He hadn't harbored much hope to begin with, but this was still a letdown.
Huang Mu'en gave an awkward smile. "Things have been busy lately, so oversights are inevitable. But you know the Huang family has always kept in touch with yours. My heart is with you."
Hou Cunjin was left utterly speechless and could only scoff inwardly.
Huang Mu'en sized up his carriage. "You're already in-laws with Mr. Gu, so how come they haven't gotten you one of their custom carriages? Let me tell you, I traveled with their escort agency last time. Their carriages don't bump at all and are incredibly comfortable to ride in..."
"It seems the Huang Family Master knows more about this than I do," Hou Cunjin replied. "I haven't traveled with the Gu family's escort team yet."
"Wasn't it just a coincidence? I had to go to He Xi County a few days ago, and since I was short on manpower, I had to travel with the escort team.
"Let me tell you, that trip was far more relaxing than traveling on our own.
