The banquet officially began, and the other seats in the pavilion were soon filled. There were many noble young ladies present, but Shu He recognized very few of them.
Princess Ziyan began with some small talk, explaining the reason for the gathering. Naturally, she did not mention that it was to speak on Shu Yue’s behalf. Instead, she claimed that since various noblewomen had learned of her fondness for flowers and had gifted her many rare and precious blossoms, she felt that joy was better shared than kept to oneself, and thus she had invited the young ladies to enjoy them.
The servants brought out exquisite desserts, fine wines, and delicacies. The tables in the pavilion were also set with honey mandarins and grapes. Though not abundant, these were rare treats for the young ladies.
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