Once upon a time, the first and third branches of the family hadn't been particularly close. But thanks to the constant trouble stirred up by Mrs. Cai and Song Qinghan during the palace selection in the Capital City, Song Yunzhao's relationship with the first branch had grown increasingly warm.
Neither Song Yexi nor Song Hongjiao were with child yet. They both gazed at Yunzhao's slightly swelling belly, asking with great concern about her health.
As an unmarried young woman, Xie Linlang couldn't join in on such a topic, so she listened from the side. She covertly sized up Yunzhao's quarters. The furnishings were exquisite, and the hall's decor even reflected some of the tastes Yunzhao had before her marriage. The Palace Attendants bustling about had a sharpness in their eyes and were prudent in their actions. It was clear at a glance that they were well-trained.
