In a harmonious atmosphere, the Laba Festival of the first year of Yongzheng arrived as scheduled.
Fourth Master had already stated that this year, everyone would celebrate Laba in their own palace.
Therefore, on this day, one just needed to pay their respects in the morning and then return to celebrate on their own.
Ye Zao got up early and went to Cining Palace first to greet the Grand Empress Dowager.
"Ah, why are you here so early?" the Grand Empress Dowager asked in surprise.
Typically, the concubines would greet the Empress first and then accompany her to visit the Cining Palace and Shoukang Palace.
"I came over to greet you first. I'll be back later," she said, and then added with a smile, "Lady, please wait for me. After greeting the Empress Dowager and the Empress, I'll come to keep you company. Otherwise, it would be joyless for you to eat alone."
The Grand Empress Dowager was, of course, very pleased. Having her companion there indeed made the meal tastier.
