Back at the mansion, everyone was exhausted.
They all went back to their respective courtyards to rest, but Wang Yongzhu could not yet relax. She forced herself to chat and instruct a few words with the concubines who stayed behind to manage affairs.
Only then did she finally go to rest.
On the second day, upon hearing that both the Empress Dowager and the Empress had sent people to offer condolences the previous day, official dignitaries of the Imperial Court began to arrive in droves.
The entrance of the Gao Family was bustling with activity.
Wang Yongzhu, as usual, took Little Lady Hou and the two Song sisters to the Gao Family and found the atmosphere had completely changed today.
The oversight and disarray of the previous day were now thoroughly addressed.
The tea was hot, and the refreshments were fresh.
The servants attending the guests were courteous and orderly, unlike yesterday when they rushed recklessly to serve the guests, competing even to pour water.
