C1498 An Uninvited Guest!

That night, Zhang Xing lay on a soft, expansive bed, clutching a bag of silver and two five-hundred-tael silver notes, and drifted into a blissful slumber.

The following day, Hong Fu threw a lavish banquet, extending invitations to the town's elite.

On the third day, the grand feast continued.

Life was good. Zhang Xing indulged in fine food and drink daily and received gifts aplenty