"I have an estate nearby. I wonder if the heroes of the Ming Cult would honor me with their presence?" Zhao Min then invited the Ming Cult party to her estate.
"Since Miss Zhao has extended such a gracious invitation, we shall trouble you, then."
Shen Fei had roughly guessed where Zhao Min intended to take them—Green Willow Villa. However, he did not plan to bring everyone. He would only take Yang Xiao, Wei Yixiao, and Calico Bag Monk Shuobude, while the others remained behind to rest and stand guard. Zhao Min was their enemy now, after all, and Shen Fei had no idea what methods she might use.
Afterward, Shen Fei rode alongside Zhao Min, while the others followed behind on horseback. Along the way, Zhao Min introduced her subordinates—the Eight Great Archers, all elite Mongolian bowmen.
"So it really is Green Willow Villa." Before long, the group arrived at an elegant-looking estate. Inside the main hall, Shen Fei saw a huge plaque hanging ahead, bearing the four words "Green Willow Villa." From the calligraphy alone, it was clear that it had been written by a renowned master.
There was also a painting that was clearly the work of a famous artist, with a poem inscribed upon it. A small line at the end indicated that the verse had likely been written by Zhao Min herself.
After Zhao Min gave them a brief introduction, the group entered the courtyard. It was filled with artificial hills and clear streams and ponds. There were not many flowers, but those few were arranged with great elegance. Clearly, the estate's layout had also been designed by an expert.
They then arrived at a pavilion, where servants immediately brought fine tea. At the same time, someone arranged a banquet table beside the pond. Once