Su Qingyu was the Su family's aunt, so naturally she had to go back early. The others would wait until the banquet started at noon.
The entire Su family was decorated in a festive mood today, with servants milling about the corridors. Everyone in the mansion had received rewards that morning, so everyone was smiling.
Second Madam He is now the person in charge of the Su family's inner house. When Su Qingyu arrived, she was welcoming guests at the second gate.
She wore a pomegranate red jacket with gold all over it, a skirt woven with gold thread, and a five-phoenix jade hairpin on her head.
Seeing Su Qingyu arrive, she greeted her with a smile, "Qingyu is back. There are many people coming today. You have to help Second Aunt entertain the guests."
Su Qingyu knew that He was just being polite, so she said, "Second Aunt, you're joking. You manage the inner quarters of the Marquisate very well. It's not easy to organize a birthday banquet. Why should I embarrass myself?"
He Shi had been doing very well in the Marquis' Mansion these days, and what she liked to hear most was this kind of compliment. Especially when it came from Su Qingyu's mouth, it made her feel even more comfortable.
"Second Aunt is busy now. I'll go pay my respects to Grandmother."
Su Qingyu didn't want to say more to her and walked towards the inner courtyard.
There were sedan chairs for the women in the palace to carry around the inner courtyard, but she chose not to ride in them. She would rather walk a few more steps than go to Songhe Hall and exchange a fake smile.
It was still early, there weren't many guests, and it was quite quiet.
Su Qingyu and her maids and servants walked slowly. It didn't seem like they were celebrating a birthday, but rather going out for a picnic.
Pearl suddenly stopped and looked at the pavilion not far away.
"Eh? Which concubine is that? How can a concubine walk around in the mansion on such an important day?"
As soon as Pearl finished speaking, the person in the pavilion turned around, revealing half of his profile.
Su Qingyu was shocked.
"No wonder."
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