Chapter 649 Extra - Spring Blossoms

The King of Qi was having affairs with women, and Xiao Qiao was heartbroken. She took the young Chu Jinnian back to Yangzhou.

Afterwards, the two divorced smoothly, but who should raise Chu Jinnian became the focus of controversy.

In order to save face, the King of Qi had to bring Chu Jinnian to the capital, and Xiao Qiao could be said to have refused to comply.

It was not until the news that Luo gave birth to Chu Jinzhuo reached Yangzhou.

Chu Jinnian is the eldest son. If he does not return to Beijing for a long time, given the personalities of Prince Qi and Luo, it is unknown who will be the crown prince in the end.

Xiao Qiao hated King Qi and also hated Luo. Naturally, she was unwilling to give up the throne of the crown prince that originally belonged to her son to Chu Jinzhuo for nothing, so she agreed to let King Qi bring Chu Jinnian back to the capital.

In the same year that Chu Jinnian was about to be brought back to the capital, news came out that Xiao Qiao was about to remarry.

The man she remarried was an extremely ordinary businessman, named Chai Lifu.

Naturally, the royal family was dissatisfied with this marriage.

After all, Xiao Qiao was once the Princess of Qi and the daughter-in-law of the royal family. It would be fine if she divorced, but for her to remarry so soon was really a great loss of face for the royal family.

But the Qiao family's family background was there, little Qiao was a stubborn person, and the King of Qi had behaved inappropriately before, so the matter was dropped.

Although the royal family gave up, the King of Qi was still very angry.

It was really hard for him to accept that his own woman, even if she was unwanted, now had a new husband.

Therefore, a few days before Mrs. Qiao's wedding, the King of Qi quietly went to Yangzhou and had a big quarrel with Mrs. Qiao about the marriage.

When she was still the Princess of Qi, Xiao Qiao had never endured humiliation. Now that they had already divorced, she would naturally not give in. She just quarreled fiercely with the King of Qi.

The King of Qi, thinking that Xiao Qiao would serve another man in the future, angrily killed Xiao Qiao...

Because of this incident, Xiao Qiao planned to cancel the originally scheduled marriage.

But Huo Lifu insisted, and even when Xiao Qiao's menstruation had been delayed for more than two months, he still married Xiao Qiao home in a grand ceremony.

The next year, Xiao Qiao gave birth to a baby boy, Chu Jinzhou.

Since he was not the flesh and blood of Chu Lifu, he naturally could not occupy the position of the eldest son of the Chai family. And because he was the blood of King Qi, Xiao Qiao still had some hatred in her heart and was unwilling to raise him herself. She only sent a capable nanny to find a farm to raise Chu Jinzhou.

Because she was depressed when she was pregnant, after Chu Jinzhou was left behind, Xiao Qiao cried all day long. Her health deteriorated day by day, and she soon passed away.

Because of Xiao Qiao's departure, Xu Lifu stayed indoors all day long. Half a year later, he suddenly fell ill and died.

After his daughter passed away, even though Mr. Qiao disliked Prince Qi and even disliked Chu Jinzhou because of this, he was his daughter's blood after all, so he still sent someone to bring Chu Jinzhou to the Qiao family to raise him. Until Chu Jinnian sent someone to take Chu Jinzhou away, he built the Qingzhu Garden and protected him carefully.

It can be said that Chu Jinzhou felt that he was unfortunate.

To the Chu family, he was not recognized by his biological father. To the Qiao family, he was the ominous person who indirectly caused his mother's death.

Even now, he can still remember clearly the cold stares and indifference he suffered during those years. He would even wake up from his dreams occasionally, breaking into a cold sweat when he thought of his childhood.

But at the same time, Chu Jinzhou also felt that he was lucky.

Because he has an elder brother like Chu Jinnian who takes good care of him, and Mr. Fan who takes equally thoughtful care of him, and later he has the lovely and lively sister Sui, and the gentle and virtuous sister Ning.

And now, he also has a complete and happy family...

Chu Jinzhou's thoughts flew far away, but were brought back by the cold wind at this time.

Looking at the tall tombstone at this moment, Chu Jinzhou stretched out his hand and his fingertips touched the cold tombstone, and he felt complicated emotions for a moment.

As for the King of Qi, he didn't know whether he should hate him or not...

Chu Jinnian reached out and patted Chu Jinzhou on the shoulder.

Chu Jinzhou came back to his senses, bowed to the tomb, turned around and strode away.

Straightforward and decisive. —The following spring.

In March, the spring is warm, the grass is growing, and the peach blossoms are in full bloom.

The King of Qi passed away and the Crown Prince inherited the title. Chu Jinnian became the new King of Qi and Zhuang Qingning became the Queen of Qi.

Born in a peasant family, she became a county lady by her own efforts, and was the marriage candidate of the old Princess Qi. Now she has become the distinguished Princess Qi...

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Such a process has to be described as wonderful, and is even talked about with relish, becoming the main topic of conversation for many people after dinner.

In particular, Princess Zhuang Qingning, the Princess of Qi, usually stayed at home and rarely went out. She did not like to hang out or host banquets. Instead, she was very low-key and introverted. She even built a weaving workshop on the outskirts of Beijing, specifically recruiting people from poor families or refugees who had fled famine to work and earn money to supplement the family income.

Part of the woven cloth is sold normally to supply the normal operation of the weaving workshop, and the rest is supplied to the porridge factory nearby after being sold out, so that the displaced people can have food to fill their stomachs when they are in poverty.

The remaining cloth was kept as stock and would be donated to places suffering from drought or floods.

Therefore, the cloth woven in this weaving workshop was called "merit cloth" by people in the entire capital city and was respected and admired by everyone.

"Don't mention it. This Ning girl is really smart. She actually came up with such an idea." After hearing these things, the Queen Mother couldn't help but praise her.

Then he continued with a smile, "The Crown Princess is also good. I heard that the Crown Princess supervised several girls' academies in the capital and taught girls to read and write."

"As a woman, you have to take care of your husband and children at home. If you are not virtuous enough, you will bring disaster to several generations. The Crown Princess's idea is very good. It can also make women understand things and reduce many disputes."

Look at the current Empress Qiao, Crown Princess Luo, and Princess Zhuang Qingning of Qi. Aren't these living examples? "What mother said is absolutely right." Empress Qiao agreed with a smile, "With two granddaughters-in-law like these, we can correct the inner-house atmosphere of the capital city that only knows how to entertain and show off, and intrigue, and there will be fewer headaches in the future."

"That's what happened." The Queen Mother nodded repeatedly, "With someone taking the lead, it will be difficult for others to not learn well even if they want to."

"But I haven't seen Miss Ning come into the palace these days. Is she tired during this period?"

"It would be fine if your mother didn't mention this matter. Once you mention it, I feel very sad." The queen curled her lips.

"What's wrong?" The Queen Mother was a little surprised.

"It is the time of spring when the warmth is at its peak. The peach blossoms on the mountain are in full bloom. Jinnian took Ning to live in the mountain, saying that they were going to enjoy the peach blossoms. They will not be back for half a month." The queen explained.

(End of this chapter)