How could they dare to provoke someone who dared to say whatever he wanted and scold them whenever he wanted in front of the emperor
After a few more days of peace, the old lady finally returned home.
Su Qiao stood quietly behind the crowd to welcome them. The next day was the old lady's 60th birthday.
On the afternoon of the previous day, when it was dark, Su Qiao asked Xiaolan to help her pass a letter to her uncle, General Gu.
Because the old lady hadn't returned home for ten years and this was her sixtieth birthday, the birthday banquet was quite grand.
What was most surprising was that General Gu, Mrs. Gu, and General Gu all showed up unexpectedly.
As everyone knows, ever since the death of the original Madam Su during childbirth, there has been very little contact between the Gu Mansion and the Su Mansion.
"Father-in-law, mother-in-law..."
"Just save yourself the trouble!" Prime Minister Su had just finished his ceremony when he was interrupted by General Gu's cold voice.
Su Xiang was a little embarrassed.
Old Mrs. Su stepped forward and said with a smile: "The old general is in good spirits and his momentum is still as strong as before!"
"The old lady is still so kind. I am so happy to have you two come in person!"
"Not as good as you."
Old Madam Gu glanced at her coldly, found a place to sit down, and then said sarcastically, "What are you doing?"
"You live so comfortably out there, without having to worry about anything. No wonder you get younger and younger."
The smile on Mrs. Su's face was a little forced, but she still didn't argue with her, "Haha, old lady, you are complimenting me. People who sincerely worship Buddha should be calm and composed."
Just then, a long line appeared at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the housekeeper hurried to report.
The old lady hurriedly went to the door with Su Xiang.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!
"The Second Prince, the Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, and the Fifth Prince are here!"
The guests were stunned. They didn't expect that in addition to the princes, even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would come to honor them.
This banquet at Prime Minister Su's residence is probably the most grand and prestigious banquet this year.
Everyone hurried forward to salute.
Xi Hanzhou waved his hand and asked them to stand up, then looked around: "Where is Qiao'er?"
The old lady was stunned for a moment, then she remembered what the nanny beside her said yesterday, that the prince was very fond of this eldest granddaughter who had been unknown before.
Prime Minister Su was not surprised. After all, the prince had been to the mansion more than once before. He stepped forward to explain, "Xiao Qiao is still dressing up in the room. She should be here soon. Please take a seat first, Your Highness!"
Xi Hanzhou nodded slightly and turned to look at Eunuch Wei.
Everyone then realized that the person following behind His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was actually the Emperor's favorite, the Chief Eunuch Wei.
"Madam, Prime Minister? Please ask Miss Su to come out and receive the imperial edict!"
Eunuch Wei held a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand, ready to issue it as soon as the protagonist arrived.
"Imperial edict?"
Everyone was stunned again, a little confused.
Only a few people know the truth? They probably have an idea in their minds.
In fact, at this time, Su Qiao had already finished dressing up and was just busy with some things.
When she came out wearing the same black dress with gold patterns as the Crown Prince, even if you didn't understand the meaning, you would understand it immediately.
Su Qiao walked to the entrance of the reception hall and glanced at the imperial edict in Eunuch Wei's hand, and he roughly understood.
Without further ado, he knelt down to receive the imperial edict. He then placed the imperial edict in front of the incense table and bowed three times respectfully, silently saying in his heart, "I am sorry for being rude today, please forgive me, elders!"