Phi-Fic Chapter 277 Full Moon
Chapter 277 Full Moon
At this moment, the second younger sister, Qiao Qingqiao, who had received the news, also arrived late with her child and husband, and sat down next to Bai Chanzi.
Bai Chanzi was overjoyed. Seeing that she didn't recognize the child, she happily held him in her arms and played with him for a long time.
The Qiao family has been separated for many years, and now they can finally sit down together for a reunion dinner.
Everyone was filled with immense gratitude.
At this moment, Qiao Jishen stood up, raised his wine glass, and said,
"This first cup is to be offered to Shu'er. If it weren't for Shu'er, how could we have the opportunity to gather together today?"
The crowd below nodded in agreement.
Without Qiao Qingshu's help, how could Qiao Qingqiao have married her ideal husband and given birth to a son?
Without Qiao Qingshu's help, how could Qiao Anlan have found her, passed the imperial examinations, and started a family?
If it weren't for Qiao Qingshu's help, how could Bai Chanzi have escaped her suffering and been given a second chance at life?
If it weren't for Qiao Qingshu, how could Qiao Jiye have successfully sent his son to the Royal Academy and regained his footing in the capital?
If it weren't for Qiao Qingshu, how could Qiao Jishen have made up for the regrets of that year?
Speaking of which, Qiao Qingshu is probably the greatest contributor to the Qiao family.
At this moment, everyone stood up and raised their glasses to toast Qiao Qingshu.
This action made Qiao Qingshu blush deeply, and she said somewhat embarrassedly,
"These are things I should do; you don't need to do them."
Bai Chanzi, standing beside her, gently nudged her arm and said,
"No need to be modest, Shu'er, you deserve this."
Everyone said in unison,
"Yes, this toast is due."
Not wanting to refuse any longer, Qiao Qingshu raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp.
She is very satisfied with her life and everything she has now.
She finally made up for the regrets of her previous life in this one, and her eyes immediately welled up with tears.
A warm and joyful feeling welled up inside her.
Time flies by.
Soon it was time for her child's daytime celebration.
Xiao Zhijie attached great importance to this banquet and began making arrangements a month in advance.
This is the new emperor's first child, and also the future crown prince.
Qiao Qingshu sat in the familiar palace, washing and dressing, but her state of mind was completely different.
In her past life, she was always feeling lonely in this palace because Xiao Chengyan was extremely indifferent to her.
The palace is still the same, but her heart is filled with contentment and joy. It feels so good to be loved, protected, and valued.
Xiao Zhijie walked in at that moment. The man was dressed in a yellow robe and looked even more elegant and refined than before.
"My Empress, are you ready?"
Xiao Zhijie gazed at his beautiful empress through the bronze mirror, while Qiao Qingshu smiled faintly.
"Everything is ready."
At that moment, Wanqiu came out of the inner hall carrying the child, and Qiao Qingshu took the child and held him in her arms.
Xiao Zhijie happily stepped forward and teased the child a couple of times, creating a warm and loving atmosphere as the couple surrounded the child.
The 100-day celebration was a grand affair, with invitations even sent to neighboring countries, and many foreign envoys arrived with generous gifts.
The new emperor and empress slowly walked hand in hand into the main hall to receive the homage and blessings of civil and military officials.
The banquet proceeded smoothly.
Xiao Zhijie drank a few more cups of wine and became drunk. He was helped by a eunuch to a side hall to change his clothes.
Qiao Qingshu continued to chat and exchange pleasantries with everyone while still holding her child.
Xiao Zhijie staggered, his face clearly showing signs of drunkenness, and was helped into the side hall.
A palace maid came forward to help him change his clothes, but accidentally spilled the hangover tea she was holding on him.
"This servant deserves to die! This servant deserves to die!"
Xiao Zhijie frowned almost imperceptibly.
Then the palace maid stepped forward and said,
"Your Majesty, let me change your wet clothes for you."
I was only planning to change my outer clothes, but now that even my inner clothes are wet, I have no choice but to change everything from the inside out.
He was somewhat displeased, but ultimately couldn't express it; he simply stood behind the screen and began to take off his clothes.
"Go and get a clean set of clothes, both inside and out."
The palace maid hurriedly responded and left.
A moment later, he heard the door open and reached out a hand from behind the screen.
"Give me the clothes."
The clothes were indeed handed over, but they couldn't be pulled away.
Xiao Zhijie frowned, somewhat displeased, and with a forceful tug, pulled a delicate woman into his arms.
Startled, he quickly put his clothes on, shoved her away, and angrily scolded her.
"Who are you! How dare you trespass into the palace!"
The woman was not dressed as a palace maid; instead, she was dressed in a magnificent palace gown, exuding an air of nobility that was not concealed at all. Her face was also delicate and charming, making her very beautiful.
The woman wasn't afraid at all; she smiled and stared at Xiao Zhijie with alluring eyes.
"Does Your Majesty not recognize me? I am Jin Yao, the sixth princess of Xuan Kingdom. Today, I have come with the envoy to congratulate Your Majesty."
It turned out she was a princess from Xuan. Xuan was a small vassal state of Nanzhao, and it paid tribute almost every year to pray for peace. There were even several concubines from Xuan in the imperial court and harem.
They were all tributes from the Xuan Kingdom.
He couldn't help but take a step back and said,
"The banquet is in the front hall. The princess must have wandered into this place by mistake. She should go back quickly."
He was still trying to give her a way out, but she wouldn't take it.
She lunged forward again, unexpectedly wrapping her arms around Xiao Zhijie's waist.
"Your Majesty, I have long admired you. I wish to marry you, and I would gladly serve as your concubine or mistress."
A princess actually said such a thing.
Even Qiao Qingshu, who was standing outside, was surprised when she heard this.
She was greeting everyone in the front hall when she suddenly noticed that Xiao Zhijie's jade pendant, which he always wore, had been left on the dragon throne. She thought of bringing the jade pendant over.
Just as they reached the side hall, they heard Princess Jin Yao hugging Xiao Zhijie and saying that she wanted to marry him as a concubine.
She suddenly felt a pang in her heart and turned to leave.
She couldn't help but curl her lips into a cold smile, realizing that she had been too naive.
How could a man possibly devote himself to one person, especially when that person is the emperor? She didn't want to be known as a jealous empress. If Xiao Zhijie didn't go too far, she would tolerate it.
Having been given a second chance at life, she has come to realize that romantic love is insignificant and that there are many things in this world that are more important than love.
But a pang of sadness welled up inside her, and she didn't want to go back to the front hall, so she wandered alone out of the Imperial Garden.
She hadn't gone far when she heard the mournful sound of a flute coming from the direction of the pavilion in the middle of the lake. She looked up and saw that it was a familiar voice.
It was Lai Daoyun, the son of Lai Da. Lai Daoyun is now an official and is highly regarded by Xiao Zhijie, so he was naturally invited to today's banquet.
Normally, she would definitely go up and say hello, but she was in a bad mood at the moment and didn't want to go up and talk to him.
She wanted to go somewhere else, but Lai Daoyun had already spotted her.
"Your Majesty, it's been a long time."
Lai Daoyun jogged a few steps and came to Qiao Qingshu.
Your Majesty the Empress?
She suddenly forced a helpless smile.
"Greetings, Lord Lai."
Lai Daoyun looked at Qiao Qingshu with displeasure and asked with concern,
"Today is the Crown Prince's full moon celebration, a joyous occasion. Why does Your Majesty the Empress seem unhappy?"