The queen has four sons and six daughters, and she can call the wind and rain

Qingzhu came in quickly.

"My lady, why did you ask me to come here?"

"Go ask who made this pearl garden today?"

"That's what your Majesty is asking. You have found the right person. I know."

"This pearl garden was made by Snow White."

"Snow White?"

When this name came out, Yun Zhining and Qi Yejing were both shocked.

Qi Yao died unexpectedly that day. The two of them investigated for a long time but found no clues. Finally, under pressure, they could only temporarily deal with Concubine Hu and Ying Da Ying, and give an explanation to General Qi and the Yin family.

Now that Qi Yao is gone, the palace maids and eunuchs of Xuanhua Palace will have to be sent back to the Palace Department to wait for new assignments. However, Bai Xue was someone Qi Yao brought from the Qi family, so the Palace Department could not decide where she would go, and it had to be arranged by Qi Yejing.

Qi Yejing originally wanted her to sort out Qi Yao's inheritance and then take it back to the Qi family, but Bai Xue took out the suicide note written by Qi Yao.

The suicide note stated that she had already prepared for death, but there were a few things that worried her.

One is her old father.

Her father is old and has been fighting on the battlefield for many years. Although he looks strong, he has many chronic diseases in his body. Once he suffers a major blow, he will become seriously ill.

So she hoped that after she left, Qi Yejing could send an imperial physician to the Qi family to take care of her father's health on a daily basis and also take care of her brother who had not yet married.

The second is small grapes.

She has no children in her life, and the existence of Little Grape has brought her a lot of joy, so she is really grateful to Little Grape.

Therefore, she decided to give 70% of her assets to Xiao Pu Tao.

She served as a general for five or six years and made great military achievements. She stole a lot of gold, silver, jewelry, silks, antiques, calligraphy and paintings from the enemy. The late emperor also rewarded her with many things.

She brought a lot of things with her when she entered the palace, and she has accumulated a lot of belongings over the years.

Of all those things, 70% belong to Little Putao. Not to mention the concubines in the harem, even Little Putao's own mother would be envious.

However, Yun Zhining did not snatch the things that Qi Yao left for Xiao Putao. She sorted them all out for her and put them in her own warehouse.

The third is the soldiers on the frontier.

Those people guard the border all year round, protecting the people and maintaining the integrity and unity of the country. But sometimes the Ministry of Revenue does not have silver, so they will pay them less or simply not pay them any military pay. In the cold weather, they are hungry and cold, and they still have to guard the border to resist the enemy. It is really miserable.

Therefore, Qi Yao divided the remaining 30% of the assets into two parts. One part was rewarded to meritorious officials and the families of the sacrificed soldiers, and the other part was sent to the border as military pay.

Therefore, the soldiers on the border have been in high spirits in recent years. Anyone who dares to cross the line will pay the price with blood.

All this is thanks to Qi Yao.

Qi Yejing was very grateful.

The same is true for Yun Zhining.

At the very end, she asked Snow White to help her take care of Little Putao and watch her grow up, get married and have children.

This was Qi Yao's last wish, and Yun Zhining naturally would not refuse, so Bai Xue stayed in Qingning Palace from then on.

However, she was busy on weekdays and seldom met Bai Xue, and Bai Xue seldom interfered with the affairs of the small kitchen. Why did she go against her usual behavior today and go to the small kitchen to cook the dishes that Qi Yao loved when she was alive, and served them to her?

Yun Zhining frowned slightly.

"Go to Little Grape's bedroom and call Snow White over."

"Yes."

Bai Xue came in quickly and greeted them both.

Yun Zhining raised her hand and asked her to get up.

Bai Xue stood up and said with a chuckle.

"What is the purpose of the Imperial Concubine's visit to me?"

"Why did you make a dish of pearl dumplings and send it to my table today?"

Bai Xue stared at her for a while and sighed.

"Your Highness, don't you remember? Today is the anniversary of the death of Imperial Noble Consort Xiaomin."

Noble Consort Xiaomin is Qi Yao’s posthumous title.

After being reminded by her, Yun Zhining finally remembered.

She slapped her forehead in annoyance.

"I have been reminding myself for the past few days, hoping that I will not forget the birthday of Imperial Noble Consort Xiaomin, but the more I remind myself, the faster I forget. I am really sorry!"

Shirayuki shook her head and chuckled.

"Your Highness is busy with many things every day, so it's natural that she will neglect it. But it doesn't matter. I will always remember it and remind you on time."

"The offerings are ready. Your Majesty, please have your meal quickly. After breakfast, follow me to Xuanhua Palace to pay homage to Imperial Noble Consort Xiaomin."

"Okay, okay, I got it. You should go down and have breakfast. After breakfast, we will gather at the palace gate."

"Then I will not disturb the emperor and the imperial concubine from having dinner. I will take my leave first."

Qi Yejing and Yun Zhining felt very heavy when they remembered that today was the anniversary of the death of Imperial Noble Consort Xiaomin.

It has been seven years, and neither of them has found the murderer who killed Imperial Noble Consort Hyomin. How can they have the face to go to Xuanhua Palace to pay tribute to her?

If I don't go, I'm afraid she will be lonely and will come to chat with them in her dreams at midnight.

How sad!

Forget it, if you stick your head out, you'll get hurt. If you keep your head down, you'll get hurt too. I hope I can make some new discoveries when I go there today.

After breakfast, everyone gathered at the gate of Qingning Palace.

Qi Yejing, Yun Zhining, Bai Xue, and Little Grape.

Wan'er Jun'er, the sixth princess, the seventh princess, and the ninth prince who had just learned to speak.

The whole family is together, no one is left behind.

The group rushed to Xuanhua Palace in a mighty manner.

The young palace maids and eunuchs who passed by saw this and were confused.

"Your Majesty and Concubine Yi are in such a hurry, where are they going?"

"Today is the anniversary of the death of Imperial Noble Consort Xiaomin. Every year on this day, the Emperor and Imperial Noble Consort Yi will bring Princess Chang'an and Aunt Bai Xue, the chief maid of Imperial Noble Consort Xiaomin, to Xuanhua Palace to pay tribute to Imperial Noble Consort Xiaomin, regardless of thunder or rain."

"So, Noble Consort Xiaomin is quite favored."

"It's true that I'm favored, but it's also true that I'm pitied."

"Okay, hurry up and work. On this day every year, the Emperor and Concubine Yi are in a bad mood. If you see anyone slacking off, even if Eunuch Dongling personally pleads for you, you will still be punished."

Upon hearing the noise, the young palace maids and eunuchs quickly dispersed and went about their business.

Eating melons is fun, but it would not be good if you lose your life because of it.

Xuanhua Palace.

When Yun Zhining and Qi Yejing arrived, they saw two people kneeling in front of Qi Yao's spirit tablet.

After hearing the footsteps, the two men slowly turned around.

The older one is General Qi, and the younger one is Junior General Qi.

After seeing who was coming, General Qi quickly asked General Qi Xiao to help him up.

Seven years have passed. General Qi has become much older and his body has become more hunched.

Yun Zhining looked a little sad.

He quickly went over to help him.

General Qi looked dazed for a moment.

The hand slowly reached towards her face.

"Ayao, is that you? Have you come back to see dad?"

"Why did you come back?"

"Dad misses you so much."

"Dad really misses you!"

He hugged Yun Zhining tightly, tears streaming down his face.