Palace rules are complicated, with many banquets held throughout the year. The selection of wine pots and cups, the arrangement of bowls, plates, and teacups, and the choice of dishes on the menu are all matters of meticulous consideration.
When Su Xinyi first learned these, it was anything but easy. Everyone else only saw the glory of managing the affairs of the six palaces, oblivious to the hard work that this glory entailed.
After returning to the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince was not there for lunch, busy to the point of hardly touching the ground. Most of the time, the Crown Prince would not come back for lunch, and recently, Your Majesty had been involving him in more and more state affairs, leaving him even less time.
After having lunch, Su Xinyi also had no time to rest. She went through the arrangements for the Double Ninth Festival again in the Eastern Palace, considering every aspect carefully. When she felt a bit weary, Su Yi arrived.
