Chapter 177: Between Brothers

Duan Fengyun told Duan Lang about the situation regarding Youruo and the others.

However, he did not tell Duan Lang where Youruo and the others had gone.

It was not that he did not trust Duan Lang, but he was worried that this news might lead to them being pressured by other ill-intentioned people.

After Duan Fengyun finished speaking about the situation of Youruo and the others, he teased Duan Lang:

"Come on, tell your brother about your situation.

I heard you are going to be a father?

And this little courtyard of yours is quite nice; quiet, unique, a very good little courtyard."

Duan Lang laughed:

"That's right, I am about to be a father, and you are about to be an uncle.

It's a pity that your sister-in-law is near her delivery date and it's not convenient for her to move around, otherwise I would have let her come out to meet you.

As for this little courtyard, I owe it to your blessing, brother!"

"Owe it to my blessing?

What does that mean?"

Duan Fengyun asked, a bit puzzled.

Duan Lang replied:

"The Supreme somehow found out that I am your own younger brother.

He once summoned me to the palace and asked if I was willing to become an official.

But my ambition does not lie in the officialdom; I only want to teach and educate, so I refused him.

Seeing that I did not want to be an official, he bestowed this private courtyard upon me."

After hearing this, Duan Fengyun mocked:

"This Supreme wants to pull you into his camp, hoping that if he has trouble in the future, I will be able to protect him well.

His wishful thinking is truly well-calculated.

By the way, when did you get married? Where is your wife from? How come I didn't know anything about it!"

Duan Lang replied with a blushing face:

"Speaking of which, it is fate.

Previously, when the Huangcheng held a lantern festival, I accidentally met my wife, Qiao'er, at the event.

Later, I learned that she was actually the daughter of the current Minister of Personnel. At first, her father, the Minister of Personnel, did not agree to this marriage because I was just a teacher.

But when I went to pay a visit and he saw my face, he changed his mind instantly.

He even asked me to propose immediately and hurry up to get the marriage settled.

At first, I didn't understand, but until I was summoned by the Supreme and told in the imperial court about the life-saving grace you showed them, brother, did I realize that all of this was actually due to your blessing, big brother."

Duan Fengyun could only smile bitterly; he never expected that his absence would still affect Duan Lang's life.

Seeing the atmosphere cool down, Duan Lang spoke up:

"Brother, you must be hungry after traveling such a long distance.

I have had the kitchen prepare your favorite dishes; it has been a long time since I drank with you.

Today, let's all drink to our heart's content."

Duan Fengyun did not decline; in his own younger brother's house, he did not need to be polite.

Duan Fengyun and the other four, plus Duan Lang, the six of them sat around the table with laughter and joy.

Long Er looked at the variety of dishes being constantly brought to the table, his eyes shining with golden light; he had never seen these dishes before, let alone eaten them.

While Duan Fengyun and the others were there clinking glasses and drinking heartily, Long Er was silently devouring the food.

Watching Long Er, who was eating until his mouth was covered in oil, a slightly tipsy Duan Lang laughed:

"Brother, look, doesn't Long Er's way of eating now look like us when we first entered the World Society?

Back then, we were hungry and cold, relying entirely on the belief of survival to keep going.

Long Er, is there enough food for you?"

Before Long Er could answer, Duan Lang spoke directly, shouting to the maid outside the door:

"Tell the kitchen to stir-fry two more dishes and bring them up."

"Long Er, eat as much as you can; if it's not enough, just tell Uncle Lang."

Long Er opened his greasy mouth and nodded:

"Okay, Uncle Lang.

Thank you for your hospitality, Uncle Lang."

"Haha, what a sensible little fellow."

Duan Lang laughed.

Immediately, he asked Duan Fengyun and the others:

"Brother, what are your plans for the future?"

Duan Fengyun thought for a moment and replied:

"There are no plans for the time being."

Duan Lang laughed:

"Since that's the case, why don't you stay here with me for a few days?

Your sister-in-law is about to give birth; you should at least wait until you have seen your nephew or niece before leaving."

Duan Fengyun nodded, indicating it was no problem.

Since Duan Fengyun had no problem with it, Nie Feng and the others certainly had even less of a problem.

"Little brother, have you thought of a name for the baby?"

Duan Fengyun asked.

Duan Lang nodded and said:

"I thought of it a long time ago.

Please help me consider it, everyone, and see what you think of the names I've chosen.

If it is a boy, then he shall be called Duan Zheng; I hope he will be decisive and upright.

If it is a girl, then she shall be called Duan Yiyi."

Duan Fengyun laughed:

"Not bad, not bad, good names.

Especially this Duan Yiyi, it complements her sister Duan Ruoruo perfectly; a good name, well chosen."

When drinking with bosom friends, a thousand cups are too few; on such a day of small gathering, all of them became drunk.

As for the rooms, Duan Lang had already arranged them properly before everyone started drinking.

After Long Er and the maidservants sent the five of them to their respective rooms, Long Er found a room for himself and moved in.

Though young, Long Er knew he had to practice martial arts diligently, so early the next morning, he took his Liangji Sword and began practicing in the backyard of Duan Lang's house.

When the sun was high, the five hungover people finally woke up from their beds, clutching their aching heads.

Although Duan Lang's wife, Qiao'er, did not come out to see everyone, Duan Lang had already sent someone to inform her that his elder brother and the others had arrived and needed to be entertained.

Qiao'er knew that everyone, having not met for a long time, would surely be hungover, so as soon as the sky brightened, she had already arranged for the kitchen to boil hangover tea and light porridge.

The first thing the awakened group saw was the hangover tea and light porridge on the table.

"This sister-in-law is truly virtuous."

Duan Fengyun did not even need to guess to know that this was certainly the work of his sister-in-law.

Based on his understanding of Duan Lang, how could he have prepared so many arrangements before drinking?

After drinking the hangover tea and eating the light porridge, the group finally recovered.

Seeing Long Er still practicing in the courtyard, drenched in sweat, Duan Fengyun called out:

"Long Er, come here.

Go wash up quickly, change your clothes, and we will go out to buy a welcoming gift for your Uncle Lang's baby."

As Duan Lang's own elder brother and the uncle of the little one about to be born, how could Duan Fengyun not prepare a gift?

Moreover, there was also a sister-in-law he had never met; Duan Fengyun had to prepare two gifts.

Upon hearing they were going out, Long Er instantly stopped his practice and dove headlong into his room.

Before long, a clean and refreshed Long Er appeared before Duan Fengyun.

Nie Feng, Qin Shuang, and Bu Jingyun were also people who understood etiquette; the three of them arrived at Duan Fengyun's place at the same time, agreeing to go out.

The four of them looked at each other and smiled, all understanding each other's intentions.

When they arrived in the main hall and saw the five of them dressed and ready to go, Duan Lang thought they were about to leave.

"Big brother, are you all leaving?

Didn't you say last night that you would stay for a few more nights?"

Duan Fengyun laughed:

"Little brother, rest assured, we keep our word.

It is just that we have just arrived and feel uneasy about not having prepared gifts for my sister-in-law and my soon-to-be-born nephew/niece.

So we are going out to pick out some gifts; you just wait for us at home in peace."

Upon hearing this, Duan Lang was finally relieved to let them leave.

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