As the evening lights flickered on, the night fell like a shroud of ink, enveloping the entire city. Yet, the Song Family residence, situated in the heart of the city, shimmered with a dazzling, magnetic brilliance against the dark backdrop.
The main gate, forged from heavy, solid copper, was intricately carved with elaborate patterns of dragons and phoenixes. Every line and curve bespoke extraordinary craftsmanship and prestige. A wide bluestone driveway led inward, flanked by meticulously pruned shrubbery sculpted into elegant shapes—a perfect fusion of nature and art. At the end of the driveway lay an expansive fountain plaza, where massive jets of water, illuminated by multicolored lights, danced in rhythmic forms to the swell of melodic classical music, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
In Haining City, the Song Family was a powerhouse second only to the Su Family. Their ancestors were devout believers in Feng Shui, and the layout of the family estate strictly adhered to its subtle, profound principles. The property was divided into four sectors—East, South, West, and North—each imbued with a unique significance. Known as the Azure Dragon of the East, the Vermilion Bird of the South, the White Tiger of the West, and the Black Tortoise of the North, these sectors echoed one another, creating the ideal, steady, and prosperous foundation for the family.
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