Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 532: The Empress’s Beauty is Like a Fairy Descending, Dazzling to the Eyes (1)
"Hehehe, remember, how could I not remember, welcome Young Master Zongzheng." Feng Xi greeted with a clasped fist and a smile.
Beitang Xuan, dressed in an attention-grabbing red garment, swayed over with a golden fan in hand, "Brother Feng, how are you, it’s been a long time, and I’ve missed you terribly."
Feng Xi laughed awkwardly, his face blushing red, while Xiu Bingxi on the side couldn’t help but snicker, "Brother Beitang, Feng Xi is a man, not one of your songbirds or swallows."
With a ’pfft’, a pleasant, melodious voice drifted over, causing the people ahead to turn around and see a charming lady dressed in soft pink. She was standing next to Bai Lang, and realizing this, everyone nodded in understanding—it was the Bai Family from the five major clans.
"Brother Bai, Miss Bai." Xiu Bingxi, familiar with them from many a discussion, although now serving under the Emperor, hadn’t entirely broken away from the major clans.
"Brother Xiu, Brother Zongzheng, Brother Beitang, Feng Xi, I’m here to join the fun today, hope you don’t mind us," Bai Lang spoke in his usual attire of crescent-moon white, ever so courteous and gentle.
Bai Rui’s cheeks tinted pink as she gracefully curtsied, her voice as clear as that of an oriole, lightly floating from her enticing soft pink lips, "Greetings to you, Feng Xi."
Feng Xi looked up at her briefly, then cast his gaze downward, careful not to let his eyes wander, and replied with a stiff face, "Miss Bai... Miss Bai."
Situ Wuyou secretly snorted with a sneer, despising Feng Xi in his heart—just a bumpkin, and if it weren’t for the Emperor’s behalf, he wouldn’t degrade himself to attend such a marriage celebration.
Nangong Xiu did not personally know Feng Xi, but the name of Feng Xi had indeed been passed from mouth to mouth among the major clans. Following the decision of the five clans, and knowing that the Emperor and Empress had secretly left the Capital City, and seeing the Xiu Family preparing to go, the remaining four major clans sent their respective Young Masters as well to become acquainted.
After all, the highest authority in Xueyan Country lay in the hands of the Emperor. The mere fact that his vast harem lacked any concubines spoke volumes about Feng Xuxu’s standing in the Emperor’s heart, and the most important person to Feng Xuxu was this Feng Xi. Ingratiating oneself with Feng Xi would be quicker than with Feng Xuxu, for Feng Xuxu wanted neither silver nor power. More importantly, with Feng Xuxu long residing in the Imperial Palace, there was no way to curry favor, which is why everyone’s attention was now focused on Feng Xi. The presence of the Magistrate today made that much clear.
Dressed in a purple robe with a matching sheer garment draped over, he approached with a smile, "Young Master Feng, you probably don’t recognize me. Let me introduce myself. I am Duanmu Yuanji."
"The distinguished name of Young Master Duanmu is as familiar to me as my own. I had not imagined that I would have the pleasure of meeting such a young and handsome elite today," Feng Xi replied with a fist and palm salute.
Xue Hongbao grew impatient, already having waited for the Magistrate for some time, and now watching them catch up irritated her even further. Glancing at the sky, where the sun blazed down with its scorching rays, she pushed past Bai Lang, "Young Master Feng, we have all come from afar to offer our congratulations. Won’t you let us in to rest a bit?"
"Look at me, please, come in. I apologize for any neglect today and hope you’ll forgive me."
"It’s no trouble, we can make our own way in," Situ Wuyou said cheerfully, stepping forward at the mention of entering the villa.
"How could I let you go into Mandala Villa on your own? As the cousin who’s practically a co-host today, I will lead you into the villa myself." Jueqing, having finished freshening up and coming out to help greet the guests, heard the butler mention that his cousin was outside welcoming people. Curiosity piqued, he stepped out to see what was happening and, sure enough, it was these fellows.
