Chapter 650 Paper Had Become Expensive in the Capital

Ning Xueyan was surprised that Heng Yuqing was invited as well. The poetry exchange at Wu Manor was a bigger event than she thought, and the guests more influential than she expected. These people formed what felt like a politically-neutral faction of people and leaders who dared to criticize the monarchy. Some noble families and off-shoot imperial families sent their daughters as guests as well. Unlike the typical guest list full of rich, honorable, and beautiful ladies, the women invited to the poetry exchange were known to be talented. One could say that most of the guests were from noble families, but some ladies weren't invited despite their honorable families. For a moment, people in the capital took pride in receiving Madam Wu's invitation. Someone even said that this was the most meaningful gathering in the capital for the past tens of years. The lack of an invitation meant that the lady was vulgar and boorish. Initially, the ladies who didn't receive an invitation