The palace servants led Su Ruojin to the area where the women were seated, served her tea and snacks, and waited on her side.
Inside the hall, braziers were lit and incense was burning, making it quite comfortable.
The invited noble ladies arrived one after another, chatting quietly among themselves, and the hall gradually became lively.
As a princess, Su Ruojin naturally sat in the front, while Xing Yue, the eldest daughter of a great general, sat right behind her.
Just then, a eunuch announced, "Princess Anqing has arrived."
Then a woman with a protruding belly was seen slowly walking into the hall, supported by two palace maids.
"What is this?" Su Ruojin asked Zhao Jingning in a low voice.
“Princess Anxing, the eldest prince’s elder sister from the same mother,” Zhao Jingning explained. This was her first time formally attending a banquet in the palace, and she was a little nervous.
Fortunately, her grandfather had shown her the portraits beforehand, otherwise she wouldn't have recognized these important people and wouldn't have been able to help her sister Jin.
Oh, she's the Queen's biological daughter; it's no wonder she was allowed to participate in the poetry gathering.
After Princess Anxing entered the hall, her gaze kept drifting towards Su Ruojin, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Su Ruojin sensed it, but as long as the other party didn't provoke her, taking a few more glances wouldn't hurt her, so she couldn't be bothered to care.
Meanwhile, at Weiyang Palace.
Yun Gan knelt down and bowed to Empress Sun: "Your subject greets Your Majesty."
"Get up, why did you come here?" Empress Sun had her back to Yun Gan, and raised her arms as Granny Kong helped her tidy her clothes.
"I beg Your Majesty's assistance in my marriage to Princess Chang Le," Yun Gan said, rising to his feet with a solemn voice.
"Oh~" Empress Sun slowly turned around and looked at Yun Gan. "Gan'er, are you tempted? I heard that you just stood up for Princess Chang Le."
Nothing that happens in the palace escapes Empress Sun's notice.
“Mother, Princess Chang Le is even more intelligent than I imagined. If I could marry her, she would be a great help to me.”
"It's rare for my godson to be so attentive. I must have a good talk with this Princess Chang Le later."
"Mother..." Yun Gan wanted to say something, but Empress Sun interrupted him, "Gan'er, after the poetry competition, you should prepare to marry a new concubine."
Yun Gan's face lit up with joy. "Thank you, Mother."
"Your Highness, the time has come, and the eldest princess has arrived," reminded Granny Kong.
"Let's go. I haven't seen Hui'er in a long time. Judging by the time, she will give birth in a little over a month."
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"Her Majesty the Empress has arrived!"
As the eunuch announced the order, everyone rose and knelt to pay their respects.
"Greetings to Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
"Come on, everyone, no need for formalities."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The Empress looked in Su Ruojin's direction, her smile widening. She was good-looking and a good match for her godson.
"This must be Princess Chang Le," Empress Sun asked with a smile.
Su Ruojin stood up and replied, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."
"Hmm, you're a good child. Please sit down. It was my oversight that I didn't invite you into the palace for a chat when you came to Yunqi."
"Your Majesty is too kind. It is Ruojin who has not come to the palace to pay her respects. I hope Your Majesty will forgive her," Su Ruojin replied.
Empress Sun nodded in satisfaction; he was a man who knew his manners.
At this moment, Princess Anxing, who had been quietly staying to the side since entering, suddenly spoke up.
"Mother, Princess Chang Le is very beautiful. I really like her. In my opinion, the princess and my eldest brother are a perfect match."
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