Leng Xiaoye's statement, though seemingly ordinary, was already hinting at the underlying implications to the discerning ear.
"Everyone present here" naturally included Gan Yuan, and without making it explicit, she had already suggested that Gan Yuan's presence had been tacitly approved by the Royal Family.
Gan Yuan, being astute, had caught the meaning in her tone.
She naturally glanced sideways, only to meet Leng Xiaoye's gaze.
"I personally arranged tonight's menu, so everyone must eat plenty."
While her mouth said "everyone," her eyes were on Gan Yuan, the distinguished Queen above them all. Her gaze did not carry the sharpness of someone superior but had the gentleness and inclusiveness of an elder.
Leng Xiaoye had accepted Gan Yuan's presence, but it did not mean that she had fully approved of her as a daughter-in-law.