Mrs. Mei's return to the Capital City was not as grand as Mei Wanying's had been.
No one knew Mrs. Mei had returned to the Capital City until a procession of carriages stopped before the General Mansion.
What's more, the Emperor himself had gone to welcome her.
Forget the fact that Mei Wanying wasn't the Empress. Even if she were, being escorted by the Emperor to the city gates to welcome a family member would be an immense honor.
The aristocratic families of the Capital City had very complex feelings about Mei Wanying.
One moment, they thought she had no official title or status, making her no different from a common mistress who had willingly lowered herself.
When her looks faded and his affection waned, she would be left with nothing.
They couldn't wait to see her consumed by regret!
The next moment, they thought Mei Wanying was incredibly shrewd, able to wrap the Emperor around her little finger.
