Many years ago, when she was still young, and her children were still little. Because of one thing, she once severely punished Lao Ba.
After that incident, Lao Ba's temperament became more restrained and gradually became obedient.
But after so many years, she would occasionally recall 'that incident' from back then. Even if Lao Ba might have long forgotten about it, it still lingered in her heart. And because of that incident, it was difficult for her to truly like Lao Ba over the years.
The Empress placed the wooden box containing the Longevity Talisman on her imperial desk. She had long grown accustomed to such things. For nearly a decade, Lao Ba regularly sent her little trinkets obtained from the Imperial Temple.
Initially, she harbored suspicions, but year after year, she had everything Lao Ba sent thoroughly examined, and each time, it was safe, without issue. With time, she gradually let down her guard.
