Guo Ruomei ultimately could not resist Mei Shuang's persuasion, allowing Mei Lan and Mei Ju to bring an invitation back to Xiao Yeyang and Daohua.
"Mother wants me and my husband to attend the family dinner at the Duke Residence?" Daohua was pleasantly surprised as she received the invitation, then thought it over and realized there was nothing objectionable about it.
How could she deny the Duke Residence was Xiao Yeyang's maternal family? As a new bride, it was proper for her to visit and recognize the relatives. Moreover, she had not yet offered tea in respect to Xiao Yeyang's mother.
"I understand now, you may leave," she said.
After dismissing Mei Lan and Mei Ju, Daohua fell into contemplation. When Xiao Yeyang returned from outside, she handed him the invitation.
Xiao Yeyang fell silent after looking at the invitation.
Daohua asked, "Should we go?"
Xiao Yeyang counter-asked, "Do you want to go?"