The estate was indeed massive. After passing a spirit screen and weaving through a series of interconnected doorways, they wound past rockeries and pavilions, terraces and waterside gazebos, before finally arriving at a courtyard.
"You two will rest here tonight. The master will host a banquet for you later. We hope you esteemed heroes will grace us with your presence."
He didn't enter, instead ordering the maids and servants who were tidying up inside to come out, so as not to disturb the honored guests.
Then he added, speaking to Fang Shuwen,
"If you require anything, please don't hesitate to summon a servant."
Fang Shuwen nodded.
"Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Zhong."
"Not at all, not at all."
Chen Zhong excused himself and took his leave.
Fang Shuwen and the others entered the courtyard.
The courtyard was quite spacious, with a main house at the far end and a wing to the right.
