She originally thought that even if Shi Fengju wouldn't rest in the peony garden tonight, he would certainly join Gu Fangzi for dinner, then retire to his study. However, to her surprise, close to dinner time, Shi Fengju sent someone to tell Sang Wan to wait for him to have dinner, which left Sang Wan with widened eyes in astonishment, thinking she must have heard wrong.
Xingzhi, Liu Ya, and Hong Ye, however, were delighted, and Mrs. Li was grinning from ear to ear with excitement, saying, "Madam, this old servant will go instruct the kitchen to prepare! We'll make some fine dishes for you and the young master!"
Sang Wan didn't know what to say in response, and was unable to refuse, so she simply nodded slightly with a smile.
