Since Xue Xingyao had that thought, Mei Wanying naturally wanted to help her choose a decent and respectable young man.
So, for the autumn hunt, she sent out numerous invitations and even allowed the recipients to bring their families.
Naturally, an invitation was also sent to Shen Mingji. As a Court official, there was no reason to exclude him from such an event.
That would be too pointed. It simply wouldn't do.
The Xue Family, of course, also received invitations—one for Xue Xingyao and one for Little Brother Xue.
Before the Duke Mansion's fall from grace, Little Brother Xue had attended a few times with the family elders.
This time was different. Without his family's powerful backing, he was actually a little nervous.
"Maybe I shouldn't go. I'd hate to cause a scene and bring more trouble upon our family."
Xue Xingyao knew her good friend's intentions, leaving her unsure whether to laugh or cry.
