After downing three cups in a row, he appeared extremely bold and free-spirited.
The surrounding Jianghu guests murmured among themselves, "Master Ma, as the host, treated us with courtesy, offering us fine wine and delicacies. How could we find any reason to complain?"
"Indeed, Master Ma is quite gracious. Come... let us all toast to Master Ma."
...
Li Xian joined the group, toasting from afar.
Wen Caishang whispered in his ear, "Hosting this talent recruitment feast must mean there are some tricky affairs in the mansion that need handling. Such events... Ma Xuan is likely to hold two talent recruitment feasts. One in the inner courtyard, where those invited are notable figures with a name and reputation. The other in the outer courtyard, for stray Jianghu guests. If there are any impressive individuals among them, they'll be invited into the inner courtyard for further discussions."
