Chapter 370: Cannot Leave the Palace

Letting a six-year-old child listen to ghost stories, this seems to be a normal thing in everyone's eyes.

But Niu Niu said: "Daddy said, it's only during the day, it doesn't matter, if you listen to it more, you may not be so scared."

"He said that the brave are fearless, rather than keeping me under his wings, he told me what to do."

Niu Niu said with some regret: "If my dad didn't know how to swim, he would teach me how to swim, maybe I would go into the water to save people."

When the queen mother heard this, she couldn't help but cover her chest, and said in her heart that it was fortunate that Niu Niu went into the water, she didn't know how worried she would be.

"Don't say these things, I feel panicked when I think about it if it was you who fell into the water." The queen mother was worried because she knew that Li Zhaoyi didn't like Niu Niu.

According to Li Zhaoyi's ruthless nature, it was really hard to say whether the previous incident of Luo Meiren's spice poisoning was directed at Luo Meiren or Niu Niu.

Instead, Li Shunfu came in and whispered, "Empress Dowager, the maid is back."

The Empress Dowager's eyes lit up.

But Li Shunfu's face was not good, and he said, "After the maid learned that Song Miaomiao had woken up and pointed out Li Zhaoyi, she bit the poison hidden in her mouth on the spot and died."

"Dead?" The Empress Dowager did not expect this result.

Li Shunfu continued, "Empress Dowager, such a clean and neat style does not seem like a hidden person entering the palace, but rather a carefully cultivated death warrior."

The big families in the capital do have the habit of training a few death warriors in case of emergency, but each family hides them very deeply.

And the Li family was just a gentry family in Guanglin Prefecture in the past. Even if it was a high-ranking family in the eyes of ordinary people, it was not worth looking at in the eyes of the people in the capital.

"The Li family is alert. It has only been a short time since they came to Beijing, and they have trained death warriors, and they are still used in the palace. What do they want to do?" The Empress Dowager frowned and asked back.

Li Shunfu didn't dare to respond, and could only look at Niuniu who was looking at him with wide eyes.

The Queen Mother didn't want Niuniu to know these things, so she waved her hand and said, "You can tell the emperor about this matter and see what he plans to do."

Li Shunfu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Highness, Concubine Wang asked Concubine Xian to allow Mrs. Song to enter the palace. Concubine Xian didn't dare to act on her own, so she asked this old servant and wanted to ask you for advice."

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "The little girl of the Song family has suffered a great crime this time, and she must be comforted. But how to say it to the outside world, Concubine Wang should know in her heart."

The royal family is always at fault for accidentally falling into the water, but if Li Zhaoyi is involved, it will be a scandal in the harem and can only be regarded as an accidental fall into the water.

However, in return, the royal family promoted Song Miaomiao's father.

Although Song Miaomiao's grandfather was an important official in the cabinet, her father was only a minor official now. His promotion could stop the complaints of the Song family.

"Don't worry, Queen Consort Xian and Queen Concubine Wang are both sensible people and will never make mistakes." After saying this, Li Shunfu bowed and retreated.

The Queen Mother turned around and saw Niu Niu's face full of joy.

"That's great. Sister Miaomiao's family can really come to the palace to see her!" Niu Niu was very happy for her little friend.

The Queen Mother touched her little head and said, "Why are you so happy that her mother has come to the palace?"

"Sister Miaomiao fell into the water and suffered a great crime. If she can be happy, she can recover soon." Niu Niu was really happy for her little friend.

The Queen Mother liked Niu Niu not only because she looked like the granddaughter in her dream, but also because of her pure and sincere character.

"Do you want your mother to come to the palace to visit you?" The Queen Mother was willing to give Niu Niu a preference.

Niu Niu's eyes lit up instantly.

But the next second she shook her head and said, "Let's forget it."

The Queen Mother was puzzled.

"I didn't fall into the water, so you don't have to compensate me." Niu Niu said.

The Queen Mother didn't expect the little girl to have such thoughts. She smiled and said, "You have been taking care of me with all your heart. This is your reward."

Niu Niu's expression moved, but she asked again, "Grandma Queen Mother, can I change the reward?"

"You want something else?" The Queen Mother couldn't help asking.

"Aunt Liu will get married next month, and I want to go to the ceremony." Niu Niu whispered her request.

The Queen Mother frowned slightly.

It is not easy for a child who is praying for a child to leave his adoptive parents. It is for this reason that Song Miaomiao was not allowed to leave the palace even though she had such a big problem.

Niu Niu said, "Aunt Liu is my mother's sister. She loves me very much. I really like her and don't want to miss such an important event as her marriage..."

The Queen Mother looked at the little girl's coquettish request, and her heart had already softened, but this rule cannot be broken.

"My dear, let's forget about this matter. How about something else?" the Queen Mother asked.

Niu Niu sighed like a little adult and said, "But if we miss this marriage, there may not be a next one."

The Queen Mother felt sorry for Niu Niu's regret and couldn't help saying, "If someone in the palace was pregnant, we wouldn't have to keep you kids in the palace."

Niu Niu was well-behaved and sensible. Although she was full of regrets, she didn't keep pestering her since it was impossible.

It was just that the Queen Mother felt guilty. During this period, treasures were sent to Niu Niu like water, and she hoped that the little girl would be happier.

Niuniu was also very cooperative. Even if she felt regretful, she never showed it in front of the Queen Mother. She felt that she was lucky enough. Compared with other children, at least she could see her father often.

Song Miaomiao, on the other hand, finally got Madam Song into the palace. She thought her mother would find a way to take her out of the palace, but she didn't expect that Madam Song would still persuade Song Miaomiao to stay in the palace and not cause trouble.

Madam Song's husband was neither the eldest son nor an official through the imperial examination. He became a minor official thanks to the help of the old man Song. It was even more difficult for him to get promoted. Compared with their daughter, the couple was happier about this promotion.

Even if her daughter complained that she was unhappy in the palace, Madam Song just advised Song Miaomiao to be more patient and help Concubine Wang more.

Madam Song had just tasted the beauty of imperial power. At this time, she couldn't help thinking that it would be great if Concubine Wang could give birth to a prince. In this way, Song Miaomiao would be half a sister of the future prince, and her family would be able to rise to prominence.

Song Miaomiao didn't know what the so-called compensation was, but she pushed her family further and further away.

Days passed one after another.

Song Miaomiao rested for ten days and finally resumed school. She was still full of disappointment in her heart, but there were many friends in the school, and children were forgetful, so the disappointment was forgotten for a while.

After school that day, Niu Niu said goodbye to her father and left Baisunyuan.

The little girl saw Luo Meiren waiting under the shade of a tree not far away, and ran over happily.

"Sister Meiren, in class today, my father told me the story of Zengzi killing a pig..."

Niu Niu led Luo Meiren to the direction of Shoukang Palace, while walking, she explained the story she learned in class.

When the story was finished, Shoukang Palace was also reached.

"Sister Meiren, the weather is too hot, don't come to pick me up every day, I know the way myself!" Niu Niu didn't want Luo Meiren to be too tired.

Luo Meiren shook her head and was about to say it was okay, but she didn't expect that she suddenly tilted her body and fell forward heavily.