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Chapter 7: A Surprising Gift
At just around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, Grandma seemed to have fulfilled a long-held wish today, her mood exceptionally good as she walked alongside Le Yan, resembling a pair of blooming sisters.
The sight of these two, mother and daughter, looking like sisters was already enough to astonish onlookers. The duo, appearing almost like siblings, was truly remarkable.
As they walked along, many servants initially looked puzzled, unsure of who this beautiful woman was. However, those with keen eyes soon recognized Grandma and couldn't help but show expressions of admiration.
Before entering the banquet hall, Lian Yun arrived late and then supported the 'invaluable' 'Beautiful Woman' on either side with Le Yan.
To be honest, three years ago at the Alliance Tournament, Grandma made her first public appearance in over a decade, leaving many people in awe.
If it weren't for Grandma's strong presence and the Lin Family's power, some Monarchs might have shamelessly sent courtship messages.
Yet now, with Grandma looking even younger, no one dared to entertain any inappropriate thoughts from the past.
This was solely because the Lin Clan had grown too powerful; their strength could rival that of entire regions within Huaxia.
Thus, wherever Grandma went, guests at the venue naturally stood up, cupping their hands in greeting and bowing their heads in respect. Some relatively weaker family heads or leaders smiled from afar, welcoming her with congratulations.
Originally, it was the duty and honor of the eldest son or daughter-in-law of the Lin Clan to assist Grandma into the venue. However, seeing her radiant smile led them to believe she was happy due to Lian Yun's return. This youthful joy meant no one thought Lian Yun's actions were overstepping any boundaries.
Everyone greeted Grandma with smiles.
Ling Er had realized her mother's good intentions some time ago and felt particularly joyful at this moment.
However, her young heart had been deeply hurt by Huang. She remained somewhat timid and shy in character. With so many outsiders present today, she hid behind Huang's leg but couldn't help but peek around curiously.
As they approached closer, Grandma noticed Huang slightly suppressing her smile and sighed softly, saying, "Why bother?"
"I know I was wrong; please punish me, Mother." Huang's demeanor still bore an undeniable guilt. Yet this request for punishment carried a hint of playful mischief typical of youth, clearly indicating that her spirits had lifted considerably.
Grandma nodded, then pulled Ling'er into her arms and smiled kindly, "Ling'er, my precious little one."
"Grandma, hehe~~"
Clearly, Lian Yun, Grandma's once most cherished grandson, had reached a point where he was almost being overlooked, which surprised Aunt and the Qin Family members a little.
Wasn't Grandma so happy because Yun'er had returned?
Aunt from the Qin Family seemed to have thought of something and pulled Lian Yun aside, quietly asking, "Yun'er, is Matriarch upset that you've just broken through to Monarch?"
Lian Yun nodded, looking a bit innocent. "She was indeed upset at first, but I suppose Ling'er helped me out!"
In the end, Lian Yun's expression was somewhat awkward.
"What's wrong? Although Mother used to dote on Ling'er as well, it wasn't like this before?" Second Aunt from the Xiao Family looked puzzled, while the sisters-in-law nearby also cast curious glances.
To be honest, at sixty years old, Grandma still had the appearance of a twenty-five or twenty-six-year-old woman. The three daughters-in-law of the Qin Family were now all in their early twenties, and although the four sisters-in-law didn't look as young as fifteen or sixteen, they still resembled blooming flowers at seventeen or eighteen.
With eight stunning beauties looking at Lian Yun, it was a scene that seemed to shine like stars surrounding the moon to outsiders.
However, some words were not something Lian Yun could say in front of these aunts and sisters-in-law. Thus, he shook his head and looked for help towards Le Yan, who had not yet been abandoned by Grandma.
Le Yan supported Grandma to her seat and then hurried over. Upon seeing the group of women, her face suddenly turned very red.
Because of this, Lian Yun quickly excused himself and went over to his uncle and cousins.
"Yes! Grandma's happiness today must not be solely because of the Birthday Banquet or entirely because of Yun'er. What could it be?" Lin Feiyu said with confusion.
"What is Grandma's greatest wish?" Lian Yun asked.
"Of course, um..."
"That's not right. What does that have to do with Ling'er?"
Lian Yun shrugged, not offering an explanation, which left Eight Sons feeling restless. If they didn't know that even with Lin Xiaoyao they couldn't win against Lian Yun, they would have wanted to pin him down and give him a few punches.
It was simply because the women were unaware of what Le Yan had said, and everyone’s faces turned shy and flushed. The deliciousness of the moment made them, as husbands, feel particularly restless and their bodies unusually heated.
The three gentlemen from the East, West, and South were no exception.
All of this was captured in Grandma's eyes; true emotions and desires were evident. She was so pleased that her weathered yet beautiful eyes seemed to regain their vitality, infused with a hint of youthful energy.
Only Ling'er remained a bit confused and ignorant, yet she smiled brightly, devoid of any eerie spirit.
Sima Yi has arrived~~~
The guest list included three groups from the Initial Emperor Ghost Group~~~~
Someone shouted loudly at the entrance of the banquet.
After all, the main character of this banquet was Grandma, so she naturally could not be the last to appear; she needed to come early to welcome the most 'distinguished guests.' As the banquet was about to begin, some prominent figures also seized the opportunity to make their entrance.
The three groups from the Initial Emperor Ghost Group consisted of thirty Monarch-level Ghost Slaves, which would be considered an astonishing gift even in Yin Yang City.
All the guests who had already arrived were astonished.
Moreover, Sima Yi had provided a guest list; after the three groups of Ghost Groups, there were dozens of gifts. Although they were all valuable items, the guests still hadn’t recovered from their initial shock.
Grandma held a high reputation in Huaxia; even when the alliance leader Xu Wenchang arrived, there was no need for him to specially greet her. Instead, she smiled as she watched Sima Yi, this Demon Emperor, approach.
Sima Yi did not mind and stepped forward to congratulate, exchanging a few flattering words before following Lin Dong to the designated seat. After sitting down, he nodded at Lian Yun.
Lian Yun returned the gesture but thought to herself, "He truly is someone who takes every step with caution!"
Sima Yi had calculated the timing perfectly, being the first to arrive. The first entry on the gift list was the three groups of the Initial Emperor Ghost Group. Anyone who followed with gifts that did not measure up to those from the three Ghost Groups would have no face to enter.
Even if those who came later brought gifts more valuable than Sima Yi's, it could still be attributed to him for stirring up other families to raise their stakes, which was no small feat.
And indeed, this was the case. After the lord of a Major Power came to offer congratulations, one would expect a continuous stream of guests. However, there was a pause at the entrance before they began to chant again.
The head of the Han Clan, War God Han Xin, arrived.
"Gift list~~ One hundred elite members of the Han Clan pledge their loyalty to the Lin Clan~~"
The crowd erupted once more, causing even Sima Yi to narrow his eyes slightly.
(End of Chapter)
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