Lin Fei waited anxiously. The guests ahead of him were growing fewer by the minute, and the banquet would begin soon.
If he couldn't find an opportunity, he would have no choice but to use his gun to take out the men guarding the back entrance.
At that moment, several carriages turned into the alley behind the building.
A group of beautifully dressed women, all graceful and charming, climbed down from the lead carriage.
They stepped forward and spoke with the guards.
"We're girls from the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion. The Fire Wolf Hall invited us to perform at the hall master's birthday banquet."
"Goodness, you girls are quite the beauties!"
The guards leered at the women like hungry wolves eyeing a feast, practically drooling.
It was the hall master's birthday banquet, so they couldn't afford to delay things for long. Still, they could take a few liberties.
"By the hall master's order, we have to search everyone entering or leaving."
"Ladies, line up and let us give you a thorough check!"
The women knew what the guards were up to. Though unwilling, they had no choice but to comply.
They lined up, and the guards took the opportunity to grope them from head to toe, relishing every moment.
The carriages behind them were loaded with boxes and musical instruments. The servants who had come along were busy unloading everything.
Lin Fei saw his chance. While no one was paying attention, he slipped behind the carriages.
He opened one of the boxes and found it full of women's clothes and makeup.
He put the gift box he had brought inside, then carried the box toward the back entrance by himself.
The guards were still savoring the women's lingering fragrance. They barely checked the things being carried in and let him pass.