Lixue wasn’t used to European courts, or their preferences, which a part of her was relieved about as she wouldn’t have to subject herself to their tastes just yet when it came to her profession in the public eye. However, an event such as this would allow her to familiarise herself with the people she’d be cohabitating with for the forseeable future - and that she needed to do to keep her Empress safe from any threats. Thus, she decided to mingle with her fellow guests.