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The Empress laughed heartily. She seemed to like Lin Xuecha's tactful way of speaking, and her tone became even more gentle.

"Alright, let's not talk about disrespect anymore …"

She waved at Lin Xuecha.

Then she patted the empty seat beside her and said:

"Come, come sit by my side."

Lin Xuecha did not decline.

"Yes," she said.

He then walked to the seat designated by the empress and sat down.

The empress looked at her. "It's dark outside. I'm in a hurry to summon you to the palace. It's not appropriate, but …"

"Your Elder Sister Lian entered the palace crying this morning. I asked her what it was and she refused to tell me.

I tried to persuade her for a long time, but she still refused to let go …

Last night, I heard that you were also staying at Lao Jiu Palace for the night, so I called you over to ask you about the situation there.

Weeping, entering the palace?

Lin Xuecha squinted.

Could it be that last night, Baili Lianer happened to see her acting so impudently towards Su Nanxing?

Baili Lianer was doted upon by the empress, and she liked Su Nanxing so much.

If she really saw yesterday's scene, that would truly be …

Lin Xuecha lowered her head. She did not look at Baili Lianer, but only replied respectfully.

"The Empress treats Elder Sister Lian very well, but yesterday, Your Highness, she was asked to memorize the etiquette of the palace.

Elder Sister Lian was present at the time and was very clear about how many books there were …

He didn't know how to read the words' Snow Tea '. While reading the book, he had to look up a dictionary. By the time he finished reading the book, it was already late at night.

Snow tea washed her face and then quickly fell asleep. She really didn't know what had happened, so she asked the Empress … "Don't blame Snow Tea."

The empress did not scold him, but smiled.

Just as she was about to speak, Baili Lianer took a step ahead of her and said:

"Lian'er said that everything was fine a long time ago, yet the Empress … He didn't believe Lian'er.

Her brother Yin was really strict with his treatment of the snow-covered tea. She couldn't take care of herself, so why would she wantonly wander around the mansion?

Furthermore, with big brother Yin's character, how would he bully Lian'er? Yes, yes … "

Pausing, Baili Lianer's eyes became teary.

With a choked voice, she pretended to be strong and said:

"Yesterday, when big brother Yin returned to the manor, he suffered a little injury, but he hid it from Lian'er. Lian'er sent him the medicinal soup, and he also opened his mouth to refuse.

Lian'er, Lian'er felt aggrieved and unwell in his heart and entered the palace. You can't blame Yin gege and it has nothing to do with Snow Tea. Why are you … "

Lin Xuecha raised his eyebrows.

She glanced at the gorgeous woman, who was weeping silently, using an embroidered handkerchief to cover her mouth.

She only looked and did not speak, nor did she make any movements.

The empress glared at Baili Lianer, "I had thought that it would be a big matter and yet you keep it hidden like that. This empress is naturally worried, how could I not care?!

But you, you're blaming me now. I have heard about the Lao Jiu being injured yesterday, but …

I also passed down the knowledge to the doctors in the Lao Jiu Palace. At that time, the Lao Jiu looked like he was heavily injured and had difficulty walking, but the impact was too great …

For a moment, it was normal for him to not be able to stabilize his body. After a short rest, he would be able to move freely as his body had been sick for many years …

You hate drinking medicine, if you send it over to him, wouldn't you be asking for trouble?! "

With the Queen's scolding, Baili Lianer's tears fell even harder.

He covered his face with his hands, lowered his head even more, and started to cry softly.

The empress didn't say anything as she felt sorry for her.

He only patted the back of her hand and coaxed in a good mood,

"That's enough. I won't talk about you anymore. If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have made this girl come here for nothing."

She turned her head and her gaze fell upon … On the body of Lin Xuecha, who was as steady as Mt. Tai.

The look of inquiry in her eyes that was filled with the charm of heaven flashed past.

The empress also patted Lin Xuecha's hands, "I'll let you go for free, you better not bear a grudge against me."

Lin Xuecha seemed to be extremely terrified and wanted to stand up to respond, but the Queen stopped him.

She could only sit in her original position and respectfully bow her head, saying, "The Empress's heart dotes on the Elder Sister Lian, and I have seen all the snow tea in your eyes.

Snow Tea had lost her mother when she was young, and she had lived in an abbey for ten years. This kind of gentle scene was extremely rare.

It should be snow tea, and I should be grateful to the Empress. How could I, snow tea, hate the Empress? "

The empress's expression changed slightly.

The finger on the back of Lin Xuecha's hand subconsciously trembled.

Lin Xuecha remained calm and collected, taking note of her minute movements.

An extremely cold light flashed through her lowered eyes.

The atmosphere was tense for a moment.

Baili Lianer stopped her tears.

She looked at the Queen, then looked at Lin Xuecha.

A pair of eyes dyed with tears moved gently. It was unknown what she was thinking.

The empress unconsciously retracted her hand that was placed on the back of Lin Xuecha's hand.

The empress's lips parted into a smile as she retracted the leaking expression in her eyes. She said in a warm voice:

"Your mother was the maid who I most admired by my side. She had an extremely good temperament and could sing and dance …

"I thought she would be happy for life if I betrothed her to your father. Who knew that the heavens would be jealous of my beauty …"

The empress let out a long sigh.

She locked her gaze firmly on Lin Xuecha's face, and said as if she did not care to say something:

"If your mother was still alive, you would be the happiest child in the world …"

Her long fingernails had long been embedded into her palm.

There were traces of blood. It gathered on his white fingernails.

Then, Lin Xuecha's face turned miserable, there was no pain.

In her eyes, there wasn't a single trace of hatred, nor was there a single tear.

It was just bleak.

She lowered her head slightly and did not speak.

It looked like he was at a loss.

The empress narrowed her eyes but said nothing more.

She pointed at the delicacies of the mountains and seas on the mahogany table, her smile abnormally brilliant.

"I don't even know where this gossip went. If I don't eat any more, these dishes will get cold."

"Come, come, come, Lian'er, eat more. There is also some snow-white tea, eat more as well …"

Since Baili Lianer had nothing to do, Lin Xuecha asked to leave. The Queen did not ask him to stay with her.

He only told her to bring back a few guards for her.

"Although it is under the feet of the Emperor, it is still good to be prepared."

Lin Xuecha did not refuse, and Baili Lianer also warned, "Be careful on the road."

Lin Xuecha nodded his head, turned and left the hall with the curtain raised.

Baili Lianer's face did not look too good, and he also suggested to leave.

The empress waved her hand, and she bowed her body as she left.

The warm and gentle hall immediately became quiet.