Only then did Han Manxi realize she had lost her composure, and she hurried to cover for herself:
"I probably caught a chill during the night. I'll be fine after taking a dose of herbal medicine when I get home."
Song Yaoyao nodded and reminded her again:
"Miss Han, please take care of yourself. If you're feeling unwell, you can skip the banquets in the Capital!"
Han Manxi nodded:
"Thank you for your concern, Little Lord Song. I'm all right."
Of course Han Manxi would attend the banquet. If she didn't, how could the show begin?
Who would end up starring in this splendid show was still anyone's guess.
The three of them left Assistant Minister Song's residence. Pale-faced, Han Manxi called out, "Elder brother."
Han Chuyu looked particularly grim, but she still offered reassurance:
"Whatever it is, we'll discuss it when we get home."
Han Manxi nodded without saying anything. Then they climbed into their carriage and left.
As soon as they were gone, Song Yaoyao ran over to inspect the two large chests on the ground. Without a doubt, Han Manxi and her companions had brought them.
Song Yaoyao opened the chests and looked inside!
Then Song Yaoyao let out a squeal:
"Wow, so many wonderful things! Every single one is worth a fortune!
We're rich!"
Watching Song Yaoyao swing from one burst of excitement to another, Madam Song explained:
"Of these two chests, one was prepared by Miss Ou, and the other by General Han.
The things from Miss Ou probably all came from her dowry."
Puzzled, Song Yaoyao asked:
"This was my first time meeting Miss Ou. Why did she give me presents?
And why did General Han send me things? I've never even met him. We don't know each other at all!"
Madam Song: "..."