Morning.
The crackle of firecrackers and the thunderous din of gongs and drums already echoed from the entrance of the Tushan Mansion.
"Oh, my! Lord City Lord, you're here already! What brings you so early? The firecrackers have only just finished."
Seeing City Lord Ying Dayuan alight from his carriage, Butler Xiong hurried forward with a smile to greet him.
"Hahaha, I did promise Lady Tushan I would be the first to arrive," Ying Dayuan said, laughing. "How about it? Am I the first? No one arrived earlier than I did, I hope?"
"Indeed, indeed, you are the very first one. Please, come in, come in! My lady is already in the courtyard receiving guests."
Butler Xiong promptly instructed a Maid to lead City Lord Ying Dayuan into the mansion.
"Ah, Master Hu, welcome, welcome! Please, step inside. I hope you find the food at today's banquet to your liking."
"Lady Yue, it's been too long! You look as young and beautiful as ever. My lady has been wanting to invite you for tea."
