Chapter 284: Second Update
Eldest Lady Zhang didn’t ask, but she knew something must have happened. What could possibly happen inside the Imperial Palace?
Ju Nanyi didn’t look at anyone and directly sat down in the third row, where the external officials were seated. Although there were many people in the hall, there were hardly any voices to be heard at the moment.
Then came the sound of footsteps drawing nearer, the eunuch’s hurried, light steps approaching until he reached the entrance of the hall. Suddenly the hall fell silent, and everyone stood up in an instant, lining up on both sides of the banquet tables.
"Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the Crown Prince have arrived—" The eunuch entered hurriedly, his voice not high, yet everyone had already swiftly knelt down.
"We pay our respects to the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the Crown Prince—" The voices were uniform, and many robes swayed among the kneeling officials.
"Dispense with the formalities—" The eunuch’s voice carried through.
"Everyone, please rise, please rise." Empress Dowager Yan Ping was clearly in a good mood; her words were filled with laughter as she walked to the main seat with the help of her attendants.
Only after the person in the main seat settled down did everyone in the hall return to their places.
Zheng Congyuan scanned the hall. Although it wasn’t at first glance, he found Zheng Nianru’s location quite easily. The next moment, he felt somewhat breathless with irritation.
Zheng Congyuan bowed his head and stood up discreetly before turning to Empress Dowager Yan Ping.
"Imperial Grandmother, today is your birthday. On behalf of Father, I wish you longevity like the pine and the crane, and a life of blessed longevity."