Zhao Mansion received an invitation from the Princess Mansion.
Since the Second Madam Yu and Third Madam Xie were still under confinement, the invitation was delivered to Old Madam Zhao instead.
Old Madam Zhao immediately wanted to refuse, citing Yu and Xie's poor health as an excuse.
However, the person delivering the invitation spoke first, "Her Highness the Princess said that both madams must attend, and if there's any issue, the flower appreciation banquet can be postponed."
With such words spoken, Old Madam Zhao had no way to refuse, even though she knew the Grand Princess's intentions for hosting this banquet were not pure.
The other party was a Royal Princess, heavily valued by His Majesty.
So, she had to give this face, even if she was unwilling.
Old Madam Zhao instructed Huang Ying to wait at the gatehouse, so that when her two sons returned, they should bring their wives to the courtyard directly.
Some things are better said upfront.
