Li Yuwen led everyone forward. After introducing themselves, they all saluted Empress Cui, "Peace and blessings to Your Majesty."
Empress Cui looked at the four of them and said with a gentle smile, "Please rise." She then called for maids to bring tea and snacks.
Pei Shenyan understood that the reason Empress Cui invited him and Mu Yuanxiu was merely out of courtesy; she primarily wanted to meet the Li Family Sisters.
After sitting for a while, Pei Shenyan expressed a desire to see the peonies outside in the garden.
Empress Cui granted permission and called an eunuch to accompany them.
After they left, Empress Cui's expression immediately turned melancholic. She stood up, taking Li Yuwen and Li Yuzhu by the hand, "Come with me."
She led the two sisters into the back hall.
There was no one else here; it was very quiet.
