Blue Phoenix Chapter 76 – Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe

Hui Yue was seated within his chambers as he looked at the robes in front of him, trying to pick the right one for the occasion. Usually, he would just wear whatever he felt like wearing. However, today he had been told by Rong Xing to do something unique with his appearance to stun everyone present.

Looking at his wardrobe, Hui Yue sighed deeply. He had tied his long white hair up with a blue leather band and was currently deciding between a blue robe with white embroidery, or a white robe with blue embroidery. For him, it did not matter which he chose, but he knew that Rong Xing would notice whatever he was wearing. She would be disappointed if it was not up to her standards.

‘Why not just pick one at random?’ Lan Feng asked with a sigh. The phoenix had long since given up on voicing his opinion on clothes, as Hui Yue would most certainly completely ignore him.

‘You’re right,’ Hui Yue finally sighed, surprising the phoenix until he saw Hui Yue closing his eyes and pointing at the robes in turn while saying, ‘eeny meeny miny moe, catch a tiger by the toe, if he hollers let him go, eeny meeny miny moe.’

‘Okay, it’ll be this one,’ Hui Yue finally said, as he picked up a celestial blue robe. Quickly he wrapped it around his body before he swept out the door. Outside of the door was a hallway with an open view of the courtyard, and Hui Yue leaned against the railing looking down.

The welcoming party for the gathering hosted by Hui Yue was centered in the courtyard where servants were rushing around lining up tables with refreshments and drinks. Hui Yue had once more recruited Gao Yan to assist him. He had no clue how to set up for a party, but fortunately enough for him, Gao Yan had friends who had planned even bigger parties than this before, and they were now getting ready for the guests to arrive.

Hui Yue had hired ten servants to work in his mansion full time, but for today’s event, he had hired another ninety to work as servicing staff. He had hired one chef to cook his daily food, yet today another four had bee

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