"He's not married, so sitting in the front row would be a disgrace to me. It's better for him to sit in the back and keep a low profile. Come on, you can sit next to me today." The Empress Dowager smiled and walked towards her seat.

The Emperor and Empress also walked in from outside at this moment.

The two walked together to the Empress Dowager and the Emperor Emeritus, saying, "Father, Mother, please."

The two emperors and empresses then walked one after the other to the top of the main hall.

Upon seeing this, the officials below all stood up and bowed.

"Greetings to His Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress."

"No need for formalities," the Holy Emperor said with a smile, waving his hand.

Everyone nodded and sat down.

Lin Wanwan scanned the banquet hall and looked at the only children's meal on her table, feeling extremely awkward.

She wanted to have a big meal, so we ended up getting her this mini version for kids.

Okay, okay.

They're all such filial sons!

"Today is the Empress Dowager's welcoming banquet. All the ministers are enjoying the food and drinks. The Empress Dowager's trip to escape the summer heat is also to pray for the well-being of the Holy Kingdom."

The Empress Dowager smiled and nodded, "Your Majesty is right. This time, the Emperor Emeritus and I went to escape the summer heat and also visited Chanfeng Temple to pray for blessings. Master Xuanchan predicted that the Holy Kingdom will surely have a great mission, which is a blessing for the people of the Holy Kingdom."

"Thank you, sirs."

Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's words, the ministers all rose and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty's kindness is a blessing to us."

The retired emperor stroked his beard, his eyes fixed on the child in Ye Lanyin's arms.

He had long heard that this child was special; he had heard about the story of the real and fake princes.

The purple spirit orb that was lit up last time was also from a chicken that this child raised.

Later, he saved the Sixth Princess, restored the honor of the Holy Kingdom, and was still a minor spiritual root person.

"Come, come to Grandpa's place, shall we?"

The retired emperor looked kindly towards Ye Lanyin and beckoned to Lin Wanwan.

Lin Wanwan glanced at the pork knuckle in her hand, which was barely enough to fill a tooth gap, and then looked up at the main hall.

With a "thud," the small pork knuckle was carelessly tossed onto the table.

"Ugh, this is infuriating."

Ye Lanyin smiled and touched Lin Wanwan's face, "Don't cause trouble later, okay?"

"How many?"

The little one toddled up to the main hall with her short legs. When Eunuch Wang saw that she was not even as tall as the steps, he smiled, squatted down, and picked her up.

"Thank you, sir!"

"No need to thank me, it's nothing." Eunuch Wang's eyes were full of doting affection.

This child will be the royal family's lucky star from now on. The Marquis of Zhenbei is truly an unlucky man; how could he not like such a child? He prefers that shrewish girl instead!

The Emperor Emeritus smiled and held Lin Wanwan in his arms, placing her on his lap. "Oh my, my little granddaughter, she's so beautiful. Your mother knows how to raise a child."

Just then, a lame minister suddenly burst into the hall, limping towards the door.

"Ouch, that hurts so much!"

Seeing the hall full of guests, he patted his sleeves and knelt on the ground, saying, "Your Majesty, Emperor Emeritus, Empress Dowager, Empress, I am late, please forgive me."