Lin Haihai immediately broke into tears. Yang Shaolun pulled her into his arms, visibly moved as well. He had been ready to face what he had expected to be their biggest obstacle - his mother, but it turned out to be the easiest to overcome. Imperial Mother knew about them already, and she didn’t even reprimand him.

“Silly boy, this Imperial Mother wouldn’t have the heart to make you sad, would I?” The Empress Dowager looked at Yang Shaolun lovingly. She could tell how overwhelmed he was from his eyes.

Lin Haihai wiped away her tears and pouted. “Hmph, you’ve made me worry for so long for nothing, Imperial Mother!”

“What do you have to worry about?” The empress dowager chuckled. “You’re divorced, and the people of the capital know you’ve been driven away by your husband. In their eyes, Physician Lin can do no wrong. Do you know how many people are disgruntled by Han’er’s treatment of you? He’s seen as a terrible man among the commoners!”

“We’ll entrust our marriage to you, Imperial Mother!” Yang Shaolun said hurriedly, with a soft edge of teasing. “Xiao’hai can’t wait any longer, or your grandchild...