Following the invitation from the Emperor, Wu Fa and Mu Chen Dong took their seats at the secondary table, with the Red Sand Main God and the Emperor seated at the head table above them.
Le Yi also received the same treatment as Wu Fa and Mu Chen Dong, and was seated beside Wu Fa. Watching a dumbfounded Mu Chen Dong, Wu Fa couldn't conceal his smug pride.
Many Princes and Princesses came forward to offer toasts. The Princes sought to ingratiate themselves with the two men, for if they could forge a connection with the pair, they could secure their future succession to the throne. As for the Princesses and the daughters of the Imperial Palace's high officials, they aimed to soar even higher. Although they were already of noble status, who would ever complain about their rank being too high?
Ye Fan, however, received no such attention, as no one seemed to care about him. He only wanted to find a place to sit and get through the tedious evening.
