The gentry inside the room had no choice but to stand and walk out in groups.
...
By the time they reached the banquet courtyard, the last trace of dusk had fallen, night enveloped the entire city, and under the azure canopy, the banquet hall was brilliantly lit.
Swarming mosquitoes danced around the red lanterns.
The main table of the banquet was set in a large hall, with the door wide open, and a few round tables arranged outside in the courtyard.
The gentry and celebrities within the city were seated according to their status, from inside to outside.
Although preparations were rushed, with the foundation of the Lu Family, even within just a few hours, the dishes on the round tables were still extremely sumptuous.
By the time Grand Duke Lu took his seat, the entire courtyard was already filled with people, and a murmur of voices filled the air, carrying with it a strong sense of unease.
