With one last look at her reflection, Bai Lan stepped out of her chambers. As she exited her courtyard and made her way along the path to the main hall, she fortified herself with resolve. About halfway there, her group encountered Bai Nuo, who was also summoned to the front hall.
As the ladies proceeded toward the main hall, Bai Nuo began to voice her discontent about being pulled away from her wedding preparations for what she deemed a mere marriage proposal. Casting a disdainful glance at Bai Lang, she resented the fact that Bai Lang maintained her poise and grace, despite being the one engaged to an imperial prince. To Bai Nuo, no marriage could rival the significance of her own.
Bai Lang chose to ignore Bai Nuo's foolish remarks and promptly guided her servants toward the main hall.
Upon their arrival, they found the main hall surrounded by heavily armored guards, each one appearing so formidable that Bai Nuo immediately fell silent.