#317 - Former rivals, now friends

Wang Tian holding Jiang Yu's hand was seen by many dignitaries present.

These people weren't too surprised. Over the years, the love triangle between the three family heads—the Wang family, the Li family, and the Jiang family—had spread throughout the Great Ming Imperial Capital.

The Li family had completely declined some time ago due to treason. It was not surprising that Wang Tian and Jiang Yu's relationship quickly warmed up. Everyone teased:

"Clan Leader Wang, when are you and Clan Leader Jiang planning to hold your wedding?"

"Old Wang, among our group, only you and Jiang Yu are still single. Hurry up and get married. Look at me, even my grandson's grandson is born."

"Hehe, congratulations to Clan Leader Wang for finally winning the beauty after so many years."

"Clan Leader Jiang Yu is the goddess among goddesses in our group. Who would have thought you'd be the one to get her in the end?"...

Listening to the teasing voices around him, Wang Tian retorted without showing any weakness, "Tch, if you have the ability, wait as long as I have."

"Only those who wait the longest can truly prove their deep affection."

"You even have the nerve to say that your grandson's grandson is born. After I get married in a while, I'll immediately start having kids. It won't be long before I surpass you."

When the others heard Wang Tian's words, they burst into laughter.

Wang Tian's words made Jiang Yu blush. Jiang Yu secretly pinched Wang Tian's lower back and said to Wang Tian:

"If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll ignore you from now on."

Feeling the pain in his waist, Wang Tian quickly said, "I won't talk nonsense, I won't talk nonsense. Hehe, I won't dare to again."

The two soon arrived in front of Qin Liang. Wang Tian said to Qin Liang with some provocation, "Qin Liang, this is my future wife. She's beautiful, right? You're such a single dog!"

Needless to say, the term 'single dog' must have been learned from the senior instructor area of the Great Ming Academy.

Qin Liang looked at the smug Wang Tian and then at Jiang Yu, who could indeed be called a beauty in terms of appearance, and said, "She is very beautiful. You, a toad, can finally eat swan meat."

Wang Tian glared at Qin Liang and said, "Qin Liang, who are you calling a toad!"

Qin Liang said, "Who else could it be but you? Sigh~ In this day and age, even toads can find swans. It's unfair, very unfair."

Qin Lin added from the side, "Marshal Qin, this isn't called a toad. According to the senior instructor area, it's called... right! The victory of a simp!"

Qin Liang and Qin Lin sang in harmony, instantly making Wang Tian angry. Wang Tian angrily said, "You two are really going too far!"

Qin Liang said, "You had to come looking for trouble! So what if I'm single! Being single is something to be proud of. Did you use your spirit stones to support my single life?"

Qin Lin continued, "That's right, Marshal Qin is right. We are single aristocrats! Don't even think about comparing yourself to us, you old toad who is about to step into the grave of marriage."

Former opponents on the battlefield, once they put aside their positions, could quickly become the best of friends.

The relationship between Qin Liang, Qin Lin, and Wang Tian was exactly like this.

Wang Tian said to Qin Liang and Qin Lin, "Stop talking so much nonsense. Today, I'm going to get you two drunk. Whoever uses spiritual power to sober up is a grandson!"

Qin Liang and Qin Lin looked at each other and said without showing any weakness, "Okay, it's a deal! Whoever uses spiritual power to sober up is a grandson!"

The three of them each grabbed a jar of wine and began to drink wildly...

Looking at Wang Tian and Qin Liang's behavior, a smile couldn't help but appear on Jiang Yu's lips. She thought to herself, "Men are like children no matter what!"

If Lan Wenhao heard this, Lan Wenhao would definitely add a famous saying from Blue Star: "Men are boys until they die!"

Wang Tian and Qin Liang were competing in drinking, and the same was true in other places.

Either they looked for their friends and sat together drinking heavily.

Or they looked for their opponents who they usually couldn't stand and wanted to win back a game through their alcohol capacity.

Above, Qin Buyi and Ying Qian were chatting idly about everything under the sun as they watched this scene.

Qin Buyi said, "Your Majesty, I always feel that the Great Qin Dynasty's affairs are not over yet. We must be careful recently."

Ying Qian said, "Little Friend Qin sensed it too? I also feel that our speed in occupying the Great Qin Dynasty was too fast."

"Judging from the forces behind Young Master Ling and Demon Prince, their infiltration of the Great Qin Dynasty over the years must not be underestimated."

"But it is indeed a bit abnormal that the Great Qin Dynasty was so easily taken down by us..."

Speaking of this, Ying Qian laughed, "Little Friend Qin, today is a happy day. Let's not talk about these annoying things."

"Congratulations on becoming the second Half-Immortal Realm in the Great Ming Dynasty. I'll drink to that!"

Ying Qian took out two bowls that were several times larger than the previous cups, filled them with wine, and drank them in one gulp.

At the same time, he handed another bowl filled with wine to Qin Buyi.

Qin Buyi took the bowl and drank it down.

The strong wine entered his throat like a fire, and then it felt as cool as ice in his stomach.

Qin Buyi said, "Good wine! Good wine!"

While Ying Qian and Qin Buyi were drinking and chatting, several people unknowingly stood below.

They were Ying Zhi, Lan Wenhao, and five senior instructors from the Great Ming Academy, including Bao Shui and Ying Le.

These people were hesitant at the bottom of the steps, wanting to go up but not daring to.

Ying Zhi and Ying Le were afraid of disturbing their biological father, Ying Qian's, leisurely mood, while Lan Wenhao was afraid of affecting Qin Buyi and Ying Qian's chat.

As for the others, they had concerns on both sides.

Ying Qian looked at the crowd below and said, "What are you all standing there for? Come up quickly."

After receiving permission, the group quickly gathered around Ying Qian and Qin Buyi.

Ying Zhi took out a long table from his space ring and added a few chairs, arranging for everyone to sit down.

Lan Wenhao then appeared to perform magic, with dishes of delicious food appearing in his hands and placed on the table.

These dishes were classic Blue Star dishes: Clear Water Cabbage, Braised Bear Paw, Steamed Fawn, and so on.

Everyone, including Ying Qian, smelled the aroma of the dishes on the table, and their long-dormant appetites stirred again.

Lan Wenhao then took out dozens of jars of Blue Star's unique liquor and placed them aside.

Everyone grabbed a jar of liquor, and after breaking open the mud seal, the aroma of the liquor filled the entire palace square.

Wang Tian and Qin Liang, Qin Lin who were competing in drinking, smelled the aroma of this liquor and immediately felt that the fine wine in their hands was tasteless.

Following the aroma of the liquor, the three of them looked at Qin Buyi and the others on the steps.

Not only the three of them, but basically everyone at the scene was attracted by the unique aroma of the liquor and looked upwards.

Seeing Bao Shui and the others sitting at the same table with Qin Buyi and Ying Qian above, many dignitaries showed envy in their eyes.

Being able to sit with two Half-Immortal Realms, their future in the Great Ming Dynasty would be basically worry-free, and there was even a high probability of becoming prominent figures.

The dignitaries below took a few glances and then withdrew their gaze, focusing on chatting and drinking with their friends and others in front of them.