They left the Green Duckweed Waterside Pavilion.
Just as Wei Sheng and Chen Yuque walked out of the Academy, they spotted a sharp-edged figure leaning against a tree outside the gates, holding a sword in both arms.
Qin Wufeng!
"What took you so long?!"
Qin Wufeng frowned at Chen Yuque.
"Sorry, we were exchanging insights and lost track of time." Chen Yuque smiled apologetically.
Wei Sheng raised an eyebrow.
Qin Wufeng was going too?!
Chen Yuque explained quietly, "Zhou Jue invited everyone who stood out in this Minor Competition. Since we belong to the same Academy, we agreed to travel together. If anything unexpected happens, we can advance and retreat together."
Wei Sheng nodded.
Clop, clop-
Ordinary disciples led over three fine horses. One handed Qin Wufeng the reins with both hands. He took them, swung into the saddle, and said to Wei Sheng and Chen Yuque, "Let's go! Any later and we'll be rude!"
Chen Yuque nodded, and Wei Sheng mounted as well. Riding swift horses, the three crossed more than thirty li in no time and reached East City.
The banquet was being held at one of Zhou Jue's estates in East City.
By the time the three arrived, carriages and horses crowded the estate's entrance, yet there was no disorder. Everything was neatly arranged.
The three presented their invitations, identified themselves, and were led inside by a Zhou Family steward.
The grounds were spacious, with numerous covered corridors connecting the estate's various areas. The main path beneath their feet led straight to its main hall.
Several people stood before the hall's entrance, led by a young gentleman in white whose face was as fine as polished jade.
Fine jade hung at his waist, and he held a folding fan, chatting and laughing with easy composure.
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