Chapter 228: Chapter 229: The Woman with True Nature

Ji Xinhe's heart skipped a beat, and her face turned slightly pale. What was he doing here?!

Li Junyao stood there in a daze, seemingly unable to react for a moment. She had heard Mu Houchu's name countless times, but had only met him a few times.

That's because this powerful minister was not interested in banquets like this at all. Even during the Empress Dowager's birthday in the palace, he might not show up. Apart from courtiers in the Imperial Court, boudoir daughters rarely got to see him.

As a result, when she saw this minister appearing at her birthday banquet, Li Junyao felt utterly stunned. How did she have such face to invite him over?

She even doubted whether she was seeing things.

But when Mu Houchu entered and his sharp gaze swept over her, Li Junyao shuddered, and her legs went soft in fear. How could she dare to imagine that she could garner such face? She could only hope that his anger was not directed at her, and then she would be grateful.