If Shao Yunduan were also present, they would need to extend an invitation to him for the banquet as well. The County Magistrate would likely be displeased if he were excluded, even if he didn't voice it. They might fear that not inviting him could lead to unfavorable consequences in the future, perhaps with the Shao Family using this omission against them when they required assistance.
As the evening approached early in the season, Qiao Xuan and the others arrived in the province, and it was already dark. They made their way directly to the Yuezheng Family.
The entrance of the Yuezheng Family was adorned with two rows of large lanterns, brightly illuminating the gate. Auntie Hua, accompanied by two maids, was standing next to First Madame, gazing into the distance. As she spotted the approaching wagon, she greeted them with a warm smile.
