After returning to the princess's mansion, Qinglong told the Huo and Sun families the good news that Huo Jinqian had won the imperial examination.

After hearing this, the two families cheered and congratulated Huo Jinqian.

Qinglong and Canglang immediately went to prepare the things and reward silver needed for the soldiers who had announced the good news.

Sure enough, not long after, the officers and soldiers who brought the good news came over with drums and gongs.

The winner of the imperial examination had five officers and soldiers who announced the good news. Two of them beat drums and gongs, two presented rewards, and the leader was the one who announced the good news.

"Congratulations to Mr. Huo Jingzhan for winning the first place in the imperial examination!"

"Congratulations to Mr. Huo Jingzhan for winning the first place in the imperial examination!"

"Congratulations to Mr. Huo Jingzhan for winning the first place in the imperial examination!"

In ancient times, anyone who passed the examination of scholar or above was addressed as "master", regardless of age.

The officers and soldiers who brought the good news shouted loudly outside the princess's residence. When the neighbors heard that Huo Jingzhan, also known as Huo Jinqian, had won the first place in the imperial examination, they all came to the princess's residence to congratulate her.

"Congratulations, Master Huo! Congratulations, Princess Xiangyun!"

"Congratulations, Master Huo! Congratulations, Princess Xiangyun!"

Some family members even entered the princess's residence to congratulate Huo Jin, Zhang Chan, and Hong Qiujue.

"Congratulations to Grandpa Huo! His grandson has won the first place in the imperial examination. It is truly a blessing for the Huo family ancestors to bring honor to the family!"

"Congratulations, Mr. Huo! Your son has won the first place in the imperial examination, bringing honor to the family! Bringing glory to the family!"

"Congratulations, Madam Huo! Your grandson has won the first place in the imperial examination and brought honor to the family!"

"Congratulations, Madam Huo! Your son has won the first place in the imperial examination. The Huo family is now prosperous!"

"Congratulations! Congratulations!"

Huo Jin, Zhang Chan, Huo Zhiyuan, and Hong Qiujue were busy dealing with them, and even the young Huo Jinchuan was not spared.

Because there were so many people coming to congratulate them, everyone was overwhelmed and their facial muscles were stiff from laughing.

Qinglong, Canglang, Hongyue and Moxue gave silver rewards to the officers and soldiers who reported the good news, one hundred taels to the one who reported the good news and fifty taels to the rest.

After the officers and soldiers who had brought the good news left, Gao Zhijun said to the officials' families who had come to congratulate her, "In three days, I will host a banquet to celebrate my move into my new home and my fiancé, Huo Jinqian, who has won the top spot in the imperial examination. I hope you will all come and have a drink."

Gao Zhijun invited the families of the officials who came to congratulate her to attend the banquet.

"We will be there on time!"

When they heard about the banquet, the officials' families all said they would definitely come.

After a few pleasantries, everyone left.

The Huo family gathered around Huo Jinqian to congratulate him, but Gao Zhijun found the steward and asked someone to go to the Zhenbei Palace to find Butler Murong to discuss the invitation list.

After the results were announced, the palace examination would take place ten days later. During this time, Huo Jinqian would stay at home to prepare for the examination.

Soon, Butler Murong came over, followed by Liu Ningchu.

The four of them were discussing the list of officials, including the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess, in Gao Zhijun's study.

Gao Zhijun thought that they couldn’t just take care of the officials, they should also take care of the people.

She decided to set up a banquet outside the princess's mansion and invite the people of the capital to drink. After all, she had won two thousand taels of gold from the Second Princess, which was more than enough to treat the people of the capital to a good meal.

She told Liu Ningchu and the others her idea, which was unanimously approved by everyone.

So, this task was given to Butler Murong.

In the evening, Gao Zhijun called Zhuang Die, Huo Jin, and Zhang Chan to discuss discounts at the store. They talked for an hour before they came out of the study and returned to their own yard.

The next day, the streets and alleys of the capital were full of talk about the banquet hosted by Princess Xiangyun and Huo Jinqian's success in the imperial examination. Everyone said that the two were a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman.

In addition, Gao Zhijun, the Sun family, and the Huo family’s shops are also offering discounts, and the discounts will last for three days.

Liu Ningchu's shop also followed suit and offered discounts, which made the common people and the families of the rich and powerful very happy, as they could save a lot of money.

On the day of the banquet, the Sun family and the Huo family got up early in the morning to help, and the servants also got up and got busy. The whole princess mansion was bustling with activity.

Liu Ningchu also brought Murong Fu, Wei Qingyan, and Murong Shuo to help.

The chefs for today's banquet are from Sun's Restaurant, Sun's Hotpot Restaurant, and the emperor has asked the imperial chefs from the imperial kitchen to help.

As for the buffet for the common people, it was prepared by chefs from famous restaurants in the capital.

This time, the invitations included not only business partners and friends, but also civil and military officials from the imperial court. Gao Zhijun prioritized the Marquis of Anyang and the Marquis of Huaiyang, with the goal of ensuring Huo Jinqian's return to the Anyang Marquisate. She also wanted to arrange a meeting between the Marquis of Huaiyang and Gu Yunxi, have the Marquis personally come to take her back to the Marquisate, and have Hong Qiujue included in the Hong family tree. Hong Qiujue had sacrificed so much for Huo Jinqian, and she wanted the Marquis of Huaiyang to welcome her and her daughter back to the Marquisate with grand ceremony.

Murong Yuanbo finished his morning court session and immediately returned to the princess's residence. He was Gao Zhijun's father, and since his daughter was hosting a banquet, it was natural for him, as a father, to help her maintain order and entertain the guests.

Minister Liu of the Ministry of Revenue also followed Murong Yuanbo back to the princess's mansion.

The Crown Princess waited in the East Palace for the Crown Prince to come home from court, and then went to pick up her mother and the Empress Dowager to go to the Princess's Mansion for a banquet.

The emperor will be late because he needs to deal with government affairs.

"Mom, eldest brother and sister-in-law, second brother, you are here."

When Gao Zhijun saw Liu Ningchu and the others coming to the princess's residence, she happily went forward to support Liu Ningchu.

"Your mother must come early to help with your wedding banquet. Is everything ready?"

Liu Ningchu asked Gao Zhijun.

"We are ready and waiting for the auspicious time."

Gao Zhijun said.

"What's the auspicious time?"

Liu Ningchu asked Gao Zhijun.

"Si time!"

Gao Zhijun said.

"The auspicious time is almost here, Fu'er, Shuo'er, go and help."

Liu Ningchu instructed his two sons.

"Yes, mother!"

After Murong Fu and Murong Shuo finished talking, they took the housekeeper to help.