The emperor's solution was to directly confront the empress.
The empress had not expected Heir Pei to protect his wife so fiercely, even bringing the matter to the emperor himself; she was visibly troubled.
"The other ladies united in resistance, I had no choice."
The emperor coldly sneered, "Since when do my palace banquets require others to dictate? Those who do not wish to attend, let them give their names, and they will be removed from the list, permanently barred from attending any future palace banquets. Do you understand, Empress?"
For the first time, the emperor spoke to the empress in such a manner, and she was shocked, realizing that her lack of foresight had displeased him this time.
"I understand, I will handle it immediately."
Once this message was circulated, who dared to step forward? Those who had previously insisted they wouldn't attend if Young Lady Pei was going, turned into cowards who wouldn't mention the matter again.
