He Yingying, as a Princess, ranked only second to Zhao Ninglu in status during this banquet, and she was also one of the main organizers. One of the primary purposes of the banquet was to curry favor with and please Zhao Ninglu. At this moment, He Yingying stood at the very front of the crowd waiting to welcome Zhao Ninglu. As Zhao Ninglu approached, He Yingying greeted her with a smile and said, "Sister Ninglu, I was worried you wouldn't come and nearly died of concern."
Zhao Ninglu responded with a smile, "How could I bear not to come when you have invited me so warmly, sister? Moreover, I've heard there will be many talented youngsters at this banquet—all outstanding descendants of our Imperial Family Secret Territory's princes, ministers, and nobility. They represent the future of the Imperial Family Secret Territory and the pillars the royal family relies on. Even if I didn't come for sister's sake, I would have to attend for their sakes, don't you agree, sister?"
