Chen Yi's lips buzzed for a good while before he finally uttered, "Alright."
Seeing him agree, An Hou smiled lightly and said, "Bring your female companions to the palace as well. When you and Dong Gong Ruoshu are married within the palace, they can act as bridesmaids and bear witness to your wedding."
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Little Yin, Zhou Yitang, and Min Ming were all escorted into the palace.
As usual, An Hou exchanged pleasantries and spoke about everyday life. Within the palace, laughter echoed intermittently, while flaky pastries, soft cakes, and sweet desserts passed through the palace walls, forming an unbroken flow. Palatial maidens, their dresses swaying, moved about the long corridors.
