Chen Shi arrived at Houde Palace, and Lady Houtu was just walking out. She had changed her attire, wearing a light yellow Daoist robe with golden hems, and an inner lining of green, which was quite simple.
Her long hair draped over her shoulders, untouched by makeup, yet she wore earrings woven from rosaries, appearing very refreshing. In her hand, she carried a golden spade, only three feet long, quite petite.
"Where is Godmother going?" Chen Shi inquired.
"Always staying in the palace to settle accounts is boring; it's better to take advantage of the free time and go plant the Purple Heaven Vine."
Lady Houtu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, come along."
Chen Shi followed her, and the two arrived at Gao Gang. Lady Houtu searched for a suitable place to plant the Purple Heaven Vine and said, "The Purple Heaven Vine is truly domineering; it must be planted far from the small willow, lest it strangulates it."
