Su Xinyi straightened her body instantly, her face once again showing a gentle and humble smile.
Empress: ...
This quick change in demeanor reminded her of her youth.
Noble Consort Li had always been high-profile, and today she was wearing a striking pomegranate red dress embroidered with golden threads, truly dazzling. Behind her were Consort Qi and Consort Ruan, both of whom looked quite plain in comparison and seemed to fade into the background.
"Greetings, Empress," said Noble Consort Li, bending down reluctantly in front of the Empress.
"No need for formalities, please sit." The Empress' smile was especially warm, as she couldn't help but be happy to see Noble Consort Li's downfall.
Consort Qi and Consort Ruan exchanged glances, both feeling that the Empress was in a particularly good mood today.
Consort Ruan's eyes fell on the Crown Princess, but she couldn't find anything different from usual, so she suppressed her thoughts and became even more cautious.
