They returned to the Prince's Mansion at dinnertime and sat down to eat just as the food was served, though she wasn't at all hungry.
Chu Qingmeng hadn't forgotten the "grudge" from the afternoon, and throughout dinner she didn't glance at him once. Mo Liujin, on the other hand, kept trying to curry favor with her, desperate to coax her into a good mood. Now that he had finally waited until she was somewhat calmer, how could he not seize the moment to appease her?
After dinner, Lady Li reminded Chu Qingmeng, "Mother, tomorrow is the first day of the month. Can the concubines in the younger brother's quarters be excused from their morning greeting?"
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