Chapter 1287 - 403: A Hit and Taking Advantage
For Jing City, where noble and powerful families were as common as blades of grass, a mere hundred invitations were clearly insufficient. Yet, that was all the Prince’s Mansion issued, and those who didn’t receive an invitation could only lament at home with regret. The Mo Family, however, received two invitations, one for Mo Qingze and another solely for Mo Yan.
If those who had failed to secure an invitation knew about this, they would surely cry out "What a waste," wishing they could snatch one for themselves. Nevertheless, it wasn’t long before the news that the father and daughter of the Mo Family had two invitations became known. Some even approached Mo Qingze with the tactful suggestion of "grouping together" to attend, but he "tactfully" refused.
On this day, Mo Yan brought the congratulatory gifts to the Scholar Mansion and then proceeded to the Prince’s Mansion with her parents and sisters to offer their felicitations.
Cui Qingrou had also prepared a separate congratulatory gift; the two gifts combined were quite considerable. Even though they might not compare to others offering felicitations, they were not disrespectful.
The family of five rode together in one carriage, accompanied by another carriage carrying the congratulatory gifts, to the Prince’s Mansion. They presented their invitations for verification by the servants of the Prince’s Mansion, and after confirming they were correct, the Mo Family was led inside.
As a man, Mo Qingze was taken to the outer courtyard, while Mo Yan and the rest of the women were escorted to the inner courtyard, where they were received by the capable maids and older female servants of Princess Consort Liang. It wouldn’t be possible for common womenfolk, county masters, or commandery princesses to be personally received by the dignified Princess Consort Liang.
"Hejia, why did you only arrive now? You deserve a spanking!" As soon as Mo Yan and the others entered a spacious palace room, a crisp voice reached them.
Mo Yan looked up to see the Chang’an County Master clad in red standing up from her chair, striding towards her with her customary extravagant flair.
"Chang’an, you’ve wronged me there. If I had known you arrived so early, I would have been waiting outside the Prince’s Mansion gates before dawn," Mo Yan said as she quickly walked forward, her face revealing a natural smile.
"Hmph, so it’s the fault of this county master for coming early and not informing you?" Chang’an County Master asked, her delicate brows raised, looking at Mo Yan with a teasing smile.