After the tribute banquet, the capital was still lively. In order to entertain the nobles from the Daliang Dynasty and the State of Qin, the streets looked much more prosperous than before. The royal family of Ming Qi wanted to paint a picture of prosperity for others to see.
In the Shen family, the servants in the Autumn Water Garden were talking about something new.
"Who exactly is that new girl in the mansion? Why is Third Madam treating her so nicely?"
"Could she be someone noble?"
An old woman in a green robe said in a low voice, "I heard that this girl's father used to be especially close to the old general. Back then, he even took a knife for the old general and almost died…"
A young maid quickly covered her mouth and said in surprise, "No wonder this girl is treated as a distinguished guest."