The Phoenix Clan's manor was unusually lively the next day.
Under the bright noon sun and clear blue sky, servants hurried back and forth across the grounds carrying bolts of silk and baskets of fresh flowers.
The entire manor had been lavishly decorated.
Today was the name day celebration of Madam Qin Linhua's youngest and only daughter. Su Nianci.
Inside the grand hall, guests gathered in large numbers.
Prominent beasts from many clans filled the hall, laughing, drinking wine, and chatting loudly as they celebrated.
At the center of it all stood Madam Qin Linhua herself.
She was dressed exquisitely in flowing robes of red and gold, her hair adorned with intricate golden ornaments. Her sharp, fiery-red serpent eyes gleamed beneath delicately arched brows, and a pleasant smile curled across her painted lips as she moved gracefully through the hall, greeting her guests.
Trailing stiffly behind her was Su Mingze.
