The banquet was halfway through.
The flower contest was in full swing.
The Empress offered a prize: the final winner could win a golden phoenix crown.
This was a great honor.
Moreover, showing oneself in front of the Empress greatly increased the chances of being chosen as a Prince Consort.
With favorable conditions, being chosen as the Crown Princess Consort was not impossible either.
To showcase themselves, the noble ladies put in all their efforts.
Madam Du also brought an age-appropriate girl to the banquet, a concubine's daughter from the family, who previously wasn't qualified to attend such occasions.
Now, with both legitimate daughters falling into disgrace, the concubine's daughter had the chance to stand out.
At this moment, she was brought by Madam Du to respond to the Imperial Concubine.
The banquet scene was lively and bustling.
For a moment, no one paid attention to Ji Mingzhu.
Except for Xie Yunzhen, sitting across the lake at the men's table.
