Gu Yunyao looked at Shen Munan's clothes, as if he had just come back from outside.

Sure enough, as soon as he opened his mouth, he asked: "What happened?"

Gu Yunyao touched Meimei's head: "Meimei got into trouble. She had a fight in the zoo. I'm sorry. I will give you medicine to compensate."

Shen Munan's eyes glanced from Meimei to the old housekeeper.

The old housekeeper quickly said: "The old slave wants to ask the county master to break up the fight, not to compensate."

"My lord, if you want to blame me, it's my fault for not taking a good look at Meimei. It's none of other people's business. Other people and...animals are all victims."

Gu Yunyao didn't want to injure others, so she changed the topic and said, "What did the prince do?"

"I'll tell you when I get back."

Shen Munan followed Ruan Tie and looked back at the courtyard where Yun Yao temporarily lived.

When she reached the door of the hospital and lifted her gently, Shen Munan reached out to help her.

"No, no, I can do it myself."

Shen Munan's face darkened: "Hurry up, my hands are sore."

Gu Yunyao quickly stretched out her hand: "Let's go."

The two walked into the house together. The old housekeeper looked at their backs and smiled comfortably.

Entering the room, Gu Yunyao saw two boxes on the table, one about ten centimeters long and the other long.

Shen Munan helped her sit down by the bed: "I just went to the secret guards, they..."

As soon as the words came here, there were rapid footsteps outside, and Chunni said loudly at the foot of the steps: "Your Majesty, there is news from the palace that our ancestor is in trouble!"

Ancestor? Empress Dowager?

Shen Munan's expression changed slightly: "Where is he?"

"In the front hall, the one who came next to the Queen Mother came, saying that our ancestors wanted to meet the Lord of Yongning County.

Mammy was afraid of the inconvenience of a sudden visit, so she came to the palace first."

"I'll go with you to see grandma." Gu Yunyao quickly stood up.

She had a very good impression of the Empress Dowager, and the old man had helped her a lot, so how could she not go?

"Be prepared to lift softly."

When they arrived at the front hall, Gu Yunyao recognized that the nanny was the one who picked up the Empress Dowager that day.

Aunt Gu was so worried that she was distracted. She turned around and saw Gu Yunyao and Shen Munan going out together. She was slightly surprised for a moment and hurried over to greet them.

"Mommy, there's no need to be polite," Shen Munan said, "What's wrong with Grandma?"

"I was in a bad mood today and my mind wasn't very clear. I originally thought that I would feel better if I took a nap, but I didn't think so. When I woke up, I couldn't stop crying and insisted on making a fuss to see the county magistrate.

The old slave couldn't be coaxed, and even fainted from crying once. The imperial doctor had already ordered her not to let her mood swing too much. This..."

"I'm going to see her old man," Gu Yunyao said to Shen Munan, "It doesn't matter."

She is now wearing outer clothes, moving slower, and no injuries can be seen on her body.

"Okay," Shen Munan nodded, "I will accompany you into the palace."

Aunt Gu took the first step, and Shen Munan ordered a carriage to be prepared to take Gu Yunyao into the palace.

"My grandma's eldest daughter's nickname is Yun'er," Shen Munan handed the small stove to Gu Yunyao, "I wasn't particularly clear about these old things before.

After I came back that day, I felt that her attitude towards you was indeed unusual, so I investigated.

Back then, she was working in the fields with her children in her hometown. Taizu couldn't bear the chaos in the world and rose up, and this was how I came to power.

It's easy to say, but the difficulty is self-evident. My great-grandmother's eldest daughter also died during that time, which became a heartache for her.

After my father ascended the throne and my great-grandfather passed away, my great-grandmother became increasingly unclear.

The emperor set up a courtyard in the palace so that she could plant some things and take care of her for the rest of her life.

I don't know why I walked out that day, met you, and treated you as her eldest daughter."

Gu Yunyao suddenly realized.

"It turns out that this is the case. The old man is so pitiful. He probably misses his daughter too much and feels guilty. He feels that he has not taken good care of her. His husband has passed away and he seems to have been abandoned by the whole world."

Shen Munan was startled. The Queen Mother was so noble. The only person who said she was "poor" was probably Gu Yunyao.

She turned her head and looked out the car window, her heart trembling slightly: In her heart, was he considered a pitiable person?

All the way into the palace city, Grandma Gu's carriage was waiting in front. This carriage opened the way and it was smooth.

Gu Yunyao looked at the scenery outside the car window. From the palace walls to the trees, it gradually became quiet and peaceful.

After getting off the carriage, Aunt Gu led the way. There were not many eunuchs and maids in the palace. It was quiet, and the cries were very clear.

Aunt Gu said quickly: "When I went out, I coaxed my ancestors to sleep, and now I woke up again."

Gu Yunyao followed her, enduring the pain and speeding up.

"Hey, ancestor, look, who's here?" Aunt Gu said with a smile, and hurriedly poured a cup of tea and handed it to her.

The Empress Dowager pushed the tea cup: "I don't drink tea."

Looking past Aunt Gu and looking back, when she saw Gu Yunyao coming in, her mouth flattened and she started crying again.

"Yun'er, where have you been?"

Gu Yunyao felt sour and held her extended hand: "I went to buy you candy, have you forgotten?"

"Leave it to Yun'er, I won't eat it."

"I've eaten," Gu Yunyao coaxed in a low voice, "It's specially left for you, will you join me in having a sweet treat?"

The Empress Dowager burst into laughter.

Aunt Gu stepped aside and wiped her eyes with a sigh.

After eating a piece of toffee, the Empress Dowager was in a good mood, just like a child, she changed her face whenever she was told.

"I also left something for you." She took out a box and patted it. "It's all for you."

Gu Yunyao opened it and found several kinds of snacks inside, some of which were stale. It was obvious that they were not left at once.

"Your brothers are watching. I secretly left it for you, Yun'er, eat it quickly."

"Okay," Gu Yunyao smiled lightly and picked up a piece.

Seeing that she really wanted to eat, Aunt Gu was about to stop her when Shen Munan stepped forward.

The Empress Dowager immediately became furious and protected Gu Yunyao like a cub: "You brat, what are you going to do? Don't even think about robbing me, Yun'er!"

"You look like a human being, but why do you love grabbing food? If you can't treat Yun'er well, I won't let Yun'er marry you!"

Shen Munan: "..."

"No, I also want to give her delicious food," Shen Munan took out a paper bag, "Take a look."

The Queen Mother looked at it suspiciously and saw that inside the paper bag were small fat and white meat buns, which were still hot.

"That's pretty much it."

Aunt Gu took the opportunity to take away the snack box, and Shen Munan handed the meat bag to Gu Yunyao.

Gu Yunyao asked with eyes: When did you buy it?

Shen Munan ignored her.

The little maid outside came to report: "Go back to your lord, Eunuch Song has conveyed the emperor's oral message, please come and pay a visit."

Shen Munan glanced at Gu Yunyao and the Queen Mother, who were eating small meat buns with their heads touching.

Aunt Gu whispered: "Your Majesty, just go. There are old slaves here who will take good care of the county master."

Shen Munan nodded: "Okay, thank you, mama."

"The county master has a good relationship with his ancestors, and the old slave is very grateful."

Gu Yunyao did not dare to let the Queen Mother eat too much. After the two of them finished eating, the old man took her to the yard.

"Come on, let me show you. Several of the melons I planted, the kind you like to eat the most, have grown."

"Really? Where? I want to see."

The Empress Dowager smiled happily: "I knew you liked it."

There were not many flowers and plants in the yard, but there were quite a few fruits and vegetables of all kinds. Aunt Gu followed behind with a basket, and soon half of the basket was filled.
Chapter completed!