"This is not an important matter. Besides, do you know why I asked you to come here today?"

"I don't know."

"Your Majesty is already old, it's time for him to have an heir. It's time for you to have children for the royal family."

Lin Li knew what her responsibilities were, but she didn't want to have a child so early. Although she liked children, she liked obedient children from other families, not her own.

Seeing Lin Li lowering her head and not speaking, the Empress Dowager cleared her throat and continued, "The Emperor is full of vigor and energy, and you are unable to serve him. Although the Emperor said that you are the only concubine who will be affected, you must also learn to adapt."

Princess Shuya, an unmarried girl, stayed in the palace to listen to them talk about this private topic. Lin Li also understood the Empress Dowager's intention.

Even though the Emperor had made it clear to the Empress Dowager that he would not marry Princess Shuya, the Empress Dowager felt that Xie Yu's approach would not work, so she planned to persuade Lin Li.

"I understand what the Queen Mother said."

"Shuya, can you go and see if Ai's medicine is ready?"

"Yes." Princess Shuya left the hall. At this time, only Lin Li and the Queen Mother were left.

What I am going to say next involves the reputation of the royal family. There are some things that the Queen Mother does not want too many people to know.

Just now, with Princess Shuya present, Lin Li was not so nervous. But now that she had to face the Queen Mother alone, she was still a little scared.

Even my feet were shaking, my palms were sweaty, and my back seemed to be wet.

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"At the beginning, you were abducted by bandits. Although the Lin family tried to conceal the fact, there is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. There are many people in the capital who know about this matter."

"What the Queen Mother said is true, but I am also safe and have returned unharmed."

"Yes, you are back, but some things are gone."

Lin Li was most reluctant to talk about this matter, and she immediately understood the Empress Dowager's intention.

"When the emperor wanted to marry you, I was extremely reluctant. He has lived in the Lin Mansion for a long time, and he and you have fallen in love.

In order to repay the Meng family for raising you, the emperor went to great lengths to find you, which means he has done his utmost."

In the eyes of outsiders, Xie Yu married Lin Li entirely because of the Meng family. Unfortunately, they took their relationship too lightly. Lin Li understood Xie Yu's thoughts.

If the Queen Mother had said this in the past, Lin Li would have believed it, but now Lin Li no longer believes these lies and is immune to all diseases.

"What does the Queen Mother mean?"

"Everyone in our royal family has a clean background, and our descendants must also have a clean background."

Lin Li raised her hand, "I can swear to heaven that I was a virgin before I married the emperor. If the Empress Dowager doesn't believe me, you can ask the emperor. If what I said is false, I will be struck by lightning."

"Of course I believe you," the Queen Mother smiled and held her forehead, "You are the one chosen by the Emperor, how could you not be innocent?"

There was something malicious in her smile. Lin Li wanted to leave this place immediately and go outside to breathe some fresh air.

She is indeed a girl who grew up in the royal family. Her manners are extraordinary and cannot be compared to those of outsiders.

"Well, it's getting late. I've said what I need to say. It's up to you to decide what to do. Let's go back."

"Yes, the concubine is retiring."

When she pushed open the door and walked out, the sun had already set. A cold wind blew and Lin Li shivered. The hall behind her always made Lin Li feel terrifying.

Lin Li came back to life as she walked quickly back to the palace. After walking a long way, she stopped, patted her chest, and breathed heavily. If there was nothing important, Lin Li didn't want to come to Yongshou Palace again.

"Miss, what's wrong with you?" Zhou Yue looked at Lin Li anxiously.

Yuzhu was busy wiping Lin Li's sweat with a handkerchief, "Yes, what did the Queen Mother say that scared the young lady so much?"

"I didn't say anything, I was just inexplicably scared. Let's go back quickly. I'm just hungry. I'll be fine after I eat."

Three weak women were walking on the empty road, and Lin Li did not dare to scare them, mainly because the Queen Mother's smile just now was too creepy. Lin Li was still scared when she thought about it now.

"Don't tell the emperor about what happened today. Just keep it as a little secret between us."

Xie Yu has a lot of things to do every day. He works for the country first and then for himself. You can't trouble him with everything. Anyway, you won't lose anything.

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