Chapter 216: Not in vain, not in vain

Chapter 216: Not in vain, not in vain

Ji Yunqing ran to see Ruirui.

The little kid was sitting in the crib, playing with a toy in his hands.

There were a lot of toys beside him, and several maids were surrounding the little bed, laughing happily.

There was no sign of crying at all.

Seeing Ji Yunqing coming, several maids bowed to him.

She took a quick look and found that they were all the maids who often took care of Ruirui in the yard.

"There are many people here today, so you should take good care of the Fourth Young Master. If you do well, everyone will be rewarded!"

When they heard about the reward, the maids were very happy.

Aren’t they working just to save money?

Respond positively: "Yes, Master"

"If something goes wrong, I won't let it go easily."

After Ji Yunqing finished speaking, he looked at Nanny An again.

Nanny An nodded at her and told her not to worry.

Ji Yunqing was indeed busy today, and soon a maid came to look for her.

As the time was getting closer, the women in the mansion and the guests from outside the mansion came one after another.

These cannot all be left to Concubine Wen. As the biological mother of the Fourth Young Master, Ji Yunqing still needs to show up appropriately.

Concubine Jian and Concubine Zhao came together.

After arriving, the two of them saluted Ji Yunqing according to the rules, and then Concubine Zhao looked intently at Concubine Jian who was standing beside her.

Concubine Jian lowered her head, looking quite embarrassed.

Ji Yunqing was puzzled. How could these two people who had nothing in common get together?

Concubine Jian was gentle, introverted and not good at speaking, while Concubine Zhao was spoiled and brought up since childhood, which led to her never taking Concubine Jian, who came from a humble background, seriously.

What's going on now?

Thinking of this, she asked directly: "What a coincidence? You guys came together."

Concubine Zhao smiled and said, "It's really a coincidence. I just happened to see Concubine Jian on the road, so we just went together."

As she spoke, she looked at Concubine Jian and urged, "Sister Jian, say something!"

Being urged like this, Concubine Jian finally raised half of her face slightly and mustered up her courage: "No, it was... Concubine Zhao who went to look for me on purpose..."

"Who told you to say that?"

Concubine Zhao was so angry that her nose was crooked. She gave many instructions along the way, but in the end, not a single word of hers was used.

Concubine Zhao simply asked in the name of Concubine Jian: "Concubine Jian just can't figure it out, and wants me to help ask. The children of the two concubines were born during the Mid-Autumn Festival, so I won't say more.

When Sister Jian's daughter was celebrating her first birthday, there wasn't such a big ceremony. Even when the Third Young Master was celebrating his first birthday, there wasn't such a big banquet for the guests. Why is it that when it comes to the Fourth Young Master, he is being treated so specially?"

"That's it!"

Ji Yunqing's expression did not change at all, and he continued calmly, "You should ask the prince and the guests who came today. It can't be because I'm particularly kind, right?"

"……you"

Concubine Zhao was speechless.

Ji Yunqing looked at Concubine Jian: "No one will inform me of what happened. The prince just told me to hold the first birthday banquet well and receive the guests well. Concubine Wen also just told me the guest list, nothing else."

She thought that it must be Zeng Cheng who wanted to find her, and when other people heard that the concubine who gave birth to eight treasures was going out, they definitely wanted to get closer, which led to a series of consequences.

“So, that’s how it is!”

Concubine Jian was too embarrassed to raise her head. A weak and thin voice was heard, and Ji Yunqing only saw the other person blushing from the neck to the tips of her ears.

She sighed in her heart. Ever since Concubine Jian gave birth to a child, she felt more and more like a shy young wife.

Raising his hand and pinching the other person's red ear tip, Ji Yunqing quickly withdrew his fingers and quietly rubbed the pads of his two fingers in his sleeves.

It was indeed hot, and she was satisfied.

Concubine Jian looked up in confusion, and when she saw Ji Yunqing with a righteous look on his face as if he had done nothing, she wondered if she had been wrong just now?

When she met the other person's smiling eyes, Concubine Jian lowered her head again.

Concubine Zhao, who saw Ji Yunqing's actions throughout, wanted to lie down in Concubine Jian's ear and shout, "She did touch you!"

I just touched you!

Ji Yunqing stopped teasing her and politely placed Concubine Jian in a secluded place with a smile.

"Princess Jian, please take a rest here. There is food and tea here. If there is anything, please ask the maid to report to me, or..."

Ji Yunqing looked at Concubine Zhao who was following her: "Or please ask Concubine Zhao to tell me. Concubine Zhao is very helpful."

Who, who is willing to help?

Don't forget that she just wanted to stir up conflict between Ji Yunqing and Concubine Jian.

She would never help Ji Yunqing, and she would continue to drug Concubine Jian!

Let her know that Ji Yunqing is not a good person.

Just as she was thinking about it, someone gently pinched Concubine Zhao's cheek. She stared at Ji Yunqing who "attacked" her with wide eyes. Before she could open her mouth, she heard the other party's smiling voice.

"Please stop being naughty, Concubine Zhao. I know you have a sharp tongue but a soft heart."

Concubine Zhao firmly disagrees with this statement. She has a sharp tongue but a sharp heart!

"Okay, it's settled. Let's make a pinky promise~"

As Ji Yunqing spoke, he casually took Zhao Shiqi's soft hand, moved his little finger slightly, and hooked the other's finger.

Then he raised his eyebrows and left leisurely.

Leaving concubine Zhao standing there.

Hongdou, who was following Ji Yunqing and serving him, was still a little worried. When they walked away to a place where there was no one, her brows were filled with worry.

"Master, if something happens, what will you do if Concubine Zhao doesn't come to find you?"

Ji Yunqing didn't care: "What could happen? Concubine Jian wants to go to the toilet? Or is Concubine Zhao hungry?"

She smiled and said, "Don't worry, this is Prince Zhao's mansion. Concubine Jian entered the mansion earlier than me, and Concubine Zhao entered the mansion with me. If they have any problems, they can solve them by themselves!"

These are not guests who are unfamiliar with the place. If they are really bored, they can go back to their own yard.

Hongdou seemed to understand: "Then why did you say that just now?"

"I just want to take advantage of others, what's wrong with that?"

This is not against the law!

Ji Yunqing was very confident.

If nothing unexpected happens in her life, there will only be one man she can touch, so why should she look for other fun?

Isn't it just pinching?

She didn't do anything else.

This is proof of the good relationship between the sisters.

I believe the prince will understand her.

After a while, Ji Yunqing saw Concubine Wen and the two concubines from Prince Lie's mansion. It seemed that the atmosphere between them was not very good.

Ji Yunqing wanted to dodge, but by then several people had already seen her.

Oh no, there's no escape!

"What are you talking about? The atmosphere is so good, if you have something fun, why don't you find a place to sit down and have a good chat."

The atmosphere is so good?

The three of them looked at her. What was wrong with this?

Anyway, there was no fight, so Ji Yunqing just assumed that the three of them had a good relationship.

She said to herself: "Oh, everyone will be here soon, I have to go and greet them."

Soon, all the female members of Prince Zhao's family arrived.

The only ones left were the princess who had not yet recovered from her illness and the concubine Cen who had been taking care of her wholeheartedly during this period.

In order to save face, other people in the palace suggested going over to take care of the princess - this is also one of the duties of a concubine.

Not only do you have to take good care of the male master, you also have to take good care of the female master.

This is the misfortune of unlucky concubines who meet those cunning female masters. After serving them at night, they have to continue working during the day. They are worse than oxen and horses, and if they are unlucky, their lives may be in danger.

Fortunately, the princess did not need their care, and in the end, only concubine Cen was left by her side.

As she thought of this, the princess was soon helped over.

This time I can't just show up and leave like I did before.

After all, there are guests coming, so the princess has to persevere.

Ji Yunqing carefully examined the princess's face. She had powder on her face and looked a little haggard, but her eyes were full of life, which proved that the princess's condition was improving.

After the princess arrived, the guests soon arrived.

After a rough look, it was found that all the concubines or favored maids from various mansions were brought here to watch the ceremony.

It was just as Ji Yunqing thought. As soon as everyone heard about the concubine in Prince Lie's Mansion, they all gathered around.

——They were indeed aiming for eight babies in one pregnancy.

Ji Yunqing was thinking in his mind, but his face looked calm and composed, yet festive.

When the time was almost up, King Zhao came with some guests.

During the one-year-old celebration, you always have to watch the child’s celebration.

In this way, half of the guests, half were men and half were women, each sitting in their own seats.

King Zhao personally announced the start.

King Zhao had watched the one-year-old ceremony several times in a short period of time. He was very familiar with these things and would not make any mistakes.

Ji Yunqing stood at one side, watching the ceremonies proceed slowly one by one, and his heart gradually relaxed a lot.

Today's mission is mostly completed.

Ji Yunqing was just thinking about it when Concubine Cen slowly approached.

"Ji Shufei..."

She looked up suddenly and saw that Concubine Cen was standing only about one meter away from her.

Seeing her looking at him, he turned his back to everyone and gave a provocative smile.

In an instant, Ji Yunqing's heart was filled with alarm.

not good!

There is a conspiracy!

This guy has been living in peace for so long, what is he planning to do?

"Concubine Ji, I want to tell you something—"

Before she finished speaking, Ji Yunqing spoke urgently: "Concubine Cen, is it wrong for you to do this?"

When Ji Yunqing spoke, she was not as quiet as Concubine Cen. In her anxiety, her tone was a little high, which attracted many people's attention.

"Concubine Cen, if you have anything to say, wait until the ceremony is over. I am busy now."

Concubine Xu was the closest. She looked over here and asked, "Concubine Cen, if you have anything to say, you can talk to the princess or the concubine. Everyone is here!"

"Concubine Cen, what do you want to say?"

The princess looked at Concubine Cen with a very calm look, which made Cen Xi swallow unconsciously, and the hand on her abdomen clenched the handkerchief.

Princess, could it be that you know something?

Feeling everyone's eyes on her, Concubine Cen felt like a thorn in her back.

"No, nothing."

Now is not a good time, Concubine Cen decided to wait.

Ji Yunqing nodded: "Oh, it's better to wait a little longer. I'm anxious to watch the Fourth Young Master's Grasping the One-Year-Old Ceremony. How could Concubine Cen choose to disturb me now?"

Because of her words, Concubine Cen felt a lot of blaming looks.

She was annoyed in her heart. Everyone was watching the little brat doing the "grab the one-year-old's hand" ceremony just now, and not many people were looking at her. This was a good opportunity.

Ji Yunqing is really something. He has watched the one-year-old banquet so many times and he doesn’t even feel annoyed?

If you really want to see it, can't you wait until after the one-year-old banquet and go back to see it a few more times?

oh no

She placed her palm quietly on her abdomen with a smile on her lips. After the one-year-old banquet was over, Ji Yunqing could no longer see her.

Just as she was thinking happily, a little maid avoided the crowd and came over quietly.

"Concubine Cen, the princess asks you to come over."

The smile on Cen Xi's lips froze.

"now?"

The maidservant said respectfully and without refutation: "Your concubine should not make the princess wait any longer."

After this incident, there were no problems in the following period.

I saw Ruirui being placed on a large and wide table, covered with a red cloth and many small things placed on it.

Ruirui looked around and was not at all panicked by being watched by so many adults.

Ji Yunqing became excited. What would Ruirui catch?

Although he knew this was not accurate, Ji Yunqing still couldn't help but be curious.

The little guy didn't crawl, but looked at his father first.

He shouted in a clear voice: "Daddy!"

I was laughed at by several brothers.

“This child is really filial”

"Third brother, your son is calling you"

King Zhao nodded to the little guy sitting on the table.

The little guy seemed to have received some instructions and picked up something.

"Here, to Daddy."

Everyone was surprised that this little thing, although small, cared a lot about his old father!

King Zhao said calmly: "This child has been filial since childhood."

When he lived in the front yard, the child would share his food with him every time he ate, and would cry if he didn't.

It was caused by the trouble caused by King Zhao, who was extremely disgusted.

This child, he grabs it with his hands!

Under the gaze of everyone, King Zhao stepped out from the crowd and reached out to take... a small golden abacus.

“It’s the golden abacus!”

King Lie laughed loudly: "Third brother, you have re-grabbed the week today. You will definitely make a lot of money in the future!"

Looking at the man with the loud voice in front of him, the little guy looked at him carefully for several times, and King Lie reached out and pinched the child's face in a vicious manner.

"Nephew, why are you looking at me? I'm your uncle, call me uncle!"

King Zhao raised his hand and slapped his palm away. "Today is my son's birthday celebration, not yours. Are you going to grab my son?"

"After catching him, go home and take good care of your child."

In the crowd, there were other royal brothers who were watching the fun and making jokes.

After sending the little golden abacus away, the little guy looked around to find his mother.

"Mother, mother"

Ji Yunqing took small steps forward.

Then a jade pendant of extremely fine quality was stuffed into his pocket.

She quickly stepped back, thinking, "I should finally do the one-year-old ceremony obediently now, right?"

But what happened next was different from what Ji Yunqing had expected.

The little guy simply didn't leave. He sat down on the table and started distributing gifts from the beginning, giving a small gift to anyone who looked at him.

From the princess to Concubine Wen and then to Concubine Lou and Concubine He, everyone has a share, and it will be given out randomly!

"My little nephew, where is my king's?"

Seeing this, King Lie took the initiative to ask for it.

The little girl was very generous and gave King Lie a box of rouge.

Before others could laugh at King Lie, he gave everyone exquisite accessories such as eyebrow pencils, hairpins, necklaces, bracelets, etc.

It’s not in vain, it’s not in vain!

King Lie held the rouge in his hand and seriously suspected that the little guy did it on purpose.

"How does he tell the difference between men and women?"

It would be fine if they could tell the difference, but the ones given to their brothers were all for women, which made people wonder if the little guy did it on purpose.

King Zhao was very calm: "It should be because you, my fourth brother, smiled very happily after getting the rouge just now. Your little nephew should remember it!"

King Lie: “…”

So this is still my fault?