Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 382: Traitor!

Chapter 382: Traitor!

Huanxi Manor was a resplendent building in the capital, exclusive to scions of prestigious clans to gather and make merry.

The entire building was built using a dark purple material, granting its exquisite exterior a touch of ancient majesty. The most distinctive trait of the premises were the two tall purple crested ibis sculptures that stood several zhang high at the entrance.

Even though Wang Chong had long heard of Huanxi Manor, this was his first time visiting it.

Standing before the two purple crested ibis sculptures, Wang Chong could hear merry chatter and the clashing of goblets within. A large group of scions seemed to be gathered in there today.

"Is this the place?" Wang Chong asked as he gazed at the Huanxi Manor before him with complex emotions rippling in his eyes.

"Reporting to gongzi, this is the place. We have double checked it," a deep and respectful voice sounded from behind him.

"Got it," Wang Chong replied nonchalantly before walking up the purple stairs between the two crested ibis statues. His movements were particularly slow, as though something heavy was weighing down his footsteps.

Every step he took resounded clearly in the surroundings.

At the end of the stairs, by the entrance of Huanxi Manor, a well-built guard with a saber by his waist caught sight of Wang Chong and howled furiously, "Halt! ..."

Huanxi Manor wasn't a place that just anyone could enter. One had to have the recommendation of an existing member to step onto its premises. However, the young man before him looked particularly foreign, so the guard was certain that he wasn't a frequent customer of Huanxi Manor.

"Shut your mouth!" But before the guard could finish his words, a middle-aged manager hurriedly stretched out his hand and clamped his mouth before pulling him to the side.

Fear was reflected on the middle-aged manager's face.

"You fool, are you blind? Can you not see who he is? Scram!" the manager said as he snuck a glance at the young man walking up the stairs.

A huge storm had struck the royal court followi

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