Chapter 457: Chapter 338: Wedding Banquet Upheaval, Old Friends! (Double-Length)

After exchanging pleasantries, the four of them walked together in the Su Mansion towards the banquet location. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Originally, Song Changming wanted to ask Jiang River something about Su Qingqing.

After all, Su Qingqing was taken away by him back then, and since he was acquainted with Su Qingqing’s fox demon biological mother, he must have known a lot.

But given the current situation, being among the Su Family with so many eyes watching, he couldn’t just ask directly.

"General, you are expected over there." After passing through a few gardens, the servant leading the way wanted to guide Song Changming to another planned banquet hall.

The Su Family organized the event grandly, with several banquet locations.

The place a person with a certain status is directed towards naturally differs.

As a member of the Changsheng Jiang Family and a close friend of Su Fengye, Jiang River naturally had to go to the main hall.

Whereas Song Changming could only head to a side hall.

At this moment, before Jiang River said anything, the Su Family steward guiding him, who seemed to have a high status, swiftly grabbed the servant guiding Song Changming, reprimanding him.

Then, he chuckled apologetically to Song Changming, saying, "Since the General is acquainted with Mr. Jiang and has reunited, it is only fitting that he goes together to the main hall for the banquet."

Upon hearing this, Jiang River chuckled and nodded, having intended the same, nodding to Song Changming, "Join us, young friend."

"Alright, it’s thanks to Mr. Jiang’s favor today that I can enjoy better wine." Song Changming agreed cheerfully, not minding.

The main hall was opulent, comparable to the grand hall of the Prince’s Mansion.

Rows of intricately carved jade and gold tables were arranged orderly, and Jiang River, with his prominent background, was placed among the top guests.

Song Changming, along with Liu Xiangnan and Zhao Dongming, sat at the table behind Jiang River, less conspicuous but convenient for them to reunite, drink, and converse.

"Haha, Jiang River, long time no see, how are you?"

Not long after Song Changming sat down, Su Fengye hurried over and greeted Jiang River with a hand gesture.

"Traveling the Nine Provinces can’t compare to your good fortune with peach blossoms, Feng Ye." Jiang River stood up, smiling faintly.

However, his smile seemed to carry some indescribable meaning.

Su Fengye heard this and looked slightly unnatural, sighed softly, and said in a low voice, "Jiang River, the burden of the noble family has fallen, I had no choice."

"Feng Ye, you explained to the wrong person." Jiang River shook his head, his tone still calm.

Their conversation was very light, likely only barely audible to the three behind them, Song Changming included.

"I know..." Su Fengye chuckled bitterly, understanding Jiang’s implication.

"But, how could she give me a chance to explain..."

Jiang River said no more.

"Regardless, I’m really glad you came today." Su Fengye picked up the wine from the table and said to Jiang River.

"There aren’t many true friends in this world, it wasn’t I who severed ties back then, so of course, I came." Jiang River hummed softly.

"You, although you still consider me a friend, you are quite dissatisfied with me in your heart..." Su Fengye remarked helplessly.

"That’s because, because of you, I lost a close friend." Jiang River justified bluntly.

"Alright, alright, it’s all my fault."

"..."

Listening to their conversation, Song Changming was a bit surprised. Jiang River, usually composed and mystical like an old immortal, changed his usual speaking style when facing Su Fengye.

He shed the mysteriousness, embracing a touch of human simplicity.

Their peer relationship was evident, showing they were very close, speaking freely and without reservation, like true friends who had weathered much together.

Even though their words were somewhat obscure, Song Changming could faintly hear they were perhaps talking about matters of the past.

The severed affection likely concerns Su Fengye and his fox demon wife.

Jiang River, being close to both Su Fengye and the fox demon, had a clear understanding of what transpired.

Regarding past events, Jiang River harbors dissatisfaction towards Su Fengye.

And today’s marriage, Jiang River came without much willingness.

"General Song, who would have thought you were acquainted with Brother Jiang, those knives of mine still serve you well?" Su Fengye suddenly shifted the conversation’s direction, cheerfully addressing Song Changming at the rear table.

"I have yet to properly thank you face-to-face for gifting me the blade, it’s excellent." Song Changming replied with a hand gesture.

"That’s good." Su Fengye nodded.

After finishing a cup of wine with Jiang River, Su Fengye, having exchanged greetings, didn’t linger further. He was the groom today and naturally had other matters to attend to.

Song Changming also sipped his wine.

He couldn’t deny that the wine served by the Su family to guests was truly exceptional.

Drinking it sent a warm current through his body, seemingly enhancing his Essence, Qi, and Spirit, evidently not ordinary wine.

He too had winery business under his command, which under Song Ping’an’s management had flourished, with several new wines introduced.

Yet, compared to this jug of wine before him, they fell short.

"Good wine!" By his side, Zhao Dongming had already drunk half a jug, extremely pleased.

Liu Xiangnan seemed in a mediocre mood, not drinking the wine with much joy.

He suddenly spoke, "Changming, now with this marriage, Qingqing... upon knowing, how heartbroken she must feel..."

Earlier, he accompanied and protected Su Qingqing on her journey to Yuan Province.

Throughout the journey, as they grew acquainted, he developed sympathy for Su Qingqing, considering her a pitiable child.

Much like Jiang River, this marriage didn’t sit well with him.

"Time will dilute everything, including the bonds of loved ones..." Song Changming fell silent for a moment, then sighed softly, speaking.

"Though it may be..." Liu Xiangnan shook his head, suddenly turning to Song Changming, saying, "In the future, care for her more, after all, apart from her biological parents, you’re the closest to her."

"Naturally." Song Changming replied tersely.