Chapter 1605: Chapter 1605: Forgot Something

The day before Song Ci’s birthday, she was summoned into the palace by the Empress Dowager Wang, under the guise of meeting old friends, but in reality, it was also to celebrate her birthday.

Empress Dowager Wang pointed to the longevity noodles in front of her and said, "For your birthday, I wanted to go to your residence to join in the festivities, but with my status, it would cause a stir and make everyone uncomfortable, so I simply called you into the palace."

Song Ci was moved and said teasingly, "Such a small birthday, and you took the trouble to remember it."

"I’m getting old, day by day, not only my body, but even my eyes and ears are not as good as they used to be. Naturally, I need to see the people I want to see while I still can." Empress Dowager Wang said with a smile.

Song Ci’s eyes grew moist, and she pretended to be gloomy, saying, "I think you’re purposely trying to make me cry, talking like this without any need."

"Then let’s not talk. Let’s eat the noodles before they get soggy. These longevity noodles, they say, are made with wild pine flower chicken and cordyceps broth, extremely delicious."

Song Ci glanced at the longevity noodles on the table and the few refreshing and exquisite side dishes and said, "Everything here is naturally the best, so I will graciously accept your blessing."

After finishing a bowl of longevity noodles, Song Ci accompanied the Empress Dowager Wang on a walk in the small garden of Cining Palace, chatting as they strolled, like old times, talking about family affairs and occasionally reminiscing about the past.

This made Song Ci feel strange, thinking the Empress Dowager seemed odd today, as if she felt she was nearing her end and wanted to play the nostalgia card, lest she be forgotten in the future.

"Lady, although I’m not as strong as I used to be, I’ve maintained my health quite well these years. I sometimes forget things, but I’m still quite hardy. I should have a few good years left, so you needn’t worry." Song Ci said with a smile, so don’t have that tense attitude as if coming to a feast.

Empress Dowager Wang paused in her steps, looked at her, and after a long moment forced out, "You’re fine, why would you curse yourself? I forbid you to speak ill of yourself!"

Song Ci: "..."

Did I misunderstand?

Empress Dowager Wang said teasingly, "I just remembered when I came to your residence on this day many years ago, I became sentimental and spoke so much."

Song Ci smiled wryly, "So it is, I thought you had some bad premonition and were reminiscing."

"Nonsense." Empress Dowager Wang glared at her and continued walking, asking, "Is your eldest grandson’s wife adapting well after marrying into the family?"

"She is a kind, obedient, and sensible child. Su’er is fortunate." Song Ci smiled broadly, indulging in praise for Guan Shuyan.

"If you approve of her, she must be good. Next time you visit the palace, bring her along, so I can meet her properly."

"Alright."

"You’re fortunate to have a peaceful household, unlike the palace, where there are constant struggles for favor. Even among the Princes, their homes are not peaceful. Prince Zhou’s household especially, his Consort lost her child, and now she’s dazed and insane, constantly accusing the Concubine of causing the child’s death and coming to beg me to deliver justice."

Song Ci asked, "The Empress didn’t intervene?"

"She did, but it didn’t help. The child actually succumbed to smallpox, and the Consort was unfortunately diagnosed with pregnancy at the same time. Alas, it’s all causing chaos." Empress Dowager Wang said sadly, "It’s particularly unfortunate for that child. I have seen him, he was quite lively, but unfortunately, he was burdened with the deadly disease of smallpox."

Song Ci pursed her lips, as she realized she had forgotten something, which is that the Great Qing seemingly did not have cowpox vaccination practice.

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