Xuanyue Palace, Moon Embracing Hall!
Looking at the myriad treasures gifted by the leaders of various sects, the King of Xuanyue, Xuan Haoran, forced a smile, but his heart was constantly filled with worry for his second son, Xuan Jing's illness. How could he possibly be happy?
Given the situation, how could the attentive sect leaders not notice? They only raised their cups symbolically, before attending to their own affairs.
On the other hand, Crown Prince Xuan Jiuding was ceaselessly toasting with the major sect leaders. This future world would be his, and building good relations with these powerful sects and families of the empire was also one of his tasks.
With Xuan Jiuding livening up the atmosphere, the Moon Embracing Hall was not at all quiet, yet unseen by all was the Crown Prince, whose gaze frequently darted towards the hall's entrance as if waiting for something.
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