Return of the Pearl

Jianjia Palace

The Thirteenth Prince's third-day bathing ceremony has come to a successful conclusion, but Xiao Jian has still not returned. This makes Xiao Yun feel a little uneasy. Her heart, which was already hanging with worry, is now shrouded in a layer of lingering anxiety.

Xiao Yun was extremely anxious and could no longer suppress her inner anxiety and worry. She stared at Qianlong and asked anxiously, "Hongli, where did you take my brother?"

Qianlong held Xiao Yun's hand tightly, the strength seeming to convey some kind of strength and comfort. He finally spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful, saying: "Someone is using the name of the Ming Dynasty to attempt to rebel. I have sent my eldest brother there as an undercover agent."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yun's eyes widened in shock, her face instantly turning pale as paper. She shouted in a trembling voice, "What? Is my brother's safety guaranteed?"

Qianlong patted Xiao Yun's hand gently and said tenderly, "Don't worry. I received accurate news a while ago that my elder brother has completely wiped out those rebels and will be back in court soon. It's a pity that he won't be able to make it to our child's third-day baptism ceremony and can only attend the full-moon banquet. But don't worry, he's safe now."

After hearing this, Xiao Yun felt relieved. Her heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down and she breathed a long sigh of relief.

On the eve of the Thirteenth Prince's full moon ceremony, Xiao Jian finally rushed back to the palace exhausted.

From a distance, Xiao Jian saw Xiao Yun standing at the palace gate, looking forward to her. A warm feeling welled up in his heart, and he quickened his pace to walk towards her. When Xiao Yun saw Xiao Jian, her eyes immediately filled with tears. She ran forward, hugged Xiao Jian tightly, and said in a tearful voice, "Brother, you're back. I was really worried about whether you were hurt!"

Xiao Jian patted Xiao Yun's back gently and said with a smile: "I'm fine, the mission has been successfully completed."

Xiao Jian followed Xiao Yun to the Jianjia Palace and had dinner with Qianlong. During the meal, Xiao Jian's eyes were always gently on Xiao Yun and Qianlong. His heart was filled with longing and attachment to his family. After the meal, Xiao Jian hurried to the Cining Palace to find Qing'er.

On a sunny day, the Thirteenth Prince's full moon banquet was held grandly. The entire palace was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere, with lights and decorations everywhere, and the atmosphere was full of joy.

In the palace, gorgeous decorations sparkled, exquisite delicacies exuded enticing aromas, royal relatives, civil and military officials came to congratulate, and their laughter echoed in every corner.

The Thirteenth Prince was wrapped in soft brocade, his chubby little face filled with an innocent smile, as if he was a precious gift from God. Qianlong looked at his son lovingly, his eyes full of pride and happiness.

At the same time, Xiao Yun also welcomed her coronation ceremony. The entire palace was decorated beautifully, like a fairyland.

The road from the palace gate to the palace was paved with a bright red carpet, and both sides were lined with respectful attendants. Xiao Yun, wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe and a dazzling phoenix crown on his head, slowly walked into the hall surrounded by the crowd.

Her posture was dignified and elegant, her manners were graceful, and every step she took was filled with firm belief and majesty. The moment she ascended the throne, the entire palace was boiling with cheers and blessings rang out one after another.

At this glorious moment, Xiao Yun's heart was filled with emotion. She knew that she shouldered a heavy responsibility and that as the queen, she would work with Qianlong to bring welfare and peace to the country and the people.

After the Thirteenth Prince's full moon banquet, Emperor Qianlong stood up and said with a smile, "Xiao Jian, you have made great contributions this time. I will specially confer him the title of Beile and grant him a marriage with Qing'er."

When Xiao Jian and Qing'er heard this, they smiled at each other, their eyes full of happiness. Qing'er's heart was filled with joy, she knew that the happiness she had been waiting for for so long was finally coming.

Xiao Jian secretly sighed in his heart. This wedding had actually been prepared for a long time. Now all that was left was to set the date. In the end, the wedding date was set for half a month later. His heart was full of anticipation, looking forward to spending every day of the future with Qing'er.

Jianjia Palace

As soon as the Tenth Princess saw her uncle returning, she flew over like a happy little bird and clung to her uncle tightly. She looked like a sticky little cake that could not be shaken off. She kept shaking her uncle's arm and begged him to teach her martial arts in a coquettish manner.

Xiao Jian looked at the expectant little girl in front of him with love in his heart. He smiled and agreed to the Tenth Princess' request, and then began to carefully teach her the exquisite martial arts passed down from generation to generation in the Xiao family. However, the Tenth Princess was still young after all, and many advanced martial arts techniques were too profound for her. What she could comprehend and master was really limited.

The Tenth Princess had no interest in reading and writing since she was young. She felt that those boring words were far less interesting than martial arts. Her love for martial arts had reached the level of obsession, just like her mother.

Qianlong was not too harsh on this lovely little daughter. In his opinion, as long as girls were happy, they still had to read books, but he did not force them to know a certain number of words.

After all, this is his precious daughter. He hopes that she can live freely and do what she likes. Qianlong's doting on her is obvious and everyone can feel it.

Time flies, half a month passed in a flash, and the day of Xiao Jian and Qing'er's wedding finally arrived. The sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear. It seemed that the whole world was cheering for the newlyweds.

The Prince's Mansion, bestowed by Emperor Qianlong, was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns, showing the royal elegance and luxury everywhere. In front of the gate of the mansion, big red lanterns swayed gently in the wind, as if dancing, adding a bit of liveliness to the festive atmosphere.

On the day of the wedding, the entire capital was filled with a joyful atmosphere. Qianlong was dressed in casual clothes, with a gentle smile on his face, and his eyes were full of blessings for Xiao Jian and Qing'er.

Xiao Yun was wearing a gorgeous brocade dress with exquisite flowers embroidered on the hem. Her hair was dotted with sparkling jewels, making her look radiant. Tears of joy filled her face, and she felt extremely relieved that her brother could find happiness.

The Tenth Princess and the Thirteenth Prince also came to attend this grand wedding. The Tenth Princess wore a pink silk dress and shuttled among the crowd like a cheerful butterfly, while the Thirteenth Prince was held in the arms of Emperor Qianlong.

When Xiao Jian and Qing'er appeared in front of everyone, their outfits were even more eye-catching. Xiao Jian was wearing a red brocade robe embroidered with golden patterns, and a gold and jade inlaid belt around his waist, looking heroic.

Qing'er wore a red wedding dress embroidered with exquisite patterns and a gorgeous headdress inlaid with pearls and gems, which was dazzling. She was covered with a red veil, which added a bit of mysterious beauty.