"Yes." Pei Zhi curtsied, and a maidservant moved aside to make room for the Empress.

Pei Zhi was truly in a state of utter confusion. After today, it would be difficult for Xiao Chengci not to know.

She said that such a large banquet would definitely cause a lot of trouble.

Pei Zhi sat beside the Empress, needing not to say anything; he simply needed to remain silent.

Ladyships and daughters kept coming to pay their respects to the Empress.

Pei's mother was also showered with compliments while she was downstairs.

The fact that Miss Pei has found such a wonderful marriage has made everyone envious.

There was nothing they could do, as the General of the North and his family did not live in the capital.

Even if people wanted to get married, they couldn't find anyone.

Who would have thought that such a good marriage would be snatched up by the Pei family?

"His Highness the Crown Prince has led his entourage to offer birthday greetings to the Princess."

The servant's words instantly enlivened the atmosphere among the people at the table.

Pei Zhi watched as the girls sitting in front of her all tidied their clothes and hair ornaments, afraid that there might be something wrong.

The Queen smiled and nodded. "Let them in."

Xiao Chengci, dressed in a yellow python robe, walked at the front, followed by Shang Huai, and Pei Zhi also saw Pei Minxue.

Xiao Chengci first greeted the Empress, then congratulated the Princess on her birthday, and said many auspicious words.

Princess Duanyang nodded in satisfaction, "Then I will listen to Your Highness and live a long and healthy life so that I can see Your Highness's children get married and have children."

The Empress nodded happily, "That's how it should be."

Xiao Chengci looked at Pei Zhi sitting next to his mother and frowned. Why was Pei Zhi so close to his mother?

Despite his status as a member of the Pei family, he was not yet allowed to sit beside the Empress Dowager.

Pei Zhi lowered her head, closed her eyes, and prepared herself for the coming storm.