At the fourth quarter of the Hour of the Horse (12:00 PM), Daohua and her entourage finally arrived at the Chen family's residence, leisurely and unhurried.
Their delayed arrival wasn't because the Yan family intended to slight the Chen family, but rather because Xiao Yeyang intentionally dragged his feet for some time. Consequently, the Yan family, Dong family, Zhou family, and Su family were collectively late.
Since the Chen family did not invite Yan Siyu's household, this morning Old Madam Yan's countenance grew somewhat unpleasant upon learning of this. Daohua, having noticed, complained about it to Xiao Yeyang when he came to join them, and then this fellow excused himself to the latrine, delaying until noon before arriving.
Originally, Master Chen Hong was quite displeased with the tardiness of the Yan family, but upon seeing Xiao Yeyang and Yan Zhigao arrive together, his face immediately donned a warm smile.
