Chapter 69 - 64 Titles
"Li Ang?"
To the south of Great Ming Palace, in Changle Square, stood Chang’an City’s most famous and esteemed establishment—the Red House of An Country Temple.
The top floor, offering a view of the starry sky, the Imperial Palace, and the myriad lights of Chang’an City, was completely reserved. The materials for the rooftop fence, the floor, and the walls were all white sandalwood, sourced from an island nation south of Tianzhu and transported by fleets braving treacherous seas. This type of sandalwood possessed a fine grain and contained oils that emitted a fragrant scent, capable of preventing insects and decay. At the base of the animal-headed statues on the railing, Wind-protecting Talismans were placed. These talismans, personally scripted by Cloud Patrol Realm cultivators, could isolate fierce winds. This ensured that the noble guests on the top floor of the Red House weren’t chilled by the cold night air while enjoying the nightscape.
Tonight, the top floor of the Red House was booked by a group of young nobles.
"Li Ang..."
Chou Jinghuan, the eldest son of Chou Wenhan, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, twirled his jade cup and said to his companions, "I don’t recall anyone by that name in the Imperial Family, right?"
"No, I’ve had someone check. He’s just a small-time Doctor from Yizhou."
The sixth son of the Assistant of the Ministry of Supervision laughed casually. "What a pity. It would have been easier to deal with him if he were from a family of officials."
The prestigious youths from Five Tombs, known for their profligacy, penchant for heroics, and unrestrained behavior, along with their extensive connections, didn’t necessarily have good tempers.
"He once treated military horses in Yizhou, so he could easily summon that Red Horse during the day. Fourth son, you’ve been outmaneuvered by him," one of the young nobles said gravely, and everyone’s gaze shifted to the center of the banquet, where Pei Jing, the fourth son of the Pei family, leaned against the window, quietly drinking.
Chou Jinghuan frowned and said, "Although he’s not the son of an official, and we cannot handle this with our usual methods, Fourth Brother, you’ve been schemed against. This debt must be repaid."
"No need."