At the Lychee Banquet, fresh, crimson-red Lingnan lychees were served in gold plates and jade cups. The air was thick with the scent of perfume, and the room was a blur of rustling silks and clinking glasses.
Emperor Chen sat at the head of the table, though his gaze flickered occasionally toward the Cheng Family's section.
He gave a light cough, and Consort Zhao, seated beside him, understood immediately. She leaned in and chuckled softly, "I heard recently that the Crown Princess was abducted, and I was so worried I could barely eat. It’s truly puzzling—what kind of deep-seated grudge could there be between the Crown Princess and that Su Qing?"
Chapter 171