Bai Ruozhu was eager to return home, but Bai Zepei and his wife insisted that they stay for a few days. After all, once they left the Capital City this time, who knows how long it would be before they met again.
In the end, Bai Ruozhu relented, saying they would leave after three days.
Si Yihuan was particularly cheerful and sent invitations to their familiar friends, hosting a banquet at the Bai Residence, bringing together friends who hadn't seen each other in a while to enjoy the lively occasion.
The young women they knew before had all married, and many were already mothers. Leng Wanhua even came with a prominent belly.
One of Si Yihuan's cousins also came, bringing along her little daughter who was only about a year old and particularly adorable. Bai Ruozhu, fond of daughters, held the baby in her arms, reluctant to let go.
Jiang Yichun didn't join the women's banquet but went out to visit friends.
