When Emperor Xuanming entered with the Dowager Empress and Empress, the entire banquet officially began.
Emperor Xuanming gave the command for everyone to rise.
Everyone then stood up one by one.
This time, men and women were seated together, and Chu Heng sat beside her.
The advantage was that if anything happened, she could speak directly to Chu Heng. The disadvantage was that she attracted a lot of attention from the start, making her feel quite uneasy even when having a meal.
The Southern Border Princess was indeed absent.
Ye Muyu frowned even more.
However, with so many people around her, her emotions quickly calmed down, without showing any more outward signs.
After the imperial nobility presented their gifts, it was almost the turn of the lower-ranked officials.
Ye Muyu had long handed over her gift to the eunuch, who was now announcing and presenting the gift.
Finally, it was the Chu family's turn.
Soon, a wooden sculpture covered with a red cloth was brought over.
