After entering the palace.

Soon, a eunuch led them to the Imperial Garden.

Fine wine and food were laid out in the Imperial Garden. In addition to the Empress Dowager and the young emperor, there was also someone I had seen during the day!

Qin Chuxing, Emperor of Western Qin.

They were all there, but the regent was nowhere to be seen.

Xiao Tang frowned slightly in disappointment when she didn't see Di Jingling.

What's the point of watching fireworks without Di Jingling? It's just a waste of time and energy to watch something so boring!

She wanted to turn around and leave immediately.

The young emperor was the first to see her and excitedly called out to her, "Ninth Imperial Aunt, you've come!"

The Empress Dowager smiled politely and said, "Please take a seat, Princess Regent."

She found that the seat next to her was empty.

It was clearly reserved for a certain man.

She couldn't understand why this man hadn't shown up yet.

Xiao Tang dawdled as she got to her seat.

Sitting opposite me is Qin Chuxing.

Seeing her looking at him curiously, he smiled and politely raised his wine glass, gesturing towards her.

This is a greeting to her.

Xiao Tang could only smile awkwardly but politely, and raised her glass in return.

This glass of wine is fruit wine.

It went down my throat and tasted sweet and spicy.

I remember last time, Di Jingling got drunk after drinking this fruit wine.

Will it be the same today?

She looked around.

Seeing her looking around, the Empress Dowager immediately said, "Are you looking for the Regent? The Regent left the palace a long time ago. I thought he would come into the palace with you."

"When I heard that the Emperor of Western Qin had come to the capital, I specially invited him to the palace for a banquet."

"So they also arranged a fireworks display."

"We cannot neglect the Emperor of Western Qin."

The Empress Dowager smiled and explained, glancing at Qin Chuxing as she spoke.

Xiao Tang remained silent for a moment, then suddenly understood the Empress Dowager's intention in doing so.