338. Prince Ding's Calculations
Only after Ye Li finished her discussions with Queen Helan and they reached a preliminary agreement that satisfied both parties did Queen Helan, laden with a pile of newly acquired jewelry, gleefully descend the stairs with Ye Li. After their deep conversation, the two had gained a deeper understanding of each other, and their mutual appreciation and admiration had grown.
As they came downstairs, they saw Mo Xiuyao and the others waiting for them in the floral hall. Not only Mo Xiuyao and Ren Qining, who had come looking for them, but Yelv Ye and Noble Consort Liu were also present.
Seeing the large and small boxes in Queen Helan's arms and the exquisite jewelry adorning her hair, styled in a popular fashion among Central Plains women—the "flying immortal" bun—both Noble Consort Liu and Consort Yun couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.
