The atmosphere of this dynasty is open, and the grand feast in the palace is an occasion for Your Majesty, the Empress, to celebrate with the influential ministers and princes of the royal family. Naturally, high-ranking concubines of the harem can also attend.
The seating arrangement does not distinguish between men and women. Xie Wanqing and Pei Yuqing were guided by the eunuch to their seats.
As the Holy Emperor's highly favored nephew, it wouldn't do to place him too far away; they were merely a few steps apart.
Xie Wanqing slightly turned her head and saw her aunt, Lady Shufei, smiling and nodding affectionately at her. In those gentle eyes, who would believe there could be a merciless betrayal capable of poisoning her?
