Chapter 594 - Chapter 594: Chapter 594: Wash Three (Part 1) (1/2)

Chapter 594: Chapter 594: Wash Three (Part 1)

His legs almost gave out and he nearly ended up sprawled on the ground, but Shopkeeper Gu, who had followed him, managed to catch him just in time.

“Old Master, be careful,” Shopkeeper Gu said with a grin.

Elderly Mr. Di looked at Di Yelei, who was hurrying in from outside, and finally managed to stand up straight. “Thank you, thank you…” He was shaking all over.

Elder Leisure glanced at Liu Quan, who was helplessly slumped in his chair, and raised an eyebrow. “Liu Quan, are you seeking death? I don’t mind granting your wish!”

Liu Quan swiftly got up and knelt on the ground, bowing his head. “No, no, no… Please spare me, your lordship! Please spare me!”

“Get out of here! Don’t sully my eyes with your presence!”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

Liu Quan didn’t seem to feel ashamed at all as he scurried away, rolling and crawling.

Nobody at the scene thought he was wrong for doing so, as the old man’s aura was just too overwhelming.

Di Yelei was sweating profusely as he hurriedly stepped forward to invite Elder Leisure. “Uncle… ahem, esteemed uncle, please take the main seat!”

“Hmm.”

Elder Leisure raised an eyebrow and casually sat down in the main seat.

Behind him, the five people who had been following him closely withdrew to their positions on either side.

Only then did everyone notice the five people behind him. At this point, no one could remain calm!

Most of the people did not recognize all five of them, but those they did recognize were all powerful figures. The rest were probably not much different in status.

Upon realizing this, everyone felt like they were sitting on pins and needles, and they could no longer eat.

“Eh! Why are you all just sitting still? Eat, eat! After the meal, I still want to go see the little ones,” said Elder Leisure, waving his hand cheerfully. “You guys should start eating too. Today’s dishes are quite abundant, so everyone should eat their fill.”

He was genuinely happy today—Sisi had given birth to two sons and a daughter in one go. What could possibly make one happier than that?

The servant next to Elder Leisure respectfully handed him a pair of silver chopsticks.

Di Yelei carefully helped Elderly Mr. Di to his original seat, then sat down at the lowest-ranking position himself.

“Eat up, everyone, eat up. We’re going to perform the washing ceremony later, and everyone must not be hungry. Everyone, please enjoy yourselves and have a good time!”

Di Yelei hurriedly urged everyone on.

All the guests had already been frightened, and although they resumed clinking glasses and toasting one another, the lively atmosphere had clearly diminished.

Di Yelei sent someone to call Liu Quan back, as he was, after all, Sisi’s nominal father, and it wouldn’t be proper for him to leave halfway through the banquet.

But Liu Quan adamantly refused to sit at the same table as Elder Leisure. He might be a scholar, but he knew better than to court danger by keeping company with powerful figures.

Left with no choice, Di Yelei found a corner where the pillar blocked the view and settled Liu Quan there.

But he couldn’t help feeling relieved inwardly! Thank goodness men and women were seated separately, so at least the commotion on this side wouldn’t disturb the midwives on the other side. He prayed that today’s washing ceremony would go smoothly and safely.

As Elder Leisure clearly had no interest in the banquet, he tried a few bites with his silver chopsticks before setting them down and wiping his mouth with a towel handed to him by a follower. Only then did he turn to look at Di Yelei.

“When does the washing ceremony begin? I’d like to add some basins and listen to the sound of the basins.”

“It will start soon, very soon.”