A slight commotion stirred at the entrance to the garden.
Mo Lingwei immediately looked over, only to see Minister Wei approaching, surrounded by several officials.
He looked away, bored.
Minister Wei walked all the way to the round table on Mo Lingwei's right.
Three high-ranking officials were already seated there: General Zhen Nan, the Prime Minister, and the old Imperial Tutor.
They were all powerful and influential pillars of the court.
Naturally, Minister Wei's seat had also been assigned to this table.
He beamed as he bowed and greeted the three men. While the Prime Minister paid him little mind, the other two returned the courtesy.
The old Imperial Tutor asked curiously, "Mr. Wei, I heard the Emperor invited your daughter to attend the palace banquet. Why do we not see this Miss Fu Nü?"
A look of regret crossed Minister Wei's face. "My daughter went to Xitai Village a few days ago to distribute congee and fell ill with a summer fever upon her return."
