Bai Que lifted the carriage curtain and looked at the young master, disembarking to inquire, "May I ask who you are?"
"I am Dongfang Huo from the City Lord Residence of Xiaohe Village!" Dongfang Huo stated, bowing with his hands clasped once again.
"It turns out to be the eldest young master of the City Lord Residence. Bai Que offers her greetings. My lady is indeed from the Han Family of Capital City!" Bai Que said, curtsying to Dongfang Huo in return.
Dongfang Huo was overjoyed, "That is truly wonderful. This humble one has been waiting here for the lady for a long time. The lady must be weary from the journey, please follow me to the City Lord Residence, where my mother has already prepared a banquet and guest rooms!"
Mrs. Han lifted the carriage window curtain, "Then please lead the way, Young Master Dongfang!"
Having the City Lord Residence’s eldest son come to the crossroads to welcome them and showing such respectful politeness, it seemed that City Lord Dongfang Jingtian’s situation was not optimistic.
"Yes, my lady!" Dongfang Huo said, glancing inside the carriage, and when he saw a young girl with a delicate and pretty appearance sitting beside Mrs. Han, Dongfang Huo felt somewhat reassured.
After all, the granddaughter of the Divine Doctor, personally taught by him, should be exceptional.
Dongfang Huo led the way in front, with twenty men he brought along, all on horseback, escorting on both sides of the carriage, truly an imposing sight in Capital City.
Upon arrival at the City Lord Residence, the City Lord’s wife, along with her eldest daughter-in-law, second son, second daughter-in-law, and two legitimate daughters, had been waiting at the door for quite some time.
"Mother, big brother has returned!" The fifteen-year-old legitimate eldest daughter Dongfang Fu exclaimed with great joy.
The fifteen-year-old second legitimate daughter Dongfang Rong felt the same, clutching her sister’s hand, her eyes reddening with emotion.
Being twins, the two looked very much alike.
The City Lord’s wife nodded, "Be respectful, they are honored guests of our family!"
They responded in unison.
Normally, when there were no outsiders, it was fine to be spoiled and playful, but now these were important guests come to treat their father (the City Lord), no one dared to be negligent.
The carriage came to a stop, and the City Lord’s wife immediately approached, "My lady, you have finally arrived!"
Mrs. Han, accompanied by Yun Jinnian, alighted from the carriage, and the City Lord’s wife looked at Yun Jinnian, dressed in a pale green pleated bandeau long skirt, carrying a thin silk shawl, her black hair arranged in double buns, with two emerald magnolia flower hairpins in her hair, without any other adornments. Yet, upon closer inspection, one could see that the magnolia flower hairpins were made of Imperial Green.
Her ears also sported gold wire Imperial Green drop earrings, and her wrist was adorned with a delicate gemstone silver bracelet, sparkling and shining.
Gracefully standing beside Mrs. Han, every corner of her eyes and brows was delicate, and her big, watery eyes were irresistibly pitiable.
"City Lord’s wife!" Mrs. Han broke into a smile.
She was inherently a straightforward person, and seeing the City Lord’s wife being so polite, she couldn’t well maintain an aloof demeanor.
The City Lord’s wife replied with a smile, "Quickly, come here and meet Madam Yun the Second and Miss Yun the Fourth!"
She hurriedly introduced her two daughters-in-law and daughters who reverently curtsied, "Greetings to Madam Yun the Second, Miss Yun the Fourth!"
Dongfang Fu and Dongfang Rong, while curtsying, turned to look at Yun Jinnian, astonishment in their eyes.
They quietly thought how truly beautiful Miss Yun the Fourth was; if they were men, they would certainly wish to marry her and cherish her.
Yun Jinnian also curtsied in return, "Greetings to the City Lord’s wife, both young madams, and two elder sisters!"
When Dongfang Fu and Dongfang Rong heard Yun Jinnian calling them elder sisters, they liked her even more. They approached, one on each side, taking Yun Jinnian’s arms, and Dongfang Rong, with a smile, asked, "How do you know we are elder sisters? Maybe we are just tall for our age!"
"Well, that could be true, but the hairstyle and hairpins you are wearing surely give it away!" Yun Jinnian replied, her smile gentle and soft.