254: Chapter 254 Welcome Banquet

Qiao Feifei spoke subconsciously: "So beautiful..."

Zhao Yiyi nodded in agreement: "Even more beautiful than the Ninth Princess..."

Su Yingxue's eyes lit up, and she tugged on Lin Yun's sleeve: "Husband, is this Princess Liuli?"

Lin Yun snapped back to reality and nodded: "It should be."

He was a bit uncertain; how could the real person be so much more beautiful than in the photos?

Hua Liuli walked up close and bowed slightly: "Liuli greets everyone."

Her voice was crisp, like pearls falling onto a jade plate, or like a clear mountain spring flowing, making anyone who heard it feel their heart soften.

Hua Caili introduced: "This is my younger sister, Hua Liuli."

Then she looked at Liuli: "This is Lin Yun, and his wives."

Hua Liuli's gaze fell upon Lin Yun, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

So this is the Lin Yun that Sister Yanran has been talking about for over two years?

He looks... quite good.

Not a playboy, not annoying, and very polite.

Why did Sister Yanran speak ill of him?

Lin Yun stood up and bowed slightly: "Lin Yun greets Princess Liuli."

Hua Liuli smiled and said: "Young Master Lin, please don't stand on ceremony. Sister often mentions you, saying you are very impressive."

Lin Yun glanced at the Ninth Princess.

The Ninth Princess, Hua Caili, remained calm and picked up her wine glass to take a sip.

Lin Yun laughed: "Princess, you flatter me."

Hua Liuli shook her head: "It's not flattery. Sister rarely praises people; if she says you are impressive, then you must be very impressive."

A thought stirred in Lin Yun's heart.

The Ninth Princess rarely praises people?

Does that mean she has a good impression of him since she praised him?

Su Yingxue stood up at this moment, walked over to Hua Liuli, and linked arms with her: "Princess Liuli, you are so beautiful. When I first saw you, I thought you were a fairy descending to earth."

Hua Liuli blushed: "Sisters are the beautiful ones. When I walked in just now and saw you all, I thought I was seeing fairies from heaven."

Su Yingxue laughed: "Princess Liuli, you really know how to talk."

The two chatted back and forth and quickly became familiar with each other.

Su Yingxue had a sweet mouth and knew how to talk, while Hua Liuli had a gentle personality and didn't put on airs. The two hit it off, and within half an hour, they were calling each other sisters.

"Sister Yingxue, what do you do every day when you are on Minglu Planet?"

"Cultivate, take care of the children, and occasionally go out for a stroll. Liuli, what about you?"

"I usually stay in the palace, read books, plant flowers, and occasionally go out for a stroll with Sister Yanran."

"That's so boring. Play with us in the future; we have a big family, it's lively."

"Really? That's great!"

Watching the two chatting animatedly, Lin Yun couldn't help but laugh.

This girl, Su Yingxue, really has strong social skills.

He looked at the Ninth Princess and found that Hua Caili was also watching Su Yingxue and Liuli, her lips slightly curled upward, with a hint of satisfaction in her eyes.

"Princess, thank you for hosting this welcome banquet." Lin Yun raised his glass.

Hua Caili raised her glass: "No need for courtesy. You discovered the Starlight Grass and saved Minglu Planet; this is what you deserve."

The two finished their drinks.

Hua Caili set down her glass and looked at Lin Yun: "You've reached the Third-Stage?"

Lin Yun nodded: "I just broke through recently."

A trace of admiration flashed in Hua Caili's eyes: "Not bad. In over two years, going from Second-Stage Perfection to Third-Stage Perfection, this speed is second to none across the entire Qilin Kingdom."

Lin Yun said modestly: "Princess, you flatter me. This student just had good luck."

Hua Caili shook her head: "Luck is also a part of strength."

The two chatted for a while longer.

Hua Caili asked about the situation on Minglu Planet, and Lin Yun answered one by one.

Hua Caili asked about his cultivation plan, and Lin Yun stated that he would first improve his cultivation and take the Opportunity to see if there were any Opportunities.

Hua Caili nodded: "The Imperial Planet has Secret Realms and Trial Grounds, suitable for Third-Stage and Fourth-Stage Martial Artists. I will have Yanran take you to see them later."

Lin Yun was overjoyed: "Thank you, Princess!"

The banquet proceeded in a harmonious atmosphere.

Su Yingxue and Hua Liuli chatted heatedly, and the other wives joined in one after another. A group of people surrounded Hua Liuli, asking this and that, the atmosphere as lively as a festival.

Shen Qingqiu and An Yirou sat on the side, discussing cultivation matters with the Ninth Princess.

Wen Yan didn't talk much, but when she occasionally chimed in, she always hit the mark.

Qu Yanran sat in the corner, watching this scene, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Liuli was really going to be stolen away.

This child was someone she had watched grow up.

From babbling to becoming a graceful young woman, she had accompanied Liuli for over a decade.

Now, Liuli was going to be married off, and she felt empty inside.

What made her feel even worse was that she couldn't stop it.

Because the Ninth Princess agreed, and Liuli herself was willing.

What was she?

She was just a maid, a housekeeper, a sister who had watched Liuli grow up.

Qu Yanran picked up her wine glass and drained it in one gulp.

The wine was a bit bitter.

Her heart was even more bitter.

The banquet lasted for over two hours.

When it ended, Hua Liuli held Su Yingxue's hand, reluctant to part: "Sister Yingxue, you must come and visit often."

Su Yingxue laughed: "Definitely. Liuli, you should come to our estate to play too. I'll take you to see our children; there are fifty-seven of them, it's very lively."

Hua Liuli's eyes lit up: "Fifty-seven? That many!"

Su Yingxue nodded: "The older ones can already run and jump, and the younger ones are still in swaddling clothes. You'll definitely like them when you come."

Hua Liuli nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I will definitely go."

Lin Yun took his wives and bid farewell.

Hua Caili and Hua Liuli saw them to the outside of the palace.

Hua Liuli looked at Lin Yun's back, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

So this is the Lin Yun... much better than what Sister Yanran said.

Qu Yanran stood beside Hua Liuli, watching her expression, and wailed in her heart.

It's over, it's completely over.

Liuli's heart has already been stolen away.

Coming out of the imperial palace and returning home, the group was still lingering on the experience.

"The Ninth Princess is truly beautiful, and Princess Liuli is even more beautiful." Qiao Feifei lay on the sofa, eyes staring at the ceiling, "If I were a man, I would marry them too."

Zhao Yiyi laughed: "Forget it. With your small build, you can't even beat Husband."

Qiao Feifei was unconvinced: "I can't beat Husband, but I can't beat you?"

The two started messing around again.

Su Yingxue sat beside Lin Yun, linking arms with him: "Husband, Princess Liuli is really nice. She's beautiful, has a good personality, is gentle, and doesn't put on airs. If you could marry her, that would be great."

Lin Yun laughed: "You, it hasn't even begun yet, has it?"

Su Yingxue was righteous and confident: "How has it not begun? I can see that Liuli is clearly interested in Husband."

Shen Qingqiu listened from the side and couldn't help but shake her head: "You girl, you are more concerned than he is."

Su Yingxue laughed: "Of course. Husband's business is my business."

The women laughed together.

This night, after arriving on Qilin Planet, the lights in the master bedroom stayed on until late at night for the first time.

Su Yingxue pulled her sisters together and cosplayed as Princess Liuli.

Eighteen "Princess Liulis" surrounded Lin Yun; the scene was breathtakingly beautiful.

Lin Yun was immersed in it, never tiring of it.

It wasn't until the sky was bright that the lights went out.