"Congratulations on adding a concubine, spreading branches and leaves. Best wishes for Grandmaster Li's flourishing family!"
"Haha, thank you all. Enjoy the food and drink!"
Along the way, passing through various courtyards, Li Chichang exchanged pleasantries with the guests, his laughter hearty and bold.
Gradually leaving the noisy crowd and reaching the secluded inner courtyard, Li Chichang walked to the door, knocked, and said, "Yun'er, the guests are waiting; are you ready?"
"Still dawdling, then I'll come in first."
With that, he pushed the door open and went inside.
Song Xuan did not rashly follow but hid behind a rockery, silently waiting.
Inside the room, the air was completely still. Li Chichang leaned against the door, motionless, his eyes fixed through the crack on the rockery.
Once certain there was no further movement, he stepped into the inner chamber.
