Today is another day to enter the palace and check the pulse of Empress Zhangsun. Lin Wanwan changed into a scholar's robe made of blue-gray cotton-linen, simply styled her hair into a Daoist bun, and took a carriage into the palace.
In the Great Tang, it was not unusual for women to favor men's clothing. Lin Wanwan's attire did not draw much attention or side glances from palace staff.
Upon entering the palace, Lin Wanwan was informed by the palace maid Cheng Xiang that today Elder Sun was also in the palace to check the Emperor's pulse and would take a look at Empress Zhangsun as well.
"Oh, then let's hurry, we can still have a chance to meet the elder."
Speaking of which, Elder Sun rarely stayed at his home in Guangde Square and was not regularly on duty in the palace, often traveling to Qinling to gather herbs and taste various plants. Therefore, Lin Wanwan, despite being in Chang'an for so long, had yet to visit him.
