The people in the courtyard, upon hearing these words, instantly fell silent, the joyous hustle and bustle of before nowhere to be found. Some guests who had come to offer congratulations looked curiously towards the entrance.
Zhixin's brothers all hurried outside at this point, followed by Wenhan, Wencheng, and Pengcheng. Moreover, Guo'an and the others were there too. Sensing something was amiss, Guoqiang quickly grabbed some clubs from the side, and everyone emerged, each brandishing a club in hand. Ye Lao Er had been drinking with some men on this side, and now hearing that trouble was afoot, was this to be tolerated? He immediately led six or seven brothers out as well.
