The people from the Earl Manor had indeed only come today to offer their New Year greetings.
However, today was already the fifth day of the new year. If they had truly been sincere about offering New Year greetings, they would have come much earlier.
Dragging it out until today meant everyone knew the real reason in their hearts: Chu Yueli was only returning today, and the Ninth Prince was personally accompanying her back to the Duke's Estate.
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