Afterward.
She sent people to deliver invitations to everyone around her.
The tavern was closed to the public that day.
At noon.
Everyone in the Capital with even the slightest connection to Chu Youning had been invited, except the Emperor and Empress.
The Jiang Family was given a private room, while her royal relatives were seated in another.
Chu Youning had also squeezed Zhao Yi, Lin Qingrao, and Ye Wanru into the Jiang Family's room.
As for Qing Qianxue.
Chu Youning hadn't dared invite him.
Whenever she thought of the things she had said after seeing him, the more recent the memory, the more mortifying it was. She didn't quite dare test him.
The Jiang Family arrived first.
When Chu Youning went out to welcome them, she immediately linked arms with Lin Xiangyin, wearing a sweet smile.
"Mom Lin, today I'm treating you to the tavern's new dishes. And since the Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here, I've also made mooncakes none of you have tried before. You absolutely have to taste them."
"Really? Then we're in for a real feast today!!!"
Lin Xiangyin's face brimmed with delight.
At this, Chu Youning pressed her lips together.
She invited the Jiang Family to sit at the table.
Once a servant had served everyone tea and they began sampling the new offering, Chu Youning made her move.
[Mom's taking better and better care of herself, while Old Jiang looks like he's about to start putting on weight. Maybe I should encourage Mom to find me a new dad later?]
The moment those words came out.
Lin Xiangyin, Jiang Huai'an, Jiang Li, and Jiang Heng showed no reaction.
After taking a sip, they raised their eyebrows and readily praised the tea.
Jiang He's lips, however, twitched, while Zhao Yi was caught off guard