The moment Huang Xunjiu appeared, he drew the attention of the many people bringing gifts.
"Is that Huang Xunjiu, head of the Huang Family?!"
"Heh, it really is him. I never thought he'd come in person."
"No surprise there. Just look how much the Huang Family's businesses have lost lately. How could he not feel the sting? I wouldn't be able to sit still either."
"If he'd known it would come to this, why do it in the first place?"
"Who has eyes in the back of their head and can see the future?"
"Ha! We picked the right day to come. There's a show to watch!"
"I wonder if Huang Xunjiu will even get inside. Now, if they shut the door in his face..."
"..."
Curious, mocking, derisive, thoughtful... All kinds of gazes fell on Huang Xunjiu, and hushed discussions reached his ears, leaving him embarrassed.
His face reddened slightly. He did his best to look calm and composed as he walked at an unhurried pace. Several sturdy servants followed close behind with the gifts, not daring to raise their heads.
The crowd parted for them, and soon Huang Xunjiu stood before the main gate of Qinghui Garden.
Looking at the two tall guards stationed there, Huang Xunjiu took a deep breath. "I... I'd like to go in and see your master."
The guards looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.
As guards of Qinghui Garden, how could they not know about their master's relationship with Huang Xunjiu? Knowing was precisely what made this difficult.
One guard in black hesitated. "Please... wait here a moment. I'll go in and announce you."
Huang Xunjiu had no choice. "All right."
After the guard went inside, Huang Xunjiu stood at the gate. He felt gazes of every kind