Prince Tian had a bright smile on his face. He kept interacting with Han Cai, but seeing that Han Cai was more interested in sipping wine than chatting, the prince stopped bothering him and started interacting with young masters and other people of his faction.
Prince had taken the words of two young masters very seriously. He had decided he would slowly reel Han Cai into his faction.
Han Cai felt bad for the Prince. This prince was a sincere person; it seemed he wanted to make Han Cai join his faction. Han Cai respected this prince's ambition, but he knew that later when this prince found out about what Han Cai had planned, this prince might hate him.
Han Cai sighed. It was not his fault. He had to do what he had to do. This world was survival of the fittest. This world did not appreciate the sincerity. He had to make tough decisions to survive in a world that rewards cunning and ruthlessness, and he couldn't afford to let his conscience get in the way. Unfortunately, sincerity is often seen as a weakness rather than a strength in this cutthroat environment.
Han Cai consoled himself if everything goes right no one would get seriously hurt by it.
Prince Tian's actions were noticed by everyone. This made everyone even more curious about who this Han Cai was because even Prince Tian respectfully got him to sit beside him. The mystery was getting so thick that they could cut it with a knife The whispers and speculations about Han Cai's identity spread like fire among the guests, and some even began to wonder if he was a person of great importance or power. Despite the intrigue, Han Cai remained composed and unfazed by the attention he was receiving.
Most curious were the other princes, except for the fifth, who was not much interested in politics. The competition between the four princes was very intense to attract as much attention as possible from their emperor father and get chosen for the position of royal heir. They wanted every advantage they could get.
Han Cai was being served by two young masters of the top two cultivation families, and then Prince Tian made an effort to invite him to his table.
This made the alarm bells go off in the minds of the other three princes.
While other princes were trying to figure out Han Cai's identity, the courtiers made the announcement that everyone should enter the inner banquet hall because the emperor was about to arrive.
Everyone moved towards the inner banquet hall.
The hall was a grand display of opulence and extravagance. It was as spacious as the outer banquet hall, but the seating arrangements were far more lavish. The guests were seated on elegant chairs and ornate benches, and the tables in front of them were covered with luxurious cloths woven from silk and gold threads.
The tableware was made of the finest porcelain, decorated with intricate patterns, and adorned with precious stones. The guests were served an array of sumptuous dishes that tantalized their taste buds and exquisite wine that was fit for a king. The aroma of the food and wine filled the air, and the guests couldn't help but feel grateful for the chance to be part of such a grand banquet.
On one side of the hall, there were sitting arrangements made for the nobles, aristocrats, and courtiers. The chairs and benches were cushioned with the softest velvet, and the tables in front of them were adorned with golden candelabras and crystal vases filled with fresh flowers.
On the other side of the hall, there was a separate sitting arrangement for the sects, cultivation families, and guests of the royal family. The chairs and benches were just as lavish, but they were decorated with symbols and motifs that were meaningful to the guests.
The highest platform in the hall was where the emperor was going to sit. The platform was raised several feet off the ground, and it was adorned with golden pillars and intricate carvings. The emperor's throne was made of solid gold and studded with precious stones. The sight of the throne alone was enough to make the guests feel awestruck.
Below the emperor's platform, there was a second platform where the prince and princess were going to sit. The platform was decorated with silver pillars and fine tapestries that were embroidered with intricate designs.
And finally, below the prince and princess's platform, there was a sitting arrangement for everyone else. The chairs and benches were still lavish, but they were slightly simpler than those on the other platforms. However, the guests were still grateful for the chance to be part of the grand banquet.
Since the Sky Soaring sect was the guest of the emperor and did not participate in the tournament, they were given a sitting arrangement very close to the emperor's platform. Their chairs and benches were adorned with the royal family's symbol.
Han Cai made his way to the assigned sitting area of the Sky Soaring Sect, his eyes scanning the room as he took in the surroundings. There were beautifully decorated tables adorned with an array of dishes and wines that were enough to make anyone's mouth water. The aroma of the food was intoxicating, and Han Cai couldn't wait to try everything.
The dishes were served on silver plates and the wine was poured from crystal glasses. The food was a true reflection of the royal family's wealth and grandeur. There were dishes of succulent roasted meats, exotic fruits, and vegetables cooked in rare spices that Han Cai had never tasted before. The desserts were just as lavish, with golden tarts filled with sweet cream and topped with succulent fruits.
As Han Cai indulged in the feast, he couldn't help but be impressed by the show of wealth by the royal family. It was clear that no expense was spared in preparing for this grand banquet.
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