Shen Yunxi coyly cast a glance at her mother in faux annoyance.
Her mother, truly... She had just taken the rare chance to showcase her talents, yet before she could hear a single compliment, her mother had cut her off.
Left with no choice, she said, "Lianxin, please escort the ladies to the Pavilion and prepare to open the banquet."
After the guests were seated, palace maids entered in a steady stream, serving aromatic tea.
This Pavilion was open on three sides, with the fourth adorned with various cherry-themed paintings and calligraphy for appreciation.
Shen Yunxi spoke gently, "Today's banquet is named the Cherry Banquet. I specially ordered the sweetest, juiciest cherries and requested the Imperial Chef to prepare cherry mousse pastries, cherry cakes, cherry blossom puddings, cherry juice, and other delicacies and drinks for all of you. After the banquet, I have prepared a basket of large cherries for each of you to take back home and savor at your leisure."
