After the annual ritual of worship was over, the Medicine Sect began their liveliest day of the year.
Everyone came together, with fine food and wine served, chatting about everything under the sun and exchanging New Year greetings.
At Ye Chenghong’s table, there were a dozen people sitting around lavishly.
Four of the Medicine Sect’s Elders, Ye Chenghong’s junior apprentice brother Nie Shan, and several other close disciples of the Elders were there.
Even though An Yiqing had been away from the Medicine Sect for a long time, her relationship with these senior brothers remained very warm.
"Senior brothers, in the new year, you guys should hurry up and find yourselves wives. Otherwise, our Uncles who are Elders will soon be worrying their beards white," An Yiqing said with a playful twinkle in her eye, raising her cup for a toast.
The teased Elders and several senior brothers shook their heads helplessly, feeling very affectionate towards this smart and adorable girl.
"Little junior sister, that’s not for us to decide. Getting married is all about fate," the handsome and distinguished eldest senior brother said with his arms crossed and a warm smile playing at the corners of his eyes, "As for you, I heard from our Sect Leader Uncle that your engagement banquet with General Gu is coming up soon. Who would have thought that among us, it would be you, the youngest, to get married first. Little junior sister, when your engagement day comes, we senior brothers will certainly be there to support you!"
An Yiqing didn’t expect the eldest senior brother Ming Yuan to turn the joke around and tease her about Gu Yelin instead.
Her face flushing red, An Yiqing puffed her cheeks and glared at Ming Yuan, causing all the senior brothers to burst into hearty laughter, filling the dining hall with joyous noise.
After spending a night of fun and games with everyone at the Medicine Sect, An Yiqing left under everyone’s watchful eyes on the morning of the fourth day.
In the new year, there were many things that needed to be done, with her various businesses being the top priority.
After two months’ consolidation, Yuyuanzhai’s brand had basically secured a stable position. At present, it could definitely claim an important spot among the northern jade brands. However, that wasn’t enough. In An Yiqing’s plan, it was time for Yuyuanzhai to expand to the southern regions and other areas of Xuanjin like Flower Island.
After New Year’s, everyone would gradually quiet down and rest for a while. In these peaceful moments, if Yuyuanzhai were to set off another firecracker, it would undoubtedly shine brightly once again.
An Yiqing was preparing to hold an exhibition at Yuyuanzhai soon, and she was very confident in her plans and the impact of this exhibition.
Because this time, the exhibition would showcase the rare Jade Spirit and the precious Ink Jade! Furthermore, Yuyuanzhai was going to auction off three pieces of Jade Spirit!
If this news were to be released, along with appropriate publicity, it was likely that all the prominent families from both the Northern Xuanjin and the South would clamor for it.
Jade Spirits, which can rejuvenate and prolong life, were exactly the kind of treasures that wealthy people love!
An Yiqing smiled faintly, as if she could already see countless Xuanjin Currency flowing into her pockets.
On the fifth day, according to the customs of Northern Xuanjin, today marked the end of the New Year celebrations. Starting from the sixth, everything would return to normal.
In the An Family Villa’s kitchen, steaming hot dumplings were ready, and the entire An Family gathered around the dining table to savor the delicious food amidst a lively atmosphere.
Just then, the sudden ring of a phone startled everyone.
Frowning, An Yiqing reached into her pocket to pull out her cell phone, feeling an uneasy premonition rising within her.
Sure enough, as soon as the call connected, Ye Chenghong’s anxious voice came from the other end.
"Girl Qing, come back to the Medicine Sect quickly. Something has happened to your eldest senior brother!"