The banquet continued, the room buzzing with conversation and laughter. I couldn't help but be drawn to the foreign dignitaries, learning about their cultures and customs. My eyes scanned the room, looking for Lin, when suddenly, the chatter ceased, and a woman clad in a black ball gown entered the hall. All eyes were on her as she walked towards the center, her gaze locked on the Dowager. I could feel the tension in the air.
I felt a shiver run down my spine as I watched the scene unfold. The Dowager stood up from her throne, her voice firm and commanding, "Who are you, and what business do you have here?"
The woman smirked and replied in a sarcastic tone, "Oh, Empress Dowager, how sad it is that you've forgotten me. I must not have been important enough to remain in your memory."
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