Wei Yan followed Wei Yuewu down from the sedan chair. She had a surprised expression on her face too. As they were in the palace, none of the guests said anything but only smiled respectfully and waited for the subsequent arrangement.

"Her Majesty the Empress decrees that the ladies will go to the Imperial Garden to enjoy flowers first." A seemingly high-ranking eunuch came out. He pointed to the door on the right and announced the order smilingly. Wei Yuewu noticed the three ...