The Queen Arrives

Just as the atmosphere grew increasingly strange, Ya Fei, who had been smiling silently all along, finally spoke.

"All right, little brother."

She walked gracefully to Lu Heng's side and naturally looped her arm through his, the gesture exceedingly intimate.

"Take Old Sect Master Yun, Old Jia, Princess Yao Ye, and Sect Master Yun to the reception room." Ya Fei's voice was soft and alluring, yet it carried the commanding air of the lady of the house.

"I'll do as Sister Ya Fei says." Lu Heng readily agreed.

Yun Shan and Jia Xing Tian exchanged a glance, each seeing a trace of helplessness on the other's face.

They had long grown accustomed to it. Before Lu Heng, this Miss Ya Fei of the Mittel Family had more influence than anyone else.

As for Yun Yun and Yao Ye, seeing Lu Heng's undisguised indulgence and reliance on Ya Fei, each felt a different flavor rise in her heart.

The group passed through the auction house's front hall and arrived at a reception room in the rear courtyard reserved specifically for the most distinguished guests.

Qing Lin had long since obediently prepared fragrant tea and pastries. When she saw everyone enter, she gave Lu Heng a sweet smile before quietly withdrawing to one side.

Lu Heng and Ya Fei naturally took the two chairs at the head of the room, one on the left and one on the right, looking every bit like the hosts.

Yun Shan sat on the left side with Yun Yun.

Jia Xing Tian, meanwhile, sat on the right with Yao Ye.

The four guests sat in two distinct groups, and the atmosphere in the reception room once again became subtly tense.

Yun Shan lifted his teacup and gently blew on the steam, speaking as if casually:

"Master