Qin Yuan originally intended to blend into the crowd and welcome the guests quietly, but the Ninth Princess deliberately raised her voice and said, "Earlier, I didn't see the Marchioness; it's a pity for me."
After this remark, the Ninth Princess continued, "Everyone may dispense with the formalities."
The guests took their seats one after another, and Qin Yuan stepped forward with a smile, saying, "I didn't expect the Ninth Princess to grace us with her presence. I missed your arrival, please forgive me."
The Ninth Princess smiled superficially and said, "I heard that the Marchioness is now managing the entire Dingbei Marquis Mansion. The capable ones work more; it's understandable that she might be too busy occasionally."
