Martial Arts Begins and Marries Wang Yuyan

On the other side of the courtyard, gardener Cuizhu is pruning the flowers and plants in the courtyard.

She gently picked up a pair of pruning shears and accurately trimmed off the excess part of a branch, then carefully inspected the surrounding flowers to make sure they were all looking their best.

The interior decoration of Murong Mansion is also in progress.

Several painters are painting exquisite murals on the walls of the hall, while several coppersmiths are installing chandeliers and lanterns to add a beautiful touch of color to the upcoming banquet.

Dozens of servants in red uniforms were carrying porcelain and gold and silver vessels. There were beads of sweat on their faces, but their eyes revealed a sense of pride and concentration.

"Hurry up, make the wine vat over there flat! If it breaks, you can't afford it!" Qian Tong, the manager, shouted. He stood on the side of the courtyard and scanned every corner with sharp eyes.

Workers are not far behind.

They were erecting tall wooden frames along both sides of the courtyard, preparing to hang various gorgeous lanterns and ribbons.

One of the workers, with muscular muscles and black sweat stains all over his body, was hammering the wooden frame to ensure it was strong and durable.

"Hey, Zhang San, don't just knock, look at the level!" the foreman next to him shouted dissatisfied.

Zhang San responded while knocking: "Don't worry, foreman, I've been knocking for so many years and there hasn't been a single mistake!"

In another part of the mansion, the kitchen was also a busy scene.

The chef was instructing his subordinates to prepare various delicacies, while also looking after several younger apprentices.

"This scallop stewed pigeon soup needs to be simmered for at least three hours. Remember, the water must be natural spring water!" The chef said while tasting the soup in the stew pot.

A few days later, the housewarming banquet of Murong Mansion was held as scheduled.

As soon as you enter the mansion, you will see brilliant ribbons and lanterns hanging high, making the entire mansion extremely prosperous.

Butler Qian Tong was dressed in a gorgeous purple robe. The corners of his eyes were slightly raised, making him look particularly shrewd.

"Welcome, welcome distinguished guests! Please go this way, go this way!" Qian Tong held a mahogany list and loudly directed a group of maids in exquisite costumes.

Dugu Fang was wearing a black robe with gold trim and stood at the door of the mansion, his eyes exuding confidence and authority.

He saw Qian Tong busy welcoming guests, so he walked over.

"Well, this is...oh, the Lord of Dugu City!"

"It's such an honor!" As soon as Qian Tong saw Dugu Yifang, he immediately picked up the mahogany list and ticked it hard.

"As a steward of money, there is no need to be polite."

Dugu Fang nodded.

At this time, the maids brought a box covered with red velvet cloth. After opening it, there was an extremely exquisite jade Buddha inside.

Qian Tong picked up the Jade Buddha, looked at it carefully, and then announced in a voice that was as suppressed as possible but with a hint of excitement: "Dear guests, the gift given to Murong Mansion by the Lord of Dugu City is this priceless Jade Buddha. "

"The carving is exquisite and the jade is transparent. It can be said to be a rare treasure!"

Hearing Qian Tong's announcement, Dugu Fang showed a satisfied smile on his lips.

He thought to himself that such a gift would be enough to show his wealth and style, and it would also add a lot of luster to the housewarming celebration.

The entire mansion suddenly erupted with murmurs of admiration and discussion. People were attracted by the beauty of this jade Buddha and cast admiring glances at Dugu Fang.

Everyone was talking, and their voices gradually gathered into a low noise.

"Look, the Jade Buddha given by Lord Dugu City is simply a priceless treasure!" A middle-aged man wearing an emerald green robe said excitedly to his friends beside him.

"Indeed, Dugu Yifang is bleeding heavily this time."

"This Jade Buddha not only looks exquisitely carved, but also the quality of the jade is of first-class quality."

A young aristocratic woman responded. She held a gold fan in her hand and fanned it gently from time to time.

"Ha, Dugu Yifang wants to take this opportunity to get closer to Murong Fu."

A white-haired old man smiled. He was wearing a jade-woven hat and looked like a senior man.

"Isn't that right? If we can win the favor of Palace Master Murong tonight, then his position in the world will be more stable."

Another young man interjected. He looked very much like a disciple of a certain sect.

"Humph, Dugu Yifang is just an old fox."

"There must be some conspiracy."

A man wearing a mask and wearing black clothes suddenly said coldly. M..

Such discussions arose one after another, and everyone was speculating on Dugu Yifang's real purpose in sending such an expensive gift.

But no matter what, this jade Buddha undoubtedly became the focus of the entire banquet, and also made Dugu Yifang the focus of everyone's attention.

Qian Tong carefully placed the Jade Buddha back into the red velvet box, and then motioned to the maids to carry it to the display stand nearby.

"Please come this way, Master Dugu City. The palace master is already waiting in the hall."

Qian Tong smiled slightly and extended his hand to invite Dugu Yifang into the house.

Dugu Fang nodded and followed Qian Tong into the hall of Murong Mansion, which had been decorated as gorgeously as a palace.

And right now.

The maid's scream suddenly came from the door, with obvious surprise in her voice.

"What is this? What a beautiful knife!"

Qian Tong heard the sound and walked over immediately.

I saw the maids surrounding a sword about three feet long with a handle carved from ebony.

The handle of the knife is inlaid with several luminous pearls, which can emit a faint light even in a dim environment.

The blade is forged from mysterious cold iron, with a line of small words engraved on it: "Unparalleled Elegance".

"Is this a gift from Xiongba?" Qian Tong's eyes flashed with surprise.

"Yes, Lord Xiongba sent it personally."

The maid responded cautiously.

Everyone started talking again.

"Wow, look at that knife, it's a work of art!" The middle-aged man in an emerald green robe spoke again.

"Xiong Ba's gift is indeed extraordinary. This knife is no ordinary knife."

The white-haired old man nodded in agreement.

"It's unparalleled in magnificence. It's a good name."

The noble woman sighed.

"Compared to the Jade Buddha in Dugu Yifang, this sword is no less impressive."

said the young man.

"Is Xiongba going to demonstrate?"

"This knife must be very sharp. You can tell it is a master's weapon at a glance."

The masked man in black analyzed coldly.

Qian Tong smiled secretly in his heart. It seemed that this housewarming party was more lively than expected.

He pursed his lips slightly again, thinking that the actions of these two great figures, Xiong Ba and Dugu Yifang, would undoubtedly make Murong Mansion's housewarming party more eye-catching.

He clapped his hands gently, indicating to the maids to carefully place the sword, and then quickly returned to the banquet hall, ready to welcome more incoming distinguished guests.