Chapter 293 The Power of Heaven Is Unpredictable

When the emperor said this, the whole place was silent.

Gu Mingda's heart was in his throat when he heard this. Even Shen Changfeng, who was always thick-skinned, realized that something was wrong. Xie Xingchuan also winked at Niu Niu.

Unfortunately, Niu Niu didn't see any of this. Her eyes were instantly filled with joy.

Li Yong chuckled and asked, "Are you asking for this?"

He thought that Niu Niu, such a well-behaved girl, would definitely ask for this honor for her father.

But the next second, the little girl said, "I don't ask for this."

This time it was Li Yong who was surprised: "You kid, don't you think about your father?"

Niu Niu sighed and said, "I want to think about my father too."

Li Yong asked, "Don't you want to be a good daughter?"

Niu Niu shook her head, opened her big eyes, and answered seriously, "Who becomes the top scholar is the court's business. I can't force it."

Niu Niu still remembered her mother's repeated instructions, asking her not to make a wish on such matters.

My mother also said that since my father had entered the palace examination, his status as a Jinshi was already secure, and he didn't need to worry about his ranking.

The ranking would actually affect his future, and Zhang Yunniang didn't say that there would be other Jinshi candidates in the palace examination.

Jinshi candidates have always been known as "Ru Madam", and are one level lower than ordinary Jinshi candidates.

Zhang Yunniang deliberately didn't explain this to Niuniu, and only said that the court had its own arrangements, and that her daughter had special abilities, and she was afraid that this silly child would abuse them.

Niuniu still believed that her father's future was secure at this time.

Li Yong said, "You are such a little girl, but you know that the court is in charge. But if your father loses the title of No. 1 scholar, won't you feel bad?"

Niuniu didn't answer immediately, but turned around and asked, "Dad, will you feel bad?"

Gu Mingda smiled and said, "I didn't become the No. 1 scholar because of my incompetence. How can I blame you?"

Niuniu immediately said to Li Yong, "If Dad doesn't feel bad, then I won't feel bad."

Looking at this scene of a loving father and a filial daughter, Li Yong was envious again and asked, "If you don't ask for fame for your father, what do you ask for?"

Gu Mingda's heart was in his throat again. He was afraid that Niuniu would make some difficult requests, which would displease the emperor and make him angry.

Niuniu frowned and thought for a moment, and then asked, "What do you think I should ask for?"

Li Yong's heart trembled when he heard this, and the familiar feeling came over him again. He didn't expect that the little girl in front of him would say the same words again.

They even met in Baiyun Temple.

If the girl in front of him was not too young, he would have suspected that this was the wife in his dream.

Since he ascended the throne, he has seen the same woman in his dreams for a long time. Although he could not see the woman's face clearly, they spent their lives in the dream.

He was also the king of the world, but in his dream he did not have the loneliness of sitting high in the clouds and without anyone to accompany him. His queen was the best woman in the world.

A loving couple and children, that was also a happy life he never had in reality.

The place where they first met was in the peach forest of Baiyun Temple.

In the dream, he was very happy to see his wife and asked her what she wanted, and she asked the same question in return.

Li Yong couldn't help thinking, did someone tell Niuniu these words, and everything today was deliberately designed by someone?

But he shook his head soon. First, he had never told anyone about his dream, not even the Queen Mother and the Princess. Second, if he really wanted to do something, he shouldn't have sent a six-year-old girl. He should have sent a girl of the right age.

Li Yong said like himself in the dream at this time: "Why, don't you know what you want? Just think about what you lack? As long as you want, I will make you a princess or a county lady."

Niu Niu shook her head and said, "I don't seem to lack anything, so I won't ask for myself."

Hearing this, Li Yong couldn't help but look deeply at Niu Niu, and said meaningfully: "You can also ask for something for your family."

Niu Niu didn't notice the change in the emperor's expression. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "I didn't help you much, but I see that you always seem to be unhappy, so I ask you to be happier."

Every time Niu Niu saw Li Yong, she felt that this man was full of loneliness, as if he was shrouded in a layer of melancholy.

Even if he smiled, people would not think he was really happy.

Li Yong stood there in a daze, he felt that he was wandering between reality and illusion.

Niu Niu in front of him said the same words as the girl in the dream, and their faces gradually overlapped.

But the little girl before was too young. If she was ten years older, Li Yong would definitely take her back now and make her the queen.

Li Yong's chest seemed to be blocked by a ball of wet cotton, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

Niu Niu was still a newborn calf who was not afraid of tigers. Li Yong was in an abnormal state now. Gu Mingda behind him was so scared that he dared not speak, but Niu Niu still had no fear of this man.

"Mr., can I continue to call you that?" Niu Niu asked.

Li Yong nodded.

Niu Niu added: "My father always said that life is only 30,000 days long. It is precisely because life is short that we should live every day seriously."

"Although I am young, I live my life seriously and try to make myself happy every day."

"Mr. Da, you should do the same. Don't frown all the time. Your family will worry."

It is rare for Niu Niu to say such a long speech.

Li Yong stared at the little girl in front of him, and after a long time he let out a long sigh: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Shen Changfeng, who had been lowering his head, suddenly raised his head and looked at Li Yong in confusion. He thought this sentence was a bit strange. The emperor was the highest authority, how could he say such humble words.

Niuniu didn't notice anything wrong, but laughed happily.

"It's getting late, I should go back to the palace, the scenery of Baiyun Temple is just right, you can enjoy it slowly."

After saying this, Li Yong left. When he passed by Shen Changfeng, he knocked on the head of this unlucky nephew twice.

Shen Changfeng was so scared that he covered his head and ran away.

After everyone left, Shen Changfeng said, "It's strange. Didn't we say before that because of the trouble caused by Li Xuan, the emperor would not come to Baiyun Temple anymore? Why did he come here secretly again?"

Gu Mingda said, "The power of heaven is unpredictable. Maybe this Baiyun Temple is destined to be with your majesty. Don't spread the news today, so as not to upset your majesty."

Shen Changfeng and Xie Xingchuan nodded naturally.

Niuniu said, "Don't worry, Daddy. I've always kept my mouth shut. But I think he probably won't mind even if I tell him. Your majesty seems to be easy to talk to."

Gu Mingda said, "You are a child. People are always more tolerant of children, and so is your majesty."

Gu Mingda wanted to say a few more words like "Accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger", but then he thought that Niuniu would not always accompany Li Yong. At most, they would say a few words when they met outside.

It's good for Niuniu to keep her innocence now, so there is no need for extra guidance.

When Li Yong returned to the palace, a eunuch immediately came to report: "Your Majesty, several old masters have finished marking the papers. Please take a look at them."