She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Although Yuan Shang had already rushed forward a few steps to greet him, Wan Yan didn’t wait for him to speak and, from a distance, clasped his hands with a smile and said, "Today is a great day of joy for Master Guan, and originally the Prince wanted to come and join in the fun, but realizing his presence might make everyone uneasy, he sent this old man to offer his congratulations instead. I hope Steward Yuan and Old Master Qi won’t take offense."

These words truly flattered Yuan Shang. The Prince was such a personage that not for all the courage in the world would he dare to harbor the slightest dissatisfaction.

He hurriedly stepped forward, bowed deeply to Wan Yan, and said, "This humble one has seen Old Master Wan. Old Master Wan shouldn’t say such things. For your venerable self to grace us with your presence is already the highest honor for me and our Master. There cannot be any talk of taking offense. Please, Old Master, this way."

A servant following behind Wan Yan stepped forward and presented the list of gifts. Although the content of the list was not visible to onlookers, the shape and size of the burdens they carried and the items visible on the outside allowed one to guess their value.

One burden of fine silks and satins went without saying; most were of a quality rarely found in the average Satin Village. Another burden carried a pair of plum vases, the maid designs painted with unique strokes. The figures and the background were fluid and natural, and the glaze was delicately glossy, with an evenness of the porcelain that revealed they came from a famous kiln.

There were also two gifts covered in big red silk, the contents unknown, but presumably they were no ordinary items.

At this, many people became unsettled. The reason Beijing’s prestigious clans were so prominent was that they could grasp the court’s direction and the movements of other families in a timely manner, and accordingly respond.

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Qi Younian, being closely associated with Duke An’s Mansion, naturally drew the attention and inquiry of many families. He was originally a mere craftsman, who had taken in Miss Ye during her time of difficulty, leading to his current prosperity. Nevertheless, he was no more than the workshop head of a construction industry, not someone who could appear on serious, formal occasions.

Yet for a protector of Qi family to get married would draw so many dignitaries to offer their congratulations. Prince Yu not only sent Eunuch Wan, a favored man from his mansion, with congratulations but also brought precious gifts to the door... Does that mean Guan He or even the Qi family holds an unusual place in the eyes of the Sixth Prince?

Everybody nearly knows that Miss Ye works for Prince Yu, but that the Qi family’s wedding would be treated with such importance by the prince’s residence was quite beyond expectation.