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.
