When Xu Ruyun saw the Empress Dowager's hand reaching towards Qiujiu, she hurriedly shielded Qiujiu with her body.
Xu Ruyun: "Please punish me, Empress Dowager! Qiuqiu is still young and doesn't understand. I am willing to take all the blame for my daughter!"
[Mother, don't worry, the Empress Dowager is so kind, she won't punish us unnecessarily!]
Hearing what Qiuqiu said, Xu Ruyun relaxed.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager smiled slightly and said to Xu Ruyun, "May I hug her?"
The guests present were all shocked. Just moments ago, Consort Zhang was about to beat this little child, but now, in the blink of an eye, the Empress Dowager was showing her great favor.
Consort Zhang and the Empress Dowager had a long-standing feud. This action might have been the Empress Dowager's way of deliberately provoking Consort Zhang.
But the Empress Dowager's eyes were full of doting affection when she looked at Qiuqiu.
[Hug! I want a hug from the Empress Dowager!]
Chiu Chiu actually reached out her arms to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager happily hugged Qiuqiu.
Empress Dowager: "It's been so long since I've held a child. I don't even dare to hold one anymore."
The Emperor said, "Mother, it's tiring for you to carry me. Let me carry you instead!"
What? The Emperor and the Empress Dowager are fighting over who gets to hold the baby?
Even in the imperial harem, with so many princes, the two of them never fought like this, right?
Empress Dowager: "No need, I can hold you perfectly well."
I want to bestow some divine energy upon the Empress Dowager, making her healthier, younger, and more energetic!
A wisp of spiritual energy, invisible to ordinary people, flowed from Qiuqiu's fingertips into the Empress Dowager's body.
The Empress Dowager immediately felt refreshed. She felt her back straighten up, her legs and feet become more agile, and her whole body was full of energy.
The Empress Dowager, without any assistance, carried Qiuqiu to her seat.
Wow! The Empress Dowager has so many snacks, fruits, and delicious food! I want to eat them all!
The Empress Dowager heard Qiuqiu's voice and said in front of everyone, "Good child, today I will hold you and let you eat whatever you want and grab whatever you want. Let's see who dares to question me!"
Encouraged by the Empress Dowager, Chiu Chiu used her tiny hands to grab the food next to her and stuff it into her mouth.
The Empress Dowager fed Qiuqiu while wiping Qiuqiu's mouth.
"My little darling, eat slowly. You're too young to eat too much of this. Just a taste is enough. Okay, okay, you can eat more when you're older."
The Empress Dowager had a kind face and treated Qiuqiu like a real grandmother.
Even the emperor was stunned by the sight.
Chirp tasted the sweet snacks and the sour fruits, and fell asleep with a satisfied smile, murmuring to herself as she slept.
So this is the taste of grains in the human world! I love it! I want to grow up quickly so I can savor it slowly and eat lots of delicious food...
The Empress Dowager gently patted Chiu Chiu.
"Sleep well, my sweet child, my darling..."
Xu Ruyun: "Empress Dowager, let me do it."
The Empress Dowager nodded.
Xu Ruyun took Qiuqiu and saw a satisfied smile on Qiuqiu's face.
The emperor watched longingly as Qiuqiu was carried away; he wanted to hold her too.
He wanted to ask Qiuqiu if there were any hidden dangers around him, and he wanted to ask Qiuqiu if his life was currently safe.
He really wanted to hear Chiu Chiu's words again. But the little baby was already asleep.
If the guests leave after the birthday banquet, it will be difficult for the Emperor to see Qiuqiu again.
So the emperor made a decision.
"Today's birthday banquet for the Empress Dowager was marred by some mishaps, preventing everyone from enjoying themselves. I have decided that the banquet will be held for three days. All are welcome to attend at the palace for these three days!"
The Empress Dowager thought to herself: What a filial son! This son is good!
The crowd whispered among themselves.
"Such a good thing actually happened?"
Normally, they rarely have the opportunity to come to the palace. Now, they've been allowed to come for three consecutive days!
In the palace, they could not only enjoy delicious food, but also broaden their horizons and make friends with all sorts of important people, so of course they were willing to do so.
The Emperor had a good plan in mind: since Qiuqiu was asleep, it wasn't appropriate to leave her alone. It would be better for everyone to play with Qiuqiu; this way, they could win people over and also have a chance to spend time with her.
The Empress Dowager listened to half of what Qiuqiu said and wanted to spend a few more days with her so that she could eliminate the dangers around her and live a few more years.
After the birthday banquet at noon, the Empress Dowager returned to the palace and ordered people to secretly and thoroughly investigate her diet and daily life to see if there was any poisoning.
However, after checking, nothing unusual was found.
The Empress Dowager thought to herself: Could it be that this little baby has made a mistake?
Sigh, I'm really getting senile. How could I so unconditionally trust a child and even conduct such a thorough investigation? I've gone mad.
However, the Empress Dowager still harbored an inexplicable trust in Qiuqiu. Her sixth sense told her that Qiuqiu was right, and there must be something wrong with this.
Otherwise, if I pay so much attention to my health, why do I feel that my body is getting worse day by day, and that my life is declining every day?
The Empress Dowager then had another group of people investigate. One of the imperial physicians discovered the problem.
Imperial Physician: "Your Majesty, your diet and daily life seem to be fine in every aspect. But there is a problem when you combine them together."
Empress Dowager: "Oh? What do you mean?"
The imperial physician said, “It’s just that the two kinds of food you eat on a regular basis are fine to eat separately, but if you eat them together for a long time, they will cause food incompatibility, produce toxins, and lead to chronic poisoning. But it is not easy for people to detect, and it is also difficult for the imperial physician to diagnose.”
Empress Dowager: "So that's how it is. I've been feeling unwell, but no problems have been found. Who could be so vicious as to use such despicable means to harm me!"
The imperial physician glanced at a potted plant beside him and said, "The mastermind behind this is getting impatient. Those incompatible foods, combined with this plant, can cause a person to suddenly faint without realizing it, or even fall into a deep sleep from which they never wake up."
The Empress Dowager slammed her hand on the table angrily: "Who dares to be so bold! Investigate! Investigate thoroughly!"
Imperial Physician: "Yes!"
Empress Dowager: "Guards!"
A eunuch ran in from outside.
"Empress Dowager, what are your orders?"
Empress Dowager: "Summon the Emperor; I have important business with him!"
Eunuch: "Yes!"
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