Chapter 505 - 334: Angel Li Ke
The Court envoy’s arrival typically calls for a sweep and sprinkle of water to lay the dust, and lavish decorations of red and green to welcome them; however, since the Xiao Family is still in the period of deep mourning, it is not appropriate to make such a festive fuss, and only a simple cleaning was carried out.
According to mourning customs, one needs not don the official uniform to receive the envoy; thus, Xiao Song and Ran Yan merely tidied up their appearances before preparing to leave the house.
As Xiao Song was putting on his shoes, his movements slightly paused, and he turned to ask the Servant next to him, "Who has His Majesty sent here?"
"Replying to Jiulang, it is Prince Wu," the Servant crouched down to help Xiao Song place his shoes properly.
Ran Yan also halted for a moment, Prince Wu Li Ke! She truly did not wish to meet this man. Although Li Ke had never truly insulted her, she had bitten through his vein, rendering the matter equitable. Yet, if it were truly to be expunged from memory, she would invariably feel uncomfortable in her heart.
Still, this was merely her unilateral perspective. Whether Li Ke was willing to let bygones be bygones remained to be seen.
The two of them put on their shoes and went together to the front yard. Liu Qingsong, not being a member of the Xiao Family, naturally did not have to meet Li Ke.
All members of the Xiao Family had gathered at the outer curved gate waiting; they quietly stood behind Duke Song and the Dugu Clan Lady, positioning themselves next to Xiao Xuanzhi and others.
It was only a matter of moments before a Servant came running in from the head of the village, announcing, "The envoy’s carriage has arrived."
Everyone immediately straightened their clothes again, ensuring there were no improper details, and waited calmly and composedly.