Second Year of Great Xia, December 15
Not long after nightfall, Inner City, Xiao Mansion, front courtyard reception hall.
The hostess Lin Lan was arranging the family banquet with two maids.
"Here, this dish is prepared for Ning'er, place it over here."
"Xiao Yue, go to the kitchen and fetch three bottles of aged wine."
"Yes, madam."
"Xiao Ping, go check if the stew is ready, if so, bring it over."
"I'll go right away, madam."
"The banquet is about to start, let me see what's still missing!"
.........
Although she was so busy she couldn't stop, Lin Lan had a beaming face and her lips were always curved into a smile, clearly enjoying the process.
"Father, Mother, eldest sister and second sister have arrived, come quickly!"
Suddenly, the loud voice of her son Xiao Hen came from the main entrance.
Lin Lan hurriedly put down what she was doing, then, accompanied by two maids, quickly washed her hands and headed towards the main entrance.
