Chapter 57: The Lavish Spending of the First Wife (24)

On the first day after the rain ceased, the envoys dispatched from Chang'an finally arrived in Jiaozhou, making a grand entrance at the Jiang household.

With a single imperial edict, Jiang Youyou was elevated from a commoner to the status of County Princess of Mingyue.

The honor bestowed upon her by the royal family was evident in its magnitude.

In stark contrast, the Xue family received nothing more than some fine silks and brocades, gold and silver jewelry, and a few words of commendation—gifts of little real consequence.

When Xue Ci accepted the decree, the smile on his face was painfully forced, his expression exceedingly unsightly.