Lu Qiqi's favorite thing is for wealth to come in abundance, and upon hearing such a blessing, the smile in her eyes became even more pronounced.
Then, under Gu Shaoqing's watchful gaze, she boarded the carriage.
...
The carriage swayed and stopped in front of the Marquis of Lin'an's mansion. As soon as Lu Qiqi stepped into the mansion, she saw Qingdai's figure.
"Princess, you're finally back."
I don't know how long Qingdai has been waiting here, but fine beads of sweat have appeared on the tip of her nose.
Seeing the undisguised joy in her eyes, Lu Qiqi asked, "What happened?"
Qingdai glanced at the gatekeeper but didn't say anything directly.
Seeing her like this, Lu Qiqi knew that there were too many people around and too much gossip, so she had to be careful to prevent the servants from spreading rumors.
Thinking of this, Lu Qiqi started walking towards her own courtyard, "talking as I walk."
Upon hearing this, Qingdai quickly caught up with Lu Qiqi and followed behind her, saying, "Princess, the Empress sent someone today to deliver an invitation, specifically instructing you to attend the Hundred Flowers Banquet in the palace."
When Qingdai said this, her tone was clearly filled with joy and pride.
Upon hearing the words "enter the palace," Lu Qiqi paused, turned around, and met Qingdai's eyes. "The Empress specially invited you? Do all the girls in Second Uncle's courtyard have invitations?"
Qingdai noticed her serious expression, as if the Empress's instruction to her to enter the palace was a very serious matter.
"Your Highness, the Empress sent out invitations to the women of the Marquis of Lin'an's household, but not to each and every one of them individually."
Upon hearing the news, Lu Qiqi felt even more suspicious, as the current Empress Dowager was not close to Song Yanqing.
If it were the Empress Dowager who summoned him, it would be understandable.
The Empress has never even seen her face, so why would she need to give special instructions?
It seems this Hundred Flowers Banquet is no ordinary event; it might just be a trap!
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