Old Madam Gu followed Qin Yuan behind, and along the way, only Madam You accompanied her in conversation, while the rest crowded around Madam You, chattering lively.
Madam You, in her every three sentences, would say two to pass the conversation to Qin Yuan, but Qin Yuan had made up her mind to smile silently, doing her best to portray the newlywed conserving her words.
Madam You had no choice but to chat with Old Madam Gu all the way.
Though she was angry, there was nothing she could do about it.
Fortunately, the day was still long, and there would be ways to approach the Dingbei Marquis's wife.
Madam You was ushered in with great fanfare, and the noisy hall suddenly quieted down. Then, the ladies surged forward to congratulate her, and after Old Madam Gu and Qin Yuan took their seats, many surrounded them with small talk.
After a while, the gift-giving ceremony began, and the crowd repeatedly gasped in amazement at the rarity of the gifts.
