Thanks to the invitations, Li Xiaofei and Nan Hua easily entered the estate. Nan Hua drew countless admiring glances in her elegant gown. For a professional performer like her, this felt like a return to her element. She navigated the social scene with effortless poise.  0

“Don’t mind me. Go about on your own,” Li Xiaofei said casually, his attire plain and unremarkable.  0

“Yes,” Nan Hua replied respectfully.  0

A gathering like this provided an excellent opportunity to gather intelligence. Nan Hua moved through the estate with unmatched grace. Before long, she was surrounded by a group of conversationalists who were outwardly polite but secretly scheming.  0

Meanwhile, Li Xiaofei strolled leisurely through the estate. His simple appearance ensured that few people paid him any attention.  0

“What a vast estate,” he murmured.  0

Haijing City, the southernmost metropolis of Great Xia, was second only to Xiajing City in size. Owning such a sprawling estate within the city required immense power, influence, and wealth.  0

The estate boasted a swimming pool, lush greenery, flower gardens, and even a small lake. Such features, while commonplace five centuries ago, were now as extravagant as paving roads with gold and silver.  0

For someone like Zhang Yunchang, the director of the...0