Zhou Li and the Prime Minister did not look at each other.
No need.
As the first Flowers Banquet of Da Ming's "New Year," this banquet seating was quite unique. To be precise, it was because many unique people were present, making some seats carry different significances.
Zhou Li and the Prime Minister sat on either side of the Hongxi Emperor's deputy, which was the best position aside from the Emperor's seat. If it weren't for Zhou Li's special status, and the permission from Tao Yao, the one truly qualified to sit there would be Tao Yao. Even seated at an honored position, the Prime Minister wasn't qualified to sit with her.
But she merely sat beside Zhou Li, her expression calm, without much emotion.
