The little pageboy, who had been waiting at the main gate, saw the approach of the Meng family as well as the Ye family in the distance, yet he did not come forward to greet them.
Noticing the Ye family hesitating to enter and stopping out front, he guessed they probably didn't dare to bring their ox cart in, thinking that whatever was on it could not be carried inside.
Meng Zhaojun had just stepped down from her carriage when she saw Tang Shunyan's little pageboy rush towards their horses, going inside. She assumed he went to inform Tang Shun that they had arrived.
The arrival of the Meng family was, of course, managed by a specialized housekeeper who led them into the main reception hall to meet the hosts first.
The little pageboy hurried to find Tang Shun as his first task, dashing into the main reception hall. The guests of import were allowed to be seated there and received gifts.
