At the banquet, everyone was prepared for a good show, eager to see Qi Jiayuan's reaction when he saw the matching attire of Pei Huaian and Shao He. They were even more anxious to see if the Empress Dowager would become furious upon noticing.
Just then, the two figures everyone had anticipated strolled in slowly. The pair stood together, exceptionally well-matched, with a kind of unspeakable understanding in their mutual glances, which intensified the jealousy among the onlookers.
The Empress Dowager herself stood up and, with a beaming smile, approached the two. She affectionately took Shao He by the hand and formally introduced her to the surrounding ladies.
"This is Shao He, Doctor Shao. Not only beautiful and kind-hearted, but her medical skills are also nothing short of miraculous, having saved countless patients."
