This day passed quickly, and the fifth day since returning from the underground palace arrived.
There was no rain today. Xiuhe reported to her that there had been a ferocious quarrel in the main hall last night. The second and third branches of the family were demanding that the chief branch change their surname back from Lin to their original family name, Cui, in order to distance themselves from the Lin Party. However, Lin Bu of the chief branch refused to agree under any circumstances. Even bringing forth their deceased father's teachings had no effect. The commotion eventually reached their matriarch, but nothing had been decided yet.
Currently, the Prince of Annan is away from the capital, so it is unwise for chaos to erupt in the court. As such, even though some officials have presented memorials accusing Lin Yan and others of treason, the empress dowager's ill health has been used as an excuse to keep the memorials suppressed in the Chief of Staff's office.
