inspire-indiana Chapter 223 Dawn appears
Chapter 223 Dawn appears
The grand banquet arrived as scheduled, and as dawn broke, bright strings of lights illuminated the castle.
The lord's castle gates were wide open, the ground was covered with a magnificent carpet, the grass was scattered with flower petals, and the banquet tables were adorned with exquisite tablecloths draped with delicate lace, neatly arranged on the lawn of the castle courtyard.
Each table is already laden with exquisite pastries and fresh fruit. When the banquet begins, these will be replaced with steaming hot dishes and cold delicacies.
Plenty of chairs were scattered across the grass, and the gazebo had been newly decorated. Even the greenery had been carefully adorned with ribbons and pearls.
Jiang Yu also prepared exquisite little gifts for everyone who was about to attend the banquet.
Everyone could see the lord's good intentions, so they all dressed in their best clothes and came to the lord's castle early on to help in any way they could.
Due to the anticipated large number of participants, some areas of the manor surrounding the castle courtyard have also been opened to the public.
People took the plates full of food and moved around the courtyards and estates. They helped put the chairs and tables in the most suitable places, wrote their names on the sign-in sheet, and spontaneously divided up the areas.
Before the banquet even started, the people of Hollandpur were already working together as one, with no distinction between host and guest.
Jiang Yu had dressed up early and couldn't sit still as the servants came and went, giving instructions on some details that came to mind.
Her long hair had been cut shorter and was now neatly piled high on her head in a bun, like a cloud, with each delicate curl sparkling with tiny diamonds.
Large pearls were strung together and encircled her hair, giving it a classic and elegant look. A dusty rose satin bow adorned the back of her head, adding a touch of lightness and cuteness. Long ribbons cascaded down her back, swaying and fluttering with each turn, creating a truly romantic effect.
Because today is a celebratory banquet, Jiang Yu specially chose a fresh pink dress. The wide, layered skirt resembled a rose in full bloom, while the bodice had a ballet-like feel. Her shapely body was tightly wrapped in a strapless top studded with pink gemstones, making her both sexy and charming.
Her bare shoulders were coated with glitter, making them sparkle under both artificial light and sunlight.
The matching choker and elbow gloves were both made of simple satin, complementing her pink makeup. Lin Yi felt his wife looked like a small cake, yet also like a noble, languid, exquisitely decorated cat.
He sat on the sofa, looking at her with an amused expression. "Xiaoyu, sit down quickly. Everything has been arranged. It's just a banquet; just have fun. There's no need to make it perfect. No one will care too much. Trust me, we've prepared very well. Everyone will eat, drink, and have a good time."
Lin Yi wasn't good at arranging banquets. He felt he had nothing to do with it and preferred to enjoy the banquets himself, so he advised Jiang Yu to sit down and rest like him.
He looked stunning today, a light blue suit that exuded freshness and vibrancy. An expensive sapphire necklace and his brilliant, pure blond hair made him look incredibly noble, like a prince from a fairy tale.
"Oh well, just a busybody's life," Jiang Yu said, sticking out her tongue and jokingly adding. Then she looked around and asked, "Why haven't I seen Qingyin this morning? Knowing his personality, he should have come downstairs by now!"
“Don’t doubt your understanding of him. You were still getting ready in your room when he came downstairs.” Lin Yi knew the castle inside and out. “He went to the kitchen early to keep an eye on things, and before dawn he even took some people to walk around the manor outside. I guess he was worried that something might be wrong.”
"If you ask me, you two are used to worrying and doing everything yourself. Aren't you tired?" Lin Yi complained. He couldn't do that. When he had free time, he wished he could ignore everything and not be bothered by anything.
"Oh, right. Why don't you ask Moya why he hasn't come downstairs yet?" Lin Yi asked Jiang Yu deliberately, looking at Jiang Yu with satisfaction as she pouted helplessly.
"Stop making fun of him, okay?" Moya had never slept on a soft bed in the human world before, and it was as if he had discovered a new continent. He was so engrossed in the bed that he didn't want to get up, and he didn't even come downstairs for dinner last night.
Lin Yi laughed for a long time afterward.
"Let's send someone to call him again before the banquet starts," Jiang Yu said, stepping forward and taking Lin Yi's hand. "After the banquet, you'll be heading to the capital. You've had such a long vacation; will you be staying at the border for a long time before you can come home again?"
"Yeah, what general leaves their army for so long? I guess I won't have a vacation for a long time." Lin Yi pouted and said coquettishly, "Xiao Yu, will you stay with me these nights? Okay?"
He wouldn't let this rare opportunity slip by; wasn't it Xiaoyu herself who brought up this topic?
"Okay, okay." Jiang Yu wanted to ruffle his hair, but was afraid of ruining his carefully styled hair, so she gave up.
“But I can leave with peace of mind this time. With Qingyin and Moya by your side, at least your safety can be guaranteed,” Lin Yi sighed.
"I wish you could be transferred to a place near the territory." Jiang Yu was already a little reluctant to part with him; it was really bad that they couldn't see each other for so long.
"Promotions at the border are faster, you know. As your husband, I'm already marrying above my station. It would be really unreasonable for my career to stagnate." Lin Yi shrugged helplessly.
"Yi, you know I don't care about those things." Jiang Yu gently pushed him. Fame and fortune were already hers; she had no greater ambitions. After everything that had happened not long ago, she only hoped that her loved ones could be safe and sound by her side.
"Of course I know, but I still care." Lin Yi said frankly, "Which man doesn't want to stand out in his career and achieve brilliance? I have vanity too~" Lin Yi grinned his white teeth.
“If I don’t strive for improvement, my father will personally come and hang me up and beat me, believe it or not.”
"Alright, alright, you've convinced me." Jiang Yu took Lin Yi's arm. "Then I can only wish my dear husband safe travels and all his wishes come true!"
Jiang Yu's castle is situated on land surrounded by the sea on three sides, with its back to the ocean. Its main gate faces the land, and people from the county, bringing their families and friends, arrive in groups, dressed in their finest attire. In the distance, the first rays of dawn break through the sky, while nearby, lights blaze and the air is filled with the clamor of voices.
The cold, dark night has finally passed, and what awaits us is a long period of light and happiness.