In the evening, Prince Consort Pan was invited over. Shortly after, the Qian family of four, with Qian Manxia sporting a pregnant belly, arrived. Not long after, Father Jiang returned with Zhu Sujin and Liang Jinzhao.
Qian Sangui and Lady Wu were overjoyed; it was rare for the family to be gathered so completely, and they promptly invited Crown Prince Zhu Sujin and Relative Pan to take the seats of honor.
With many guests present, it was decided to split into separate tables. The men at one table, and the women and children at another.
Zhu Sujin first had a few words with Old woman Qian before joining the men's table for dinner.
Old woman Qian's proudest achievement was the favor that the Crown Prince bestowed upon her, even holding her hands without any hint of disdain.