As dusk descended, the sky surrendered to a deepening twilight, the vibrant hues of day fading into an inky embrace. Within the Xu grand manor, a handful of guests lingered - elderly friends who had shared laughter and life with Grandfather Xu. They moved with quiet reverence, bowing their heads in silent tribute as they held flickering incense sticks aloft. Each finished prayer was marked by the gentle placement of the smoldering stick into an ornate burner, releasing wisps of fragrant smoke that curled towards the ceiling.