Given how enamoured both Shivali and Freyja were with their prospective son in law and given the time constraints until his departure you'd assume that his last evening meal within the palace would include the two of them. But thanks to their earlier discourteous behaviour Khione refused the very notion. Servants that were sent to inquire about the arrangements were met with death glares and spine tingling threats.
The only one she'd accept at the table was Tengliu, her blood sister and the one person she knew she could count on. Alas granting her permission was a double edged sword. Tengliu was petty and had a mischievous personality. Allowing her to dine at the same table as her betrothed would leave her vulnerable to tales of embarrassment.
