Before Jeongguk could say anything to Sandara, Lalisa spoke, "Who said I didn't prepared a gift for the Empress Dowager?"
As she spoke she turned to look at Eunbi.
Lalisa didn't call Sandara as Mother, but as Empress Dowager. She doesn't want to call someone like Sandara as Mother.
Eunbi who was going to say something was cut in between and was rather stunned.
She looked at Lalisa with shocked expression, "Eh? Sister, I am not saying you didn't prepare anything for Mother. You did. See, his highness has presented such beautiful gifts for long life of Mother." she said while pointing towards the two gift baskets.
She continued, "I know, you didn't have the time, as you just woke up from the coma. So it's okay. His highness has prepared the gifts in your stead for mother. "
"But it would have been better if you prepared only a handkerchief for Mother. Because gift does not have to be expensive but it should have feelings," she said while trying to be thoughtful.
Everyone in the Banquet was moved by Eunbi's words.
They were impressed by how she carried herself, and how thoughtful she is.
Lalisa looked at Eunbi and felt disgusted by her words.
'This girl could win an Oscar in acting.' she felt like insects were crawling on her body, after listening to Eunbi's words.
Author: "Okay. That's too much."
KL: " Then you come, and talk with her. Then you will know."
Author: " No. You're right. If it's insects, then let it be."
KL: " - _-"
Hearing Eunbi's words, Lalisa forced a smile and said, "When did I said that I am talking about the gifts that his highness has prepared? "
Eunbi furrowed her eyes at her.
Jeongguk also turned to look at Lalisa questionably. He was confused.
Because when he said, that he will prepare everything, she got ready in an instant.
He looked at Lalisa with surprise in his eyes.
Sandara was also looking at Lalisa. Lalisa's words surprised her a little.
Because she thought, that she didn't prepare anything.
'But what new she can prepare? It must be her same embroidered scarf or something.' Sandara snickered in her heart.
Earlier, Lalisa used to make gifts for Sandara herself. She believed that anything can be bought with money but feelings can be only conveyed through the heart only.
So she prepared everything herself.
Sensing everyone's gaze, Lalisa smiled devilishly.
Then she signaled Minnie to bring something.
Minnie nodded and went outside.
Everyone started whispering about the situation. They have seen how Eunbi has prepared a rare jade to the Empress Dowager.
They were curious, what will the Empress will gift to the Empress Dowager.
If she couldn't bring something better than Eunbi, then it will be humiliating for Lalisa.
Because everyone will think that the Consort head is better than the Empress.
And Lalisa's reputation will be degraded in the harem and society too, as everyone from prestigious families were present.
But despite everyone's whisper, Lalisa was calm and composed.
She had a slight smile on her face.
When Eunbi saw Lalisa's smile, she was slightly taken back. Because at that time, Lalisa didn't look like Lalisa.
She felt unfamiliar and distant.
Soon Minnie came back, with two maids following her. The two maids were the same maids appointed by Jeongguk in her service.
Seeing those two maids with Minnie, Jeongguk smiled.
'At least she didn't deny this request of mine.' he felt glad that she was using the maids, that he sent for her.
He had thought that she would return them as she was very distant from him after she woke up.
She also didn't wear the dress he sent, though she had given an excuse for it, but in his heart, he felt bad because of it.
Slowly the trio made their way to the Royal sitting area.
The two maids were carrying two large trays, covered with a colorful cloth.
Everyone was surprised to see this. Because generally people cover their gifts a golden cloth but they had used colored simple cloth?
Eunbi looked at those covered trays and snickered inwardly.
'It must be some cheap gift. Her gift cannot be unique and precious as mine.'
Her lips curved in a smile.
Sandara and Jeongguk also looked at the trays with curiosity.
The maids carefully placed the trays on the table and stepped backward.
Then Lalisa cleared her throat and stepped forward.
She looked at Sandara and then at everyone. Jeongguk was watching her from the back.
He was a few steps back from Lalisa.
"Today, Consort Eunbi gifted Mother a very precious jade stone. It was very rare. I am thankful to Eunbi for bringing such great treasure from L country to S country." she turned towards Eunbi and gave her a grateful smile.
Eunbi was slightly taken back at her words.
She continued, "Mother, this gift is nothing in front of you. And it cannot be compared to the precious jade either. " she looked at Sandara and said.
"But I am sure, there is nothing like this gift that I brought for you. Nobody in this country can make this, other than me," she said with a smile.
Hearing her words, everyone was stunned. These were the very big words to say.
They know that Lalisa was the daughter of the Lee Marco who has invented many medicine. So they expected some new medicine.
The doctors or who knows medicine was interested in Lalisa's gift.
Everyone looked at her curiosity.
Seeing everyone's curious gaze, Lalisa smiled confidently.