If the Jin Yuan News Agency were to write a report about the banquet, it would surely say that this banquet proceeded in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere, and might even publish a special issue dedicated to introducing the banquet's delicious dishes.
However, the focus of a banquet at this level isn't on what is eaten, but who is attending.
The essence of this banquet is indeed a grand feast, but the most important dish isn't the seafood buffet; it's the future division of power in the Jin Yuan Kingdom.
An invitation to dance may not guarantee any communication; what matters is the attitude.
Whether or not to accept the invitation, how to refuse if you decline, and how to respond if you accept—every sentence has its unique nuance.
With Marco's death and Alina's return to Xidai, the political landscape of the Jin Yuan Kingdom will inevitably undergo a reshuffle.
A number of old eminent families followed Alina back to Xidai.
