Blue Phoenix Chapter 19 - Welcome to the Banquet

After the walk through town, they finally arrived at the mansion. Looking at it, it seemed familiar to Hui Yue. In the front was a beautiful staircase leading from the golden gate towards a pavilion-styled mansion. Light shone through the open doors, and the windows as cheering sounds and chattering voices floated into the crisp evening air. Looking at the mansion it was clear that the banquet had already started and that the guests were enjoying their time. Ma Kong had spent the day and gotten help from his family to prepare the banquet, and currently, his father was standing in the castle welcoming everyone. He was their host and ensured that all glasses were filled, that the trays were always full, and that the many families were thoroughly enjoying themselves. Everyone was very curious as to when the owner of the mansion would appear, and while waiting they chatted with one another; everyone was in a great mood.

Arriving at the gates of the mansion Hui Yue nodded politely to the many guards standing outside, who all bowed deeply to Hui Yue. Although he had purchased the mansion only a short time ago, his appearance had already been etched into the mind of every servant in the mansion as they had been provided with a memory stone containing information about their new master. Seeing the white-haired young man in real life, they all instantly recognized him as their new employer and showed him due respect.

As Hui Yue walked closer and closer to his new mansion the many sounds of glass tinkling, voices chattering, and laughter became louder and louder, and as the sound rose, so too, did Hui Yue’s confidence. A small smile spread across his lips as a knot untangled itself inside his stomach. “How many have been invited?” he asked curiously as he listened to the many faint voices which became clearer as he neared the open doors.

“I invited anyone who has even the slightest influence in Muchuan City,” he said smilingly. “Including of course the third prince, the City Lord, and Zhan Weisheng.” Hearing the names of som

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