Su Qingyu was very satisfied and continued to talk to Shen Yue. Shen Ying didn't say a word until they reached the palace gate.
The Lotus Banquet is held every year beside the Ming Pond in the inner palace, with pavilions and waterside terraces, and the scenery is pleasant.
When Su Qingyu arrived, Concubine Rong and other concubines in the palace had not arrived yet.
She and Shen Yue walked around to look around, intending to find Su Shunci first. She had to keep him by her side to feel at ease.
Because Shen Zhixiu's status in the court has risen, many ladies came forward to greet her politely.
Su Qingyu also responded kindly, saying that the relationships in the inner house could sometimes help men in the court.
Walking along the corridor beside the waterside pavilion, you will see a large lotus pond.
Su Qingyu and Shen Yue had not taken a few steps when they met Song Wanwan, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness, who was walking towards them.
Song Wanwan wore a skirt made of antique satin, tied with a finger-wide embroidered brocade belt. Her waist was slender and her figure was graceful. The raised collar accentuated her slender neck, making her look elegant and dignified.
Because the Marquis of Loyalty and the Shen family have always been on good terms, Song Wanwan stepped forward and bowed as a junior when she saw Su Qingyu.
“Hello, Madam Shen San.”
Su Qingyu looked her up and down for a few times and said admiringly, "Miss Song, this dress is really beautiful." She then joked, "Why should I admire the lotus? Just looking at you is enough."
Song Wanwan smiled shyly, pursing her lips, "Third Madam, you are so kind."
While the two were talking, Su Xiangling came up from somewhere.
"Is this the ancient fragrant satin? Wasn't it damaged by Fourth Sister?"
"Miss Song, wouldn't you be fooled by my fourth sister? I saw her scratch the antique satin that day."
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