In the evening, dusk had already fallen, yet the Xiao Clan estate remained brightly lit as servants and guests bustled back and forth along the pathways.
Inside the lavish main hall, soothing classical music drifted through the banquet space amidst the clinking of glasses and the rustle of fine attire. The attendees, standing or sitting and dressed in magnificent robes and formal gowns, gathered in small groups, swirling red wine in their long-stemmed glasses and exchanging lighthearted laughter and conversation.
For this occasion, the Xiao Clan had invited quite a number of guests, including the Aoba Clan and Jiali Clan, who stood on equal footing with the Xiao Clan among the three major factions of Wutan City, as well as the Mittel Auction House, alongside several established noble families of the city.
Chapter 27