The next day at the Palace, Zhulan felt uncomfortable wearing the decree robe, which was too solemn and carried a heavy significance. As someone who rarely leaves the house and prefers comfort, Zhulan was quite averse to entering the palace.
Zhulan, with Su Xuan, arrived at the empress sleeping quarters. After days of rest, the Empress looked slightly better, her complexion showing rarely seen hints of rosiness.
The Empress had already prepared tea and snacks, and after the ceremonial greetings were done, she smiled and said, "It's been days since I last saw the old lady, and she's looking more vibrant than ever."
There was a tone of envy, for anyone could see that the Marquis's wife seemed to have the robust appearance of longevity.
Zhulan responded, "I eat well, sleep well, and naturally my complexion is a bit better."
