Even the people around them seemed to sense that something was amiss at this table.
One by one, their gazes all drifted over.
On one hand, they could openly admire Prince Yexuan, a paragon of matchless beauty.
On the other, they wanted to see how Chu Qianli, the discarded wife, had the audacity to compete for the esteemed position of Princess Consort right in front of Prince Yexuan!
The usually unflappable expression on Chu Qianli's face now showed a slight crack of emotion due to the words of the Empress.
Especially since, without even looking, she could clearly feel the chilling aura emanating from the man sitting across from her.
She hadn't meant to hurt him.
She truly did not know the purpose of tonight's banquet hosted by the Empress.
The maid from the Duke Residence who had informed her only mentioned that the Empress had requested the attendance of all the ladies of the Duke Residence, without stating the reason.