C244 Framing

The room fell silent. The Yongjing Marquis glanced at his wife, her face clouded with tension, then at the gathered crowd in the grand hall. He decided not to press his wife to speak further in front of everyone.

Clearing his throat softly, the Marquis said, "Thank you all for your patience tonight. It's getting late, so let's call it a night."

The guests, understanding the cue