Reaching into the wooden trough, he grabbed a wine bowl and downed a cup, laughing loudly, "The wine from Cold Mountain City is still the best!"
Then, the Great Witch and the people from the city, over a thousand strong, gathered for a meal.
After receiving the homage of the people, he was escorted back to the City Lord's Mansion by the leaders of the nine clans.
Upon entering the mansion, the Great Witch turned back, "Qing, you come in with me too."
Chen Qing looked around, knowing the Great Witch was addressing him, and somewhat reluctantly followed into the City Lord's Mansion.
Xuanping walked to Chen Qing's side, whispering, "Don't be afraid, my father is a good man."
As they reached the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion, everyone took their seats; the Great Witch sat in the central throne, with Chen Qing sitting next to Xuanping.
The Great Witch smiled, "It's been over twenty years, Ping'er has grown so much."
