Madam Lin walked ahead while Xie Qinyun made faces at Gu Youyou and Lin Qianqing from behind.
Madam Lin occasionally turned her head to instruct them, teaching them about matters related to the palace. They nodded earnestly in agreement.
Whatever Madam Lin said was accepted as correct anyway.
"Youyou, after the banquet, the Empress will likely speak with you about visiting the Empress Dowager to treat her leg ailment. You're smarter than your cousin; you should know how to handle this, right?"
Gu Youyou was momentarily stunned, then nodded lightly.
Madam Lin hummed in satisfaction and said, "It might not only be after the banquet; you could be summoned to go before it starts. Just be adaptable to the situation."
No problem at all.
Gu Youyou continued to nod.
...
While the Empress was hosting the banquet, Jin Zijin was also busy with his own matters.
In the woods, two bored, masked men in black were casually conversing.
