"Mrs. Meng, Miss Meng, welcome!"
Upon their arrival, Lady Tang stood up and even bowed when they nodded!
Mrs. Meng was an official's wife, though her husband held a relatively minor position, he was still the highest official in the county, and no one would dare to expect an official to bow.
They were Imperial Merchants, not officials, and the inner housewife had neither official rank nor title.
Mrs. Meng and her daughter sat together at seats offered to them, and after the Tang Family maid served them tea, Mrs. Meng took a sip of tea and then smiled at their host while presenting gifts to the star of today's event.
She and her daughter had come to the banquet today, and Mrs. Meng had prepared gifts for the younger members.
She instructed a maid standing beside her to hand over the gifts, and Qiu Xia received them on behalf of the young Master.
Many people brought gifts today, but it was not customary to open them right then and there.
