reason for her husband’s absence.
She is 46 years old this year and is the wife of Song Qingzheng, the eldest son of the Song family.
She is a well-bred young lady from the He family of Zhongzhou, the daughter of Marquis Weiting, and the mother of Song Yunjin and Song Yunqi.
"Sigh... Busy... Everyone's busy..." Song Jingzhong shook his head slightly, then stroked his beard and asked, "Brother Zhongying, is your eldest son not coming either?"
Lu Zhongying waved his hand and said, "Don't mention it. I'm just too busy with military affairs to get away."
“Father, Lü Tianlong said he will come to apologize to you in person when he has time,” said Madam Diao. She was the eldest son's legal wife and the mother of Lü Qingning and Lü Qingcheng.
"Alright, alright," Lu Zhongying waved her hand impatiently, then poured herself a cup of tea to cool down. "I understand that the eldest brother isn't coming, but surely the second brother should be here by now, right?"
Madam Liu said, "Father, Lü Tianhu said there's a big business deal tonight..."
She was the legal wife of the second son of the Lü family and the mother of Lü Qiling.
"Ugh…"
Lu Zhongying sighed and looked up at Old Master Song across from her, "Where's your second son?"
"He can't come because of some damn social engagement." Song Jingzhong's face was not very good. If it weren't for the fact that he was a guest at the Lü family's house, he would have smashed his cup on the spot.
Meanwhile, Madam Cheng, the wife of the second son of the Song family, also looked unwell, because her husband didn't even tell her who he was socializing with. After all, she was a great beauty who outshone all others when she was young.
Furthermore, he was born into the Cheng family, one of the three most powerful merchants in the Tiandu Kingdom.
Feeling neglected now, it's no wonder I'm not in a good mood.
At this moment, Aunt Zhao spoke up, "My lord, please calm down. My husband said that the Zhang family from Zhongzhou has sent an envoy, and it's said to be for a large deal..."
This is an elegant and beautiful woman wearing square-framed glasses.
34 years old, one of the concubines of the second son of the Song family, comes from a family of doctors, and is responsible for managing the medicine-related businesses under Song Bo's control. She is also the mother of Song Yunzhao.
“Oh, my husband is also doing business with the Zhang family…” Madam Liu seemed somewhat surprised.
"Hmph..." Song Jingzhong made no attempt to hide his disdain as he slammed his teacup heavily on the table. "What Zhang family of Zhongzhou? They're just nouveau riche."
“Brother Jingzhong is right,” Lü Zhongying nodded in agreement.
Madam Liu said, "They are indeed nouveau riche... but this time the situation is different; it involves the Zhang family's succession dispute..."
Aunt Zhao said, "They seem willing to pay a huge price to gain our cooperation and support... My husband said he would try to end the social engagements as soon as possible and get back early..."
"My lord, young master Fengxian has arrived."
Lu Chun's voice rang out at the entrance of the banquet.
Lu Fengxian bowed to the old man and his sisters-in-law, "Old man, greetings to my eldest sister-in-law, greetings to my second sister-in-law, and greetings to all the guests from the Song family."
“My son Fengxian has arrived. Please sit beside your father.”
"okay."
Before he could even settle in, a certain king of memories arrived.
"Grandpa, auntie, second auntie, and both aunts, hello." Song Yunxiang bowed to each of them, then turned to the Lü family, "Hello, Lord Lü, and hello to both aunts."
The members of the Lü family looked at the young master of the Song family with curiosity, but the second mistress of the Song family did not give him a friendly look.
"Hey, Lao Song's here. Make yourself at home," Lü Fengxian said with a chuckle as she looked around at all the empty seats. "Don't be shy, make yourself at home."
"Here here!"
"Yunxiang, come sit here." Aunt Zhou stood up and greeted him with a smile. "Yunxiang seems to have grown taller again. How have you been eating at the Martial Arts Academy lately?"
Aunt Zhou, 33 years old.
One of Song Bo's concubines, she was once a maid in the East Courtyard of the Song Mansion in Tiandu City, responsible for Song Lang's daily life. She is a big fan of Song San's wife and always tries to imitate her style.
The mother of Song Yunhua, the youngest sister of the third generation of the Song family.
"Logically speaking, shouldn't this Aunt Zhou have become Old Song's stepmother?" Lü Fengxian pondered, stroking her chin. The more she thought about it, the more puzzled she became. "Could it be that she was... you know... by Song Lao Er? And forcibly made into his concubine?"
"It's alright, thank you Aunt Zhou." Song Yunxiang walked over with a smile.
However, before they could even sit down, they heard Old Master Song Jingzhong say, "Yunxiang, come sit here."
Old Master Song was referring to the seat next to him, which used to be Song Lao Er's seat.
"okay!"
Just as Song Yunxiang was about to lift his leg, he realized something was wrong. "Huh? Second Uncle..."
"It's alright, just come on over." Old Master Song simply smiled and waved.
"Ok."
Upon hearing this, Song Yunxiang walked over, bringing with him a rich fragrance of elixir.
"Wow, what a strong fragrance of pills..." Aunt Zhao was slightly shocked, but then asked with a smile, "Does Yunxiang have something good on him? This strong fragrance of pills, it must be a two-star, no, a three-star or higher pill, right?"
"Haha, you can't hide it from Aunt Zhao, it really is a pill..." Song Yunxiang replied casually, and before sitting down, he asked, "Isn't Second Uncle coming?"
At this moment, Madam Cheng crossed her arms and said in a calm tone, "Your second uncle has a dinner engagement and won't be coming."
"Oh? Is that so... then I won't stand on ceremony."
After saying that, Song Yunxiang plopped down on the floor.
Snapped!
On the Lü family table, Lü Fengxian slammed an entire bottle of six-star 'Breakthrough Pills' onto the table. "All eyes are on me! I have an announcement to make: I'm about to start showing off!"
"Aunt Chun, distribute this bottle of six-star 'Breakthrough Pills' to everyone here, one pill for each person, so that others don't think our family can't afford pills!" (Old Song is showing off and has a straight man; I have nothing here, so I can only be the eye-catching one myself, damn it.)
"Gulu..."
At this moment, even the highly composed Lü Chun couldn't help but swallow hard, his hand holding the medicine bottle trembling slightly. "Young Master Fengxian, are you... are you serious?"
"Distribute! One pill per person, distribute in a circle! Until they're all gone!" (Old Song, you've used up all the Song family's "B" (a slang term for a powerful, influential person), but I can't let you have the rest of the Lü family's "B" (another slang term for a powerful, influential person). I'll have to fill all the gaps!)
"Yes, Master."
P.S.: I'd like to get some feedback. This chapter has a lot of character and environment descriptions. Would you like me to strengthen these kinds of detailed descriptions in the future, or just gloss over them and focus on advancing the plot?
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