Capítulo 1018: Chapter 1016_1

The palace banquet in the evening was not pleasant. As expected, the Empress Dowager took advantage of Shen Xiao'er and Du Yijin. Luckily, Shangguan Xuanyi remained by Xiao'er's side, protecting her from any blow intended. This infuriated the Empress Dowager, leaving her full of anger without having eaten a bite. She decided to assert dominance over Xiao'er the next day.

The next day, the flower appreciation banquet hosted by the Empress Dowager resembled a beauty contest. Many officials' daughters, beautiful and yet unmarried, were all invited.

Xiao'er arrived last, looking at the beautiful, unfamiliar faces. She couldn't help but admire the effort the Empress Dowager was putting in for her grandsons.

Xiao'er approached the Empress Dowager and paid her respects.