Qian Jiujiu said as he took Beibei over from Qingyue's hand and looked at Beibei: "My dear mother, come and give me a kiss. From now on, my baby must grow up safely and healthily."
Beibei grinned and looked at Qian Jiujiu: "Mother concubine."
Qian Jiujiu felt happy and looked at Mu Yexiao: "Come here, this is the father, please call me father."
Beibei looked at Mu Yexiao and pursed his lips, as if he was unwilling. Qian Jiujiu probably saw it and sighed: "This is your father."
"It's just that father is very busy, busy protecting our home and our country, so we don't see each other often. Be good, can you call me father?"
Beibei glanced at Mu Yexiao curiously, and saw the corners of Mu Yexiao's mouth twitching, showing a smile, tilting his head: "Father."
Although his voice was a little aggrieved, he still called. Qian Jiujiu looked happy and couldn't help but look at Nan Nan: "Nan Nan, have you called your father?"
Nan Nan nodded: "Father."
Although the two children are only a little over one year old, their temperaments are completely different. Beibei is probably more delicate because they are girls, while Nannan is more generous.
He didn't like to talk, but he was still very keen on playing. Qian Jiujiu glanced at Mu Yexiao and said, "My lord, you usually don't have much time to look after your children."
"Now that I'm finally back, I'd better spend more time with my children, what do you think?"
Mu Yexiao nodded: "Okay."
After Mu Yexiao and Qian Jiujiu took the children away, the queen's palace suddenly became deserted. The queen sighed: "This palace seems to have lost its life all of a sudden."
"Yes, the palace has not had children for many years. The birth of Princess Xiao's two children has brought some life to the harem."
Concubine Qing also nodded, thought of something, and looked at the queen: "Queen, there are still some things that have not been dealt with in the palace, so I want to leave first."
The queen smiled: "You're welcome, sister. If you encounter any difficulties, just let me know."
Concubine Qing was not polite and answered with a smile. Now the smile on her face was sincere. She looked at the queen and said, "It's not a big deal."
"It's just that my benefactor, Mrs. Xiao, is still in the palace. I have already asked the emperor to accept Mrs. Xiao as my adoptive mother in an open and honest manner."
"So I just want to discuss this matter."
Concubine Qing thought that the Gu insect was so overbearing, and she was afraid that her time was running out. She was sincerely grateful to the Xiao family, so before she died.
We must protect the Xiao family, and at least give the Xiao family a way out. This family recognition ceremony must be carried out. When the queen heard this, she understood.
Although the queen has been in the harem, someone has come to report what happened in the front hall, so she said: "Then you go."
"If you need any help, just ask."
Concubine Qing looked at the emperor: "Thank you, sister."
This call of sister, Concubine Qing, is also sincere. The three of them have supported each other for a lifetime, how could they not have feelings, and now she is leaving.
No matter how she was willing to give up, there was nothing she could do about it. Thinking of this, Concubine Qing turned and left, and the emperor sat there, after all, to deal with Mrs. Xiao's affairs.
The emperor still had no intention of intervening. Looking at Concubine Qing's back, the queen frowned and glanced at the emperor: "Your Majesty, do you feel that something is wrong with Sister Qing?"
Listening to the queen's question, the emperor nodded: "There is something wrong. I guess she found out the reason for her life experience today. It can be seen that she seems to dislike Qian Guo very much."
The queen frowned. A woman's thoughts must be delicate after all. She had a faint illusion that today's Concubine Qing had a look of reluctance in her eyes.
I don’t know what happened? Looking at the emperor: "Your Majesty, you should pay more attention to your sister. I always feel that something is wrong, but I can't explain it."
Or it can be said to be a woman's intuition, but in this case, she would not be able to tell the emperor, and Concubine Qing who left had no idea that her feelings were noticed by the queen.
When Concubine Qing left the queen's palace, she sorted out her emotions, adjusted to her usual self, and returned to her own palace.
As soon as he walked in, he saw Mrs. Xiao and everyone in the Xiao family kneeling down: "See the noble concubine."
"Without any courtesy, please get up and go out. I will talk to the old lady."
Following Concubine Qing's words, the people of the Xiao family and the maids and servants in the palace all walked out, and only Mrs. Xiao and Concubine Qing were left in the hall.
Mrs. Xiao knelt down directly and looked at Concubine Qing: "Concubine, it's my fault. In my whole life, except for feeling sorry for you, I have never done anything wrong."
Concubine Qing sighed: "Mom, please get up and speak first. I don't blame you. On the contrary, I want to thank you because you gave me an honorable status to enter the palace."
Of course, Concubine Qing would not tell her that there was also her design in this matter. After all, it would not be bright if such a thing spread, so she would have to suffer the consequences of Mrs. Xiao.
Looking at Mrs. Xiao: "What I said is true. I really don't blame the Xiao family. The Xiao family is very good. No matter what, it was the Xiao family who saved my life in the first place!"
"The grace of saving a life is equivalent to reincarnation, so it is not bad to say that I am your daughter. And I will also get the emperor's consent, three days later."
"After the formal recognition ceremony, you will be my legitimate relatives from now on. No one dares to say anything more."
Mrs. Xiao was already in tears at this moment. Concubine Qing was a kind-hearted person. She took Concubine Qing's hand and was so excited that she couldn't speak. She thought this was the case.
The emperor would blame her, but Concubine Qing solved the matter. She looked at Concubine Qing and said, "Concubine Qing, the Xiao family will definitely not smear Concubine Qing."
Concubine Qing smiled: "I believe in you, I believe in you, so mother, what you have to do now is not to be sad, but to leave the palace to find a good place."
"The recognition ceremony in three days will be very lively. Let others see that I have a very good relationship with you."
Mrs. Xiao immediately understood that Concubine Qing was supporting them! He lowered his head and expressed his intention: "Don't worry, Imperial Concubine, I'll wait until three days later."
"I'll just go back with my family, and we'll live a good life."
Concubine Qing nodded: "That's fine. Living in a place you are familiar with is always much more comfortable. If anything happens, please send a message to Kyoto Xiaowang Palace."
"Presumably King Xiao will not ignore it."
Mrs. Xiao concealed her excitement and knelt on the ground again, kowtowing to Concubine Qing: "Thank you very much, Concubine Qing. Your kindness and kindness will be unforgettable to the Xiao family."
The crime of deceiving the emperor was originally intended to punish the nine clans, but now, it has been protected by Xiao Wangfu. This makes Mrs. Xiao unhappy.
Concubine Qing helped Mrs. Xiao up from the ground: "Mom, please get up first. You have been tired along the way. Go back and have a good rest."
Mrs. Xiao also understood after hearing this. Concubine Qing asked her to leave, so she resigned.
"Then, the noble concubine, I will leave with the Xiao family first, and I will retire."
After finishing speaking, Mrs. Xiao walked out, and then Caixiu walked in and looked at Concubine Qing: "Concubine."
Concubine Qing glanced at Caixiu: "Caixiu, please send the Xiao family out of the palace, lest anyone lose face. By the way, send a message to Prince Xiao's Mansion."
"Let Prince Xiao's Mansion help with the family recognition banquet in three days. The Xiao family has few connections in Kyoto, and they probably won't even be able to find a place to live."
Hearing this, the corner of Caixiu's mouth twitched, but she still hummed respectfully: "I understand, this slave."
Concubine Qing looked at Cai Xiu again: "Has Cai Xiu ever thought about leaving the palace? You should think about it carefully and then answer me after you think about it. I am tired, so I need to rest first. You can go and see someone off first."
Caixiu was Concubine Qing's eldest maid, so she naturally understood her master very well. When she heard her master ask her if she wanted to leave the palace, a bad premonition flashed through her heart.
But I couldn't imagine what happened. In fact, it didn't matter whether I could leave the palace or not. Concubine Qing was so favored in the palace because of her status as a palace maid beside Concubine Qing.
Cai Xiu could walk around the palace, except that she couldn't offend anyone in the Queen's palace, so Cai Xiu had never thought of leaving the palace.
But what Concubine Qing said today made Caixiu even more confused, but she went to complete the master's instructions first and came to the old lady of the Xiao family.
"Old madam, your Majesty has asked your slaves to take you out of the palace."
Mrs. Xiao looked at Caixiu. Caixiu was only about 20 years old. She was pretty and pretty, which she liked. The old lady also knew who she was, so she said politely.
"Thank you very much, Miss Caixiu."
"I don't dare to take it seriously. The old lady is too polite."
With that said, the group of people headed towards the palace gate. People along the way were very respectful when they saw Cai Xiu. At this time, the Xiao family also understood why Concubine Qing asked Cai Xiu to see them off.
Perhaps in the palace, among the maids, Caixiu is equivalent to Concubine Qing. After all, Concubine Qing has a high status and is favored. As her maid, her status can be imagined.
Arriving at the palace gate, Caixiu saw that there were no carriages outside, and couldn't help but frown: "Old madam, do you have a place to stay in Kyoto?"
After asking this question, Caixiu felt something was wrong. I was afraid that the place where she lived before was not very good, but it was very late now, almost evening.
It was no longer convenient to go out to find a place to live. After thinking about it, Caixiu asked someone to prepare two carriages. She looked at Mrs. Xiao and said, "Madam, would you like to go to Prince Xiao's Mansion today?"