It's that time of year again for the annual feast day of God.

The Festival of Reverence for Gods was established by the emperor to express his gratitude to the gods for protecting all living beings and safeguarding the three realms.

On this day, the whole country was on holiday, and everyone gathered together to release animals and pray for blessings.

This day also happened to be Chiu Chiu's second birthday.

Because Chiu Chiu had no memory of being one year old and didn't remember the festival at all, but she was very curious about it, she happily went to play in the street with her brothers when she was two years old.

Red prayer ribbons were hung on the trees on both sides of the street.

People dressed in their finest attire performed stories in the streets about ancient gods saving the world and rescuing people from suffering.

Chirp looked around happily, then focused on the performance in front of the crowd.

Qi Junlin: "Can Qiuqiu see? Do you want your brother to lift you up a bit so you can see?"

Chirp opens her arms wide: "Hug, hug!"

Qi Junlin picked up Qiuqiu.

Chirp chirp: "Higher, higher, brother!"

Qi Junlin raised the chick up again.

Chirp: "I still can't see, brother, lift it higher!"

Qi Junlin reluctantly put Qiuqiu down, wiped the sweat from his brow, and said, "I'm exhausted! I'm sorry, Qiuqiu, this is all I can do!"

Qi Junzhou looked around, then excitedly pointed to the restaurant in front of him and said, "Why don't we go to the second floor of the restaurant? We can see much better from there!"

Qi Junxian smiled and poked Qi Junzhou's head, saying, "You always have the most clever ideas!"

Chiu Chiu was also very happy: "Great! It's perfect to eat and watch things there!"

Qi Junlin picked up Qiuqiu: "You glutton!"

The three brothers took Chiu Chiu to a private room in the restaurant.

The eldest brother, Qi Junlin, ordered his men to set out fruits, pastries, and snacks.

Chiu Chiu sat by the window with snacks in her hand, taking in the view of the first floor.

On the distant beach, people have already placed offerings on the Eight Immortals table.

The offerings included various beautiful and delicious fruits, all kinds of chicken, duck, fish and meat, as well as longevity peaches and pastries made by the people themselves.

Everyone lit the incense and candles in their hands and placed them on the offering table. Then they lit the incense, put their hands together, and knelt down in devout worship.

Chiu Chiu took a deep breath, inhaling the aroma of the food on the distant Eight Immortals table.

The incense people were burning wafted into her nose.

Chuchu took a deep breath and felt her spiritual power rise to another level.

Good heavens! I'm actually receiving offerings from people in the human world!

This offering is filled with sincerity; absorbing it will naturally lead to a rapid increase in spiritual power.

[I never imagined people wouldn't forget me. They come to pay their respects to me every year. Indeed, it wasn't in vain that I fought so hard in my past life!]

Chirp: "Brother, look over there!"

She chirped a few times, but when there was no response, she turned around and found her brothers staring intently at the two people on the road.

Following their gaze, Qiuqiu saw a woman and a man arguing in an inconspicuous corner.

Although the woman was covered up very well, she still recognized her aunt, Li Wenjuan, at a glance.

After Li Wenjuan and the man seemed to have had an argument, the man turned and left.

Qi Junlin: "He's here! He seems to be heading in this direction from the restaurant!"

Qi Junzhou: "Am I seeing things? That woman isn't my aunt, is she?"

Qi Junlin: "You must be mistaken! Why would your aunt be pulling and tugging at a man in public?"

Qi Junzhou: "That's true."

Qi Junxian: "This matter must not be publicized. If Auntie misunderstands, she will definitely suffer at home in the future. Do you understand, chirp chirp?"

Everyone turned to look at Qiuqiu.

Chiu Chiu looked at them innocently and said, "Why are you all looking at me?"

Qi Junlin: "Don't tell anyone, okay? Chirp chirp?"

Chiu Chiu: "Yeah, don't worry, big brother!"

Chiu Chiu was so nervous that even her complex inner thoughts stopped.

After finishing her snacks, Chiu Chiu joined her brothers in the procession.

Offerings were laid out in front of every household, and people carried out the statues of gods, going from house to house to receive incense offerings and everyone's prayers and worship.

Chirp was overjoyed.

He had to accompany me wherever we went.

Her brothers just thought of her as a little kid, a bit playful and fond of excitement.

Little did they know, the statue that everyone was carrying was actually Chiu Chiu's past life!

Wherever they went, people gave the statues of deities red envelopes and incense offerings.

Chirp accepted them all.

Before they knew it, the second floor of the temple was completely filled.

The temple seemed moved by the people's devout worship and opened a third door on its own initiative.

But by then, Chiu Chiu had already fallen asleep.

When they got home, Qi Junlin carried the sleeping Qiuqiu and gently placed her on the bed, then quietly covered her with a blanket.

My mother hasn't returned from shopping yet.

My aunt, however, was yelling at the door from outside.

Li Wenjuan: "Junlin, your servants won't even let your aunt in? That's outrageous!"

Xu Junlin went to open the door and saw Li Wenjuan shouting.

Xu Junlin made a shushing gesture: "Aunt, my little sister is asleep. Why don't we sit down and talk about what's on your mind?"

Li Wenjuan entered the courtyard without ceremony, grabbed the kettle on the table, and poured herself a drink of water.

"I've been shouting for ages, I'm dying of thirst."

Xu Junlin: "What brings you here, Aunt?"

Li Wenjuan: "Junlin, I want you to help me find a job."

Xu Junlin: "Aunt, I have only recently entered the court, and besides, women cannot serve as officials. I'm afraid I cannot help with this."

Li Wenjuan waved her hand: "Oh, I don't have such lofty ambitions. I don't want to be an official. I heard your perfume factory is quite good, and it only hires female workers. Why don't you find me a place there so I can broaden my horizons?"

Xu Junlin: "But, this..."

Li Wenjuan took out a handkerchief and pretended to wipe away tears, saying, "I never thought that after being away from Beijing for so long, even our relatives would become estranged. Now, they won't even help me with such a small favor! How can I face anyone in Beijing anymore? Waaah..."

Xu Junlin had no choice but to say, "Alright, Aunt. I'll make the arrangements for the party, and you can report to the factory tomorrow."

Li Wenjuan put down the handkerchief, her face full of joy.

"Really! That's great! Thank you, Junlin! I knew you were the most reliable!"

Xu Junlin: "But Aunt, I think it would be better to discuss this with Uncle."

Li Wenjuan: "It's alright. I'll talk to your uncle myself when I get back. It's a proper factory run by you and the Crown Prince, full of female workers. He has no reason to stop me from going."

Xu Junlin: "Then I'll tell my mother later."

Li Wenjuan quickly shook her head and said, "Don't tell Ruyun about this little thing. She's already tired enough taking care of Qiuqiu, so don't bother her with such trivial matters."

A creaking sound came from the doorway as it opened.

Xu Junlin turned to look at the door.