Liu Boqin said with a beaming smile, "Elder, come inside with me."
He cordially took Tang Sanzang by the arm and headed towards the courtyard. It was vast; after walking down a long corridor, they arrived at the main hall and sat down. Servants promptly served them tea.
At that moment, a woman dressed in splendid clothes walked in slowly, her smile as lovely as blooming flowers.
Liu Boqin stood up and introduced her, saying, "Elder, this is my mountain wife!"
Tang Sanzang quickly stood up, brought his palms together, and bowed, saying, "Greetings to the lady!"
The young woman also bowed gracefully and said in a tender voice, "Greetings, Elder!"
Liu Boqin, still smiling widely, said, "My dear, go and get that big dish of meat ready. Today we have a rare guest from the Great Tang, and I intend to drink with him until we are both drunk."
Tang Sanzang hastily said, "Grand Protector, I don't drink alcohol."
