The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

Chapter 464

Sun Jiaojiao's family, including her father Sun Hong, will definitely attend Lu Wei's wedding. Whether it's because of Sun Jiaojiao's friendship with Zhou Chu, or because of the relationship between Sun Jiaojiao's father-in-law and Sun Hong with Zhou Chu in the officialdom, they will certainly not be absent from this wedding.

The two families even discussed the amount of the gift money. For officials of their rank, the amount of gift money they should give is very important. Their rank is what it is, and they cannot give more than officials of higher rank, otherwise they will be too conspicuous and will be resented by other officials.

It can't be too low either, otherwise the Lu family, or even Zhou Chu, might hold a grudge against them, which would be enough to cause them trouble.

In addition, given the friendship between Sun Jiaojiao and Zhou Chu, both Sun Jiaojiao's father-in-law and her father, Sun Hong, were having a headache over the issue of the wedding gift money.

In the end, the two sides agreed on a suitable amount. However, in addition to the monetary gift, Sun Hong also specially prepared a pair of silver-plated gold-plated money-bringing boys.

The silver-wrapped gold was chosen for its discreetness; Sun Hong wasn't worried that the gold inside wouldn't be discovered. In fact, many people gave gifts like Sun Hong. Afterwards, the Lu family would have someone specifically come to inspect all the gifts, partly to prevent those with ulterior motives from sending something inappropriate, and partly to check the true value of each item.

Not only Sun Hong, but Sun Jiaojiao's father-in-law also sent a similar congratulatory gift.

In this way, one can express one's feelings without standing out.

The art of being an official often lies in these seemingly insignificant gift-giving practices. How to avoid offending anyone while still currying favor with superiors is a skill in itself.

"Grand Secretary Shi Cong has arrived."

"Grand Secretary Sheng'an has arrived."

"Grand Secretary Hai Weng has arrived."

"Grand Secretary Mu Zhai has arrived."

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With shouts from the wedding hall, Yang Yiqing, Yang Shen, Mao Ji, and Xie Qian, as if they had planned it beforehand, arrived at the Lu family home one after another with their families.

It was inappropriate for the officials to address these people by their given names, but if they were only addressed by their surnames, it would be difficult to distinguish their status. They were not qualified to be addressed by their courtesy names, so titles became the best option.

Hearing these resounding names, Sun Jiaojiao's father-in-law trembled. Unlike Sun Hong, who was constantly promoted and held a high position in the court because of Sun Jiaojiao, he could see these big shots at every court meeting.

Sun Jiaojiao's father-in-law was just a minor official and had no right to be in the imperial court. Now, seeing these big shots from the cabinet appear together, not to mention him, even Sun Hong felt a little uneasy.

Other relatives and friends of the Lu family, including Yang's relatives, needless to say, many of them lowered their heads and did not even dare to look up at Yang Yiqing and the others.

No one knows whether they might offend these big shots by just glancing at them.

Most people lowered their heads and dared not look too closely. Even those who were curious would only glance up quietly before quickly lowering their heads again, afraid of being noticed by others.

Upon seeing the group, Zhou Chu, as a semi-host, naturally rose to greet them.

"Your Excellency, Mr. Sheng'an, Grand Secretary Mao, Grand Secretary Xie, I never expected you all to grace us with your presence. It is an honor to have you here."

Zhou Chu smiled.

“Hengqi, I’ve heard that you’re about the same age as this Second Young Master Lu. Now that the Second Young Master Lu is married, do you have someone you like? Tell me, and I wouldn’t mind playing matchmaker.”

Yang Yiqing stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"Yes, Hengqi, you should also think about your own marriage."

Yang Shen chimed in from the side.

Yang Yiqing and Yang Shen, who were originally at odds, surprisingly reached a consensus on this issue.

"The Grand Secretary is right. If Lord Zhou wanted, wouldn't he be able to choose any of the noble ladies in the capital?"