Zhongxuan Sheng hosted a grand banquet for his guests, many came to support, but there were actually few of significant importance.
Because he had just sent Zhongxuan Zun to Under Jixuegong, not everyone who wasn't paying attention might be aware of the news in due time. Among those who did know, understanding that his next opponent was Wang Yiwu, not everyone could be confident in Zhongxuan Sheng's success.
Li Longchuan and Xu Xiangqian had both arrived, and besides them, there was Gao Zhe from the Jinghai Gao Clan and Yan Fu from the Bei County Yan Family.
Gao Zhe, a cousin of the now deceased Gao Jing from the Heavenly Abode Secret Land, had an uncle who was the local commander of Chiwei Prefecture, Gao Shaoling. He bore the typical appearance of the Jinghai Gao Clan—tall, with a broad nose and wide eyes. It's hard to imagine how the imperial concubine, known for her exquisite beauty, was born from the same family.
