The courtyard arranged by the Bureau of Residence was only two streets away from the Qiao family's residence.
The four of them found the Qiao family's door without much effort.
The outer walls of the gate are majestic and solemn. The color scheme is not so eye-catching or high-profile, and the design is not ostentatious, but it exudes a sense of nobility, luxury, and stability.
Through a screen wall, one can vaguely glimpse the exquisite and elegant layout inside: courtyards upon courtyards, orderly connecting corridors, and winding paths leading to secluded spots, all of which inspire the imagination.
In comparison, the traditional courtyard house seemed small and insignificant.
Song Dujuan stared inside, even though she couldn't see anything.
She felt a sense of disgust towards that courtyard house; only a place like this was where her true dreams resided.
Above the main gate, two large gilded characters read: Qiao Mansion.
Song Fusheng said indignantly, "What Qiao family? This family was obtained with the honor and merit of the Princess Zhenguo. She is a member of our Song family, so it should be renamed the Song family. The whole Qiao family is enjoying the blessings that should be enjoyed by our Song family."
There were only two guards at the entrance, pacing back and forth, not looking particularly serious, but when they casually glanced into the distance, their eyes were sharp as knives.
Although they were quite a distance apart, they seemed to sense Song Fusheng's emotions, and their eyes immediately fell on him.
Song Fusheng felt a chill run down his spine and couldn't help but shrink back. He quickly gave the two guards an awkward smile.
He mustered his courage and, with his family, went to the door.
"What's the matter?" a guard asked as he approached.
"Is Princess Zhenguo here?" Song Fusheng tried his best to appear scholarly.
"To see Princess Zhenguo, you must first send an invitation with your name and address. We will then deliver it to her, and she will decide whether or not to grant the audience," the guard said.
Song Qijin frowned: "Isn't it said that Princess Zhenguo is benevolent and righteous, has done many good things for the people, and has upheld justice in many ways? How can she be so arrogant?"
Upon hearing this, the guard's face turned cold: "This is the necessary etiquette between families. How can you call it being arrogant? So many people want to see Princess Zhenguo. If she were to accept everyone, she would have no energy for it. If you want to see Princess Zhenguo, go back and write your invitations first."
Song Fusheng thought that the young man was right; indeed, they couldn't even get through the main gate.
Fortunately, we made preparations in advance. With this stamped document, how could we not see Qiao Lian'er?
Song Dujuan stepped forward: "It's not that we don't want to send an invitation, but we have a very close relationship with Princess Zhenguo. If we send an invitation, it would seem too distant."
The guard raised an eyebrow, seemingly finding her explanation somewhat amusing.
Suddenly, a few people appeared and said they had a close relationship with the Princess Zhenguo.
Seeing that he clearly didn't believe her, Song Dujuan took out the document from her sleeve and handed it to the guard.
“We are relatives of Princess Zhenguo. We have traveled thousands of miles to the capital. Because of the hardships along the way, we are all so thin that we look different. We were afraid that we would not be recognized, so we went to the Bureau of Residence to prove our relationship before we dared to come and bother you.”
She was very serious, and the guard took the document.
Upon seeing the contents and the stamp, the guard paused for a moment. Looking at the family, who were emaciated and looked as if they had indeed suffered a lot on the road, he was taken aback.
"You all wait outside first."
He left another guard to watch the gate, while this guard, carrying the documents, entered the courtyard.
When they encountered Steward Chai patrolling with his men, Steward Chai spotted the document.
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