Inside the Song Mansion, the festive and noisy atmosphere from moments ago had vanished completely. In its place was an oppressive silence and a spreading tension.
The guests wore varied expressions, whispering to one another as their gazes darted between the entrance and the ceremonial platform.
If only a few officials from the Jingwu Bureau had shown up, it might have been explained away as them stopping by to offer congratulations while off duty.
But judging by the commotion outside, there were at least a hundred of them. It was obvious they were here for trouble.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
Just as everyone was reeling in shock and suspicion, a series of sharp whooshes from clothes cutting through the air shattered the silence.
