No one noticed that Princess Yunrou had also slipped away from the banquet.
After whispering for a few moments, Su Luo, still worried about Qing Yi, excused herself as the Emperor Yue also needed to leave the women's quarters. After a short conversation and one sip of wine, she stood up to leave.
After everyone had respectfully bid farewell to Emperor Yue, Su Luo said to Princess Pingning: "Mother, I'm still worried about Qing Yi, who just drank that cup of wine. I'd like to take her back to the residence."
Princess Pingning nodded: "That's fine, I'll accompany you back. It's not unusual for people to leave the palace banquet early."
The Empress was imposing, and Princess Pingning didn't want any unnecessary complications.
When Su Luo first came into their lives, she had always hoped for something to go wrong with her.
Now...
She still didn't wish Su Luo well, but that was something to be dealt with within the walls of the Duke of Qi's residence. In public, unity was crucial!
