No matter what, Lady Dongyang was the legitimate senior wife, and Xiaoshi was originally from the Imperial Family. Had Xiliang not fallen, she would now be the Empress. The Emperor had only recently passed away, and although no one would continue to treat her exactly as they would an Empress, her current status in the clan was still higher than the other ladies, so proud figures like Lady Dugu would still show her some courtesy.
While everyone was chatting intermittently, a maid hurriedly came in, bowed to Lady Dugu, and said, "Old Lady, the Clan Leader and the Duke have asked for your presence."
The room fell silent all at once, and Lady Dugu was also taken aback. What matter required her presence alone?
Thinking this, she did not hesitate nor ask what it was about but simply let her personal maid support her, "You all continue chatting, I'll go and see."
Ran Yan hesitated for a moment, then got up and followed.
