Daying Jia and Cui Laner had actually known each other for a long time and even held disdain for each other. During a small banquet hosted by the Noble Consort, Cui Laner was present, but the two rarely spoke on normal days and were unfamiliar with each other. Additionally, both being of the Talented Lady rank fostered a sense of competition, making a friendship even more unlikely.
After she was demoted, instead of distancing herself, Cui Laner not only did not shun her, but also took the initiative to visit her. Now, being invited by Cui Laner to join her at the Longevity Festival, how could she not be moved?
True nature is revealed in adversity, she thought. To her, this was indeed true sisterhood.
Normally, Daying Jia would not deign to pay attention to someone like Kong Yinyin, an insignificant character. She would pass by with her head held high, not bothering to acknowledge her, as who would want to waste time talking to a dull person?
