But all of them were wasted efforts. Chen Yin, born from the Imperial Chen Family, is inherently strong and has the support of confidants like Ke Lian, so their supposedly effective actions couldn't shake him at all.
Du Xixi is also protected by both Chen Yin and Ke Lian, and her friends are all high-ranking nobles of the Empire. Plus, Du Xixi herself is highly popular on the Star Network, so they can't stop Chen Yin from elevating Du Xixi's status; they can only stubbornly avoid greeting or congratulating her.
Those few hiding in the corners are just them.
"Aren't you worried about being overheard!" Though Chen Yin's voice is low, Du Xixi fears that someone with sharp hearing might eavesdrop. Seeing Chen Yin casually wave his hand, indicating he's not worried about being overheard, Du Xixi laughs again and switches the topic, "Why didn't Sister Mo Ying come this time?"
