The next day was peaceful. The guests in the castle woke up early, excited about the banquet the day after tomorrow. Dresses were fitted, and jewelry was bought to make them look beautiful for the party. However, the ladies were excited about the tea party before that. The Empress had sent letters to invite the noble ladies of the capital to join her for a small gathering. If it meant the Empress had called, they would only get to meet and make meaningful connections.
Also, who wishes to avoid making a connection with the Empress? From the baroness to the Duchess, every household had females pampering themselves. The stairs would be seen with the young ladies running barefoot with new dresses in their hands.
Even Lady Patricia was looking at anything that would make her look exquisite. She rejected quite a few pieces of jewelry laid in front of her. Duchess Cordelia was also looking at the jewelry on the table.