"Clap clap clap..." The officials clapped their hands vigorously, showing great respect.
Can't we just not give them face?
The return gift from Shi Yu alone would be enough for them to earn for most of their lives.
This isn't about accepting their gifts; it's about giving them gifts!
At the banquet, glasses clinked and laughter filled the air.
The He family also took the opportunity to become acquainted with the guests at the dinner table and make friends.
When the banquet ended, Shi Yu, being a member of the bride's family, respectfully saw the officials off at the main gate.
One by one, the officials' carriages departed.
A plain horse-drawn carriage passed by in the distance and stopped on the side of the road to avoid suspicion.
The owner of the carriage, with long red fingernails, lifted the curtain and spoke in an extremely impatient tone.
What exactly is going on up ahead?
"Why are so many carriages of high-ranking officials and nobles coming out?"
The servant went out to inquire and returned to report.
"Miss, ahead is the auspicious day of Princess Shengping's dog's housewarming and wedding. Officials from the imperial court have all come to offer their congratulations."
"What?" The voice from the carriage suddenly became shrill.
"A dog moving house and getting married requires so many officials to come to the door."
"When I got married, I didn't see many high-ranking officials come."
"It's true that comparisons are the thief of joy; now we're not even as good as dogs."
"Shi Yu, you hurt me so badly back then, this isn't over yet." The woman in the carriage gritted her teeth in anger.
At this moment, her eyes suddenly lit up as she noticed Shi Chengjun and Shi Chengxiu standing next to Shi Yu.
What a handsome pair of brothers!
She chuckled as she heard that the Prince of Jin had been cuckolded by his male favorite.
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