NABC Chapter 238: Golden Goose Donation
Chapter 238: Golden Goose Donation
The late morning sun filtered through the grand windows of the Silver Stokes family estate, casting a warm, golden hue across the opulent hall. The vast chamber, with its high ceilings and intricately carved wooden beams, buzzed with a mix of anticipation and celebration.
Fatty, who is sleeping inside a small guest room of the Silver Stokes family estate, woke up to the ceremonial drum sounds. Cleaning his face, he hurriedly came down to see what is going on.
"Hey, stop...!" The head servant lady, who is ordering the servants on the corner, hurriedly stopped Fatty from stepping into the hall where a big gathering is going on.
"What's happening? Why are you stopping, aunty?" Fatty asked the servant lady while staring at the big gathering in the hall.
"Shhh...! It's a marriage settlement ceremony. The two families gathered to set a date for young Master Spurgeon and Lady Lana's engagement and wedding. You better not go there in these sleepwear." The head servant's lady warned in a serious tone.
Fatty's excitement dropped after hearing the news. For some reason, he didn't want the beautiful and kind Lana to marry Spurgeon. But without leaving, Fatty stood on the corner and began observing the ceremony curiously.
On one side of the hall, the Silver Stokes family members sat in a distinguished line. At the head of this assembly sat Young Master Spurgeon and his parents. Their expressions reflected a mix of joy and stern expectation, their eyes occasionally darting towards the opposite side of the room.
There, the Mintleaf family mirrored their formation. Princess Lana, resplendent in a dress of delicate green and gold, sat with her parents,
The air between the two families was thick with unspoken words, the drum beatings and ceremonial music is playing from outside the hall.
In the center of the hall, two preachers, draped in ceremonial white robes, stood facing each other. Their voices rose in a synchronised chant, the ancient chants reverberating through the space.
Along with chanting mantras, the preachers also read about the background of two families and their greatness.
On the Mintleaf side, near the bride, a head priest, dressed in elaborate vestments, stood with a large, ancient red robe. His brow furrowed in concentration as he meticulously calculated the positions of the stars. His fingers moved swiftly, tracing constellations and planetary alignments, seeking the perfect date for the engagement and subsequent wedding of Spurgeon and Lana.
"Kent, I'm really nervous. My family will definitely blame me for ZI Chen's condition." Sophia spoke in a weak tone while walking beside Kent.
"Don't worry, I am with you. If they speak any nonsense, we will leave this place in the next second." Kent replied while seriously staring at the entrance.
Except for the door guards, there is no one to receive Kent. Kent doubted whether the patriarch was acting tough but not receiving him. But as they approached close, Kent heard the loud wailing of several people from inside.
"Something is wrong. Hurry up," Kent replied while rushing inside the home.
After hearing the loud cursing voice from his father from inside, Sophia led Kent towards the Zi Chen room.
By the time they reached the Zi Chen room, all the family members were inside, and many of them were crying sadly.
"Move... move..." Sophia hurriedly pushed the family members and rushed towards the center. The worst thought of her brother's death crossed her mind as she witnessed the crying of family members.
Kent also did not understand what happened to Zi Chen in such a short time. After pushing the last stout guy, Kent saw Zi Chen, whose arms and legs got twisted like those of a paralysis patient. Zi Chen's mouth also twisted to the side, and his tongue came outside.
The family healer is trying his best to find the reason for Zi Chen's condition.
"You...! You were the reason for my nephew's condition. I will kill you." The patriarch's brother rushed against Kent with a fist.
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