After completing the task, Lin Zezhi and others led a group back to Kyoto. The day they returned to Kyoto was also the day Qian Jiujiu and others returned.
A group of people met at the city gate. The carriages of the two teams just met when they reached the city gate, and then they couldn't get in. Qian Jiujiu took a look at the situation in front of him.
"Step aside and let others go in first."
Lin Zezhi, Qian Jiujiu and others were not familiar with each other, so they didn't think anything of it. However, when Wan Xi heard the voice, she suddenly lifted the curtain and looked at the carriage over here.
"Who's in the carriage?"
The corner of Lin Zezhi's mouth twitched, and he looked at Wan Xi in some confusion. Normally, Wan Xi didn't seem like the kind of person who would bully others by taking advantage of her power. Now that the other person has retreated, why is he still holding on to her
Qian Jiujiu was also a little puzzled: "Why? Do you have to know who did what? Do you want to cause trouble for me? When did such an unreasonable woman appear in Kyoto?"
Wan Xi blinked her eyebrows twice: "Do you know where my confidence comes from to be so unreasonable? I am the aunt of Princess Bingjian, why don't you tell me your name!"
Lin Zezhi was speechless. He had never seen Wan Xi like this before! He thought she was a little cute. Anyway, Wan Xi was just playing a prank and would not really hurt anyone.
So I didn't plan to care about it. In addition, this aunt who was shoulder to shoulder with the princess sounded so harsh! When can I hear the words "I am Lin Zezhi's wife"? I feel refreshed.
When Qian Jiujiu heard this, he blinked his eyes. He didn't expect that the person on the other side was actually himself! He suddenly felt a little bit amused!
But she did think of someone as her aunt. Could it be Wan Xi? Qian Jiujiu was just guessing. Before she could say anything, Bei Bei was already very angry.
"Mom, how dare someone use your name to bully others? It's so abominable! I'm going to go out and teach this woman a lesson!"
Qian Jiujiu rolled his eyes: "I tell you, that is really my aunt, you are going to call her mother-in-law, do you still want to curse?"
Beibei was stunned. She was actually her mother's aunt. Why was she like this? Beibei was puzzled, but Qian Jiujiu suddenly lifted the curtain and looked outside.
"Aunt, did you recognize my voice? It's been so long since we last met, but your abilities haven't changed at all!"
Wan Xi immediately laughed: "That's right, if I can't even recognize your voice, how can I have the qualifications to use you as a backstage! But why are you back?"
"Oh, I remember now. It's because Xiaoman came back, right? That's right, Xiaoman's birthday is coming soon. After her birthday, we will go back to Mingyue Island to get married. It's time for you to come back too."
Qian Jiujiu smiled: "Forget it, you are my aunt, so I'll let you go first."
Since Wan Xi had already confirmed that it was Qian Jiujiu, she did not bother Qian Jiujiu any more and called the driver, "Let's go into the city first and go directly to the Bingjian Palace."
Then he shouted to Qian Jiujiu and others outside: "Jiuer, where are you going now?"
Qian Jiujiu thought for a moment before speaking: "We will go to the palace first, and then go back. You guys go to the palace and wait for us!"
After entering the city, the two teams parted ways. Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexiao and their group arrived at the palace gate, took the token, and went straight into the palace.
After entering, he headed towards the Queen Mother's palace. The Queen Mother was still looking at the sky outside: "I don't know when Xiao'er and Qian Jiujiu will come back. It's almost Xiaoman's coming-of-age ceremony."
"Do you think they can make it in time?"
As a result, just as the Queen Mother finished speaking, she heard the eunuch's voice: "The King of Bingjian has arrived, the Princess of Bingjian has arrived..."
A series of voices rang in the Queen Mother's ears, and she stood up excitedly: "You heard it, they are back, let's go out and take a look."
The two of them walked out directly, and saw Qian Jiujiu's family walking in: "Your son pays respect to the Queen Mother..."
The Queen Mother looked at the group of people excitedly: "No need to be polite, no need to be polite, it's good that you are back, it's great that you are finally back, Nanbeibeibei, come quickly, let the Imperial Grandmother see you."
Nanbeibei saluted quickly: "Greetings to the Empress Dowager."
The Queen Mother was very happy: "Okay, okay, you're back. I'll have someone prepare lunch. You guys stay in the palace today. Well, I see you're tired too. Go back and rest for a day."
"Come to the palace to accompany me tomorrow."
Seeing that she would rather call them tomorrow just for their rest, Qian Jiujiu was still very moved, so she smiled lovingly at the Queen Mother, "Mother, it doesn't matter."
"We have been traveling all the way back to enjoy the mountains and rivers, so we are not very tired. Today, I will accompany you to have lunch in the palace before leaving."
The time spent together as a family always passed very quickly. After having lunch in the palace, Qian Jiujiu and the others returned to the palace. The master of the palace was back, and everyone was very happy.
After chatting with the people in the palace for a while, Qian Jiujiu and others began to rest. Xiaoman had already received the news and was waiting here.
But seeing that Qian Jiujiu and the others were a little tired, Xiaoman didn't disturb them, but let them rest. It wasn't until the next day that Xiaoman and Qian Jiujiu met: "Sister, did you have fun outside?"
Qian Jiujiu nodded: "That's really fun, I tell you, it's very exciting! By the way, have you prepared for your coming-of-age ceremony? Have you invited everyone?"
Xiaoman smiled: "Don't worry, I have prepared my own affairs. You will know when the time comes."
Seeing Xiaoman so confident, Qian Jiujiu was speechless, but this was Xiaoman’s coming-of-age ceremony, as long as Xiaoman was happy, it was Xiaoman’s birthday in a blink of an eye.
On this day, the whole city was really in an uproar, because all the dignitaries in Kyoto had received Xiaoman's invitation letter, asking them to go to the manor on the mountainside.
To attend her coming-of-age ceremony, even the pregnant queen showed up in the palace. Qian Jiujiu felt the queen's pulse and found her face looked a little ugly, which scared the emperor.
"Sixth brother's wife, is there anything wrong with this?"
Qian Jiujiu looked at the emperor and said, "That's not the case. It's just that the queen is pregnant with twins. She needs to be more careful."
When the Queen Mother heard this, she was immediately overjoyed. Fortunately, the Queen insisted on having a child at that time, otherwise, two children would have been a huge loss to the royal family.
Besides, with Qian Jiujiu and Xiaoman here, there will definitely be no danger. As time slowly passed, the Queen Mother looked at Qian Jiujiu and said, "Jiujiu, you are Xiaoman's guest, why don't you go and get ready."
Qian Jiujiu also went to accompany Xiaoman. Seeing that Xiaoman was dressed up very beautifully today, she smiled and said, "Did you prepare those three sets of clothes today?"
Xiaoman raised her eyebrows and smiled: "I don't plan to celebrate my 16th birthday according to ancient customs. Today I am preparing modern customs. Let's share the cake together."
"Singing is also a way to commemorate the past!"
Qian Jiujiu was stunned for a moment: "That's fine, what about your wedding? Are you planning to do the same?"
Xiaoman shook her head: "That's not necessary. I still prefer ancient weddings. Let's just follow the rules. Of course, the rules of Mingyue Island, since I'm going to marry to Mingyue Island."
Qian Jiujiu didn't care about it, but the guests waiting outside were a little confused. Why hasn't the party started yet? Then someone came in pushing a big cake.
The cake was very big and came in front of the emperor, the empress dowager and others. Xiaoman also walked in in a red dress: "Greetings to the emperor and the empress dowager."
Seeing Xiaoman dressed like this, both of them were a little stunned. The Queen Mother couldn't help but said, "Xiaoman, why did you come out dressed like this? Why don't you start the ceremony?"
Xiaoman smiled and said, "I don't like such heavy and complicated ceremonies, so I want something simple. This is the birthday cake I asked someone to prepare. Everyone can eat a piece, as a blessing to me."
Although Xiaoman also wanted to hear the Happy Birthday song, it was unrealistic. As a result, before Xiaoman took the knife to cut the cake, she suddenly heard a familiar voice, which was played by a piano.
"Happy birthday to you!… "
When Xiaoman heard this voice, she looked at Qian Jiujiu. As expected, Qian Jiujiu was the one who understood her best in the world. This song and this birthday cake, although very simple!
But it was the most common birthday blessing in Xiaoman's previous life, so Xiaoman was just being willful! The Queen Mother and the Emperor were extremely depressed!
I originally thought that Xiaoman had been preparing for it, and it must be a grand event, but who knew it was so simple, so simple that it was outrageous. However, Xiaoman's face showed a look of satisfaction.
After everyone had eaten the cake, they started to eat, and Gu Xiangning also realized that this so-called cake and the song must have very important meanings to Xiaoman.
Even if Xiaoman doesn't tell him now, he will definitely tell him in the future. Thinking of this, Gu Xiangning was satisfied. Looking at Xiaoman, "Now that you have reached the age of marriage, shouldn't you come back with me to prepare for the wedding?"
Xiaoman smiled at Gu Xiangning: "I don't care, as long as you ask the emperor for leave, we can leave anytime! Getting married is just a small matter anyway!"
Gu Xiangning looked at Xiohman with some dissatisfaction. How could getting married be a trivial matter? But it was good enough that they could get married. Anyway, Xiaoman was his for the rest of her life and could not run away.
Thinking of this, Gu Xiangning felt that he should go and talk to the emperor himself, so he went to find the emperor. The emperor was talking to the queen at this time: "Queen, this cake is good."
"Try it."
After he finished speaking, he saw Gu Xiangning coming towards him: "Gu Aiqing, is there anything you need?"
Gu Xiangning looked at the emperor helplessly: "Your Majesty, you are a full man who doesn't know the hunger of a hungry man. I am also going to get married, can you give me a holiday?"