Tu Jingjia immediately spoke, "Mother is merciful, your daughter-in-law is grateful."
You Xiangrui was a step later, but this time, it didn't seem like she was as petty as before. She also said a few polite words, then left with Tu Jingjia.
After the two left, the hall suddenly quieted down.
Zhu Chanyi looked at the Empress, whose expression was not looking good, and subconsciously glanced at Xin Yi. Their eyes met for a moment before quickly looking away.
Zhu Chanyi racked her brains trying to think of what to say to cheer up her mother-in-law, not knowing how Noble Consort Li had offended her. Without knowing the specifics, it was really troubling.
It was the New Year; couldn't Noble Consort Li let everyone have some peace?
Su Xinyi was also contemplating how to speak up when she heard the Empress speak first, "Mrs. Zhao, take the servants and start preparing for the midday banquet."
Mrs. Zhao hastily bowed in response and withdrew with the palace maids.
