"No need for formalities!" Rong Qingqing gestured slightly and then said, "Today is the auspicious day of Princess Anyang's relocation, so please don't be reserved and make yourselves at home."
"Thank you, Your Highness!" The group of noble ladies responded respectfully and straightened up. Seeing that Rong Qingqing was not putting on airs, they breathed a sigh of relief.
The Empress is currently enjoying the Emperor's favor, and no one dares to challenge her. Under such great favor, she is bound to be arrogant and domineering.
They thought that attending this banquet today would not be pleasant, but they did not expect that the Empress, who they thought should be high and mighty, would be so approachable, humble and not at all like an empress.
It is said that the emperor treated her like a precious jewel, and could not bear to be apart from her for even a moment. Even when handling state affairs, he would have someone report her whereabouts at any time.
Such favor is truly enviable and something to behold.
They asked themselves if they were in that position, they certainly wouldn't be able to remain so calm.
That was an unparalleled favor. It is said that when Consort Li was enjoying the Emperor's favor, there were many concubines vying for his attention around the Emperor Emeritus. But the current Emperor is different. Apart from the Empress, he has not taken any other concubines. In the vast harem, she is the only one who reigns supreme.
Who could have imagined that the woman who was once mired in the mire would now rise to become the most honored woman in the world?
This luck is truly unparalleled.
For a moment, the noble ladies were filled with sighs and dared not underestimate this young empress.
Rong Qingqing was naturally unaware of what the noble ladies were thinking. Her gaze swept across the entire room. The noble ladies present today were all unmarried young ladies, each one young and beautiful, like flowers in full bloom.
She was about to look away when she saw Xie Jingyi standing among a group of noble ladies and was somewhat surprised.
Unexpectedly, Xie Jingyi was also invited by Feng Xin.
She paused for a moment, but didn't say anything.
Xie Jingyi noticed the gaze directed at her and felt slightly nervous.
Although she had seen her in Nanyuan before and she hadn't caused her any trouble, she couldn't help but feel guilty and ashamed every time they met because of the mess she had made in the past.
Just as Rong Qingqing walked to the main seat and was about to sit down, a girl standing next to Xie Jingyi rolled her eyes and suddenly tripped Xie Jingyi when she wasn't paying attention.
Xie Jingyi was preoccupied and followed the ladies back to their seats, completely unaware of her footing.
Without realizing it, he tumbled forward and fell hard to the ground with a thud, even hitting his forehead.
This unexpected turn of events startled everyone.
When they came to their senses, everyone looked at Xie Jingyi with pity. Such rudeness in front of the Empress and the Princess would be punished. Fearing that they would be implicated, they quickly took a few steps back and distanced themselves from her.
For a moment, people felt sympathy, but no one stepped forward to help.
The girl's lips curled into a smug smile as she watched Xie Jingyi fall awkwardly to the ground.
Xie Jingyi endured the pain and slowly got up on her own. She glanced at the girl who had tripped her but said nothing. Instead, she apologized to Rong Qingqing and Feng Xin on the seat, saying, "This humble woman has lost her composure. I hope Your Majesty and the Princess will forgive me."
Rong Qingqing's gaze fell on her bruised forehead and asked, "Are you hurt? Should we have a doctor bandage you up?"
Seeing that she didn't blame him but instead cared about his injury, Xie Jingrun was filled with mixed feelings and felt even more guilty. He quickly said, "Thank you, Your Highness. It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing didn't press the matter further. "Then please sit down."
Seeing that she had already spoken, Feng Xin also said, "Everyone, please take your seats."
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