Zhong Muyu nodded: "The flowers in the garden are in full bloom. Let your granddaughter-in-law take you there."

The two men walked past Su Zhirou without giving her a single glance.

Su Zhirou was fuming, but there was nothing she could do about it here.

The two walked into the garden, accompanied only by Aunt Xunfang, who served the Empress Dowager, and two palace maids. It felt as if they had returned to their childhood.

With the outsiders gone, the Empress Dowager's expression relaxed considerably: "Yu'er, tell me honestly, did Yuan'er bully you at the Prince Ling's residence?"

Zhong Muyu smiled and shook her head: "How could that be? The prince treats me very well."

"You don't need to hide it from me. I know about Yuan'er, and I also know that Su Zhirou isn't honest. You must have suffered a lot of grievances in the Prince's mansion. But I still want to tell you that Yuan'er is a good child. He was just confused for a moment. Please be more tolerant of him, and he will know your kindness. If you suffer any grievances, don't endure them. Always remember that you are the principal wife, and don't let a concubine ride on your head."

"Yes, I will follow the teachings of my grandmother."

Zhong Muyu listened to these words in a daze, his only concern at the moment was to please the Empress Dowager.

Seeing how quiet and obedient she was, the Empress Dowager sighed again: "The most important thing right now is for you to have a child as soon as possible. As long as you give birth to the eldest son of the Prince of Ling's family, everything will be secure for you."

Having children too?!

Zhong Muyu quickly forced a smile: "Thank you for your concern, Grandmother. Your granddaughter-in-law will do her best."

The two walked in the garden for a while, then the Empress Dowager sat down to rest, rubbing her forehead: "Alas, I am too old to walk anymore."

"Is Grandmother's head throbbing again?"

"It's an old problem, you don't need to worry about it too much."

Zhong Muyu thought for a moment and then said, "Grandmother, I found a famous doctor in Lingqing who is said to be very good at treating headaches and other ailments. I am concerned about your headaches, so I have learned this method. I wonder if you would allow me to try it?"

"Oh? What method?"

"Grandmother, rest assured, it's a massage method. My daughter-in-law has already had someone try it, and it's very safe."

The Empress Dowager looked pleased, but didn't have high hopes: "Fine, I'll let you give it a try."

The two returned to the palace, where the Empress Dowager lay on a soft couch, and Zhong Muyu carefully massaged her head. Her massage technique was unique, and it was clear that the Empress Dowager did not dislike it; on the contrary, she seemed to enjoy it.

Seeing that the Empress Dowager was becoming more and more relaxed, Zhong Muyu quietly gave her a full-body check-up.

Fortunately, apart from headaches, the Empress Dowager was in good health.

This headache was an old ailment of the Empress Dowager. She had often seen the Empress Dowager suffer from headaches since she was a child, and no medicine could help. Now that she had a magical space and had examined the Empress Dowager, she could send a message to 4601 to prepare medicine according to her requirements.

Speaking of which, this 4601 can do quite a lot after changing its form.

After the massage, the Empress Dowager let out a long sigh of relief, looking much more refreshed.

Zhong Muyu asked, "How is Grandmother feeling?"

"I feel much more relaxed, and my headache has lessened. Yu'er's cooking skills are really good!"

The Empress Dowager smiled and patted her hand, as if praising her own granddaughter.

Even though Zhong Muyu wasn't her biological child, she had raised him since he was a child, and Zhong Muyu's grandfather was her younger brother, so they were related by blood, and their bond was stronger than that of blood relatives.

Zhong Muyu then took out a transparent plastic bottle from her sleeve, which contained a bunch of brown pills and had a printed label on it.

"Grandmother, this is medicine that your granddaughter obtained from that famous doctor. Your granddaughter has had it tested by others and by herself, and it is fine. Please remember to take one pill after each meal."

The Empress Dowager was extremely surprised: "This, you actually tested the medicine yourself?"

Zhong Muyu smiled and said, "This concerns the Empress Dowager, so your granddaughter-in-law must be cautious."

"Good child, I'm sorry to trouble you."

The Empress Dowager had Aunt Xunfang take the medicine bottle, but there was still hesitation on her face.

After all, since it involves food, the Empress Dowager could not be careless, and the original owner of this body was completely ignorant of medicine.

Zhong Muyu immediately knelt down and said, "Grandmother, you may take it to the Imperial Hospital for examination. However, there are a few unique ingredients inside that I'm afraid the Imperial Hospital may not be able to identify, but there is absolutely no problem. I, your granddaughter-in-law, am willing to guarantee it with my life."

"What are you saying? I will naturally believe you. Get up now."

The Empress Dowager quickly had Aunt Xunfang help her up, and the hesitation in her eyes disappeared.

Of course, Zhong Muyu knew that the Empress Dowager would definitely have the imperial physician examine the pills, but she knew there would be no problem.

At this moment, Zhong Muyu suddenly noticed that on a cabinet in the corner of the Empress Dowager's bedroom, there were still some trinkets that she had made before.

Zhong Muyu sighed, "These wood carvings... even my grandmother kept them."

Following her gaze, the Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Those things, how could I bear to throw them away? You have been interested in woodworking and machinery since you were a child. These are all gifts that you made for me by hand, so naturally I will keep them carefully."

Zhong Muyu walked over carefully. The four or five wooden carvings on the shelf were all pieced together, with metal decorations and paintings on them, and were very exquisite.

Zhong Muyu was taken aback, suddenly thinking of the bird-shaped kite in Lu Ziyuan's room.

No wonder it looked so familiar, it was clearly the original owner's stuff!

But if he dislikes Zhong Muyu so much, why would he keep Zhong Muyu's things?

Just as Zhong Muyu was pondering, the Empress Dowager stood up and said, "Alright, that concubine has been waiting outside for a long time. You accompany me to see her. After all, she is Yuan'er's concubine, and it wouldn't be good to neglect her."

Reminded by the Empress Dowager, Zhong Muyu then remembered Su Zhirou, who had been left standing in the main hall, and immediately agreed to help the Empress Dowager out.

After the two came out, Su Zhirou immediately sat up straight, but Zhong Muyu could tell that she looked a little unwell.

The Empress Dowager said sternly, "I haven't seen Yu'er for many days, and we got quite engrossed in our conversation. I apologize for keeping you waiting here for so long."

"I am terrified by what Your Majesty has said, but I do not mind."

Su Zhirou quickly stood up and lowered her head.

"I don't blame you for being impatient, but I have a piece of advice for you: as a concubine, you must behave yourself and put Yuan'er first. Do not have any improper thoughts, or I will not forgive you."

Su Zhirou tensed up: "Thank you for your teachings, Your Majesty. I will remember them."

The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction: "That's good. Yu'er, I'm tired. You and the concubine should go back and rest."

"Yes, then the granddaughter-in-law will take her leave."

After the two left, Zhong Muyu noticed that Su Zhirou's expression hadn't improved.

She couldn't help but strike up a conversation with Su Zhirou: "I told you to go back first, but you didn't. Are you feeling unwell now?"

"You don't need to be so hypocritical."

Su Zhirou's tone turned colder.

Zhong Muyu didn't care: "Oh? You actually understand me like that. It was the Empress Dowager who gave you a hard time, not me. I advise you to behave yourself for a while. To tell you the truth, I have no intention of getting involved in your affairs with Lu Ziyuan. After the sacrificial ceremony is completely over, I will have a proper discussion with him about this matter."