Shang Xiye met with Wei Chao, who had come from Xincheng, in the camp and was listening to a report about Xincheng.

Wei Shu entered with a troubled expression. After exchanging a few pleasantries with his sworn brother Wei Chao, he recounted his experiences on the road to Shang Xiye. He then asked with concern, "Your Highness, Lord Ji has taken all the able-bodied men from the Sangguan clan to become bandits with them. Is that really alright?"

Shang Xiye: "..."

Wei Chao: "..."

Wu Ying casually said, "Wei Xiao Er, you'll get used to it once you spend more time with Lord Ji and Young Master Ji."

As soon as Wei Xiaoer appeared,

Wuhen immediately covered his mouth with the back of his hand and chuckled, and even Shang Xiye couldn't help but purse his lips in amusement.

Back then, Wei Chao, Wei Shu, and Wei Lan were all under the charitable institution owned by Shang Xiye. The three of them were very close, so they proposed to become sworn brothers, change their surnames, and then have a contest to see who could pee the farthest. The one who could pee the farthest would become the eldest brother.

As a result, Wei Shu, the youngest child, couldn't urinate no matter what she did, so she cried loudly and ended up being the second oldest.

When he grew up, he realized that being the third child was better than being the second child!

After the story spread, it became a laughing stock in the Ninth Prince's mansion.

The four secret guards collectively gave Wei Shu the nickname "Wei Xiao Er," and they laughed about it for over a decade!

Upon hearing this address again, Wei Shu immediately flew into a rage, saying, "Try calling me that again, and believe me, I'll really cut ties with you!"

"Xin, haven't you broken up with me eight hundred times already?" Wuying laughed in a very irritating way.

"You! Humph!" Wei Shu blushed and stormed off in anger.

Wei Chao laughed for a while before turning to Wei Shu and asking, "Your Highness, if word gets out about Lord Ji's actions, it might damage your reputation. Perhaps..."

"I have never valued these things, and now that I am far from the court, I have even less need to worry about such fame and fortune. As long as they are happy, and the people of Cangzhou can live in peace and prosperity, that is better than anything else," Shang Xiye said magnanimously and calmly.

With admiration and trust in his eyes, Wei Chao solemnly said, "Your Highness is right. It is a blessing for the people of Cangzhou to be under Your Highness's jurisdiction and care."

As night fell, Shang Xiye and Ji Fengyao entered the main seat together, while Ji Chenhai and Su Jingru, Ji Fengming and Hei Xiao, Ji Fenghua and Ji Fengxiao, as well as Qian Yingying and Bai Rumei, sat on the left and right respectively as guests.

In the spacious area below;

Around the six bonfires was a large-scale banquet for the people of Vulture Village and Sangguan.

The wine was brewed by Ji Chenhai himself, and the dishes were prepared by everyone working together.

Everyone drank wine from large bowls, ate large chunks of meat, and laughed and chatted, creating a lively atmosphere.

The few men in black sent by Xiao Jianzi to follow and keep watch were hiding in the shadows, their mouths watering at the rich aroma of wine and food.

I really can't take it anymore.

The men in black had no choice but to take out the flatbreads they carried to satisfy their cravings, but seeing others eating and drinking well made their flatbreads taste even more tasteless.

Their wine smells so good!

How come these young women from Chongzhou are such good cooks!

My stomach is rumbling with hunger!

They also really wanted to drink and eat meat.

This is truly the most agonizing watch I've ever had, sob sob...

As Ji Chenhai drank to his heart's content, he stood up, holding his wine bowl, his face flushed, and said loudly, "My fellow men of Vulture Village, young and old, are gathered here today in joy! However, I have a few words to say."

"Boss, just say what you have to say. We'll support you no matter what you say!"