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The eunuch could only return to the palace and report Nangong Li’s situation to the Empress.
The Empress’s face darkened. “Li’er was injured? Who did it?”
“I’m not sure.” The eunuch shook his head awkwardly. “I’ve already hired an imperial doctor for His Highness. Your Majesty, don’t let the worry damage your health. When His Highness is better, the truth will come out.”
The Empress stood up. “No, I want to see Li’er.”
The eunuch dissuaded, “Your Majesty, you can’t! You’re the Empress. You can’t leave the palace on your own!”
The Empress’s eyes turned cold. “Then I’ll beg His Majesty!”
The Empress had made up her mind to visit Nangong Li. It was useless no matter who persuaded her. When she went to the Emperor’s bedchamber, no one stopped her. However, at this moment, she would rather have someone stop her in advance so that she could not see this blinding scene.
The little fellows were playing in the garden. There were several swings, a large group of wooden horses, and countless trinkets in the garden that had was built overnight. The three little black eggs played with this and that. The Emperor and Consort Yun sat under the porch and looked at them.
The two of them were smiling.
Consort Yun smiled because the little black eggs were very obedient. The Emperor smiled because the little black eggs and Consort Yun were very obedient.
They looked as if they were the real family.
The Empress felt her eyes sting. She suddenly forgot that she was here to ask the Emperor for permission to leave the palace. She felt uncomfortable staying any longer and left without looking back.
This time, the Emperor did not notice her.
When did this man no longer only have her in his heart?
The Empress did not take the carriage, nor did she let the servants follow her. She just walked in the harem dejectedly. After walking for an unknown period of time, she was shocked back to her senses by a series of young voices.
“It’s your turn, Er’bao!” Xiaobao waved the handkerchief in his hand and said anxiously to Er’bao.
Er’bao obediently walked over. “Then cover me up.”
Xiaobao covered Er’bao’s eyes with a handkerchief. Er’bao began to catch them.
Dabao didn’t say anything, but Xiaobao knew how to speak. He hid behind Dabao. “Come on, come and catch me!”
Er’bao grabbed Dabao.
Xiaobao rolled on the ground laughing. “Hahahahaha!”
This time, it was Dabao’s turn to catch. Er’bao covered Dabao’s eyes with the handkerchief. “Can you… see?”
Dabao shook his head.
Er’bao instructed, “You’re not allowed to go back on your word, nor are you allowed to peek. Count to ten and then you’ll come and catch me.”
Dabao nodded. Xiaobao and Er’bao exchanged a naughty look and quietly ran away! Dabao catched for a long time but could not catch it.
This was a small garden that was a full fifteen minutes away from the Emperor’s bedchamber. To the east was a lake with live water, but there was a fence around the lake to prevent children from falling.
Dabao reached out his little hand and walked towards the fence. This was the child who could not speak. He was the one who had made the Empress bald. He was also the one who had taken the Emperor’s heirloom seal and sat on the throne of Nanzhao.
Even though he was only three years old, he was already Nangong Li’s greatest enemy.
What if he had an accident? Could Consort Yun still laugh? The Eldest Princess jinxed her grandson. Would she still have a chance to become the Queen?
Countless thoughts flashed through her mind. The Empress reached out and gently pulled open the fence. Dabao walked over without any obstructions.
Plop!
Dabao missed his footing and fell into the cold lake!