Transmigrated into a farmer's lucky charm, all the villains in the family panicked.

Yun Shengsheng whispered to the monk Jingjing, and Yu Meishu said a few words.

The two nodded in agreement.

Because they already knew that Sheng Sheng had an older sister who was a lady-in-waiting in the palace, and since Sheng Sheng rarely got to enter the palace, she definitely wanted to see her.

The three of them walked briskly along the corridor, passed through a hanging flower gate, and sure enough, they saw a group of palace servants busily working in an orderly manner under the corridor.

The palace maids carrying trays filed in, the head eunuch stood on the steps giving orders in a low voice, and the woman standing in the middle was dressed in a female official's uniform that was different from that of ordinary palace servants.

He wore a dark blue robe, the belt around his waist was a bit wider than that of the palace maids, and he didn't wear any fancy hairpins or ornaments on his head, only a plain silver hairpin, but his demeanor was completely different from the people around him.

She stood there with her back ramrod straight, speaking in a soft but clear voice that everyone could hear. A single glance from her could calm a flustered palace maid down.

Yun Shengsheng recognized her at a glance—those eyebrows, those features. It was her third sister, Yun Shuangshuang.

She wanted to go there and talk to her third sister for a long time.

But just as he took a step forward, he abruptly stopped.

No, we can't go. Everyone over there is busy, and every dish undergoes strict inspection. If I rush over now and something goes wrong later, it will all be blamed on me and my third sister.

My third sister is working so hard; I can't hold her back at this crucial time.

Yun Shengsheng stood beside the vermilion pillar under the corridor, watching Yun Shuangshuang from afar, neither approaching nor disturbing her.

Yun Shuangshuang didn't notice at first.

She was busy doing a final check on the last batch of pastries, and only after confirming that everything was correct did she have them brought into the palace.

After finishing this busy period, she suddenly felt a gaze fall on her.

She frowned and looked over, then paused, startled.

The small figure under the eaves was exactly the same as she remembered.

Yun Shuangshuang felt as if she had been hit hard in the chest by something. The calm and composed mask that she had worn for two years in the palace, impervious to swords and spears, shattered silently in that instant.

Her eyes immediately reddened, her lips trembled slightly, and she almost lost her composure in public.

She quickly whispered something to a steward eunuch beside her, then strode towards the corridor.

She walked slowly and steadily, knowing that there were eyes everywhere in the palace.

But her fingers, clenched tightly inside her sleeve, had turned white.

As Yun Shengsheng watched her approach, her eyes crinkled into a smile, and her voice was sweet: "Third Sister, Father, Mother, Sisters, and I all miss you so much."

Yun Shuangshuang's tears fell instantly.

She knelt down and hugged Yun Shengsheng tightly, burying her face in Yun Shengsheng's small shoulder: "Shengsheng, your third sister missed you too. She missed our parents, our eldest sister, second sister, fourth sister, fifth brother, and everyone in the family."

Yun Shengsheng felt a warm, damp sensation spreading across her neck, knowing that her third sister was crying, but she was crying silently, without even a tremor in her shoulders.

She sighed inwardly: "Third Sister has spent two years in the palace; she's learned so much. She can't show her emotions, she can't shed a tear, and no matter how sad she is, she can't give anyone any ammunition against her."

My third sister has grown up, but what price has she paid for this growth...?

Yun Shengsheng reached out her little hand and gently patted Yun Shuangshuang's back. Her movements were steady and slow, as if she were coaxing a child.

"Third Sister, are you doing well in the palace? You've been there for two years. Is this the kind of life you wanted?"

If Third Sister regrets it, I'll find a way to get her out of the palace!

Yun Shuangshuang slowly calmed her breathing, pressed her sleeve to the corner of her eye, and then raised her head again.

Her eyes were both gentle and firm: "Third Sister is doing well in the palace, so don't worry, Third Sister has never regretted entering the palace."

Yun Shengsheng nodded.

Time was of the essence, so Yun Shuangshuang quickly inquired about family matters, as she was genuinely curious about how her younger sister ended up in the palace.

Yun Shengsheng quickly explained her family situation, as well as her relationship with the Crown Prince's residence, the Duke of Anguo's residence, and the Princess's residence.

Thinking that if I encounter any difficulties, I can seek help.

After Yun Shengsheng finished speaking, she took out a purse and stuffed it into Yun Shuangshuang's hand.

Yun Shuangshuang was initially reluctant to accept it, but she knew that her parents had prepared it long ago, and they would not be at ease outside the palace if she did not accept it, so she had no choice but to accept it.

When she opened it, she was shocked to find two thousand taels of silver.

Their family seems to have really become wealthy...

The system warned: "Host, quickly remind your third sister that the old emperor is dying. Tell her to stay away from the old emperor and his close servants. Don't let her get involved at this critical juncture. Otherwise, when the new emperor ascends the throne and settles the affairs of the harem, a female official like her, who is neither high nor low in rank, is most likely to suffer collateral damage."

Yun Shengsheng felt a chill and quickly whispered a few words in Yun Shuangshuang's ear.

Yun Shuangshuang's eyes widened, but fortunately, she had long since mastered the skill of concealing her emotions during her two years in the palace. She merely glanced at herself and then nodded.

"Okay, Third Sister understands."

Over there in the corridor, the head eunuch had already started looking this way.

Yun Shuangshuang can't wait any longer.

She gave Yun Shengsheng a deep look, then let go of her hand, turned around and walked back quickly. After a few steps, she couldn't help but look back again.

Yun Shengsheng stood still, waved to her, and mouthed "I'm leaving."

Then he turned around and ran to Yu Meishu and Monk Jingjing, and the three of them returned to the main hall together.

By this time, the birthday banquet was nearing its end. The old emperor, the imperial concubine, the crown prince, the crown princess, and the imperial grandson had all left. With everyone freed from their constraints, most people no longer stayed quietly in their seats. Some were offering toasts, some were reminiscing, and some were trying to get information out of the envoys.

Yun Shengsheng and the others returned to their seats. Seeing that they were alright, Rong Xianya felt relieved and began to talk to a familiar lady.

The palace banquet finally came to a close amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation.

Yun Shengsheng left the palace with Rong Xianya and the others, rested for a while at the Duke of Anguo's mansion, and then immediately took a carriage back to the Yun family.

As soon as she entered the door, she couldn't wait to pour out everything she had seen and heard that day.

Yun Huaikang and Gan Yuwan listened in astonishment.

When Yun Shengsheng mentioned meeting Yun Shuangshuang, the whole family became nervous.

"Third Sister has grown taller and more beautiful, and her demeanor is exceptionally elegant! The palace maids and ladies-in-waiting all bow to her when they see her!"

"Third Sister said she's doing well in the palace, so we can all rest assured."

Upon hearing this, Gan Yuwan's eyes immediately welled up with tears: "It's good that Shuangshuang is safe and sound, it's good that she's safe and sound."

After saying that, he covered the corner of his eye with a handkerchief and didn't speak for a long time.

Yun Huaikang sighed, patted Gan Yuwan's shoulder reassuringly, and said nothing.

Yun Xiaoxiao, Yun Pianpian, and Yun Qiaoqiao were happy for Yun Shuangshuang's achievements, but also felt sad for her hardships.

At night, Yun Shengsheng took a shower and lay in bed, asking the system.

[Tongzi, how's Ji Xinglan doing? Hopefully nothing bad will happen to him tonight...]