Xiang Yun was invited to sit down by Cai Wei and joined them for the meal.
Since she had always lived a secluded life inside the home, she was unaware of what was happening outside, and only knew of the Plum Banquet as simply a feast admiring plum blossoms, not realizing it also involved selecting a bride for the Prince of Qing Luo Kingdom.
Thus, she saw Queen Na Muhan's cordiality merely as politeness towards a friend of the Empress Dowager.
Before coming, she was a bit nervous, fearing Cai Wei would blame her for not attending the banquet, but seeing Cai Wei's cheerful demeanor and finding no sign of blame, she felt relieved and her mood greatly improved.
During the meal, Queen Na Muhan warmly chatted with her, inquiring about her age, who else was in her family, her hobbies, what she liked to eat and play. Xiang Yun found Queen Na Muhan amiable and approachable, without the airs of an empress, and liked her very much so she candidly shared details about herself.
