After the little episode just now, everyone had more or less figured out the dispositions of Su Yaoguang and her mother. Anyone with a bit of sense wouldn't want to provoke them again.
Throughout the entire banquet, things went smoothly. There wasn't even a minor argument, and everyone enjoyed a rare moment of peace during the meal.
After the meal, servants from the General Mansion brought out digestive tea and some after-meal fruits.
The women formed alliances, chatted with Zhang Zhaodi, and while some tried to cozy up to her, others aimed to suppress her, creating quite a spectacular scene.
"Madam, this is from the General." A servant presented a cloak to Zhang Zhaodi, saying, "The General said the wind is a bit strong today, so he asked you to keep warm."
