Upon entering the palace, Qi Yu didn't rush to attend Li Huaixi's birthday banquet in the Imperial Garden but first accompanied Li Mingjue to pay respects to the Noble Consort.
Anyway, those who had come were just waiting to see her being ridiculed; they could keep waiting then.
"Your Highness, the Princess and I have come to pay respects to Mother Empress," Li Mingjue announced as they entered the palace, both performing a formal bow.
The Noble Consort quickly raised her hand, "Please, rise quickly."
When she clearly saw Qi Yu's attire for the day, her expression paused in mild surprise.
Although the capital city was filled with beauties, none could compare with the charm of Qi Yu, who had only regained fifty percent of her previous appearance.
Smiling, she nodded her head and reached out to Qi Yu, saying, "Child, come here, let me take a good look at you."
