CHAPTER 2078: CHAPTER 2076: CELEBRATION BANQUET

The matter can only be put aside for now. The siblings briefly told the family about their encounters in the secret realm. Of course, both of them kept some secrets, such as Bai Zepei’s past obsession with his own sister, and Bai Ruozhu did not dare to mention the secrets of the Jiuli Clan. She felt that revealing it would not only bring great danger to herself but also to her family.

After a day of trials, both were tired, so they didn’t talk much before returning to their room to rest. Lin Pinger was worried that Bai Ruozhu wouldn’t rest well, so she took the three brothers Dengdeng to her own room and had Nanny Zhang help take care of them.

Bai Ruozhu had a beautiful sleep and woke up again at noon the next day. She didn’t feel hungry but sat up cross-legged and began to meditate.

She remembered many martial arts heart methods and moves, but they were too varied, and she needed to take time to organize them properly.

When she opened her eyes again, it was near dusk. She got up and stretched, went to get water, and rinsed herself.

"Ruozhu, you finally came out. I checked on you a few times but didn’t dare to disturb you," Lin Pinger said, both happy and worried. She felt proud that her daughter was outstanding but also worried about her being too tired.

"Made you worry, mom. Is there any food? I’m so hungry," Bai Ruozhu said in a slightly spoiled tone. It was nice to have a mother who cared.

"The food is kept warm for you in the pot, let me go and bring it to you." Lin Pinger said as she was about to busy herself but was held by Bai Ruozhu, "I’ll get it myself, you rest too. I’ll go eat in the main hall, let’s chat."

"Alright." Lin Pinger replied happily.

Bai Ruozhu took the food over, and the family came down too. The third elder chuckled and said, "Girl, you and Zepei did well, you brought face to your grandmother."

Bai Ruozhu and her second brother exchanged a smile, wasn’t this their goal?

"I benefited from you; no one will say I’m a sinner anymore." Jiao Yunyun laughed, the wrinkles around her eyes deepening.

"What ’sinner’ nonsense, don’t listen to their nonsense." The third elder frowned and then sighed, "I also blame myself for not caring enough about you over the years, I..."

He moved his lips, but the words stuck in his throat and couldn’t come out. Bai Ruozhu’s eyes shone brightly, she increasingly felt that the third elder has feelings for grandmother, and his devotion to cultivation was also to numb himself.

Should she try to match them?

She couldn’t help thinking of the white-haired Bai Guanghe, but she couldn’t muster much sympathy. Why didn’t Bai Guanghe look for grandmother?

Maybe his ability couldn’t find her, but he could at least try. In his heart, filial piety and family came first; he stayed in the Capital to continue the family lineage, consistently contributing to the family, but failed that woman who waited for him a lifetime.

"The clan is holding a banquet to celebrate for you tonight. I’m afraid the second elder will find trouble with you again, so be careful tonight." The third elder told the two.

Bai Ruozhu almost forgot about the banquet; she actually wasn’t very interested. She would rather have a family meal than deal with the newly enthusiastic Jiuli Clan members.

The third elder noticed her mood and sighed, "Girl, don’t blame the clan for being cold to you initially. Jiuli values strength, and everyone is used to it. It’s not specifically targeted at you."

Bai Zepei was more relaxed, nodding and saying, "Just like how Danliang values literature, scholars are more respected."

"I understand. There’s no real conflict with others, just the second elder’s family. Even if I don’t bother him, he’ll find trouble with us." Bai Ruozhu said.

The third elder glared, "You can’t not bother with it, I’ll make sure to get justice for you."

Bai Ruozhu liked the third elder’s protective stance. He truly treated them as his younger generation.

She didn’t eat for long before it was time for the evening banquet. Wu Wu and Bi Tao, the mother and daughter, personally came to call them over.

Bi Tao now didn’t harbor much hostility towards Bai Ruozhu and instead became quite friendly, while Wu Wu kept looking at Bai Zepei. She didn’t go to see the spectacle, and couldn’t understand how this seemingly thin young man had such great potential.

"Brother Zepei, you’re amazing; it’s been decades since anyone in the clan has caused the Enlightenment Tablet to glow red," Bi Tao said cheerfully, moving next to Bai Zepei, salute and offering congratulatory words.

Bai Ruozhu was pushed aside a little, feeling somewhat suspicious. Brother Zepei? Isn’t that a bit too intimate as a way of addressing?

Si Yihuan, although a bit rough around the edges, women’s intuition is often accurate. She wasn’t feeling well and tugged at Bai Zepei’s sleeve, "Let’s hurry, don’t waste time; people might think you and Ruozhu are putting on airs."

Bai Zepei now paid more attention to his little wife’s every move. Seeing her, how could he not understand that she was jealous? He found it amusing and his eyes carried a hint of a smile.

He held her hand in return, "Alright, let’s go."

Bai Ruozhu watched nearby, secretly laughing. Seems like she doesn’t need to worry at all, with her second brother, who has such high emotional intelligence; how could he not handle relationship matters?

Sure enough, Bi Tao’s face turned paler, biting her lip subconsciously.

Wu Wu led the way, and the Bai Family supported Jiao Yunyun, heading together to where the evening banquet was held.

Once there, Bai Ruozhu noticed it was a very spacious hall she hadn’t paid attention to before. It was not smaller than the Golden Throne Hall, except instead of a single Dragon Throne, there were more than a dozen chairs made of plain but superiorly crafted wood.

When Bai Ruozhu and the others entered, people kept coming over to congratulate them, soon Elder Su and Elder Shi arrived, and they went to sit on the chairs at the top, showing that those chairs were specifically for the elders.

The third elder didn’t go up and casually waved his hand saying, "Today I’ll sit with my relatives."

He always exuded confidence and strength, and others dared not object. Besides, wanting to sit with one’s own family is only natural.

Soon, more and more people arrived. Many young girls from the clan also came, and many came over to congratulate Bai Ruozhu.

"Sister Bai, I really didn’t expect you to be that amazing, we were truly being presumptuous before." Qin Qin said, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Initially, they wanted to give Bai Ruozhu trouble, but later felt Bai Ruozhu wanted to be friendly with them. Now they realized Bai Ruozhu was just not bothered with them; otherwise, even if they added up, it wouldn’t be enough to cause any issue. In fact, it would be embarrassing. Her letting them be could only be seen as broad-minded.

Bai Ruozhu smiled, "I just had a bit of luck; talking about foundation, yours is surely more solid."

All the girls were happy, see how well spoken she is, making people feel comfortable, unlike Fo Lanying who was arrogant.