The young lad was taken to meet Emperor Chu, so Song Ci accompanied Empress Dowager Wang for a stroll in the small garden of Cining Palace. It was already autumn, and the air was filled with the sweet fragrance of osmanthus flowers.
Empress Dowager Wang walked slowly, supported by a palace maid, while chatting with Song Ci.
"I heard your little grandson had a difficult birth, and was even born with the umbilical cord around his neck. Was it you who saved him? Weren't you scared looking at that scene?" Empress Dowager Wang felt weak in the legs just thinking about it.
Song Ci said, "I'm no deity; of course, I was scared. Just watching it made my heart almost jump out, but there was no choice. I had to force myself to stay calm, otherwise, how would we have such a delightful little grandson now?"
