After separating from my mother-in-law, I raised my children, built a house, and filled the granary

Nanny Li stood quietly behind Shen Yunwan. When she heard Concubine Liu's laughter, she had a bad premonition in her heart.

"Mrs. Lin is truly unique. I have heard of the style of this dress."

Shen Yunwan was still immersed in her own thoughts and didn't hear what Concubine Liu said at all.

Besides, she isn't the only Mrs. Lin here.

It was not until everyone around her looked at her that she realized that Concubine Liu was talking to her.

"Mrs. Lin is so influential that even a noble concubine like me can't get her to do anything. I'm sure the Empress will have to intervene."

Concubine Liu's sarcastic tone made everyone breathe much softer.

Compared to the Empress Dowager who is the mother of the country, Concubine Liu is the most difficult one to serve.

She has princes and princesses, is deeply loved by the emperor, and has the support of the Liu family. Even the queen has to be polite to her.

"Mrs. Lin is wearing something very unique today. Which shop made it?"

Queen Dong tried to smooth things over for Shen Yunwan.

She still had some admiration for Shen Yunwan.

After hearing the Queen's name being called, Shen Yunwan stepped out of the crowd and saluted, "This was designed by me."

"You have such a dexterous hand." The Queen really thought Shen Yunwan had a dexterous hand.

But Concubine Liu standing by was a thorn in her side.

Her sister Yingyu suffered a loss at the hands of Shen Yunwan, and now this person is ignoring her.

"Madam Lin is even more skillful than my maids. No wonder Madam Lin doesn't even need servants and can do all the work herself."

Just when everyone was laughing at Shen Yunwan's joke, Shen Yunwan interrupted everyone's thoughts and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. I will continue to work hard."

Everyone was stunned.

"Do you think I'm praising you?" Concubine Liu gritted her teeth. Was Shen Yunwan crazy or was she teasing her?

"Isn't that a compliment? You're praising me for my ability, even saving money."

Shen Yunwan pretended to be confused.

"Yes, Madam Lin is indeed a good wife and mother." Queen Dong said with a smile looking at Shen Yunwan.

Seeing that Concubine Liu was so angry that she had no place to vent, the Queen felt relieved.

Concubine Liu glared at Shen Yunwan fiercely.

But Shen Yunwan had already thanked him and stepped aside.

Of course she knew about the humiliation inflicted on her by Concubine Liu, but she was not a noble lady and did not have so many shackles of honor and disgrace.

These harmless words not only hurt her self-esteem.

If she can listen to it, she loses.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with the ladies-in-waiting, Queen Dong went to the garden to appreciate the flowers.

Shen Yunwan wanted to roll her eyes. Even if it wasn't snowing, it would still be cold outside.

Is this flower a must-see?

Of course, she only dared to mutter in her heart, and still followed obediently to the garden.

On cold days, the fragrance of plum blossoms is elegant and attractive.

Just as Shen Yunwan was intoxicated by the fragrance of flowers, Concubine Liu suggested writing a poem about "plum blossoms".

To this winter banquet, all the ladies entering the palace will bring their daughters of marriageable age.

Wives with sons will also look for suitable daughters-in-law.

Therefore, the girls all tried their best to show their literary talent.

Shen Yunwan, who was still savoring the moment, was called out by Concubine Liu without any warning.

"Madam Lin, your husband is a brilliant and talented scholar, so I'm sure Madam Lin's talents are no less than yours, right? Today, let everyone witness the elegance of the wife of the top scholar."

Concubine Liu looked expectant, but her smile did not reach her eyes.

Everyone in the capital knew that the wife of the number one scholar was a village woman. She couldn't even recognize a few words, let alone write poems.

Everyone stood aside, waiting to watch the show.

Shen Yunwan glanced around and took in the mockery in everyone's eyes.

Before she could respond, Eunuch A Shun came over and asked all the ladies and wives to take their seats.

Shen Yunwan's poem was thus dismissed.

Concubine Liu's back teeth were almost broken by her. She would never let Shen Yunwan have an easy time.

Seeing that Lin Chengfeng was sitting in the first row and the other ladies were sitting with their husbands, Shen Yunwan walked over to Lin Chengfeng.

Lin Chengfeng stood up and helped Shen Yunwan sit down. Seeing that she didn't look unhappy, he finally felt relieved.

"The Emperor and Empress have arrived!"

Everyone stood up and saluted.

"Flat body."

Shen Yunwan looked at the emperor on the high throne curiously. The more she looked, the more familiar he seemed. However, she couldn't put her finger on what part of him looked familiar...

"Have some shrimp." Lin Chengfeng handed the peeled shrimp to Shen Yunwan's mouth.

She bit it subconsciously, thinking that only the royal palace could eat seafood.

"Your Majesty, Lord Lin and Madam Lin are truly in love."

Whenever Concubine Liu looked at Shen Yunwan, she saw Lin Chengfeng either feeding her food or handing her water.

How could a village woman like Shen Yunwan make Lin Chengfeng's eyes full of her?

Why!

Shen Yunwan was speechless.

Liu Yingyu seemed to be looking at a hole in Shen Yunwan.

In the entire Dai Viet Dynasty, every man had three wives and four concubines. Why could she enjoy Lin Chengfeng's love alone?

Why, why!

It was the first time she fell in love with a man, but she was slapped in the face again and again.

If Shen Yunwan disappeared, would this man's eyes be filled with her just like when he looked at Shen Yunwan?

"Madam Lin, you still owe me and the ladies a poem?"

The emperor cast a puzzled look at Concubine Liu.

"Your Majesty, before the banquet, the Empress led me and the female relatives to the Plum Garden. Madam Lin originally wanted to write a poem, but Eunuch Shun came to pass on the message.

Lord Lin and Madam Lin are in perfect harmony, so Madam Lin must be as talented as Lord Lin."

At the end of the meal, I will serve her this dish.

Shen Yunwan rolled her eyes in her heart.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I wish..." Lin Chengfeng stood up immediately.

"Oh, Master Lin, I know you two are in love, but it's not appropriate for a man like you to get involved, right?"

Concubine Liu interrupted Lin Chengfeng.

Shen Yunwan patted the back of Lin Chengfeng's hand and stood up respectfully.

"Your Majesty, I am not good at writing poetry." Before Concubine Liu could make a move.

"Then Madam Lin can show what she is good at." Queen Dong spoke up to help her out.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I know a little about painting. Others have written poems about plum blossoms, so I will paint a picture."

Seeing that the emperor showed no sign of surprise, the empress signaled for pens, ink, paints, and drawing paper to be brought up.

I don’t know what kind of painting this Mrs. Lin will do. After all, I have never heard that Mrs. Lin can paint.

The others also looked like they were watching a show.

In less than a quarter of an hour, a plum bud appeared on the paper.

It’s just a plum blossom that is so ordinary that it’s no longer ordinary.

It's not even a complete plum blossom.

When everyone thought she was going to continue painting, Shen Yunwan stopped.

"Is the painting finished?" Concubine Liu laughed.

"Mrs. Lin, you can spend more time painting."

"No, it's already done."

Everyone looked at the painting in the center of the hall in disbelief. It was really a bit perfunctory.

The emperor's face darkened.

It’s bad enough that she can’t write poems, but this is what she calls being good at painting?