Yun Tao smiled and said, "It is indeed because of Granny Gong's excellent teaching. Besides, the Empress Dowager is no pushover either. It's better for Your Highness to meet her later to avoid ruining your good mood."
Yun Qinglu chuckled, "I just praised you, and you're already acting childish. Yun Tao, you're so easily flattered."
She then continued walking into the inner palace, her words never stopping, “On the surface, we still have to do what we’re supposed to do. After all, the whole world is watching how the Emperor and I will treat this compassionate Empress Dowager who is so cunning and shrewd. So, we still have to go through the formalities.”
Yun Tao nodded, indicating that she understood.
Yun Qingluo suddenly remembered something, and whispered an instruction to Yun Tao. Yun Tao's eyes widened, somewhat disbelieving.
Yun Qingluo explained, "Go check it out and you'll find out. We must protect him. Have Yun Jin and Yun Mu investigate quickly. I need to finish this before I leave."
As soon as she finished speaking, Yun Qingluo felt a sense of foreboding. Sure enough...
Yun Tao exclaimed, "Leave? Your Highness, where are you planning to go again? Oh, so you didn't tell me again, are you planning to sneak away again?"
As Yun Tao spoke, her eyes reddened, and she looked aggrieved and pitiful.
Yun Qingluo gently coaxed, "Oh dear, that's a long, long time from now, and it's not even certain. Stop crying, or your eyes will get swollen. If your eyes get swollen, I don't want you by my side to take care of me, lest others think I'm abusing you."
Yun Tao frowned and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "I won't cry. The Empress always abandons me. What's there to cry about? Hmph."
After saying that, Yun Tao quickly walked to the bed and carefully made it up.
Then, with Yun Qingluo's help, they put the two little ones on the bed.
Xiao Yi looked at the two little ones on the bed and said with a smile, "Oh my, if it weren't for their different clothes, they really would look like they were cut from the same mold."
Qianyue left Yun Qingluo's embrace, pouted unhappily, and mumbled that she wanted her mother to hug her.
Yun Qing and Yun Tao helped the two children undress and change into pajamas that she had prepared for them long ago. The material was pure cotton, very comfortable and breathable.
"Qianyue, be good, change into your pajamas and we'll go to sleep." Yun Qingluo coaxed Qianyue to change her clothes.
Zeyan cooperated very well and, with Yuntao's help, also changed into his pajamas.
Yun Qingluo originally wanted the two children to lie on either side of her in her arms, but then she thought that sleeping on the outside was too dangerous and they might accidentally fall off the bed.
So Zeyan slept on the innermost side, Qianyue in the middle, and she slept on the outer side.
Yun Qingluo asked Zeyan if it was okay, and Zeyan obediently nodded.
Actually, he also wanted to sleep close to his mother. He could sleep on the outside and he was sure he wouldn't fall off.
But... since his mother is worried, he will listen to her arrangements.
Yun Qingluo helped the two children lie down before she lay down herself. Then she remembered that in TV dramas, mothers would tell stories to their babies before bedtime.
She asked the two little ones, "Zeyan and Qianyue, do you want to hear a story?"
Qianyue nodded happily as if everything was fine as long as she was in her mother's arms, but Zeyan calmly said no.
Yun Qingluo asked, "Why not? Doesn't Zeyan want to hear it?"
Zeyan explained, "No, I want to hear it, but Mother is tired and needs to rest."
A warm feeling washed over Yun Qingluo; at this moment, she had completely reconciled with her past suffering.
With two such sweet and caring daughters, what are the little hardships she suffers?
It was all worth it, especially worth it.
Yun Qingluo said gently, "Mommy wants to tell you a story. After the story, we'll go to sleep together. Okay, close your eyes, Mommy is going to start telling a story."
Yun Qingluo looked up slightly and saw that the two little ones had already closed their eyes, their faces full of anticipation.
"A long, long time ago, in a big forest lived a little white rabbit..." Yun Qingluo's gentle and soft voice rang out, filled with a peaceful atmosphere, which made the two children relax involuntarily.
Yun Qingluo felt the two little ones move, and while continuing to tell the story in a calm voice, she turned her head to look.
The two little ones found a comfortable position, obediently closed their eyes, and listened to her story.
Yun Qingluo's expression softened further. She waved to Yun Tao, signaling Yun Tao to go down first.
After Yun Tao left, Yun Qingluo and the two little ones slowly fell asleep.
Cining Palace.
Yunxin left after delivering the message.
The old woman handed the tea to the Empress Dowager, her face contorted with rage as she cursed, "This Empress is becoming more and more unruly. She's clearly raised by a military man; she has no manners or etiquette whatsoever. After going out for a while, she's become even more lawless."
"Your Majesty, why don't I go see the Empress myself? I'll say I received your imperial decree that I heard she's unwell and am going to visit her. Let's see how she still has the nerve to pretend to be dead."
The Empress Dowager took the tea, took a sip without expression, looked at Mo Mo beside her, sighed and said, "Alas, let it go. I'm just an old woman with no power or influence anyway, it's normal for people not to take me seriously. Oh well, let her be."
The old woman took the teacup, frowning. "The Empress Dowager is too kind-hearted. The Empress doesn't respect you, so she should be taught a lesson."
The Empress Dowager waved her hand, got up and walked to the window to tend to her precious flowers and plants. "No need. All our people have been dealt with by that old codger, the Grand Tutor. The Emperor is really ruthless. Hehe, let's keep a low profile for now."
The old woman nodded and said, "Alright, I understand. Then let's do as the Empress Dowager says and let her off this time."
The Empress Dowager nodded. "By the way, how is Chief Physician Xu doing? Has His Majesty contacted him since we parted ways?"
The old woman shook her head and whispered, "No, is it possible that Chief Physician Xu really didn't find out the truth from back then?"
The Empress Dowager cautiously said, "We should keep a close eye on him. If no one really notices him, we should get rid of him secretly to avoid any unforeseen complications."
The old woman was slightly startled. "I'm afraid that's not a good idea. If we let him live, perhaps no one will notice him. But if he really dies, what if the Emperor suddenly remembers him one day..."
That said, the people in those small towns are extremely devoted to Dean Xu, so if he were to suddenly die, they probably wouldn't let it go easily.
The Empress Dowager snorted coldly, "Hmph, what, do I need to think so much before killing a commoner? If something happens to him, I'll be living in constant fear."
The Empress Dowager's sudden change of expression startled the old nanny, who immediately knelt down. "Your Majesty, please calm down. He's just a nobody; he's not worth Your Majesty's concern. This old servant will send someone to keep an eye on him and find an opportunity to get rid of him."
The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction.
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