The arrogant imperial concubine arrives, the favorite of the regent

It was a sunny day with a vast sky, a perfect day with good weather.

As the revenge incidents involving His Majesty the Night King and Lord Netherworld were perfectly resolved by these two people, and there were no reports of border dangers from the East and West borders of Zhongyue, the social atmosphere changed from tense and serious to relaxed and leisurely.

Today, the streets of the capital seem to be more lively than ever. Not only are there more people walking on the streets, but the number of carriages and horses is also increasing.

In view of the 60th birthday of the mother of Prince Consort Cao Hanmo, Emperor Haolian specially pardoned the house arrest order on the Grand Princess's residence on this day. Not only did he allow people in the Grand Princess's residence to enter and exit freely, he also allowed countless guests who received invitations to step into the threshold of the Grand Princess's residence.

The red gates and side doors of the Grand Princess's residence, which had been closed for a long time, were finally opened today. The imperial guards who had been guarding both sides of the gates in the past were all withdrawn, and were replaced by the attendants of Princess Gaoyang and the Cao family waiting here to welcome the guests.

However, the depressing mood was still revealed unintentionally.

After all, Princess Gaoyang and her family had already been unable to make ends meet, and their business was suppressed by the Night King, and their salaries were also stopped because of the murder of Yun Mujiu. Princess Gaoyang and the Cao family pawned their belongings, sold a lot of land and shops, and even sold their servants, and deducted their monthly wages, so that they could barely survive with the staff of the mansion.

Therefore, the scene in front of the mansion is not as glorious as before. There are not many servants standing there, and each of them is pale and thin, and looks haggard. If someone observes carefully, they can see how miserable these servants are. Even the material of their clothes is crudely made, without any luster and still wrinkled, which is really not very good-looking.

In front of the Grand Princess's residence, a main door and two side doors were opened. Even the two slightly gray stone lions at the door were tied with a red silk cloth with a red flower on it. Two large blood-red lanterns were hung on the eaves above the main door.

Princess Gaoyang was wearing a rouge red brocade dress with a dark pattern, and her oval face was still heavily made up, but the makeup was much lighter than before. Even under the heavy makeup, the haggard and vicissitudes of life on her face were still faintly visible.

The guests at the door looked at Princess Gaoyang from afar and knew that she had suffered a lot in the past few months and had even ruined her own body. She deserved it.

Princess Gaoyang had been arrogant for many years because of the special protection of Emperor Haolian, and now it was rare for her to show a defeated look in front of everyone. She stood under the red lantern, and her elder sister-in-law Cao was waiting beside her. Both of them were welcoming guests at the door.

Prince Consort Cao, dressed in a plain grey-white robe, was welcoming guests at the other side gate together with his brother Mr. Cao and his father, the head of the Cao family.

Be it Princess Gaoyang or the Cao family members, the stern expressions on their faces were no longer as serious as before.

Some people felt sad when they saw Cao Hanmo's fall from a handsome and talented scholar to the trapped and frustrated prince consort. They only lamented that he chose the wrong wife and his entire family suffered as a result.

In the past, when Princess Gaoyang held a banquet, she would rarely wait at the door, and would usually appear at the banquet venue within the mansion.

But things are different now. Things have changed. Her status and reputation are no longer what they used to be. Moreover, she will soon be demoted to a dilapidated temple outside the city to chant scriptures and eat vegetarian food. How can she be so arrogant anymore?

People received the invitations from Gao Yang and the Cao family and had to come due to some practical reasons. In order to maintain their remaining face, Gao Yang and the Cao family had to put on an appearance of gratitude as hosts who were politely receiving guests.

They can no longer maintain their previous airs and must bow to reality.

Therefore, the guests saw the awkwardness between Princess Gaoyang and the Cao family. However, the "awkwardness" refers to Princess Gaoyang, because she is now showing a humble and flattering look that she rarely shows in front of others. Although the reputation of Prince Consort Cao's family has dropped a lot after becoming a family with Princess Gaoyang, they still have some good reputation in the hearts of the people. In addition, they usually treat people not as rude and mean as Princess Gaoyang, so they are still humble and respectful as before, and people don't think there is anything weird or awkward.

Princess Gaoyang and Cao welcomed the female guests, while Prince Consort Cao and his two companions received the male guests.

Although this birthday banquet could only be held with the approval of Emperor Haolian, Emperor Haolian and the Empress would not be present. The people gathered in front of the mansion were surrounded by a relatively relaxed atmosphere. Many people were still waiting for the banquet after entering the mansion with a happy mood.

Many people were invited to the old lady of the Cao family's 60th birthday party, so for a short time, the door of the Grand Princess's residence was blocked off and it was very lively.

The first guests in line took out the invitations they had received and were led towards the main entrance by the servants of the Grand Princess's mansion.

Of course, the levels of guests are also divided into different levels. For example, the guests of lower ranks who were invited this time all entered through the side door.

Everyone had different thoughts. Although they came here to watch a show in their hearts, they still pretended to be nice. Words of praise, compliments, and birthday wishes kept coming out of their mouths. Princess Gaoyang forced a smile and, with the help and cooperation of Mrs. Cao, greeted some of the ladies warmly.

At the same time, everyone tacitly thought of one person.

Yun Mujiu...

Will the Night Princess come? When will she arrive?

Also, will Prince Ye attend such a banquet?

After all, you have to know that the Night King usually doesn't even attend palace banquets, let alone a mere birthday party for an official's wife?