Zhao Qingyao was so happy she almost jumped up and down, while Fuling and the others had already started scattering festive coins by the basketful. For the very first time, a crowd had gathered right outside their front gate, and many townspeople scrambled for the coins while enthusiastically shouting words of congratulations. Madam Chen and Zhao Gao were both beaming from ear to ear, charmed by all the well-wishes.
Today was truly a wonderful day.
Zhao Yan took charge of exchanging pleasantries with the messengers who had brought the good news. Knowing that he was a Grand Secretary, the messengers were quite observant and said precisely what Zhao Yan wanted to hear. In high spirits, Zhao Yan was also remarkably generous, handing out tips that were stuffed so full the messengers' mouths split into wide grins. They would never consider such work tiring if they could have more assignments like this.
Chapter 689