When the concubines and Noble Ladies with Imperial Titles arrived at the Empress's palace, they saw the Empress engaging in an amiable conversation with the Crown Princess Consort.
Rumor had it that the Empress and the Crown Princess Consort had an exceptionally close relationship, almost like that of a real mother and daughter. Previously, these Noble Ladies thought it was an exaggeration, but now it seemed it might indeed be true.
Lu Xi entered the palace today with her mother, Madam Prime Minister.
She had taken great pains to dress up.
On the Empress's birthday celebration, dressing plainly as if in mourning was out of the question; everyone aimed for a festive appearance.
However, even festivity has its subtleties. With only a few bright colors available, standing out in the crowd becomes very challenging.
