Next day came with a chaos in HwaHwa's courtyard as the dress was missing, this was specially orchestrated for the sake of Go Qing. But this chaos was managed in such a way that news did not reach Li Qing and Go Qing herself made sure Li Qing would not find anything about this.
To further confirm her plan Ling Qi reached Go Qing asking if she has seen the dress. Go Qing smiling in triumph and sarcastly said she had no idea about the dress.
While all this was happening,preparation for the banquet started early in the morning, maids were sent to create special bath, with all sort of whitening creams and beauty materials sent to each courtyard.
Even HwaHwa received all sort of beauty product, as Go Kang wanted to show the world his care for his daughter, but LinLin after receiving the products made all the maids leave and discarded all the materials.Even she knew none of the Go members could be trusted.
As HwaHwa and LinLin were owners of all sort of makeup, jewellery and dress shops. They had already received various items arranged by Zhou Shen .They were no longer abandoned and orphaned person of the capital with no option for such situations.
Holding her own makeup tray, Ling Qi started doing HwaHwa's makeup. Ling Qi had received training in all sort of art and makeup tricks, as seducing the targets was a part of the job. HwaHwa with fairer, skin and well defined body was an easy task for Ling Qi.
Soon, a beautiful dark blue Qipao was adorned by HwaHwa which made her look like a fairy, Meanwhile Ling Qi started braiding her hair with beautiful dangling ornaments embedded in different loops. The dark blue colour with small pearls embedded on the base created stars in night scenario.
A beautiful cloak in shimmering blue colour overlaying the dress made her look more enchanting. For the jewellery, they were arranged in such a way that each piece contained of protective gadget from knife, poison and antidotes.From top to bottom all sort of protection covered her.
Finally, covering herself entirely with a dark robe covering her from head to toe, she moved towards the main gate, banquet was starting at 5PM, perfect time between dusk and night in this winter weather.
By the time she entered the carriage, Go Qing was waiting inside wearing similar dark robe hiding her dress inside. Her lips were raised in smug smile. HwaHwa ignoring her, reached for the curtain opening it partially she gazed out. She maintained a frown on her forehead to show that she was distressed over her missing dress .
When Li Qing reached the carriage she was informed that Go Min Hwa was in other carriage with Go Qing. Nodding Li Qing entered the other carriage with Go Kang and Go Ming. She had already made preparation for Go Qing and HwaHwa had already received the dress from Su family. Thus, there was nothing to oversee.
That dress was an interesting thing that could work in their favour making HwaHwa a nuisance in the eyes of Su family. Even a single remark from Su Bin could destroy her social standing.
After reaching the entrance they moved on the well lit path, huge lanterns covering the road, with snow showed clearing the pathway to walk. But it was still very cold outside making people walk in hurried steps.
Palace was divided in three side, single men in left Bamboo courtyard, single women in Lotus courtyard and married couples in Peony Courtyard.
Li Qing turned to make sure both HwaHwa and Go Qing entered the right courtyard. Then they were soon busy discussing the night with other minister wives.
Lotus courtyard was covered with water on all side with huge platform shaped in Lotus shape sat in the center. Ladies were gathered together, smiling excitedly Go Qing removed her robe while HwaHwa did the same. Suddenly there was a silence in the courtyard as Su Bai came forward red covering her face, where anger made her face twisted.