My Fair Princess: The Queen's Rebirth

The little swallow saw the whole scene and hid behind the tree, trying not to make any sound.

Xiao Jian gently loosened his hands.

He looked at Qing'er with deep affection.

"Qing'er."

"Xiao Jian." Qing'er took the initiative to hug Xiao Jian again, and then asked worriedly: "Xiao Jian, have you ever thought about what to do if the old Buddha still doesn't agree to betroth me to you tomorrow?"

Xiao Jian was stunned for a moment, then said firmly, "Qing'er, don't worry. I just said that the old Buddha didn't agree with you being with me mainly because I didn't want to be an official and couldn't bring you happiness. He was worried that you would be wronged... Not to mention, the old Buddha must have had some grudge against me before, thinking that I would harm the emperor because of my father and mother's affairs..."

"But you've said so much, but you haven't gotten to the point." Qing'er retorted to Xiao Jian with a smile.

Xiao Jian pursed his lips and smiled bitterly, saying, "Well, if the Empress Dowager doesn't agree to betroth you to me, then I will kneel at the gate of the Cining Palace until she agrees. I believe that when the Empress Dowager sees me kneeling for so long, she will relent and agree to our marriage."

The little swallow hiding behind the tree covered its mouth and laughed.

I didn't expect her brother to be so capable.

Ertai found that Xiaoyanzi had not returned for such a long time, and he couldn't help but feel anxious.

"I'll go look for Xiaoyanzi," Ertai said. "This guy left her alone for a while, and she ran around everywhere."

Erkang reminded him, "Xiaoyanzi has gone to the backyard. She feels uncomfortable if she doesn't join Xiaojian and Qing'er in the fun."

After hearing Erkang's words, Ertai hurried to the backyard. As soon as he reached the backyard, he saw Xiaoyanzi hiding behind a big tree and laughing.

"Little Swallow."

Ertai slowly approached Xiaoyanzi and patted her shoulder.

Xiaoyanzi was so frightened by the sudden slap that she almost fell down, but fortunately she was hugged by Ertai.

Ertai quickly apologized in a low voice: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I scared you."

Xiaoyanzi looked indifferent, then turned her head to continue observing Qing'er and Xiao Jian's every move.

"Little Swallow..."

Ertai just opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Xiaoyanzi.

Xiaoyanzi said unhappily, "Shh, don't talk."

"Well, we're talking so quietly, they can't hear us." Ertai looked at Xiaoyanzi seriously, "Besides, they're so far away from us."

Ertai unconsciously moved forward.

As a result, he accidentally kicked a small stone.

When Xiao Jian heard the noise, he quickly let go of Qing'er.

"Who is it?" Xiao Jian exclaimed.

Xiaoyanzi slapped Ertai's shoulder angrily, pouting and complaining, "Ertai, look at you, what's wrong? If it weren't for you, how could I have been exposed so quickly?"

"Little Swallow? Ertai?"

Xiao Jian held Qing'er's hand and walked towards them step by step, looking at them in surprise.

"Brother, Qing'er."

Xiaoyanzi lowered her head and didn't dare to look directly into Xiao Jian and Qing'er's eyes.

"Why didn't you say anything when you came?" Xiao Jian said, "If it weren't for Xiaoyanzi's voice just now, I would have used my grappling skills."

Xiaoyanzi quickly said, "I didn't want this to happen either. In fact, I didn't want to disturb you. If it weren't for that fool Ertai kicking the stone, I would definitely not have been exposed."

Xiaoyanzi had just finished speaking.

Ertai suddenly asked, "Xiao Jian, Qing'er, when are you two going to confess to the old Buddha? You can't always be so sneaky like this."

"I plan to go and explain everything to Mr. Lafayette tomorrow."

Xiao Jian turned his head to glance at Qing'er, then continued, "And I plan to enter the palace as an official and give Qing'er a stable life."

"Really? That's awesome."

After hearing this, Xiaoyanzi was so excited that she spun around in circles.

Early the next morning.

After getting up, Xiao Jian tidied up carefully.

Xiaoyanzi carefully looked Xiao Jian up and down, then looked at him with satisfaction, "Brother, this shirt really fits me well."

"Xiaoyanzi, do I really look good in this dress?"

Xiao Jian straightened his clothes.

This is the first time I've dressed so formally.

To be honest, I'm still a little uncomfortable with it.

"Of course." Xiaoyanzi looked at Xiao Jian, "My brother is handsome and looks good in any clothes. But I know you are used to wearing casual clothes, so you may not be able to adapt to it for a while, but for Qing'er, you have to bear with it."

Xiao Jian felt that Xiao Yanzi was right.

So he nodded.

If I become an official in the palace in the future, the clothes I wear will definitely be more formal than now. If I can't bear this little discomfort now, what will I do in the future?

After entering the palace.

Xiaoyanzi asked a small table and a small stool to accompany Xiao Jian to the Cining Palace to find the Empress Dowager first.

He and Seya stayed in Shufangzhai to rest.

"Why didn't Ziwei come today?" Seya asked curiously.

"Ziwei is older now and it's not easy for her to walk. She gets out of breath after just a few steps." Xiaoyanzi waved her hand. "Besides, you know Erkang's personality. If Ziwei entered the palace, he would definitely follow her closely."

Seya smiled awkwardly, "How dare you talk about Erkang? Ertai and Erkang have exactly the same personality. You take one step and Ertai follows, as if he's afraid of losing a piece of flesh."

"Hey, you're right." Xiaoyanzi shook her head helplessly. "I'm only just pregnant now, Ertai doesn't dare to control me too much. When I'm older, Ertai will definitely be like Erkang."

Cining Palace.

The old lady sat upright and looked at Xiao Jian seriously.

Qing'er stood beside the old lady cautiously, too nervous to dare to breathe.

Xiao Jian saw that the old lady hadn't said anything.

So he spoke frankly and explained why he was there today.

"I pay my respects to the old Buddha. May the old Buddha live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years. May the old Buddha be blessed with good health." Xiao Jian said respectfully to the old Buddha.

Seeing Xiao Jian dressed so formally today, the old lady deliberately didn't let him get up. "Is this the only reason you came to see me today?"

Seeing that the old lady had no intention of letting him stand up and speak, Xiao Jian had no choice but to continue kneeling on one knee with his hands clasped together.

"My Lord, I'm actually sincere to Qing'er. I'm willing to stay in the capital and serve in the palace for Qing'er." Xiao Jian looked at the Lord firmly and continued, "I'm willing to give up my freedom for Qing'er and give her a stable life."

The old lady nodded, and after a long while she slowly spoke, "But Qing'er has been spoiled since she was little, she's never suffered, and she doesn't even know how to light a fire, cook, wash clothes, or mop the floor..."

Before the old man could finish his words.

Xiao Jian couldn't wait to interrupt the old lady.

Seeing this, Qing'er quickly reminded him, "Xiao Jian, the old lady hasn't finished speaking yet, how dare you interrupt her."

The old Buddha quickly waved his hand and said, "It's okay. This palace needs people like Xiaoyanzi and Xiaojian."

After saying this, she raised her head and looked at Qing'er who was standing beside her, and said with a smile: "Qing'er, to be honest, this old woman of mine has long been tired of everyone being so polite and always adding "Your Majesty" or "Reply to Your Majesty" before speaking. Don't forget that I am also from a common people family."

Qing'er opened her mouth, and after hearing what the old lady said, she felt a lot more relaxed.

"Old Buddha, please allow Qing'er and I, Xiao Jian, to solemnly swear here." Xiao Jian raised his finger, "I swear to heaven, if I ever let Qing'er down, I will be deserted by everyone and even torn to pieces by five horses."

The voice just fell.

Qing'er no longer cared about any etiquette.

She quickly walked up to Xiao Jian, covered his mouth tightly with her hand, and shouted angrily: "Xiao Jian, I don't allow you to say such words, otherwise... otherwise I will break off all ties with you now."

The old lady looked at the two young men, and suddenly recalled the unforgettable love she had at Lingyun Peak.

If... if so many things hadn't happened back then, I would be like an ordinary family now, with both sons and daughters, and grandchildren surrounding me and listening to my stories.

But the opposite happened.

Now that I'm at this age, I've naturally let go of everything.

"Both of you, stand up." The old Buddha raised his hand and looked at Xiao Jian and Qing'er in front of him. "Since you two are so in love, how could I be so cruel as to separate you?"

Xiao Jian and Qing'er looked at each other.

"What? Aren't you going to thank me?"

The old lady said.

After hearing this, Xiao Jian and Qing'er quickly said in unison: "Thank you, Master Buddha, for your grace."

The Empress Dowager immediately turned to the nanny beside her and said, "Go to Kunning Palace and Yangxin Palace now and tell the Emperor and Empress about this happy event. Also, have the people from the Imperial Household Department choose an auspicious day. I want Qing'er to be married off in a grand ceremony."

"Yes, Master Buddha, I will go right away."

Mammy turned and ran out.

The small table and the small stool saw the nanny running out with a smile, and they knew what was going on.

"Little Stool, hurry back and tell the princess." Little Table pulled Little Stool's hand, "Tell the princess the good news. She will definitely be very happy and excited."

The little stool was naturally unconvinced, "Little table, why don't you go?"

"Oh, isn't it because you run fast?"

The little table said happily.

"Tsk, there's no rush. It only takes a short while. There's still time to tell the princess when we return to Shufangzhai." Xiaodengzi retorted.

"Alright, alright."

……

In Jingyang Palace.

Mrs. Chen stayed by Zhihua's side every day.

He was afraid that he would lose focus and not keep an eye on Zhihua.

Recently, Zhihua has been in a daze and silent, even with tears in her eyes.

Mrs. Chen couldn't bear it any longer. "Daughter, a woman's tears are the least valuable. A man won't sympathize with a woman because of her tears, unless you are the one he deeply loves. Do you understand?"

Zhihua naturally understood this truth.

But every night, she would see her aborted child in her dreams and hear the child constantly questioning her why she didn't want him and why she didn't protect him.

"Mom, that's already a fully formed baby boy." Zhihua said weakly while lying on the bed, "It's my fault. I'm too stubborn. I shouldn't be angry with Yongqi at this time."

Madam Chen reached out and wiped the tears from her face. "Child, be strong. You will have a child eventually. Just listen to me, okay? Take care of yourself and cultivate your relationship with Yongqi."

"Ah."

At this moment.

The voices of Zhen'er and Cui'er came from outside the door.

The two of them seemed to be discussing Xiaoyanzi.

Madam Chen stood up, opened the door, looked at Zhen'er and Cui'er and asked, "What are you two discussing? Fu Jin is resting in there and needs to recuperate, but you two are chattering away outside."

Zhen'er and Cui'er quickly bowed and apologized.

"You two come in." Zhihua said suddenly.

"Fujin, good luck."

After Zhen'er and Cui'er came in, they hurriedly paid their respects to the lady.

"What were you talking about at the door? I vaguely thought I heard you talking about Princess Huanzhu."

Zhihua asked.

After the two girls, Zhen'er and Cui'er, looked at each other, they didn't dare to speak.

"What's wrong? Did Princess Huanzhu get into trouble?" Zhihua's mouth corners raised slightly.

Zhen Er shook her head and said, "Fujin, if we tell you, please don't get excited."

"Hmph, go ahead." Zhihua waved her hand.

What else could happen to Xiaoyanzi?

All she does is get into trouble.

Zhen'er hesitated for a moment and then said slowly, "Just now I heard from other palace maids that Princess Huanzhu...she's pregnant. The Empress, Concubine Ling, and the Emperor sent many gifts to Shufangzhai. It seems the ceremony was even more grand than when you first became pregnant."

Zhihua and Mrs. Chen were suddenly shocked when they heard Zhener's words.

Especially Zhihua, she seemed to be completely unable to believe what Zhener said.

"Really?" Zhihua asked.

"Fujin, looking at that scene, it can't be fake." Zhen'er nodded, "Besides, why would they suddenly send so many things to Shufangzhai when all is well?"

Zhihua was extremely excited at this moment.

The moment she got up from the bed, she could clearly feel her muscles being pulled.

She frowned slightly and said, "No, I want to go to Shufangzhai to check. I don't believe she is pregnant at this time."

Seeing this, Mrs. Chen quickly pulled Zhihua back to the bed.

"Child, what are you doing? You haven't recovered yet, so you can't walk around. The most important thing for you now is to have a good rest."

Mrs. Chen looked at her daughter, her heart clenched tightly.

"Mom, I don't believe she's pregnant. How could she be pregnant right after I had a miscarriage?" Zhihua said word by word. "Mom, if she really was pregnant, why didn't she show any signs before? Or... yes, she must have done it on purpose. Seeing that I had a miscarriage, she quickly announced her pregnancy. That's right, she must have done it on purpose. She just wanted to provoke me and didn't want me to have an easy time."