Having shaken off the troublesome fellow, Zhao Yan was happy to hide in a corner and enjoy some peace. The others did not share Wang Yuantan’s lack of social awareness, and even those who came over to strike up a conversation did so politely, without any barbs.
When the Luming Banquet began, Zhao Yan joined the others, feeling quite at ease. Having never attended such a high-end affair, he constantly reminded himself to be cautious. Everyone present was a person of standing and influence—not the kind of people a nobody like himself, a newly minted Juren, could afford to offend.
Adhering to a policy of keeping a low profile, Zhao Yan took his seat as soon as he found it. If someone came over to greet him, he would respond with a polite smile; otherwise, he sat quietly and observed from the shadows.
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