The gatekeeper of the Du Family, seeing the carriage marked with the Duke's Mansion insignia in which Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin were riding, did not show any sign of surprise and respectfully ushered them inside.
The Du brothers were waiting in the front yard. After exchanging greetings and New Year blessings, each of them took out a pouch and handed it to Wang Yongzhu: "New Year's money for you from your senior brother."
Wang Yongzhu blinked: "I still get New Year's money?" Feeling a bit embarrassed.
Du Xiuyan laughed: "This is given on behalf of your master, our father. Just take it with no worries, alright?"
Wang Yongzhu then unhesitatingly accepted the pouches and thanked the two senior brothers.
After a bit of small talk, they got down to business. The Du brothers already knew about Song Chongjin's background from Imperial Doctor Du's letter, plus the recent commotions at the Duke's Mansion—who in this circle wouldn't know?
