A Deliberate Warning. Lights crisscrossed.
Dish after dish of rare delicacies was served onto the long table, their aromas spreading through the air.
Host and guests raised cups to one another, laughter and conversation warm and harmonious...
After several rounds of wine, the singing and dancing paused for the moment.
Jiang Fan set down his cup.
"I invited all of you here today not only so we could get acquainted and exchange a little goodwill, but also because there are a few important matters I'd like to discuss with you!"
Everyone's expressions turned serious, and they set down their cups one after another.
"Please speak, my lord!"
Jiang Fan glanced at Zhao Qianjun.
"The first matter!"
"I believe Commander Zhao should have already conveyed it to you three days ago!"
"From the day the order was issued, Xiliu Manor is strictly forbidden to outsiders without permission!"
"I wonder what thoughts you all have on this?"
Everyone was taken aback when they heard this.
Lin Yuanshan was the first to smile and say, "That is only proper. The Patrol Office is an important site. How could idlers and unrelated people be allowed to come and go as they please?"
"On behalf of the Lin Family, this old man fully supports your decision, my lord!"
Once he spoke, the others expressed their stance one after another.
"The Qingxia Sect seconds it..."
"The Wanbao Chamber of Commerce supports it as well..."
"..."
Seeing these old foxes' sincere tones and respectful expressions, Jiang Fan smiled slightly.
"Since you are all so reasonable, I am greatly comforted!"
"However..."
His tone shifted, and he spoke as if casually.
"I heard that when the previous Inspector Song was in office, he once issued this same order!"
"At first, all of you agreed readily as well, but afterward,