After Xiao Fubao's life was stolen, he became the favorite of everyone in the capital

Chapter 368 The Disappearing Maid

Qian Rongsheng hurriedly said, "In reply to the Empress Dowager, I have already sent someone to check the whereabouts of that palace maid. She left the palace not long ago, just after Miss Song fell into the water."

Wangpin was eager to protect her daughter, but her brain was not good enough. She said to Guifei anxiously, "In order to protect the maid who committed the crime, you actually sent her out of the palace! Do you think that by sending her out of the palace, you can prove that she has nothing to do with you?"

The Queen Mother looked at Concubine Wang strangely and said, "The Emperor ordered that no one around the Imperial Concubine could leave the palace at will. The Imperial Concubine is letting people out of the palace now, probably to pass on a message to the Li family."

Concubine Li hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I really don't know any palace maids near the Thousand Carp Pond. I just felt bored staying in my own palace and came out to get some fresh air."

The emperor didn't want to listen to her nonsense, and told Qian Rongsheng beside him: "Lock up the palace maids in Guanju Palace, don't let even an ant out, and lock up all the servants here to prevent the news from leaking out. If that person returns to the palace, arrest him immediately."

When the palace maid killed someone, she probably didn't expect the person to come back. Most likely, she would return to the palace after spreading the news.

If Song Miaomiao had not seen Concubine Li, the emperor might have covered up for her. But now that the victim has made the accusation herself, it would be meaningless to obstruct the arrest of the key palace maid.

The love between husband and wife for many years is of great importance, and the stability of one's own kingdom is also very important.

After a busy day, the emperor was tired and returned home.

The Queen Mother did not seem tired at all, but strolled around the Imperial Garden with great interest.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. The Imperial Concubine has a vicious heart. Even if we can't find out any connection between her and the criminal Li Chaosheng, Your Majesty will gradually ignore her. At that time, she will naturally be at your disposal." Nanny Sun said in a low voice.

The Queen Mother sighed and said, "I don't ask for anything else, I just ask the Emperor to be more sober and stay away from such a vicious woman."

Nanny Sun continued, "Madam, there is news from the Heavenly Master's Mansion that the Imperial Master has been in seclusion for a long time and does not seem to be studying Taoism."

"As a national teacher, if he doesn't study Taoism, what else is he doing? He won't study such things in the harem." The Queen Mother said casually.

This national teacher was recommended by Concubine Li. He was originally one of the many disciples of the previous national teacher. Somehow he caught the attention of Concubine Li, but after the previous national teacher passed away, this disciple, whose Taoism was not outstanding, took over.

"It is said that he is now seriously ill and can no longer get out of bed. Precious medicinal herbs are sent in like water, and even the Li family has found a lot for him." Nanny Sun said in a low voice.

The Queen Mother frowned, her face full of confusion: "He doesn't go out, he has been staying in the Tianshi Mansion for many years, and he is not very old, how could his condition be so serious? He didn't even ask for a royal doctor?"

Nanny Sun shook her head: "This news is still hidden from the public. I don't know what he is afraid of. He looks so ashamed. It seems that he is very afraid of hiring a doctor."

The Queen Mother just thought about it for a moment and said, "How can someone who has such close contact with Concubine Li be a good person?"

Nanny Sun's eyes moved, and she lowered her voice again, saying: "The Imperial Master is less than 40 years old this year, and the Imperial Concubine has frequent contacts with him. Is there anything between them..."

The Queen Mother immediately interrupted her and said, "Shut up."

Although they had close contacts, there was most likely nothing between the two of them, otherwise, the imperial concubine would have secretly become pregnant with the imperial teacher's child long ago, and would not be like now, hoping to conceive a dragon seed like the other people who were seeking children.

"Whether for the sake of the relationship between me and the emperor, or for your life, don't mention this again," the empress dowager warned.

Nanny Sun lowered her head in fear. The Queen Mother lost interest in strolling around the garden and returned to Shoukang Palace. On the way, she reminded Nanny Sun: "Remember to send someone to bring Niuniu back. Song Miaomiao needs to rest. She has been there all the time. I am afraid that Concubine Wang will not be happy."

Nanny Sun agreed respectfully, but she couldn't help thinking in her heart that the Queen Mother was not afraid that Concubine Wang would be unhappy, but simply wanted Niu Niu to stay by her side forever.

"Niuniu said yesterday that the river shrimps were delicious. Remember to tell the imperial kitchen today not to forget this." The Queen Mother said again.

Nanny Sun said quickly, "Empress Dowager, just put your mind at ease. I told the imperial kitchen about this last night, and they dare not forget it."

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "I don't know how this tiny little girl could eat a whole plate of river shrimps in one go. It's rare to find something she likes so much. I'm afraid she's got food accumulation."

Nanny Sun also laughed and said, "Empress Dowager, haven't you noticed that now that you eat and sleep with Niuniu, not only can you eat better, but you can also sleep more comfortably at night."

The Queen Mother has a rosy complexion and looks younger recently. In the past, she always had trouble sleeping at night and woke up early every day. Now, she can sleep well with her sweet baby in her arms.

"What a pity. After all, he is a child of the Gu family. He will have to return to his own home sooner or later." The Queen Mother sighed.

Nanny Sun said casually, "Empress Dowager, you can just make her your own."

The empress dowager naturally understood what Nanny Sun meant. She wanted the emperor to adopt the girl as his adopted daughter and confer the title of princess or county princess on her, so that she could keep the child at home with a clear conscience.

But even here, Niu Niu can't stop missing home.

The Queen Mother sighed and said, "Forget it, let's take it one step at a time. The palace is in a mess, and I'm afraid that Niuniu will be bullied."

"Don't worry, madam. Niuniu only looks simple and honest, but she is actually very smart."

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "This girl is really smart. She can actually come up with such a way to save a drowning person."

At this time, in the princess's palace, Niu Niu couldn't help but sneezed violently.

"Who is thinking about me?" Niu Niu asked.

Qin Jingshu said: "Maybe it's your parents who are talking about you at home."

Niuniu nodded immediately and said with a bitter face: "That must be the case. It has been eight days since I last saw my mother. When will the palace hold the next banquet?"

This brought back Song Miaomiao's sadness, and the little girl burst into tears: "I miss my mother, too. I wonder if she has conceived a little sister for me."

Qin Jingshu looked at the two of them crying. She didn't miss her mother, but she missed her eldest brother and second aunt. Her nose felt sore and she started to cry.

Wangpin didn't expect that as soon as she turned around to prepare snacks, the room was suddenly filled with crying, and she was immediately overwhelmed.

"Who bullied you?" asked the princess.

Song Miaomiao suffered a great injustice, and she would not hide herself at this time, saying: "I miss my parents, I miss my grandfather, and I want to leave the palace."