In ancient times, ordinary families upheld a tradition of maintaining silence during meals and slumber, a custom that extended even to the royal palace.
During the current meal, an atmosphere of hushed contemplation prevailed, with no one daring to break the silence.
This silence was largely attributed to the fact that each individual was deeply engrossed in their own thoughts. Furthermore, the Empress Dowager herself refrained from speaking, effectively dissuading anyone else from uttering a word.
As a matter of fact, the Empress Dowager had been discreetly observing Qin Zhenzhen. To her discerning eye, Qin Zhenzhen displayed none of the rustic qualities one might expect from a countryside upbringing. In fact, she exuded a grace and refinement that surpassed even those of young ladies born into prosperous families.
