The celebration banquet was held in Chengxi Palace.
Shen Yinning accompanied Xue Mianmian, seated in a corner, as they noticed Xue Ling and Pei Qing being ushered in from outside the hall.
Both were young generals who had risen to fame. Pei Qing carried the air of a refined scholar-general, while Xue Ling's handsomeness and rebellious demeanor made him stand out even more.
At twenty years old, he wore a bright red narrow-sleeved, waist-tightening embroidered robe that accentuated his tall and elegant figure, exuding a striking charm. His captivating appearance, enhanced by a pair of peach blossom eyes that seemed to hold unspoken emotion even in his silence, drew covert glances from many unmarried maidens in the hall, arousing secret admiration in their hearts.
Xue Ling's gaze subtly drifted towards Xue Mianmian's direction.
