The Lee family house was built on vast acres of land just like most founding family mansions. It was on the hilly side of the lane and sat atop a gentle, rolling hill that was always shrouded in mist during early mornings. It was an imposing house, a blend of Eastern and Western styles of architecture.
The winding path that led to the mansion was flanked by intricate stone statues, each one depicting a mythical creature like dragons, qilins and phoenixes. They followed fengshui principles to harmonize the flow of energy up the hill.
In the middle of the compound was a laughing gold Buddha statue. To its left was a water fountain carved from jade that emitted a gentle trickle that flowed down the hill.
