The evening banquet in the palace was reserved solely for members of the Imperial Family.
Zhan Lan wore light makeup, her figure adorned in a moon-white long gown, and a golden hairpin adorning her head. Mu Yan donned a blue robe embroidered with silver clouds, his hair tied with a jade coronet as he held Zhan Lan's hand and led her to Linde Hall.
This hall was situated close to Emperor Xuanwu's sleeping quarters.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zhan Lan and Mu Yan took their seats.
Zhan Lan raised her gaze and saw the Empress seated at the head.
Seated opposite Mu Yan and Zhan Lan was Marquis Lin Yuan, Si Yuzhang, who had also graced the occasion tonight.
Zhan Lan glanced at Si Yuzhang. His square face bore some resemblance to Emperor Xuanwu, and his eyes shone brightly with vigor.
In her past life, Si Yuzhang had lived peacefully as a marquis. While he lacked offspring and instead raised Si Jun, his life had been relatively uneventful.