Seeing Song Chongjin return and sit down, Qin Bohan unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. Others might not know Song Chongjin’s feelings towards his wife, but he was well aware of them.

Back in the Capital Duke’s Mansion, before he was ennobled as the Heir of Duke of Weiguo, Song Chongjin could even allow his wife and mother-in-law to have a scuffle with the young daughter of Duke Qiguo, let alone now.

He was just afraid that Song Chongjin, worrying too much, might lose his rationality and walk away from the banquet.

Now it seemed that Song Chongjin still had discretion.

He slightly tilted his head and asked in a low voice, "Do you have enough manpower? Would you like me to send some over?"

Song Chongjin slightly shook his head, "The situation there is already under control. Too many people might disturb everyone, fewer people would quietly bring them back to the County Yamen. It would avoid spoiling everyone’s mood. After all, it is New Year’s Eve today; when the banquet disperses, I will go back and interrogate them."

He looked very calm and composed.

Seeing Song Chongjin had a plan in mind and everything arranged properly, Qin Bohan nodded and stopped talking.

Meanwhile, the stage was lively with performances. Some were engrossed in listening, others seized the opportunity as the atmosphere relaxed after several rounds of drinks to establish connections with people nearby.

The bolder ones simply left their seats, holding a wine glass and looking for chances, greeting anyone they saw whether they knew them or not. If they sensed profit or the possibility of collaboration, they even sat down directly.

For a moment, the room became somewhat chaotic.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Song Xiaoyin first sent someone inside to find Lady Qin’s husband and the fur merchant Ma Daha, stating someone was looking for them outside.

They led the two to a secluded spot, caught them off guard, pounced, and subdued them. Then, using a cloth grabbed from somewhere, they stuffed their mouths, and taking advantage of the darkness, they followed an empty path, sneaking out of the yard through winding turns.

Outside the courtyard, a carriage was already waiting. As soon as they bundled the two onto the carriage, the driver snapped the whip, and the carriage quickly disappeared into the night.

Except for the guards of Song Chongjin, even the Imperial Guards saw this but didn’t notice.

Especially since, before long, some merchants eager to please the officials had gathered many fireworks from around. Seeing it was nearly time, they had the fireworks moved out and arranged in the courtyard.

At a signal, various fireworks exploded in vibrant colors in the night sky, enveloping the entire Chicheng County. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Upon hearing the commotion, the townsfolk couldn’t stay seated. They flocked out from their homes, either staying in their own yards or stepping onto the roads to gaze at the sky.

The children, who had never seen such a spectacle, dashed from their yards, calling friends and celebrating, clapping and laughing in the streets as they pointed at the fireworks in the sky.

Even the older folks, having lived most of their lives, hadn’t witnessed such a grand scene before. They clasped their hands and prayed.

All chanting that it was thanks to the Lord of the Heavenly Court, Lord Song. Without him, how could they possibly enjoy such fortune?

Take Wang Yongzhu for example; upon hearing the fireworks outside, half of the night sky was lit up, they all looked eagerly at Wang Yongzhu.

Wang Yongzhu smiled, stood up first, supported Old Granny Zhang leading the way out to watch the fireworks in the courtyard.

To speak of nothing else, Great Chu’s fireworks were far from simple as Wang Yongzhu imagined, not only brilliantly colorful but also varied in patterns.

Some spiraled into the sky, then burst open with a bang, scattering stars everywhere; some were like peacocks displaying their tails, others like golden flowers scattering, and even some like suddenly appearing a galaxy in the sky, countless silver stars flowing down like a celestial waterfall, utterly spectacular.