Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 366 - 308: With a Squeak, No Family Dares to Visit (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 366: Chapter 308: With a Squeak, No Family Dares to Visit (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The next morning, at the Jin Mansion, even a biting cold wind could not dissipate the festive air at this vermilion gateway.

Inside the mansion, servants bustled about, arranging picturesque scenes, maids carrying cups performed the lotus step, their sashes fluttering.

Outside the mansion, carriages and horses crowded the roads, carried by exotic beasts, coming in an unbroken stream.

Loud voices announced arrivals at the front gate.

"Liao Family Master... has arrived, presenting a pair of Century Dragon Whisker Grass."

"Master of the Magpie Saber Sect offers a Longquan Pill!"

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Not long after, in the Jin Family’s back courtyard, a figure dressed in a steward’s attire hastened along the corridor, face beaming with joy; facing a group of servants moving potted plants, his expression turned stern, raising his authority.

"Be careful, keep your eyes peeled, no slacking off!"

"The Heir is at the mansion today, and it’s also Uncle’s homecoming feast; many distinguished guests will come. Should there be any mistakes, watch your hides."

After his stern instruction, he hastened along, arriving at a corner of the corridor in front of a room; his expression immediately turned into a beaming smile, and he knocked on the door.

"Uncle, it’s me!"

Soon, a rough voice came from inside, "Come in!"

"Right," he said, pushing open the door and entering.

Nearby, one of the house servants just scolded by the steward grumbled discontentedly, "Why is he so pleased? Our Family Head has been at the Government Administrative Office all day and night, hasn’t returned, don’t know what’s happened; yet he acts as if Uncle is the real master of the house."

His companion, upon hearing this, blanched and hurriedly interrupted, "Keep it down, Uncle is now favored by the Heir... forget it, forget it, you’re tired of living, spouting nonsense like that. I don’t want to be dragged down by you and lose my life."

Saying this, he carried the potted plant and walked away, leaving the grumbling house servant’s complexion shifting between green and white as he quickly departed.

Meanwhile, the steward who had entered the room saw Uncle Jin Taiyuan standing in front of a large copper mirror, stretching his arms straight out, carefully dressed by two beautiful maids of the Jin Family.

"Uncle, quite a few guests have arrived, thanks to you the mansion hasn’t been this lively in a long time."

The steward bowed slightly, his face creasing with smiles, uttering flattering words.

Jin Taiyuan was almost dressed, waving his hand. The two beautiful maids squatted down and bowed, then gracefully retreated from the room, pulling the door closed.

Jin Taiyuan, now in front of the mirror, held his head high, twisting the silk button around his neck, a face full of stubble breaking into a laugh, "Hehe, you surely know how to handle affairs."

"Who has arrived? Any from the Four Sects and Eight Families?"

As he said this, he scoffed with a playful laugh, "No, that should be Three Sects and Three Families, the rest, I heard, were purged by that Colonel of the Ninth Mountain not long ago. Hehe, conspiring with the Human Demon, rebelling against The Overseers, indeed bold, just a pity."

The steward, catching the implication in Uncle’s words, couldn’t help but tremble, his smile freezing over, not daring to answer this question.

"In response to Uncle’s words, those families haven’t arrived yet, it’s not the hour yet, should be soon!"

Speaking with a mixture of hesitation and concern, "Uncle, the Family Head went to The Overseers, and hasn’t returned for a day and night, I’m afraid..."

Only to see Jin Taiyuan, fixing his clothing buckle, turning coldly, his face swinging around, his leopard-like eyes glaring fiercely.

"Afraid of what?"

"Afraid that one of the Nine Colonels has devoured your Family Head?"

"He wouldn’t dare! With the Heir residing in our mansion, if the Nine Colonels treated him thus, it would be a slap in the face of the Heir, a slap in the face of the Royal Beiliang Mansion. He, a mere Colonel, dare confront the royal mansion? Even if he’s from Martial Vault or even if it were the Dragon Tiger Taoist Master, he’d still need to weigh his actions."

"Hmph, he just wants to disgust us a bit, such petty tricks are already seen through by the Heir, what’s there to be anxious about?"

After saying that, he sneered,

"There’s plenty of time ahead. Today, using my name, the Heir graciously and humbly invites all families; those people should be grateful. Even the Nine Colonels can only watch." freewebnσvel.cøm

Hearing this, the steward’s face lit up with excitement, "Uncle’s words are enlightening. With the Heir in the mansion, I trust that even that important person wouldn’t dare to do anything."

"It’s still Uncle, you’re the favorite in front of the Heir."

The steward’s flattery was poured out, his face beaming with compliments.

Jin Taiyuan’s eyes sparkled with satisfaction and pride, and he waved his hand, "You go entertain the guests. When those from the Four Sects and Eight Families arrive, come inform me. The ones who have arrived now are not worthy of my personal attention."

"Right, right away!"

The steward replied respectfully and left the room.

Jin Taiyuan smoothed his long sleeves, listening to the lively noise outside, bursting into a hearty laugh.

While he reveled in his satisfaction, at that moment, in the Jin Mansion’s front courtyard’s main hall, the room was filled with guests, including over a dozen Heavenly Pass Experts from smaller families. Most were from forces within Northern City, close by and arriving quickly, many recognizing each other. Some families, due to everyday squabbles, couldn’t sit together, while some engaged in cordial small talk.

Two neighboring Heavenly Pass Experts greeted each other with clasped hands, starting a conversation.

"Brother Liao, you’re here too."

"Brother Huai Hai, how can I not come to congratulate when I hear that Brother Taiyuan from the Jin Family has returned home in glory?"

"I think not, hehe."

With that, one of them lowered his eyebrows and eyes, tilting his head towards the other, whispering, "Who doesn’t know the Heir of the Royal Beiliang Mansion is staying here? The Jin Family really struck it lucky this time, befriending such an important person. Do you think the Heir will grace us with his presence today?"

"Very likely, I’ve heard that Brother Taiyuan is now a guest under the Heir, which led to today’s event. I think, given the Heir’s mysterious arrival, have you received news? There have been omens in places, rumors are spreading." These Heavenly Pass Experts from small families were quite astute, knowing that after this snowfall, many things had changed. The Heir of Royal Beiliang Mansion’s journey all the way here to Jingguan City must be related.