A large group of people arrived at the Red Dust Restaurant, only to find the restaurant completely dark except for a faint light coming from within.

"What's going on? Why is the Fengchen Restaurant completely dark?" Duan Zhengxiu asked, dismounting from his horse.

Master Weng frowned and looked at Hong Ling. "You were supposed to be hosting today. Who's taking your place now?"

Hong Ling said with a serious expression, "Yes, it's Gu Liyan!"

"This is utterly outrageous!" Master Weng exclaimed in exasperation. "How could we let him act so recklessly!"

“I thought there would be enough time to call Master Weng to stop him, but it was too late,” Hong Ling sighed.

Just then, the sound of a flute suddenly came from the tavern. Duan Zhengxiu's eyes lit up. "This flute sound is so familiar. Let's go in and take a look!"

As everyone entered the tavern, they saw the flower petals dancing to the sound of the flute...

As the flute music faded, just as Master Weng was about to speak, Duan Zhengxiu waved his hand and said, "Wait, let's see what happens first."

Gu Liyan's auction plan won praise from everyone.

"This person is not simple!" Duan Zhengxiu said, looking at Gu Liyan on the stage.

Master Weng and Hongling exchanged a glance but said nothing.

"Now let's begin the auction for the second bowl of wine!" Gu Liyan announced with a smile. "Starting price: 101 taels!"

Duan Zhengxiu raised his hand with great interest, "One hundred and ten taels!"

As they spoke, the group walked forward. Those who had seen Duan Zhengxiu before stepped aside, some even kneeling down because their legs went weak.

Duan Tianqi bowed to Duan Zhengxiu and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Everyone snapped out of their daze and bowed to Duan Zhengxiu, saying loudly, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Upon seeing this, the women on the second floor hurriedly ran downstairs and knelt to the side.

Gu Liyan stood on the stage, smiling as she looked at Duan Zhengxiu. She was surprised to find that the face was familiar.

"Gu Liyan! Kneel down!" Master Weng said urgently.

"No need!" Duan Zhengxiu smiled slightly and looked at Gu Liyan. What shocked everyone was that he lowered his body. "It's been a long time. How are you, my benefactor?"

Gu Liyan smiled and said, "It's only been three days since we parted, but I have to look at you with new respect! I never expected that little pageboy would actually be the ruler of this country."

It turns out that when Gu Liyan first arrived in this world, she got lost because she had no sense of direction. She encountered Duan Zhengxiu being chased and rescued him, and then escorted him for a while.

"I once said that if I achieved great success, I would definitely give you the position of Imperial Advisor, Brother Gu..." Duan Zhengxiu said excitedly.

However, Gu Liyan waved his hand and said, "No way, I'm naturally carefree, and the rules of the palace don't suit me at all! If you're willing, just give me some special privileges!"

Gu Liyan smiled wickedly at Master Weng and said, "I don't want anything else. I want the title of the true seventh dancer of the Fengchen Restaurant, and I also want the freedom to travel to the Shuyi Kingdom!"

"Very well! I will go back and issue the decree immediately!"

"Don't rush, you just listened to 'Companions in the Mortal World,' so you should buy and drink this second bowl of wine!" Gu Liyan pushed the second bowl of wine in front of him, not forgetting to add:

"Remember to pay!"