Manbao slipped out, mounted her horse, and ran to the back to find Zhao Liulang and the others, "What snacks would you like? We'll go back and prepare them. Once you change into your attire, you can enjoy them."
Zhao Liulang, who hadn't planned on changing their clothes, was taken aback and asked, "Change into what?"
Manbao looked at them disdainfully and said, "The invitations were sent to your homes, and you intend to come alone? Aren't you bringing your wives?"
Two of them replied, "We don't have wives."
Manbao: "Bring your mothers!"
The group fell silent and could only nod in agreement, thus they left the imperial city, each returning home planning to come with their family members.
Manbao and her group headed to the main street first; Mingda and Changyu got off the carriage, took only two guards and four palace maids, and quietly took the hired carriage to the Zhou Residence.
