September 15th is Jiaojiao’s birthday.
Logically speaking, a first birthday should be a grand celebration.
However, the Qiao family had just held a wedding banquet, and it had only been a few days since the eldest princess suffered a disaster. After discussion, Qiao Zhongguo and Mrs. Qiao decided to just invite some relatives and friends and have fun behind closed doors.
Early this morning, the fourth prince arrived at Qiao's residence with his entourage before he could wait for Qiao Zhongguo to go to court.
Now he was quite familiar with the way to the main courtyard. When he arrived at the entrance of the courtyard, he sweetly shouted: "Master's wife! The mistress is here!"
Mrs. Qiao was combing Qiao Jiaojiao's hair when she heard the fourth prince's voice and hurried out to greet him.
"Your Highness, come in quickly."
The fourth prince smiled sheepishly, "Master's wife, I came early today, so I didn't disturb you, right?"
Mrs. Qiao raised her eyes to look at him and saw a little child hiding by the door. His eyes were big and round. He had tanned a lot these days, but he was still a very beautiful child.
The fourth prince spent half of his time in Qiao Mansion in the past few months.
He is very polite at a young age, has a sweet tongue when he talks, and can endure hardships when practicing martial arts. He is good at everything and is very popular.
"Where, Jiaojiao just got up, come in quickly." Mrs. Qiao said with a smile.
The fourth prince's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he quickly strode in with his hands behind his back, as if he was hiding something.
Upon seeing this, Mrs. Qiao slightly raised her eyebrows, pretending not to know, and brought the Fourth Prince in.
Qiao Jiaojiao's hair was thick and messy after sleeping all night. She was sitting there in a daze with her hair full of hair.
When the fourth prince came in and saw this scene, he couldn't help but feel novel and happy.
"I have never seen Sister Qiao like this. She is so silly and so cute!"
Qiao Jiaojiao was in a daze when a face suddenly came up to her, startling her.
"Xiao Si!"
【You scared me to death! 】
Qiao Jiaojiao muttered dissatisfiedly.
The fourth prince hurriedly smiled flatteringly, "Sister Qiao, look, I have brought you something good!"
He held the things in his hands in front of Qiao Jiaojiao like a treasure.
Qiao Jiaojiao lowered her eyes curiously and saw that it was a golden boat. It was made very finely and was as big as the fourth prince's hand.
Qiao Jiaojiao:! ! !
[This...this can't be pure gold! 】
When the fourth prince saw Qiao Jiaojiao's eyes widening, he immediately understood that he had given the right gift and was secretly proud of himself.
He had discovered a long time ago that every time Sister Qiao saw gold or beautiful jewelry, her eyes would light up!
But Qiao Jiaojiao is still young, and he doesn’t know what kind of jewelry Sister Qiao likes, so he might as well give gold first!
"Does Sister Qiao like it?"
How could Qiao Jiaojiao not like it? She nodded repeatedly and reached out to grab it.
The fourth prince didn't dare to let go. The gold was very heavy, so don't hit Sister Qiao.
"Sister Qiao, be careful, it's very heavy."
Qiao Jiaojiao was very happy, "Little Four! Little Four!"
[Ouch, thank you! Thank you, little money-spreading boy! It's you who sent such a big piece of gold. Does the Queen know? 】
Mrs. Qiao stood aside, also worried.
"Your Highness, this gift is too valuable. Have you... asked the Queen?"
Could it be that the Fourth Prince stole this from the Empress’s warehouse...
The fourth prince nodded quickly, "Of course the queen knows!"
As soon as he said it was for the future prince and concubine, his mother immediately agreed!
"Master's wife, is Xiaosi the first person to give Sister Qiao a gift today?"
He rushed all the way early just to get the first one!
Mrs. Qiao was still a little skeptical, but the fourth prince thrust the heavy boat into her hand.
"Ask my wife to keep it for Sister Qiao. I will save a lot in the future and use it as a small treasury for Sister Qiao!"
When Qiao Jiaojiao heard this, she felt extremely comfortable.
[These words really speak to my heart! 】
After the fourth prince had his hands free, he immediately grabbed Qiao Jiaojiao and said seriously:
"Happy birthday to sister Qiao. Xiao Si wishes that sister Qiao will be safe and happy from now on!"
Seeing the serious look on the fourth prince's face, Qiao Jiaojiao thought about his kindness, so she gently shook his hand and grinned at him.
"Xiao Si!"
【Thank you, Xiaosi! With your good words, I hope that in two years I can successfully cross the threshold of premature death! 】
The fourth prince couldn't hear Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts, and when he saw her smiling, he also curled up his lips.
He didn't tell Sister Qiao that he planted a loquat tree in Yikun Palace early this morning!
When Sister Qiao grows up, the loquat tree will be as tall as a canopy.
Then I will take Sister Qiao to pick loquats together and give the sweetest one to Sister Qiao to eat!
The queen mother said that if sister Qiao knew that he was so attentive, she would be happy!
Children's joy is always warm and pure, and they only want to bring the best things to each other.
When Qiao Jiaojiao started to comb her hair, the fourth prince went to the back garden to practice martial arts.
He is now used to practicing until he is completely exhausted, and then falls asleep after taking a bath. He always wakes up refreshed the next day, as if he has endless energy!
In the afternoon, guests came one after another.
First it was Duke Yan and An Ning, then the Han family and his wife, and then Duke Ding and his wife.
The eldest young lady of the Xiao family was now the quasi-princess, so she settled down at home to wait for her marriage, and the second young lady followed her.
What's funny is that Qiao Diyi came back with the Xiao family. Those who didn't know it thought he was the Xiao family!
When dinner was approaching, the prince came to pick up the fourth prince in person and also gave Qiao Jiaojiao a birthday gift.
"elder brother!"
Jiaojiao knew what was going on. When she saw the prince, she called her brother, which made the prince beam with joy and couldn't help but hug her.
He weighed it gently and said with a smile: "Well, Jiaojiao has grown up and is no longer the child who would wet his pants on me."
Qiao Jiaojiao: "..."
【Ah ah ah! Prince! Why do you mention my dark history? 】
The prince couldn't help but smile heartily when he saw Qiao Jiaojiao's little face wrinkled into a ball, as if he could really understand what he was saying.
It's a pity that he can't stay outside the palace to eat at will, otherwise he really wants to attend Miss Qiao's birthday party.
"Jiaojiao, grow up quickly. When you grow up, Brother Prince will take you to play!"
The prince touched Qiao Jiaojiao's head with a gentle and kind voice.
Qiao Jiaojiao nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
[Okay, okay, it’s best to wait until you ascend the throne and take me to the Jinluan Palace to have a look. I’m really curious! 】
After the prince sat for a while, he left early with the reluctant fourth prince.
Before leaving, the prince went to greet his prospective father-in-law and prospective mother-in-law.
The wedding date for him and Miss Xiao has been tentatively scheduled for May next year, and the Imperial Heavenly Supervisor will tell Heaven and Earth that it will be an excellent day.
According to the queen mother's arrangements, the process can begin next month.
