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The family was now both crying and laughing; Muniang, however, did not dare to make a sound and interrupt. It was the maid who, worried that Muniang would feel awkward, quickly announced, "Lady Yu has arrived."
He Fangfei then wiped away her tears and ran over to Muniang, excitedly pulling on her, "Muniang, I've succeeded! Just now, an eunuch came to deliver a decree; tonight, I will serve in the emperor's bedchamber."
Muniang took out a handkerchief to wipe the tear marks on her face, and smiled, "I naturally knew about this. That you could have such an opportunity is also your good fortune. But from now on, you can't neglect any part of the journey ahead."
He Fangfei nodded earnestly, visibly overjoyed.
Madame He was also grateful at this time. Initially, she had only wanted to take a gamble; she hadn't expected that Qiao Muniang really had some tricks up her sleeve, actually managing to secure imperial favor for her daughter—an honor of immense magnitude.
