Together 2

18. Dinner party

"I'm very upset." Yu Bin said as he saw Xiao Zhan apply powder on his cheek. "Calm down Yu Bin. It's no big deal." Xiao Zhan tried to calm him down, however, Yu Bin was extremely angry. "My Lord's jade white skin is damaged. But you are so calm? It's even a bit swollen!"

Yu Bin walked over to Xiao Zhan and started combing his hair. "Even if you both are so close, why did you hold when he slapped you? With My Lord's skills, you could've been able to give him back that hit several times! You won't let this go, right? You should go and speak to the duke." "There's no need. Wouldn't it be a troublesome if he gets punished for something as small as this?" Xiao Zhan said as Yu Bin just finished styling his hair. "Pardon. What do you mean?" Yu Bin asked. However, Xiao Zhan simply chuckled as he got up.

Xiao Zhan smiled, feeling satisfied with his starry night, blue royal robe. 'Both of you committed a murder in the name of love. By the time this horrible crime is revealed to everyone... can your love still prevail?' "I'm looking forward to it." Xiao Zhan said while smirking.

Suddenly, Xiao Zhan heard a knock on his door, making him open it. "You look so beautiful my son!" Xiao Jianmin beamed, making Xiao Zhan smile. "Dad!" "Shall we go my son?" Xiao Jianmin asked as he stretched out his hand for Xiao Zhan to hold.

Xiao Zhan smiled and held Xiao Jianmin's hand and the father and son walked down the hallway. "Zhan, are you really not going to tell me what's going on?" Xiao Jianmin asked. "If you knew, you'd feel disappointed for a long time." Xiao Zhan replied sadly. "You're still stubborn even after growing up." "Isn't it a bit too late to notice that?"

Xiao Jianmin laughed before he stopped and held Xiao Zhan's shoulders. "Zhan, my son, I trust you." He said sternly, stunning Xiao Zhan slightly. "I allowed you to do this party like you wanted. I've even kept quiet about why you got sick, and I suspended the investigation. But..." Xiao Jianmin gently touched Xiao Zhan's head, making Xiao Zhan blush slightly. "When it gets difficult, don't hesitate to ask for my help. Your father will always be here to support you." Xiao Zhan smiled, feeling touched. "Dad..." He whispered. In his previous life as Wei Wuxian, he never had anyone who cared for him this deeply. The only two people who did were Jiang Yanli and Lan Wangji.

And so, when his father said he would always support him no matter what he did, he felt extremely happy. "Thank you, dad." Xiao Zhan replied, feeling touched. However, no matter how good Xiao Jianmin was to him, he could not tell him the truth... at least not yet.

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At the party lounge, people were walking around as laughter and chatter filled the air. "This is such a big party!" Hu Yun Hao said while smiling at Xiao Zhan. "Please invite me again next time." Yan Xiu Jia asked. "Of course." Xiao Zhan replied with a beautiful smile. "I prepared many entertaining things to watch tonight. Please enjoy it until the end." "Oh my! I'm looking forward to it!" Hu Yun Hao said while smiling.

"Zhan, you look stunning today." Xiao Zhan heard a voice from behind, making him turn around and beam. "Gege! What do you think of the dress? I've been preparing it for months. Do you like it?" Xiao Zhan asked as he happily walked over to Zhu Zanjin. "I do. It looks like a starry night sky." Zhu Zanjin smiled making Xiao Zhan return it before turning to Wang Zhucheng who was standing next to Zhu Zanjin.

"A-Cheng, you came?" Xiao Zhan said as he walked over to Wang Zhucheng, who simply looked at him. "I was so worried when I didn't see you for lunch today." "It's strange no matter how much I think about it." Wang Zhucheng said, making Xiao Zhan look at him. "You weren't like this." "What?" "It's like you're a different person."

Before Xiao Zhan could reply, the person entertaining the guests spoke up. "Ladies and gentlemen! As a celebration for the last party, the host, Sean Xiao Zhan will say a few words." Xiao Zhan walked over to the altar with a bright smile on his face.

"First, I'd like to thank you all for attending. As you know, the reason for this party was to celebrate my revival. I was in bed for a long time after I lost consciousness. Thank you for your attention and good will. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to a few people. My longtime friend Wang Zhucheng and my fiancé, the second prince, Zhu Zanjin. Can you please come?"

Zhu Zanjin and Wang Zhucheng walked over to the altar next to Xiao Zhan. "When I woke up, I looked into my past, and I realized that these two people are as close as family to me. I would like to express my gratitude to both of them, who have been with me until now." Although Xiao Zhan kept speaking sweetly, Wang Zhucheng somehow thought it was like poison. 'What are you trying to do?'

A waiter came over with three glasses of champagne. "These glasses of champagne were made especially to introduce you both. Please enjoy this happiness with me." Xiao Zhan said with a warm smile. Xiao Zhan, Zhu Zanjin and Wang Zhucheng picked up one glass each before clinking them together and drinking.

"Next, the person that Duke Xiao's son personally invited to this party. Enjoy Ji Li's sword dancing!" The host said, making the crowd gasp. "Ji Li from illusion, the best wandering cast from the continent!" One person said in awe. "Lord Xiao prepared everything diligently." Another said. "Is it worth watching?" A third asked. By this time, Ji Li already came up to the stage, his face covered with a mask as he held his sword in his hand.