251: Brother-in-law, are you telling the truth?

The next day, Feng Ming heard Lu Qianqian's voice as soon as he went downstairs.

"No way, none of you are going? It's just me? This is too much!"

Honestly, having not heard Lu Qianqian's voice for a long time, Feng Ming found it surprisingly welcoming.

Feng Ming came down and asked, "What happened?"

Seeing Feng Ming, Lu Qianqian grabbed him and began to complain, "Brother-in-law, you have to stand up for me! They're actually not going to today's Expedition Banquet!"

"It'll be so awkward if I'm the only one there."

Feng Ming was also a bit surprised. "Why aren't you guys going?"

Feng Mian chuckled and said, "Sigh, you can't blame us. There are just too many people. Since we're from a small place and have no connection to the Jiang Family, let alone the main table, we don't even have the right to be in the Jiang Family's courtyard. The tables are lined up all the way down the main road. We figured sitting on the road to eat isn't as good as going to a restaurant for a few drinks."

Guan Rong nodded in agreement. "Yes, we've already made plans to go drink at Fangyuan Restaurant. We won't be going to the Expedition Banquet."

Qin Hu also nodded. "Exactly. Listening to some tunes and watching girls dance is much better than eating on the street."

Feng Ming was somewhat speechless. Well, these three hung out together every day; they were practically joined at the hip now.

However, since he wasn't going himself, he naturally couldn't demand that they go.

So he looked at Lu Qianqian and said, "How about you don't go either?"

Lu Qianqian rolled her eyes at him. "I don't want to go either, but my father is working under Lord Jiang after all, and my seat is right next to the main table. If I don't go, I'll definitely be recognized, and then my dad will scold me again."

"How about you and Sister Shuwan come with me?"

Feng Ming felt a bit awkward, but Jiang Shuwan spoke up first, "I'm sorry, Xiao Qian, your brother-in-law and I don't plan on going either. We've made plans to have dinner with my mother."

Lu Qianqian's face immediately fell. "Fine, since none of you are going, I'm not going either."

Feng Ming felt helpless and whispered something in her ear.

Lu Qianqian's expression instantly changed. "Brother-in-law, are you telling the truth?"

Feng Ming nodded. "Of course."

Without another word, Lu Qianqian ran straight out.

Seeing this, everyone was bewildered.

"What did you say? Why did she suddenly decide to go?"

Feng Ming said with a smile, "I just told her that Madam Hua is here and brought her top Disciple with her, so she went."

Jiang Shuwan smiled. "Then aren't you going to see Sister Anan?"

Feng Ming shook his head. "I've already seen her. Let the sisters reunite today. Now, we should also head to Old Master Jiang's house for the banquet."

After saying that, Feng Ming said goodbye to Feng Mian and the others, then left with Jiang Shuwan.

As soon as they left, Feng Mian and the others also set off immediately.

The streets were incredibly bustling.

It was indeed as Feng Mian had said; the entire street was filled with banquet tables.

The Jiang Family had arranged many guards along both sides of the street. By now, many guests had already taken their seats.

To be honest, this place was more than just far from the Jiang Family Main Family Branch; it was practically a world away.

If the Jiang Family Head said something, it would probably take ten minutes for the message to reach here. It was only natural that Feng Mian and the others didn't want to come to such a banquet.

Soon, Feng Ming and Jiang Shuwan arrived at the entrance of the Quiet Garden.

Steward Jiang had been waiting there early. Upon seeing Feng Ming and Jiang Shuwan, he hurried forward to greet them. "Honored guests, please come in. The Old Master is waiting for you both."

Feng Ming nodded and led Jiang Shuwan inside.

Old Master Jiang was fishing. Seeing Feng Ming, he immediately called out, "Young friend, come quickly. Care to join me for a bit of fishing?"

Feng Ming nodded and sat down on a chair nearby.

Jiang Shuwan sat to one side. Old Master Jiang glanced at her and sighed, "I didn't expect you to grow up so fast in the blink of an eye."

Feng Ming was a bit puzzled. "From your tone, Senior, do you know my wife?"

Old Master Jiang chuckled. "We're from the same Family. Even if I haven't met her, I know her name."

"By the way, I've already sent someone for your mother-in-law. She'll be here soon."

Feng Ming nodded and then fished along with Old Master Jiang.

This was a Family banquet, after all, so there weren't as many rules. Unlike the Expedition Banquet, it didn't need to start exactly on time.

Over at the Expedition Banquet, the time had arrived, and the Family Head appeared with his wife.

Huangfu Yunyan stood behind Huangfu Rui with a Maid. However, due to Jiang Huai's secret arrangements, they weren't placed on the street like Feng Mian and the others.

Instead, they were seated not far from the main table.

Now, they were just waiting for the banquet to begin.

At this moment, important figures were beginning to make their appearances.

As the master of ceremonies made announcements, the dignitaries appeared.

People from the major families of Liang Province all appeared.

When Madam Hua appeared with Lu An'an, the entire banquet hall broke into a commotion.

"What's going on? Why has Madam Hua come to Liang Province? Shouldn't she be in Qian Prefecture?"

"I heard her granddaughter is participating in the Liangzhou Trial. Wait, is her granddaughter the one beside her? She's way too beautiful. Even though she's wearing a veil, her aura is truly extraordinary."

"That's not right. There are two girls next to Madam Hua. Which one is it?"

"You don't get it, do you? The other one is Madam Hua's newly accepted closed-door Disciple, also a beauty."

The crowd was buzzing with discussion. Lu Qianqian sat at her table, waving at Lu An'an with a happy smile.

Lu An'an noticed her sister and nodded back.

Little did they know that this interaction had caught the attention of those present.

Among them, a youth dressed in white fixed his gaze on Lu Qianqian, unable to look away for even a second.

"What is that girl's name?"

After he asked, a subordinate beside him replied, "Young Master, her surname is Lu and her name is Qianqian. She is the Second Miss of the Qingyang City Lord's Family."

"The City Lord's Second Miss? Since she's greeting the Disciple next to Madam Hua and seems quite familiar with her, could they know each other?"

The subordinate shook his head. "In response to Young Master, I do not know. No one knows the identity of Madam Hua's Disciple; she hasn't even shown her face until now. This is her first public appearance."

The Youth in White nodded and then asked, "Alright then, is this Lu Qianqian betrothed?"

The subordinate shook his head. "No, she is not."

Hearing this, the Youth in White smiled with satisfaction, his eyes lingering on Lu Qianqian, unwilling to look away.

Lu Qianqian was full of joy at seeing Lu An'an. Coupled with the large crowd and the chaotic lines of sight today, she didn't notice this gaze.