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The empress knew that Murong Jie was worried about the empress dowager's health. When she went to pay her respects the next morning, she took the initiative to suggest, "Imperial Mother looks better these days. Why don't we find a few ladies to come to the palace and talk to Mother?"

That's a good idea. Lin Shushang, who had been listless, had a glimmer in his eyes.

"Why don't we invite Vice Minister Xu's wife to the palace? "Since Lady Xu and Empress Xu are blood-related sisters, there must be a lot of things that they want to say."

Lin Shu was very happy as she gave a pair of white jade bottles to the empress.

Vice Minister Xu's wife, Lin Si Lan, was the younger sister of Lin Shu Qian. Her bad mouth was on par with Lin Shu Qian's. She was the main target of Lin Shu Qian's bickering at home.

He also didn't know if his quarreling skills had improved recently, or if he could still beat her. Worry flashed across Lin Shu's eyes.

As soon as Qiu Rong saw it, she was moved again. As expected, the empress dowager was still thinking about the late emperor.

When the news spread, the empress hastened her progress. It only took her a day's worth of time to invite Lin Si Lan into the palace.

Lin Si Lan was seventeen this year, and had only married Xu Wenliang early last year.

Xu Wenliang was the new top scorer in the previous Imperial Examinations. His family background was ordinary, but his talent was brilliant. Most importantly, he had a weak, delicate, and handsome face.

Xu Wenliang first entered the Han Lin Courtyard and did a sixth rank revision. When he was taken in by Yan Zhi, Lin Si Lan cried and yelled at him not to marry. The Lin Clan despised Xu Wen Liang's clan leader because he didn't want to agree, so Lin Si Lan wanted to hang herself.

Although Lin Shushang and Lin Si Lan were at odds with each other at home, their style of doing things was still very similar.

In the end, Lin Si Lan's wish was fulfilled and she married Xu Wenliang. She continued to boast in front of Lin Shu Qian about her husband's brilliant talent as a young man. The most important thing was her good health.

Lin Shuang was so angry that she ran over and scolded Murong Ping. Murong Ping spat out three liters of blood and fainted. He died in less than half a month.

When the new emperor ascended the throne, he gave a group of officials promotion. Xu Wenliang was among them.

Xu Wenliang stood at the pinnacle of the world and was very touched. After finishing his daily work, he would return home to spend time with his beloved wife. He would then complete his hobbies and write a novel in the study room.

Murong Ping and Lin Shushuang, the deeply moving couple, were praised by the world after Xu Wenliang's artistic treatment.

The other half of the Emperor's most beautiful words came from Lin Shushang's brother-in-law.

Lin Si Lan entered the palace and went to pay her respects to the empress as per custom.

Although Lin Si Lan was young and her husband's official position wasn't that high, she was still the empress dowager's younger sister. The empress was also very polite to her.

"Lady Xu, you're finally here!" The empress held Lin Si Lan's hand cordially. "Esteemed Empress Dowager misses the late emperor and doesn't know what to eat. You have to properly persuade her!"

Lin Si Lan nodded and said in a sorrowful tone, "We were all very sad when the late emperor passed away, but who could be more sad than big sister?"

"None of us can persuade the empress dowager, so we can only entrust this matter to Lady Xu." In order to express her feelings, the empress had gifted Lin Si Lan with a White Jade Guan Yin.

With a glint in her eyes, Lin Si Lan followed the empress dowager to the empress dowager's chambers.

"..."

Lin Shushang was squatting in the yard teasing a little rabbit. She had raised this rabbit for a long time and was finally getting fat, but she was losing weight and couldn't eat it.

Lin Shu sighed lightly, just in time for the empress and Lin Si Lan to see.

The empress's heart softened as she reached out to tug on Lin Si Lan's sleeve, gesturing for her to hurry over and persuade her.

Lin Si Lan knew it was time for her to show off. She ran towards Lin Shu Qian, crying and howling. "My big sister, you're so heartbroken!"

Lin Shushang was pulling the rabbit by its ears and looking it in the eye. Lin Si Lan's shout scared her so much that her hand trembled. The rabbit turned around and ran away.

Lin Shushang stood up, looking extremely wronged. "Little sister, why are you here …"

Lin Si Lan ran in front of him, no longer caring about the rules. She grabbed onto Lin Shu Qian and choked with sobs. "Elder sister, you've gotten skinnier."

Lin Shu nodded her head. She didn't say anything, but tears started streaming down her face.

The time had come for the sisters to go on a rampage online.

The empress stood at the door, unable to bear the sight of the two sisters being together. She wiped away her tears with a handkerchief as she left the empress dowager's chambers.

Lin Shushang and Lin Si Lan were both in tears. The palace maid hurriedly helped the two of them into the room. She didn't dare to disturb them as they reminisced, so she left as well.

"Sister, how can you not eat? What if I'm starving to death? You're the late emperor's flesh and blood! If I let the late emperor know about it, his heart would ache! " Lin Si Lan held Lin Shu Qian's hand, her eyes filled with concern.

Who asked that damned old pervert to feel pain in his heart?

Lin Shu Qian did not back down. "Since little sister is getting fatter, I can relax a little." This Dowager was worried that you would starve to death if you didn't eat well after marrying Wen Liang! "

Meaning her husband didn't have any money, right?

"Elder sister, don't worry. Although my husband is not of high birth, he can work hard for the future. Recently, he even received a reward from the emperor!" Moreover, no matter how busy Wen Liang is, when he arrives at the capital city's outskirts, he will take me to play around.

At most, Lin Shuqiang could go for a stroll in the imperial garden. Although it was nice to look at, the place was still small, and she was already tired of it.

Lin Shushang was not discouraged. "Although Wen Liang dotes on you, you still have to serve yourself a snack. The sooner you have a child, the more stable your status will be. If there's any problem, I'll send an imperial physician over to take a look."

Humph, what's the use of being young? It can't be that I have problems with my body that I haven't given birth to a child for so long, right?

"Big sister, don't worry. We're still young and not in a rush, but big sister, you …" Lin Si Lan pretended to cry. She had plenty of opportunities, but as the empress dowager's elder sister, she had to stay a widow for the rest of her life!

Lin Si Lan was so fond of the beautiful husband that she would find an opportunity to send Xu Wenliang to the Northwest Tree!

Lin Shu let out a shallow sigh of relief, and said with a very kind smile, "We still need to have children. We can only be lively by our side every day. Just tell me, how filial is it that my little granddaughter, Xiu Ning, was embroidered with a scented sachet a few days ago? "

Lin Si Lan and Princess Xi Ning were close friends, but they hadn't come out to play for the past few days. They heard that they had been reading in the palace. Presumably, it was Lin Shu Qian who had done this.

"Big sister is so lucky!" Lin Si Lan gnashed her teeth.

"Sister, you have to work hard too. I'm really afraid that you won't be able to enjoy this happiness."

"Humph!" Lin Si Lan released Lin Shu Qian's hand and returned to her own seat to drink her tea. Since there was no one else in the room, she was too lazy to continue acting the part of a sister.

"I don't think I can continue acting." Lin Shushuang proudly looked at Lin Si Lan. "I already said that you youngsters are unable to keep your cool, but that won't do. You have to change it in the future!"

Recently, she had become addicted to acting the role of an elder. She always spoke pretentiously and taught the younger generation a lesson in life.

Lin Si Lan angrily glared at Lin Shu Qian. How could she be sad about her husband's death? I think she's very happy!

If not for Lin Shushang's status, Lin Si Lan would have fought with her at home.