Chapter 486

After an opening speech that lasted over ten minutes, Horace mentioned the main goal of the charity banquet.

"This charity banquet will raise funds for medical treatment for impoverished people living in remote mountainous areas. Donations from everyone will be sent directly to those in need by the Hacniane Charity Association.

"Furthermore, every month after that, we will publicly announce the specific use of the funds and invite everyone's oversight."

Then Horace began describing the many impoverished areas in Hacniane and the difficulty people had getting medical treatment.

Finally, Horace said, "So tonight, I kindly ask all of you to be generous. Now, I declare the banquet has officially started!"

As he finished speaking, a group of young people dressed in scholar's robes entered the Palace of Serene Wisdom with trays.

"Luxury leads to frugality, not the other way around. As a result, a gentleman lives frugally to manage his family and govern the country, bringing peace to t