"Greetings, Sister-in-law."
Ji Ruyan returned a smile to Crown Princess Zhong Qiao.
The two intended to exchange pleasantries, but an attendant outside announced loudly, "His Majesty is arriving! The Empress is arriving!"
"Welcome, His Majesty, may His Majesty live ten thousand years!"
"Welcome, Empress, may Her Majesty live a thousand years!"
The men and women in the palace, without exception, all bowed.
Luo Shunchen stood there, not bowing, as his status naturally did not require him to bow to Emperor Zhao.
Emperor Zhao entered Qianxi Palace and waved to everyone, "Please rise. Today is just a small family banquet. No need for the formal etiquette between ruler and ministers. Tonight is just to welcome the return of Princess Ru."
"We comply with your orders, Your Majesty."
After everyone was seated, palace maids immediately entered to serve the exquisite pastries.
