The Empress was hosting a hairpin flower banquet, and Song Xilan was on the list of invitees.
Although her biological mother had been promoted from a concubine to the official wife, the presence of the famous General Li Hua meant that she and Mrs. Liu were always overshadowed. In the eyes of the officials' families friendly with the Xuan Chang Marquis Mansion, she was still just the daughter of a concubine.
Then there was Song Lianhe, who had always proclaimed herself the legitimate daughter of the General Mansion. Even with her terrible reputation, no one could deny her status as the firstborn legitimate daughter. By comparison, Song Xilan's position was incredibly awkward.
What comforted her, however, was that Zhou Junlin was very considerate. He had sent a carriage early in the morning to take her to the palace.
Yesterday, while feeling displeased with Mrs. Liu, his compassion for Song Xilan had only grown.
