While eating her belated breakfast, Consort Hui Pin gave a resigned smile. "A birthday ought to be enjoyed for the whole day, yet I'm even more tired than usual!"
Senior Palace Maid Xiang Tan brought over some tea and said with a laugh, "If you're complaining about being busy for just this one day, what would the Empress say?"
Consort Hui Pin waved her hand with a smile. "The Empress is so talented and capable, how could someone as clumsy as me possibly compare?"
As she spoke, something came to mind, and she asked, "By the way, has the Empress confirmed if she is coming after receiving the invitation?"
Xiang Tan replied, "Lady Yu Lan received the invitation and also didn't say if she's coming or not. I've sent someone to ask just now; they should be back with an answer shortly!"
Consort Hui Pin nodded. "Whether they come or not, let's prepare first!"
Xiang Tan agreed and left.
