Chapter 963 - 965: Generous Gift (6)
The Old Madame gave the jewelry to Fei’er and, after a few more instructions, rose to take her leave.
As they were leaving, Lady Mu Bai politely extended an invitation to the Mu family. In five days, it would be the Old Madame’s seventieth birthday, and the Mu family was invited to join the celebration at Duke Li Guo’s Mansion. Unaware of the delicate relations between the Great House of Mu and Cai Wei’s family, Lady Mu Bai sincerely invited them as well.
The family of the Great House immediately seized the opportunity, nodding their heads in agreement as if pecking rice, and vowed they would certainly arrive on time in five days!
During the brief visit, the family of the Great House unspokenly agreed; Mu Zhongli’s family was no longer the same as before. Following them would surely be no mistake; from now on, they resolved to cling to their household, determined to stay even if it meant demeaning themselves and showing no shame!
After sending off Duke Li Guo’s wife and the officials from the Ministry of Works, the Mu Zhongqing couple felt a mix of emotions. They were shocked that the Emperor and Empress had allowed Cai Wei to become the Main Consort of Prince Qin, but also very relieved by the high regard Prince Qin had for her. They also believed that Prince Qin must have made great efforts for this to happen, and were genuinely happy that Fei’er was marrying into a good family!
The Great House family also went to see off the guests, and after the two Madams had left, Mu Zhongli put on a smile and began to flatter Cai Wei.
"My niece is really capable, to be able to marry the only legitimate Prince of our Great Jin Nation; who knows, you could even become the Empress in the future. Hehe, it really brings honor to our old Mu family, and your uncle is very proud of you..."