Clearly, the Minister of Rites thought their return was to seek revenge for their father.
However, the Former Emperor was already dead, and now there was no point in seeking revenge. Moreover, given the current situation, staying away from the court was the wiser choice.
"Thank you for the reminder, Uncle Li," Bai Junjun and Li Wenli bowed in gratitude simultaneously.
It was unexpected to find such a clear stream as the Minister of Rites in the Imperial Capital.
After handing over the letter to him, the Minister of Rites chatted with them for a while before leaving.
To show their gratitude and respect for the Minister of Rites, they accompanied him to the alley’s entrance before turning back.
However, they had hardly taken a few steps when they heard the sound of a horse carriage behind them; turning around, they saw it was a palace horse carriage, with Dian Hong lifting the curtain.
Dian Hong nodded and bowed slightly to them from the carriage. Once it stopped, she stepped down leisurely and gave them a formal bow, perfectly executing the protocol.
Only after completing the formalities did Dian Hong look at Bai Junjun with a cheerful smile: "My master has been thinking of Miss Bai and was worried that Miss Bai might not be accustomed to living here. He sent me to check on her."
Dian Hong’s carriage was filled with various household items, including clothes, jewelry, and rouge.
Not to mention the other items, those sparkling pearl hairpins really caught Bai Junjun’s fancy.
Bai Junjun’s mood brightened at the sight of the beautiful jewelry.
"This time Dian Hong has brought an invitation card on behalf of her master," said Dian Hong, pulling an invitation card from her bosom. The card was embossed with a light yellow platinum cloud pattern, clearly a royal item.
The original owner had been in the Capital City for many years and knew the meaning of the invitation card well; it was equivalent to a key to noble banquets, granting eligibility to mingle in high society.
The color of the card also signified the level of the banquet.
For example, bright yellow represented the Emperor and Empress, pale yellow for the Princes, purple for first rank ministers, and then there were dark red, forest green, sky blue, and so on.
Generally, the original owner only received three colors of invitations, namely bright yellow, pale yellow, and purple.
So seeing this bright yellow invitation card was not unfamiliar to Bai Junjun.
It was said that Yuwen Luanfei, having supported a new elite in the Imperial Capital, still maintained an extravagant lifestyle; now it seemed it was true.
Having only been here for three days, they had already received an invitation.
Wenren Pingting was indeed remarkable, organizing a royal banquet must be exhausting, right? Doesn’t she ever rest?
While feeling somewhat critical, Bai Junjun opened the invitation card, which stated that tonight was a banquet at the Crown Prince’s Mansion to welcome her with a feast and wash off the travel dust.
"Is this a private banquet or a royal banquet?"
"The joyous return of Miss Bai should naturally be shared with everyone,"
Dian Hong spoke cryptically, but Bai Junjun understood that this meant announcing her return to the entire world.
So anxious to announce her return, could it be that something had happened in the Eastern Land?
Dian Hong did not answer; she handed over the invitation card and then took her leave.
Li Wenli glanced at the bright yellow invitation card and asked, "Are you going?"
Bai Junjun did not answer but just gazed pensively at the clothes and jewelry sent by Wenren Pingting.
She had just thought she was striking it rich, but now she realized it was not about wealth at all.
Eating from someone’s hand and taking their gifts made her vulnerable; she could only sigh, "They’ve prepared everything, including clothes and jewelry; what reason do I have not to go?"
Li Wenli was about to caution her to be wary of palace intrigue when suddenly there was another commotion outside.
This time, no one needed to open the door, as Lady Lin burst in like a whirlwind.
"My dear neighbor, I’ve just got another explosive piece of news!"