Although the new home had been cleaned before, it still needed some tidying up if he wanted to move in. At least Shen Hao wasn't planning to sleep there tonight—he had other arrangements.
He had the guards escort him to Hong'en Hall—tonight, Zhang Qian and Gan Lin were hosting a welcome banquet for Shen Hao here.
"Oh my, isn't that Lord Shen! Please, come inside—Households Commander Zhang and Households Commander Gan have been waiting for you awhile already." The madam was quick with information; the upheaval in Xuanqing Guard this round, who got promoted and who got demoted, she'd long had word. Besides, Shen Hao wasn't just a Hundred Households Officer of Xuanqing Guard—he wore the hat of a romantic talent, and was among the most popular guests of the Flower House, so his face was well known.
