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

Chapter 370: Cannot Leave the Palace
Letting a six-year-old child listen to ghost stories seems to be something abnormal to everyone.

But Niuniu said, "Daddy said it was only during the day, it doesn't matter, if you hear it more often, you may not be so scared anymore."

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

Niuniu said with some regret: "If my father was not also not good at swimming, he would have taught me how to swim, and maybe I would have jumped into the water to save someone."

When the Queen Mother heard this, she couldn't help but cover her heart and said thank goodness. If it was really Niu Niu who fell into the water, she would have no idea how worried she would be.

"Don't say that. I get so panicked when I think about the fact that you are the one who fell into the water." The Queen Mother was worried because she knew that Li Zhaoyi didn't like Niu Niu.

Given Li Zhaoyi's ruthless nature, it was hard to say whether the incident with Concubine Luo being poisoned by the spices was directed at Concubine Luo or at Niuniu.

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

The Queen Mother's eyes lit up.

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

"Dead?" The Queen Mother did not expect this result.

Li Shunfu continued, "Your Highness, your actions are so clean and neat. You don't look like a spy entering the palace, but rather a carefully cultivated assassin."

The big families in Beijing do have the habit of training a few death warriors to be prepared for emergencies, but each family keeps them very secretive.

The Li family was once just a gentry family in Guanglin Prefecture. Even though they were a wealthy and powerful family in the eyes of ordinary people, they were completely unremarkable in the eyes of people in the capital.

"The Li family is quite alert. It has only been a short time since they arrived in Beijing, but they have already trained death warriors and used them in the palace. What do they want to do?" The Queen Mother asked with a frown.

Li Shunfu didn't dare to respond. He could only glance vaguely at Niu Niu who was looking at him with her big eyes.

The Queen Mother did not want Niuniu to know these things, so she waved her hand and said, "You can just tell the Emperor about this and see what he plans to do."

Li Shunfu breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Your Majesty, Concubine Wang asked Concubine Xian to allow Madam Song to enter the palace. Concubine Xian did not dare to act on her own, so she came to this old servant and asked 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 as she deserves. However, Princess Wang must know how to say this to the outside world."

In the case of an accidental fall into the water, the royal family is always at fault, but if Concubine Li is openly implicated, it would be a scandal in the harem and can only be regarded as an accidental fall into the water.

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

Although Song Miaomiao's grandfather was an important minister in the cabinet, her father is still just a minor official now. The promotion of one level can also be regarded as stopping the complaints of the Song family.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Both Concubine Xian and Concubine Wang are sensible people and will never make any 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 go to the palace to see her!" Niu Niu was very happy for her little friend.

The Queen Mother patted her little head and said, "Why are you so happy that your mother has entered the palace?"

"Sister Miaomiao fell into the water and suffered a great tragedy. If she can be happy, she can recover soon." Niu Niu was truly 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, kind and sincere nature.

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

Niu Niu's eyes lit up instantly.

But the next second she shook her head and said, "Forget it."

The Queen Mother was puzzled. "I didn't fall into the water, so you don't have to compensate me." Niuniu said.

The Queen Mother did not expect the little girl to have such thoughts. She smiled and said, "You have been taking good care of me. This is a reward for you."

Niuniu's expression changed, but she asked again: "Grandma Queen Mother, can I change the reward?"

"Do you want something else?" the Queen Mother couldn't help asking.

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

The Queen Mother frowned slightly.

It is difficult for a child who is praying for a child to leave his adoptive parents' side easily. It is also for this reason that even though Song Miaomiao got into such a big trouble, she was not allowed to leave the palace.

Niuniu said: "Aunt Liu is my mother's godsister. She loves me very much. I really like her and don't want to miss such an important event as her wedding..."

The Queen Mother's heart softened when she saw the little girl begging in a coquettish manner, but this rule could not be broken.

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

Niuniu sighed like a little adult and said, "But if we miss this chance to get married, there may not be another chance."

The Queen Mother felt sorry for Niuniu's regret and couldn't help but say, "It would be great if someone in the palace was pregnant. We wouldn't have to keep you children in the palace all the time."

Niu Niu is well-behaved and sensible. Although she is full of regret, she doesn't keep pestering about it since it's not possible.

It’s just that the empress dowager felt guilty. During this period, treasures were sent to Niu Niu like water, and she hoped that the little girl would be happier.

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

As for Song Miaomiao, it was not easy for Madam Song to enter the palace. She thought her mother would find a way to take her out of the palace, but she did not expect that although Madam Song felt sorry for her, she still advised Song Miaomiao to stay in the palace and not cause trouble.

Mrs. Song's husband was neither the eldest son in the family nor a successful official through the imperial examination. He became a minor official thanks to Lord Song, and promotion was even more difficult. Compared with their daughter, the couple were happier about the promotion.

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

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

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.

After resting for ten days, Song Miaomiao finally returned to school. She was initially feeling a little disappointed, but there were many friends in the school and children have short memories, so she forgot about the disappointment after a while.

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

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

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

Niu Niu took Luo Meiren's hand and walked towards Shoukang Palace, explaining the stories she had learned in class as they walked.

By the time the story was finished, they had arrived at Shoukang Palace.

"Sister Beauty, the weather is too hot. Don't come to pick me up every day. I know the way by myself!" Niu Niu didn't want Beauty Luo to work too hard.

Lady Luo shook her head and was about to say it was okay, but unexpectedly, her body suddenly tilted and she fell heavily forward.