Xuan Bao was sitting upright with a smile on his face. The Queen Mother's aunt didn't say anything to her. Because the summons was sudden, she didn't know how much her grandfather had said. The best way to deal with it was to wait for the other person to ask and then think carefully about the answer.
At this moment, in the eyes of the Queen Mother, Xuan Bao was just a good little baby, but when she remembered what King Yongchang said, her expression gradually became serious.
"If you have anything you want to ask, Auntie the Queen Mother, just ask. Xuan Bao will tell you everything honestly."
"I heard from your grandfather that you and the national master Yin Qin are from the same sect, and you are quite senior. You are his junior uncle?"
It turned out that it was for this reason that his grandfather was quite reliable and did not tell the Queen Mother about his grandfather and his suspicions. Xuan Bao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
I guess the Queen Mother's aunt found it unbelievable, so she summoned me to ask for clarification.
Xuan Bao nodded slightly and said: "To my aunt, the Queen Mother, I was living outside the country. It was the old Taoist master who rescued me and took me in. I also heard what he told me about my nephew Yin Qin."
"So, isn't your master the ancestor of the Imperial Master?" The Queen Mother's eyes widened, "Where is he at the moment?"
Xuan Bao lowered his little head: "The old Taoist master is dead. He said he would bless me in heaven."
"Yes, Yin Qin is not young, let alone his master." The Queen Mother showed a disappointed look, "Fortunately, your master took you in. No matter what, it is fate between master and apprentice. Don't be sad.
.From now on, your mother, your grandfather and of course the Ai family will take care of you."
"Thank you, Aunt Queen Mother." Xuan Bao jumped off the chair and knelt down to salute.
The Queen Mother stood up and helped Xuan Bao up with her own hands. The little doll looked up at her and smiled sweetly: "Did my aunt encounter some difficulty?"
"Oh, what should I say?" The Queen Mother raised her eyebrows slightly.
Xuan Bao said calmly: "This matter is probably not a trivial matter, otherwise why would you need to find my old Taoist master."
"I still don't believe your grandfather said that you are transparent, but now it seems that you are indeed a transparent little person." The Queen Mother sighed leisurely, "It's a pity that it's useless to say anything now."
"Perhaps Auntie can tell me." Xuan Bao stepped forward and brought the tea bowl on the table to the Queen Mother, "After all, I am the master's disciple. Even if I can't help you share your worries, you will feel more comfortable if I tell you.
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The Queen Mother took the tea and took a sip: "You are still young, so it is better not to get involved in some things."
"Oh, okay." Xuan Bao praised himself for being such an obedient boy.
Seeing that Xuan Bao said no more, the Queen Mother smiled and picked up the box that had been prepared on the table and handed it to her.
"Take this, this is the gift given to you by the Queen Mother. Open it and take a look. Do you like it?"
"Wow, so beautiful." Xuan Bao opened the box.
Inside is a set of pink crystal headpieces. Not only is the workmanship exquisite, but it is especially rare because it is specially made into a size suitable for a small baby. It can be seen that the Queen Mother prepared it carefully.
"Thank you, Aunt Queen Mother, I like it very much." Xuan Bao put down the box and suddenly stepped forward.
The little baby hugged the Queen Mother's waist, squeezed her little head into her arms and rubbed it.
The Empress Dowager was stunned by such an intimate gesture. Even her own grandchildren had never done this before. Princess Rouping had done this before many years ago.
"Just like it." The Queen Mother herself didn't know that her voice was gentle as never before, and even the look on her face was unprecedentedly kind.
Xuan Bao gained a place in the Queen Mother's heart with just a small act from the heart, but the little baby didn't know it at all.
"Royal Grandmother, I have asked for leave from the Grand Tutor. I want to take Xuan Bao to play." Dongfang Shun left and returned.
At this time, Princess Rouping also returned to the main hall under the guidance of Aunt Wen.
"Mother, this is a gift from the Queen Mother." Xuan Bao happily handed the box to Princess Rouping, "Please hold it for me. I'm going out to play with Brother Shun."
Dongfang Shun rushed in and took Xuanbao's little hand. She did not follow Brother Shun immediately. The little baby turned around and looked at the Queen Mother eagerly.
"What's wrong with Xuan Bao?" the Queen Mother asked in surprise.
"Aunt Queen Mother, can I go play with Brother Shun and come back to chat with you later?"
"Haha, okay, okay, you go quickly, go quickly, take a few more people with you, be careful."
With the Empress Dowager's permission, Xuan Bao bowed obediently and then took Dongfang Shun and jumped away.
The Queen Mother turned to Princess Rouping and said, "It is indeed as your father said, this child Xuanbao is very good."
"Thank you, aunt." Princess Rouping was filled with joy. It was not easy for Xuan Bao to be praised by her powerful aunt.
"It's been a few years, let's have a good chat."
The Empress Dowager and the niece and nephew of Princess Rouping chatted slowly about the past, the Yongchang Palace and various trivial matters.
Besides, Dongfang Shun happily ran towards the imperial garden with Xuan Bao, and the two of them soon arrived at the Jiuqu Bridge in the garden.
"Xuan Bao, look below." Dongfang Shun pointed.
"Your Highness, Miss Seven, be careful." The few serving eunuchs and Xia Yu and Dong Xue who followed Xuan Bao into the palace said in unison.
"Don't worry, there are guardrails, we just need to hold on tightly." Xuan Bao reassured.
Dongfang Shun was not willing to hold on to the guardrail at first, but Xuan Bao's look made him hold on tight.
"Wow, there are so many fish. These fish are very beautiful." Xuan Bao exclaimed.
"My father likes these fish the most, and I think they are very beautiful. You will definitely like them." Dongfang Shun took over.
Xuan Bao watched the fish for a while, then the little eunuch handed him the bait, and the two of them threw it into the water, causing the fish to jump up and grab the food.
The laughter of Dongfang Shun and Xuan Bao echoed on the Jiuqu Bridge, and the people serving around them were also infected by them. They all smiled, creating a happy scene.
"Laifu, who is over there?" The emperor heard laughter as he passed by the imperial garden.
"Your Majesty, the laughter sounds like that of His Highness."
Eunuch Laifu is the great eunuch next to the emperor. The person who can get into this position is naturally well-rounded. He also knows the situation of everyone in the palace very well. He can distinguish the voices of the concubines 80% to 90%, not to mention being favored.
The second prince.
"He is not in the study at this time, so why is he coming to the garden to make mischief?" The emperor couldn't help but frowned.
"I heard that the Queen Mother summoned Princess Rouping today." Laifu answered the question inappropriately.
After hearing this, the emperor relaxed his brows slightly: "Princess Rouping has not been in the palace for many years. I heard that she has found her missing daughter."
"Yes, this is Miss Seven. The Queen Mother also wanted to meet her, so she brought her into the palace."
After hearing this, the emperor finally understood. It was probably that Shun'er had a playmate, so he didn't go to the study.
"Let's go and have a look." The emperor raised his feet and walked in the direction where the laughter came from.
