The banquet eventually took place on the top floor of the Bright Moon Tower, with Wan Dongliu, Xuan Chong, Yue Hongling, Zhao Changhe, Tang Buqi, plus a few local "Little White Dragons" of Yangzhou—a table of fewer than ten people, yet it gathered five young talents from the Hidden Dragon List. Such an occasion was a rare sight, even in Wan Dongliu's years of generous hosting.
Without the walls surrounding the top floor, the view was unobstructed on all sides, and a bright moon hung far in the sky. A gentle breeze carried the scent of flowers, and the surrounding bridges and flowing water, with small boats leisurely passing by, created an exceptionally beautiful night scene adorned with night market lanterns.