The birthday banquet of the Imperial Tutor had always been a grand event in the Capital, and not a single flaw could be tolerated on this day. Preparations for the banquet had spanned several months—from the screening of the guest list and the selection of every dish to the very arrangement of the manor, every detail was infused with meticulous care.
The servants in the manor were more cautious than usual, not daring to commit the slightest oversight in any detail. On the day of the banquet, the weather was exceptionally clear. Sunlight poured through the clouds into every corner of the estate, adding a touch of festive joy to the grand occasion. The gates of the manor stood wide open to welcome guests arriving from all directions. In the resplendent courtyard, flowers bloomed in full display, colorful banners fluttered, and a faint fragrance permeated the air.
Zha Muxi had always been indifferent to matters of birthdays. To her, those elaborate rituals and celebrations were nothing more than hollow forms that could not stir the ripples of her inner heart. In her world, there was her own rhythm and pace; the concept of a birthday felt to her like nothing more than an insignificant symbol.
Chapter 102