"Senior, please rest here for a while. The banquet will begin shortly." After bringing Ning Wangshu and Han Ying to the City Lord's Mansion, Luo Ying led them to a courtyard to wait.
"All right."
Ning Wangshu nodded slightly.
Night had just fallen. The sprawling City Lord's Mansion blazed with lights, bright as day. Countless servants and maids busied themselves, carrying delicacies and fine wine to the tables in the banquet hall.
Many people were already seated, quietly waiting for the banquet to begin.
Ning Wangshu and Han Ying followed Luo Ying into the banquet hall.
"Senior, please take these seats."
Luo Ying pointed to the table at the very front.
After a pause, she lowered her voice. "Regarding the Senior Luo Han you mentioned, I've already spoken to my Aunt Master about him."
"My Aunt Master reacted strangely when she heard that name, but she didn't say much. She only asked me to tell you that she would speak with you privately after the banquet."
"Also..."
"Also, my Aunt Master told me to make sure you were well attended."
Hearing this, Ning Wangshu perked up and looked at Luo Ying. "Oh? From what you're saying... your Aunt Master really does know my old friend?"
Luo Ying hesitated slightly. "Perhaps, but my Aunt Master didn't say so outright, so I can't be certain."
Ning Wangshu nodded in understanding. "All right. I'll ask your Aunt Master myself after the banquet."
"Mm."
Luo Ying gave a brief reply, then added, "Senior, please sit here for a while. My Aunt Master will be here soon."
"Thank you for your trouble, Miss Luo."
Ning Wangshu replied politely.
Luo Ying said nothing more. She excused herself and left.
As soon as Ning Wangshu sat down, he immediately felt gazes sweeping over him from all around.