Seeing that everyone had arrived, Hongzhou invited them to sit down.

Hong Ang and Hong Xiang followed closely behind, while Yu Ning and Qing Luo served them on the side.

Hongzhou then instructed his servants to begin preparing the main dish of today's banquet: roasted venison.

The Qing Dynasty was a nation that conquered the world on horseback, skilled in riding and archery. Members of the royal family were accustomed to cooking their prey using ancient methods after hunting to enjoy the delicious food. Today, the three young masters all had a good catch, with venison being the most precious among them.

Venison is no ordinary meat; most people have never even seen it. Because of its tender texture, its preparation requires meticulous attention. Roasting over high heat will destroy the delicate parts of the venison and greatly diminish its flavor. It must be carefully roasted over low heat, turning frequently, and not coated with a honey sauce. Only the tenderness of the meat combined with the sweet aroma of honey can truly make it a delicacy.

The servants were all trained and quick-witted. Before long, the roasted venison was carefully cut, plated, and served on the table.

Yu Ning naturally sat with Hong Ang, the two of them deeply in love, which made Hong Xiang, who was drinking alone in silence, extremely envious.

Perhaps his rash behavior frightened Qingluo, because she hesitated to sit with him and just stood there blankly by the table.

Qingluo silently looked up at Hongzhou, but unexpectedly Hongzhou was also looking in her direction. He kept gesturing with his eyes for her to sit next to Hongxiang and urging her to serve Hongxiang.

Qinglu smiled bitterly, laughing at her own wishful thinking and delusions. The person she longed for was trying to push her into the arms of another man, completely disregarding her feelings. Perhaps, to these young men, the love of a prostitute was too cheap and not worth mentioning at all.

Thinking of this, Qingluo no longer hesitated, walked over and sat down next to Hongxiang, serving him attentively. Recalling her earlier disrespect, Qingluo picked up a piece of roasted venison, placed it on the plate in front of Hongxiang, and said softly, "Master, this roasted venison tastes best when it's hot, please try some."

Looking at the gentle beauty before him, who was completely different from the cold and aloof woman just now, Hongxiang felt a burning flame in his heart. He thought that Qingluo had accepted him again, so he picked up the venison and began to savor it, but his eyes were fixed on Qingluo.

Seeing this, Hongzhou knew his plan was on track, so he said to the two brothers, "Hongzhou, Hongxiang, come! The scenery is beautiful, the moon is bright, we have fine wine and delicious food, and beautiful women by our side. We mustn't waste this wonderful time! Tonight, we won't leave until we're drunk!"

Hong Ang and Hong Xiang raised their cups to drink with Hong Zhou. As Hong Xiang drank, he looked at Qing Luo, and it was obvious to anyone what he was thinking. Qing Luo cooperated by silently lowering her head, pretending to be shy, which made Hong Xiang's heart flutter even more.

Seeing this, Hongzhou added fuel to the fire, saying, "This place is quiet and pleasant. I have already instructed the servants to prepare guest rooms. After a good drink, we will stay here. The mountain breeze is cool, and the night will surely be very comfortable." After saying this, he gave Hongxiang a special look.

The atmosphere was just right, and seeing this, Yu Ning stood up and said, "Esteemed guests, you are in such a fine mood today. How can such a joyful drinking session be without music? I am not very talented, but I would like to play a piece called 'Moon Hook' for you to add to the merriment."

After saying this, she picked up her pipa and began to play an ancient melody. Each note flowed from her fingertips, captivating the heart.

The three listened intently to the music, forgetting all about drinking and conversation, completely absorbed in it.