Han Guiren had just helped the Empress Dowager to the main seat, when Princess Consort De, clad in an orange-red palace dress, and Noble Lady Ying, wearing a blue interweave skirt, entered one after the other.
Princess Consort De and Noble Lady Ying paused upon seeing Han Guiren present.
"This concubine pays respects to the Empress Dowager. May the Empress Dowager's fortune be boundless."
"You may rise." The Empress Dowager's tone was gentle.
Han Guiren walked over with small steps, curtsied respectfully: "Greetings to Princess Consort De, greetings to Noble Lady Ying."
Though she and Noble Lady Ying were both Nobles, Noble Lady Ying had a title, so she could rightfully receive this courtesy.
"I didn't expect to see Han Guiren here." Princess Consort De offered to help Han Guiren up with a shallow smile.
