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Chapter 484: Yecheng, the Home of My Dear Friend, Rukia Benzen!
Chapter 484: Yecheng, the Home of My Dear Friend, Rukia Benzen!
Seireitei, the Vermillion Family Mansion.
Ichigo Kurosaki stood in awe, his mouth agape at the grandeur before him. The estate's size rivaled half of Karakura Town's entire town center. Turning to Rukia Lucia beside him, he asked, "Lucia, is this your home?"
"Impossible," Rukia replied. "The Kuchiki Clan is one of the five great noble families in Soul Society, a level above ordinary nobility."
Just as Ichigo and Rukia were whispering to each other, the massive door of the Kuchiki estate slowly opened.
"Lady Kuchiki, Rukia-san, and all our guests, welcome back!"
The enormous doors, comparable to the four main gates of Seireitei, slowly opened, revealing two rows of maids bowing in perfect unison. Ichigo and the others were left speechless.
As modern teenagers, they had never witnessed such a scene, only glimpsing similar settings on television, which paled in comparison to this direct experience.
"Gulp—"
Facing nearly three dozen servants and an estate that seemed to stretch beyond the horizon, Ichigo leaned towards Rukia and whispered, "Are all the nobles in Soul Society this wealthy?"
Ichigo had heard that Rukia's family held some status in Soul Society, but he never imagined they were this powerful!
This wasn't just about having a little money; they were undoubtedly a super-rich family! And Rukia, with her rough behavior and temporary residence in their home, was actually a super-rich young mistress!
"Ichigo, there's no need to be too formal. Since you're Rukia's friends, just treat this place like your own home."
"I'll take Rukia to change her clothes. I'll come back to entertain you all of you later."
"You can explore the estate, but it's best to have a Kuchiki servant as a guide, or you might get lost."
Getting lost in a mansion would have been scoffed at by Ichigo and the others if someone had mentioned it earlier.
After wandering around for half a day until they were called for dinner, the Kuchiki servants informed them they had only explored less than a tenth of the estate. Ichigo and his group finally realized how shallow their perspective had been.
Even within the mansion, it was possible to get lost! After numerous twists and turns, Ichigo and the others were finally led to the dining area, where the table was set with lavish dishes that nearly made them drop their jaws.
The spread included various expensive sashimi and kaiseki cuisine, featuring high-end ingredients like truffles and caviar, as well as an assortment of desserts and snacks. It was a feast for the eyes!
Large and small plates filled the entire long table, with at least several dozen dishes on display. This was not just a matter of luxury; it was a display of extravagance beyond human nature!
"You all seem young, so we won't serve alcohol, but we hope you'll enjoy the rest. If there's anything else you'd like, we can have the kitchen prepare it."
Overwhelmed by the scene before them, Ichigo and the others quickly shook their heads in disbelief. Ichigo cautiously asked, "Miss Rukia, is all this food meant for just the six of us?"
Ichigo and his friends had initially accepted the invitation out of gratitude for Rukia's rescue from the human world. But if they had known the scale of noble hospitality, they might have hesitated to accept.
Don't joke around, although Black Zaki Ichigo had never tasted high-end cuisine, he knew that a single dish here would be enough for his father to work for free at his third-rate clinic for a month.
"You don't have to worry too much. These dishes were prepared to welcome you all."
Aside from you, my husband and Yecheng were also supposed to come, but they're both under house arrest now, so I'll have to take care of you myself," Fei Zhen said, causing Lucia beside her to reveal a worried expression. "Sister, what about Brother-in-law and Yecheng?
You didn't tell me earlier, what does the Captain Commander plan to do with them?"
The same question had been asked by Lucia when she met Fei Zhen earlier, but Fei Zhen had evaded the topic, saying they'd discuss it at home.
"Don't worry, Lucia. Your brother-in-law and Yecheng have already atoned for their crimes and are only being punished with reflection and penitence."
Hearing Fei Zhen's words, Lucia couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. If her actions had implicated her brother-in-law and Yecheng, she would have felt guilty for the rest of her life.
"Miss Fei Zhen, you're already married and have the surname Kuchiki. Does that mean your husband is...?"
"That's right, my husband is the Kuchiki Byakuya you've met."
Hearing Fei Zhen's confirmation with a smile, Ichigo and the others were stunned. They had always thought that Kuchiki Byakuya was the brother of Lucia and Fei Zhen, after all, Lucia also had the surname 'Kuchiki'.
Now, a question arose. It was normal for Fei Zhen to take her husband's surname, Kuchiki, after marrying Kuchiki Byakuya. But what about Lucia? Did that mean...
Ichigo and the others couldn't help but speculate, and then they sighed inwardly. Indeed, the circle they were in was quite chaotic.
As if sensing Ichigo's unnatural expression and knowing that he was overthinking again, Lucia directly struck him on the head with her hand, saying, "What are you thinking about?!
I'm from the Soul Society and originally had no surname. It was only after my sister found me that I was given the surname 'Kuchiki'."
"That's right, that's right. Speaking of which, I have to thank Yecheng for being able to reunite with Lucia again."
As soon as Yecheng's name was mentioned, Fei Zhen's face also lit up with joy and gratitude.
To be honest, if Fei Zhen were to name the person she was most grateful to in this world, it would undoubtedly be Yecheng.
Kuchiki Byakuya had rescued her from the Soul Society, and Fei Zhen was indeed grateful for that. At the same time, she also acknowledged that he was the one she loved.
But compared to Kuchiki Byakuya, Yecheng had done even more for her.
He had not only cured her incurable condition but also helped her find Lucia in the Soul Society and facilitated their reunion as sisters.
Furthermore, this time, to save Lucia, he had not only been framed and hunted but had almost become an enemy of the entire Gotei 13!
Each of these incidents was a significant favor to Kuchiki Fei Zhen.
Due to her unfamiliarity with the Seireitei lifestyle and her personality, Fei Zhen had few friends. However, she was fortunate to have met Yecheng and become friends with him.
Fei Zhen could only say that meeting such a dear friend was a blessing in her life! Although Fei Zhen's personality was gentle, it was also somewhat cold. However, she had a good impression of Lucia's friends, and this time, Ichigo had also taken a risk to come and save his sister. Therefore, this reception was a pleasant gathering for both the host and the guests.
(End of Chapter)
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