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97: Uncle, it’s the younger generation’s job to serve Aunt!”Uncle Duan also knows about Mantuo Manor?”

Ning Yuan feigned surprise.

Only Dao Baifeng, standing nearby, secretly rolled her eyes.

She knew Ning Yuan was starting his act again.

He clearly knew everything, yet deliberately pretended to be ignorant.

”Nephew, you know about it?”

Duan Zhengchun’s eyes lit up.

”The owner of Mantuo Manor is my Aunt. Recently, Aunt Duan has been staying with my Aunt, and they seem to be chatting very happily. How does Uncle Duan know about Mantuo Manor? Could it be that you have old ties with my uncle?”

Ning Yuan asked, feigning curiosity.

Hearing that Li Qingluo was Murong Fu’s Aunt, Duan Zhengchun was first stunned, and then, upon hearing that Dao Baifeng had been with Li Qingluo recently, his eyes couldn’t help but show panic.

”I, haha, no, no. I just heard that the Langhuan Jade Grotto located there and my Dali Tianlong Temple are jointly known as the five great Martial Dao Holy Lands of the Jianghu, so I was curious.”

Duan Zhengchun quickly laughed it off and found an excuse, but when he glanced at Dao Baifeng, he felt nervous and flustered.

After all, Li Qingluo was also his lover, and Dao Baifeng had been in contact with Li Qingluo for so long, it was hard to guarantee she hadn’t learned something.

After all, Dao Baifeng’s identity certainly wouldn’t be hidden.

At this moment, Duan Zhengchun began to worry.

Seeing Dao Baifeng’s expressionless face, he felt even more uncertain.

When two women get together, who knows what they chat about?

”I see. Why don’t you stay here for now, Uncle? I’ll take you to Mantuo Manor to take a look in a few days.”

Ning Yuan extended the invitation.

Hearing this, Duan Zhengchun immediately looked tempted.

According to his original plan, he wanted to leave quickly with Dao Baifeng and return to Dali.

But now, hearing that Li Qingluo was nearby, it made him restless.

Since he was already here, not going to meet Li Qingluo, seeing his old lover, and reminiscing made Duan Zhengchun feel unwilling.

Even with his wife right next to him, Duan Zhengchun couldn’t suppress his restless heart.

Therefore, this time Duan Zhengchun did not refuse, and he suppressed the words he originally intended to say about leaving early.

Seeing this scene, Dao Baifeng couldn’t help but let out a cold snort.

After so many years as a couple, she naturally saw through Duan Zhengchun’s little scheme instantly... At the banquet.

”Oh, I forgot to mention, Aunt Qin and Madam Zhong are also guests at Mantuo Manor right now.”

”Hongmian and Baobao?”

Hearing this, Duan Zhengchun was instantly filled with astonishment and asked in surprise.

”That’s right. I believe they will also be pleasantly surprised to see Uncle Duan.”

Ning Yuan said with a smile.

Duan Zhengchun glanced at Dao Baifeng, and an awkward expression appeared on his face.

”My wife hasn’t gotten into a conflict with them, has she?”

Duan Zhengchun asked with some worry.

Dao Baifeng couldn’t help but let out a cold snort, offering no reply.

Ning Yuan then said: ”Uncle, don’t worry, the Aunts have been getting along very well recently.”

”Really?”

Hearing this, Duan Zhengchun’s eyes immediately brightened.

If these women could live together peacefully, wouldn’t that mean he could also live... Thinking of this wonderful possibility, Duan Zhengchun couldn’t help but smile.

Just imagining such a scene made him feel physically and mentally delighted.

”I have something to attend to, I’m leaving first.”

Seeing Duan Zhengchun’s expression, Dao Baifeng immediately snorted, stood up, and walked away.

”Wife.”

Duan Zhengchun hurriedly stood up, intending to chase her, but Dao Baifeng ignored him. It was Ning Yuan who spoke up, ”Aunt, don’t be angry. I believe Uncle Duan didn’t mean it, and between husband and wife, is there anything that cannot be discussed?”

Hearing Ning Yuan’s words, Dao Baifeng stopped, hesitated for a moment, and finally sat back down next to Duan Zhengchun.

”Thank you, Nephew.”

Seeing Dao Baifeng return, Duan Zhengchun immediately showed gratitude towards Ning Yuan.

As for the purpose of his visit here, it had been completely forgotten the moment he learned that Li Qingluo, Qin Hongmian, Gan Baobao, and the others were present.

Nothing was more important than flirting with women.

Even if Ning Yuan hadn’t invited him to stay, he would have found a way to remain.

”Junior will toast Uncle first, to thank Uncle for the warm hospitality in Dali back then.”

Ning Yuan stood up, holding his wine cup, and said.

”Good, I’ll drink this cup.”

Duan Zhengchun did not refuse.

Seeing the other party’s respectful attitude toward him made Duan Zhengchun wonder if he had suspected the wrong person.

The other party, now the Beggar Clan Leader, still treated him with such courtesy; he didn’t seem like the type of person who would steal a Secret Manual.

”This second cup, I toast Uncle in my capacity as sworn older brother to your second son.”

Ning Yuan raised another cup.

”Nephew, there’s no need to be so polite. It is Yuer’s good fortune to have met a brother of such noble character and high martial arts skill as you. I hope you will assist Yuer more in the future. I should be the one to toast you.”

Duan Zhengchun also stood up and said earnestly.

”How can an elder toast a Junior? Although I hold some status in the Jianghu and my martial arts are decent, here at home, we are family, and we ignore the rules of the Jianghu.”

Ning Yuan waved his hand and said seriously: ”I should still be the one to toast Uncle.”

”If that’s the case, then I can only accept.”

Duan Zhengchun laughed heartily and drained his cup again.

”Nephew, I toast you this cup. I am relieved that my wife has been well looked after while she was with you.”

This time, Duan Zhengchun raised his wine cup.

”It is my duty to look after Aunt. Duan Yu and I are sworn brothers, so his mother is my mother. Naturally, I am duty-bound to care for my mother.”

Ning Yuan stated righteously.

But Dao Baifeng, sitting beside Duan Zhengchun, couldn’t help but blush, clearly understanding what ’caring for’ implied, and she quickly glared at Ning Yuan while no one was looking.

”Hahaha, well said.”

Duan Zhengchun laughed heartily.

Next, Ning Yuan stood up again, ”Uncle, given my relationship with Wan Mei, I should actually call you Father-in-law. This cup, Junior toasts you again in the capacity of a son-in-law.”

”Wan’er?”

Yue Buqun showed a complicated expression, ”Has Hongmian already agreed to your relationship?”

”Aunt Qin has agreed.”

Ning Yuan nodded.

Of course, he wouldn’t tell the truth.

”Alas, since Hongmian has agreed, then I, this incompetent father, have even less reason to refuse. I entrust Wan’er to you from now on. I believe...”

As Duan Zhengchun spoke, he suddenly recalled his Imperial Brother’s suspicion regarding Murong Fu, which made his mood complicated, and he stopped speaking. Because once this matter was exposed, the future relationship between the two sides was unknown.

And since his own daughter was about to marry the other party—making them closer relatives—his situation was extremely awkward.

Thinking of his frustration, Duan Zhengchun took the wine and drank it all.

After three rounds of drinks, Duan Zhengchun was thoroughly drunk.

Ruan Xingzhu wanted to step forward to look after him, but seeing Dao Baifeng next to him, she could only suppress the thought.

”Madam Ruan, I will have someone escort you to rest first. As for Uncle Duan, Aunt and I will send him back to rest shortly.”

Ning Yuan made the arrangements.

”Then I must trouble Young Master Murong.”

Ruan Xingzhu could only agree with a smile.

She didn’t suspect anything.

Led away by a maid, she could only cast a worried glance at Duan Zhengchun, who was sprawled on the table.

After there were no outsiders in the hall, Ning Yuan stood up and sat down beside Duan Zhengchun, ”Uncle, let’s drink some more.”

Ning Yuan said deliberately. Duan Zhengchun, sprawled on the table, quickly waved his hand, ”No more drinking. Nephew has great alcohol tolerance; I admit defeat.”

”What are you saying, Uncle? I still wanted to chat with you more.”

Ning Yuan said this, but his hand unconsciously moved to the side.

Fortunately, Duan Zhengchun was completely sprawled on the table, his face turned in the opposite direction, letting out snores. This made Dao Baifeng breathe a sigh of relief.

She then wanted to scold him, but realizing Duan Zhengchun was right there and fearing he might hear, she could only hold her tongue and glare at Ning Yuan.

Ning Yuan, however, continued to act as he pleased.

Dao Baifeng immediately understood what Ning Yuan meant, revealing an expression of disbelief.

Just as she was about to refuse, she saw Ning Yuan’s eager look. Her gaze fell onto Duan Zhengchun, and seeing him snoring and facing away from her, she secretly gritted her teeth.

Ning Yuan smiled without speaking.

After an unknown amount of time, the snoring Duan Zhengchun suddenly woke up, turned around, and asked suspiciously: ”Where is my wife?”

Hearing Duan Zhengchun’s voice suddenly, Dao Baifeng instantly froze in place.

Her heart stopped momentarily, and cold sweat broke out on her forehead.

Ning Yuan heard him but showed no panic, immediately saying: ”Aunt saw that you were heavily drunk, Uncle, and felt a bit distressed, so she just went to brew some hangover soup for you.”

”So that’s what happened.”

Duan Zhengchun looked touched, ”I knew my wife’s feelings for me were deep. However, for my wife to change so much, it’s also thanks to your persuasion during this time, Nephew.”

Duan Zhengchun said gratefully.

Hearing that Duan Zhengchun hadn’t noticed anything unusual, Dao Baifeng breathed a sigh of relief.

”What are you saying, Uncle? It is Junior’s responsibility to be of service to Aunt and help her.”

Ning Yuan was humble.

”Alas!”

Duan Zhengchun shook his head as he spoke, giving a wry smile: ”I truly am old. I can’t hold up after just a few cups of wine. You must be laughing at me, Nephew, ha...”

”It’s nothing, Uncle. Just rest easy for a moment. When Aunt returns with the hangover soup, I will accompany Aunt to send you to rest.”

”Thank you then, Nephew. I really can’t hold on anymore. I’ll rest for a little while longer.”

Saying this, Duan Zhengchun yawned and couldn’t help but sprawl back onto the table.

Following this exchange, Ning Yuan also let out a long breath.

A moment later, Dao Baifeng emerged. Seeing Duan Zhengchun still facing away and having noticed nothing, she finally relaxed.

She then glared at Ning Yuan again.

Such audacity had left her trembling and weak all over.

If Duan Zhengchun had taken even a slightly closer look just now, he definitely would have discovered her.

Dao Baifeng couldn’t even imagine that kind of scene.

Thus, her heart was naturally filled with anger.

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