The Emperor no longer wished to tolerate the Jiang Family, which caused quite a stir among the officials in the court. The faction led by the Jiang Family also grew tumultuous.
Originally, Jiang Jinghui wanted to redeem himself through hosting the Xiliao Delegation, hoping to reinstate his duties, but he was impeached by officials from other factions due to the loss of horses brought by the Xiliao delegation at the Xijiao Posthouse.
This, in turn, forced Jiang Jinghui to be suspended from office once again.
On the first day of August, it was Daohua’s birthday.
This was to be Daohua’s last birthday at home. Madam Li had originally planned a grand celebration, but considering that Jiang Wanying had just been hastily married off and wanting to avoid provoking the Empress Dowager and the Jiang Family further, she decided to keep the celebration limited to family members only.
"Mother,"
The day before Daohua’s birthday, Han Xinran brought an invitation from the Han Family to find Madam Li.
Madam Li had been very busy recently. Next month, Wentao was to be married, and the month after, Wanke was to be married. In December, her daughter was to be married as well, keeping her continuously busy.
"What is it?" Madam Li asked without looking up from the list of gifts.
Han Xinran said, "Mother, isn’t tomorrow eldest sister’s birthday? My sister from my parental home would like to come and offer her congratulations. They have sent an invitation; would you like to accept it?"
Madam Li’s gaze shifted from the gift list as she glanced at her eldest daughter-in-law, thinking, ’Finally, she’s not acting on her own.’: "We are all relatives. If your parental home is willing, how can we refuse?"
Having her daughter spend her last birthday at home would be good for her to bond more with her relatives from her mother’s side.
Han Xinran noted the pleased look on Madam Li’s face and felt slightly relieved, finally understanding how she should interact with her mother-in-law in the future: "Then, daughter-in-law will go and respond to the invitation."
After leaving the main courtyard, Han Xinran slowly walked along the road, watching the busy preparations of the two courtyards, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.
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