Two hours later, when the banquet ended, the guests rose one after another and bade Jia Xingtian farewell.
Gu He was the first to leave with Liu Ling. Before departing, he deliberately detoured to Xiao Xuan and cupped his hands in salute.
"Young Master Xiao, farewell."
Xiao Xuan nodded without saying anything.
Gu He did not mind and turned to leave the banquet hall.
Fa Ma followed behind him. When he reached the door, he looked back at Xiao Xuan as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately left without a word.
Teng Shan stayed until the end, placing the exquisite wooden box in his hand on the table before Xiao Xuan.
"Young Master Xiao, this is a small token of my regard. Please accept it."
Xiao Xuan glanced at him but did not open it.
"Thank you."
Teng Shan quickly waved his hand.
"Young Master Xiao, you are too polite. Farewell." With that, he turned and left the banquet hall.
Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran were the last to leave. As they passed Xiao Xuan, Yun Yun's steps paused.
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but when she saw Xiao Xuan's expressionless face, she swallowed the words that had reached her lips.
"Farewell."
Yun Yun said only those two words before leaving the banquet hall with Nalan Yanran.
Xiao Xun'er entered from outside the banquet hall and walked to Xiao Xuan's side.
"Brother Xiao Xuan, let's head back too."
Xiao Xuan rose to his feet and nodded.
The two left the banquet hall one after the other.
Jia Xingtian stood at the entrance of the banquet hall, watching Xiao Xuan's figure vanish into the night as the smile on his face gradually faded.
Yao Ye and Yao Yue stood behind him, neither saying a word.