Duke of Wu's Mansion!
"Steward."
"An Imperial Envoy has arrived from the palace with an edict."
Xiao Han hurried into the inner hall and shouted loudly.
"Isn't Young Master in the palace? Why has an edict suddenly come this time?" Lin Fu asked in surprise.
This was truly the first time they had encountered a sudden imperial edict while their young master was not at the residence.
"This subordinate does not know either. Steward, please quickly inform the madams and do not neglect the Imperial Envoy," Xiao Han immediately said.
"Go and inform the Young Madam—no, summon the other two Young Madams as well, along with the little madam."
"An imperial edict has arrived. We must not neglect proper etiquette," Lin Fu said at once.
"Yes."
A servant attending in the hall immediately hurried toward the inner residence.
Meanwhile, Lin Fu quickly headed toward the gates of the mansion.
Given the current situation,
it was obvious that no one in the residence knew what had happened in the palace.
After all, their master had yet to return.
Outer Residence.
Lin Fu hurried over and saw three eunuchs dressed in court robes. Behind them, dozens of Imperial Guards carried chests, and there seemed to be a plaque as well.
Clearly,
the palace had sent people bearing lavish gifts.
"Honored Imperial Envoys, please wait a moment. I have already sent someone to invite the madams," Lin Fu said after coming out, clasping his hands apologetically.
However, upon seeing Lin Fu act this way,
the leading eunuch repeatedly waved his hands. He even wore a fawning smile as he respectfully said, "Steward Lin, there is no need for such courtesy. We servants arrived too abruptly this time, so naturally the madams were unaware."
"Furthermore, being permitted to enter this residence is our honor."