Eunuch Li didn't keep them waiting long; he returned shortly afterward, saying that the Empress Dowager wanted them to come in!

Song Yan'er is really looking forward to seeing Shen Meng's expression when she sees the old lady!

So he kept staring at Chen Meng, who was walking next to him!

Chen Meng: "Sister, can't you just say what you want to say? You're staring at me like that, aren't you afraid Xiao Yang will get jealous!"

Song Yan'er was surprised that Shen Meng was still joking around even after she arrived here, showing no sense of tension at all!

She rolled her eyes at Chen Meng: "With my husband's stunning looks, why would I be interested in you? Do you have any self-awareness and have run away from home?"

Deep in Dreams...

I'm a bit taken aback! But with Xiao Yang's looks, it's probably hard to find someone better looking than him!

"You've finally arrived! Please, have a seat!"

Although the Empress Dowager was talking about "you all," her eyes were fixed on Song Yan'er, not sparing a single glance at anyone else!

Xiao Yang was already used to it and didn't want to prove anything!

The old lady made Song Yan'er sit on the edge of the bed, holding Song Yan'er's hand in one hand, looking quite innocent!

Xiao Yang knew that the old lady had something to say to Song Yan'er, so he, along with Bai Zihua and Shen Meng, bowed to the old lady, greeted her, and sat down in the courtyard.

The old lady was overjoyed to see Xiao Yang's sensible attitude!

Then, looking at Song Yan'er, he said, "Yan'er, the imperial physician said this illness came on very suddenly and there's no other way! It's estimated that she'll kick the bucket in the next day or two!"

Song Yan'er...

This is truly the first time I've ever seen someone so excited about saying they're about to kick the bucket!

"Your medicine is amazing! Although the imperial physician said it was very serious, I didn't feel any discomfort at all! When can I use that fake death medicine?"

Song Yan'er, "It means that when you're about to die, you'll lie lifeless in bed for two days, just like you're dead! However, after you die, you might have to be worshipped by all the officials, so your face will still have to be shown!"

The old lady understood immediately, and suddenly sighed, "I just don't know who my eldest son plans to let enjoy the Empress Dowager's honors!"

Song Yan'er: "You feel it's a pity? There's still room for everything. You can still regret it now!"

old lady……

I don't regret it at all!

It doesn't matter where you lie after you die!

Song Yan'er looked at the old lady, who seemed on the verge of death...

"The Emperor has arrived!"

Li Gonggong's voice rang out from outside!

Before long, the Emperor arrived at the Empress Dowager's room!

Looking at the emperor before her, Song Yan'er found it hard to reconcile the image of the person she had met in Dongquan City!

He truly exudes an imposing aura even without anger when wearing the dragon robe!

Song Yan'er immediately bowed to the Emperor upon seeing him!

The Emperor was amused by the way Song Yan'er seemed so afraid that she would lose her head if she was even a step late in paying her respects!

"What's wrong? Weren't you very bold back in Winterspring? Now you're a coward?"

Song Yan'er: "Isn't that right? In Dongquan City you are Xiao Yang's royal uncle, and in the palace you are the one who shoulders the responsibility of the world's people. How can they be the same!"

The Emperor was amused and laughed heartily: "What a fine title! Bearing the weight of the world on your shoulders, indeed! But here, you can just treat me as your imperial uncle."

Song Yan'er quickly bowed and thanked the Emperor!

emperor……

The old lady couldn't stand it anymore: "Alright, what brings you here? Why are you here at this hour!"

The old lady looked at the emperor with some disdain: she had finally managed to meet Song Yan'er, but why did they all want to come and be third wheels!

emperor……

Is this her biological mother?

"Ahem, I heard my niece-in-law is here, so I came to check on the fake death medicine. Song Yan'er, is your fake death medicine really alright?"

Because it was for the Empress Dowager to take, everyone was very nervous, fearing that something might happen to the old lady.

Song Yan'er said confidently, "Of course, Your Majesty, rest assured, I will ensure that the Empress Dowager is unharmed!"

The Emperor didn't say anything more after hearing this, after all, it was a secret matter, and the fewer people who knew, the better! So he didn't take it to the imperial physician for examination!

However, the Emperor understood the old lady, and she believed that Song Yan'er would definitely be fine!

After having lunch with the Empress Dowager, the four of them left the palace!

Sitting in the carriage, only Chen Meng was still in a daze!

Suddenly, Chenmeng got so excited that she forgot she was in a carriage and jumped up abruptly:

"I should have realized that sooner! How could I be so stupid!"

Song Yan'er looked at Shen Meng and saw that she didn't care about her head hitting the top of the carriage, and she felt sorry for her because of the pain...

Does it really not hurt?

Before she could even speak, she saw Chen Meng suddenly throw herself into Song Yan'er's arms:

"Tell me, did you know this a long time ago?!"

Judging from Song Yan'er's behavior today, she clearly knew this for more than just a day or two, yet she kept it a secret from herself! That's really too much!

"No wonder you said we'd see the old lady soon, Yan'er, you've become naughty!"

Song Yan'er...

He pointed directly at Xiao Yang: "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black."

Xiao Yang...

My wife is still so quick to shift the blame!

"I don't care, you have to treat me to a meal and comfort my fragile heart. I've been really upset today!"

Song Yan'er...

Aren't you a person with a strong mind?

However, she still said, "Okay!"

The group arrived home quickly, but before they even got inside, they saw a crowd gathered at the door!

Fearing something might happen, the group ran as fast as they could towards their doorstep!

As she approached, Song Yan'er saw Bai Yang, the legendary mother of Xiao Yang!

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