Chapter 304: Danger Again
All in all, Song Zhao hadn't seen Xiao Jingheng for more than half a month.
But she didn't take it to heart.
In the end, the more Xiao Jingheng values Concubine Ying because of her mother's family, the more likely she is to follow Ning Wanshuang's old path.
Why is she in such a hurry?
The Queen Mother was ill these days, and Song Zhao would take Cheng Yu to visit her every other day.
The Queen Mother saw her filial piety and was also moved.
"You are pregnant, yet you come to my place every day to bother me. You are really tiring yourself out."
Song Zhao smiled, "Serving the Queen Mother is my duty, I am not tired."
She peeled a tangerine and handed it to the Queen Mother, but she took it but did not eat it. Instead, she threw it aside with a hint of anger.
"You know your duty, but others have probably forgotten their own identities. All the concubines are rushing to curry favor with Concubine Ying. Today, she came to pay her respects to me. Look at her smug face. She only cares about her own honor and favor, and doesn't care about the people in Jiangnan who are living in dire straits."
Song Zhao advised: "The Queen Mother, please don't be angry with Sister Yingfei. After all, she is thinking about you and comes to honor you every day."
The Queen Mother was clear-headed and shook her head with a cold smile, "You are just pretending to be nice to save face. I heard that you have handed over many of the affairs of the six palaces to Concubine Ying? You are the biological mother of the royal son, and your status is much more noble than hers. Why do you have to give in to her in everything?"
Song Zhao said: "It's not that I'm giving in to Concubine Ying, but the Imperial Concubine is in charge of the six palaces, but her health is not good and she can't take care of many things. I'm also pregnant, so I'm really unable to do it. It's fortunate that Concubine Ying doesn't despise me and is willing to help me."
Look at what she said. It was obvious that she was under the tyranny of Concubine Ying and had no choice but to let Concubine Ying help her manage the six palaces.
But when she said it, there was not a single complaint, and every word she said was in defense of Concubine Ying.
The Queen Mother held her hand and said with increasing affection, "You are a child who does not fight or compete, and you also know how to think for the Emperor. I have seen all of this, and so has the Emperor."
Song Zhao certainly knew that Xiao Jingheng would see all these things.
If Jamel Xiao couldn't see it, wouldn't her generosity be in vain?
After leaving the Empress Dowager's palace that day, when passing by Yonghe Palace, Song Zhao went in to visit Ning Wanshuang.
When she entered, she saw that the furnishings in Yonghe Palace had become much simpler, and even many of the chrysanthemums in the courtyard had already wilted.
Song Zhao was displeased and said, "How dare those servants in the Ministry of Internal Affairs treat my sister so badly? I must go back to the emperor and teach them a lesson!"
Ning Wanshuang was originally holding Jinyue and walking with Chenghuan in the courtyard.
Seeing Song Zhao bringing Cheng Yu, he was afraid that Cheng Huan would scare his brother, so he hurriedly asked the nurse to take Cheng Huan away, and then sneered at Song Zhao and said:
"Without Concubine Ying's approval, how dare those eunuchs in the Ministry of Internal Affairs do their job like this? Well, I have already sent away half of the palace servants. As long as the child has enough money, it's fine. There's no point for you to quarrel with Concubine Ying again."
Song Zhao said: "Sister Wan doesn't care about these things, but the less you care, the more excessive their actions will become."
Ning Wanshuang sneered, "You mean Concubine Ying? Ha, she used to be a piece of trash who didn't even dare to breathe when she saw me. The slaps I've given her add up to her age. How could I still be afraid of her? I heard that she's been sleeping with me recently?"
Song Zhao nodded slowly, and Ning Wanshuang smiled even more.
"No wonder she is so proud. Good thing, what's the difference between her now and me in the past? If she climbs high and falls hard, she will probably end up in pieces."
She was full of indifference, and gently stroked Song Zhao's bulging belly with her backhand, and asked,
"How many months?"
"Almost seven months."
Ning Wanshuang rolled her eyes at her and said, "Don't hang around when you're seven months pregnant. Everyone in the palace is looking at your belly. Don't make a fool of yourself."
Song Zhao knew that she had a tough exterior but a soft heart, and was about to make a joke, but the child kicked her in the stomach at this moment, causing her lower abdomen to twitch and her body to stagger slightly.
"Zhao'er?"
Yunshan followed closely and quickly supported her.
Along with Yunshan, Ning Wanshuang also supported Song Zhao.
The word "Zhao'er" just now also came from her mouth.
Song Zhao raised his eyebrows and looked at her, then smiled and said, "What did Sister Wan call me just now?"
"No, nothing." Ning Wanshuang glanced at her and said impatiently:
"I'm tired. Don't hang around with me anymore. Let's go back."
After saying that, she turned around and walked away like a shy little girl, which made Song Zhao smile.
On the way back to the palace, Song Zhao happened to meet Xiao Yinzi outside Changle Gate.
Xiao Yinzi bowed to her and said that Xiao Jingheng wanted to summon her.
Thinking that Xiao Jingheng hadn't seen Cheng Yu for several days, Song Zhao took Cheng Yu with him to meet the emperor.
Xiao Jingheng was also very happy to see the child. He was busy sorting out memorials, but after hearing the word "father" in a childish voice, he immediately put down his pen and looked down into the hall.
Song Zhao put Cheng Yu on the ground and followed him carefully all the way, letting the child run to his father by himself.
Xiao Jingheng stood up to greet him, "Come here, let father hug you."
He picked up Cheng Yu, weighed him in his arms, looked at Song Zhao and smiled:
"It seems to be stronger."
Song Zhao also smiled, "Children of this age look different every few days. The emperor is busy with state affairs and hasn't seen Chengyu for more than half a month, so he has naturally gained some weight."
Xiao Jingheng freed one hand and patted Song Zhao's thin shoulder.
"I have neglected you these days, please don't mind."
"Your Majesty is busy with state affairs, and I can't help you at all. How can I be jealous over such a small matter and cause trouble to Your Majesty?"
Xiao Jingheng smiled brightly, feeling relieved. "She keeps nagging me as usual, and Concubine Ying is always mumbling about her mother's family's loyalty in front of me. I have become tired of hearing her. I can only relax when I am alone with Zhao'er."
The two of them sat on the warm seats. Xiao Jingheng took some time out from his busy schedule to enjoy the family happiness. Song Zhao also nodded and decided not to ask him about the flood at this time.
About a quarter of an hour later, Jiang Deshun reported that the ministers had arrived. Xiao Jingheng then handed the child to Song Zhao and told her,
"I asked the imperial kitchen to prepare some dishes that you like. You and Cheng Yu will stay tonight."
Song Zhao refused disrespectfully. When he saw Xiao Jingheng to the door, Cheng Yu in his arms suddenly burst into tears, mumbling the word "father".
Xiao Jingheng looked back and saw the child crying so hard that he couldn't bear it.
"What's wrong?"
He turned back to the hall, intending to comfort the child.
But just as he stepped over the threshold, the plaque hanging on the door that read "Diligence and Virtue" came loose without any struggle.
The heavy plaque fell down in an instant, hitting Xiao Jingheng's vital point heavily...
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