The appearances of the two were not hidden from others; everyone present saw it.
Those who had good relations with the Gu Family or Song Family stepped forward to offer a few words of consolation. However, both Gu Changqing and Song Hong seemed to harbor resentment, and given that they were in the palace today, it wasn't appropriate for others to say much, so they let it be.
Those who had grievances with the Song Family and Gu Family naturally enjoyed the prospect of seeing the two families clash. Seeing the two appear somewhat agitated, they were secretly pleased, and some even came over to offer advice that seemed like mediation but was actually inflammatory.
Eventually, Gu Changqing couldn't bear the crowd surrounding them, so he made an excuse to leave for a moment of privacy.
Meanwhile, after the ladies had eaten, they felt warm and rested for a while. Some of the bolder young girls, having rarely had the chance to enter the palace,
