Chapter 208 The Gate Will Live Forever
Chiu Chiu is now like a non-mainstream baby, muttering things that Su Junyao can't understand. Every sentence he hears makes his head throb a little more, and he silently tells himself that this is his own child and he can't hit him.
"Chirp chirp, a normal baby isn't like you."
Qiuqiu's gaze shifted to the left, and Princess Fu Ning, exuding an air of authority, raised an eyebrow at her, "Princess, Pearl?"
Su Junyao sighed: "It's not like a princess!"
Qiuqiu understood immediately, glancing to the right. Her fourth brother was fawning over a girl with an icy expression, like a mediocre but potentially successful simp. "Brother?"
Su Junyao was furious and covered Qiuqiu's eyes with his hand: "Don't you dare imitate your fourth brother! Chen He, drag that lecherous fourth brother out!"
Chuchu: [What a troublesome man! Sigh, I guess I'll just have to spoil him. He's just like Dian Dian!]
Su Junyao followed Qiuqiu's gaze and his eyes suddenly widened. "It's not like that!"
Little Lu Diandian bravely stormed into the banquet hall carrying a large goose, only to be carried out by Madam Lu, who arrived after hearing the commotion, with just one hand. Only her struggling feet showed little Lu Diandian's last bit of stubbornness.
Su Junyao gave up trying to persuade Qiuqiu to be a normal child, because her friends seemed even more abnormal than her!
He gently ruffled Qiuqiu's soft hair, his eyes tender and indulgent. "It's okay, Qiuqiu, just be yourself."
Chiu Chiu didn't understand; she was just being herself!
She gave a perfunctory yawn, her eyes constantly glancing at the mountain of gifts she was receiving: "Zhou Zhou!"
She wants to grab Zhou Zhou and get a gift!
"Okay, let's do the baby's first birthday celebration later."
Chiu Chiu was excited and raised her little hand: "Wow!"
Today's first birthday banquet is a grand affair, attended by all the prominent figures in the capital, and even many impoverished scholars who have received Qiuqiu's financial assistance have sent gifts. The gates of the Marquis's mansion remain open, welcoming everyone who sincerely comes to offer their congratulations.
A continuous banquet was set up along the long street outside, and people were arranged outside the city to distribute porridge and medicine.
The people were overjoyed. "The Marquis of Wenyang's child is turning one year old. What a grand occasion! We can eat our fill."
"Oh, there are also red eggs. Take a few home to nourish the children at home."
"What a kind person! What a kind person! That young lady called... called... Chirp! Miss Chirp is beautiful and kind-hearted! You are so lucky!"
May Miss Chiu Chiu live a long and healthy life!
The servant distributing porridge tapped the basin and patted his purse. "Yes, Miss is such a kind person," he chuckled, "the Marquis has given me so much money today." He continued, "My Miss Qiuqiu is naturally the kindest person in the world! Do you know the students at Qingyang Academy? Seven or eight of them passed the exam this year thanks to my young lady's sponsorship!"
"And all this porridge, cotton clothes, and medicine—my young lady bought all of these for you with her own savings. What a kind person she is!"
"Miss Chuchu is such a kind person!"
An elderly woman, holding a winter coat, knelt and bowed to heaven and earth, saying, "I thank Miss Qiuqiu and God for His protection."
One person kneels, then everyone else kneels.
Every call to heaven reaches the heavens; every prayer is not a futile cry.
【allow!】
Chirp heard a strong, powerful voice in her ear, but when she tried to listen more closely to hear who was calling her, she found that the voice had disappeared.
She fiddled with her ears a couple of times and found that the tips of her ears were warm. [Someone must be missing me!]
Holding Qiuqiu in her arms, Yun Jinglan was unaware of what was happening outside the city, simply assuming that Qiuqiu was indulging in narcissism again. She had thought Qiuqiu was listless a while ago, but today she seemed overly lively.
Yun Jinglan hugged the baby chick that was still in its pupa: "Now it's time for your favorite part."
Chiu Chiu's eyes lit up: "Beautiful, aluminum."
Yun Jinglan reacted quickly and covered Qiuqiu's mouth. If she continued talking, the whole capital would know tomorrow that Qiuqiu, the young lady of the Wenyang Marquis's mansion, was a little pervert!
"Come on, let's go with Mother to meet the people."
Chirp: "Huh? A person?"
Who is Ren Ren?
"Recognizing people... is not human."
Chiu Chiu raised her hand and pressed it against her mother's. She was still quite superstitious!
[How can my mother, a person from ancient times, not be a little superstitious! Some things shouldn't be said casually~]
Yun Jinglan didn't dare say another word, and turned to leave with Qiuqiu in her arms. She finally understood why Su Junyao had shoved Qiuqiu into her hands earlier; he had lost control of her.
"We're going to see your aunt later. She's a bit fierce, so don't be afraid, Chiu Chiu."
The old Marquis's lineage consisted of only two siblings, one cousin, and two younger cousins. The old Marquis's cousin had taken a knife for him years ago, which caused his health to deteriorate, and he died before the age of fifty.
Everyone in the Hou family held the widow of the elder cousin in high esteem. This old lady, herself a daughter of a military family, was known for her decisive and efficient style; she disliked the kind of petty, submissive girl like Qiuqiu.
Chiu Chiu didn't believe it. She just couldn't believe that anyone in the world wouldn't like her, this little cutie!
It turns out that people shouldn't be overconfident!
"Waaaaah... Xion..." He's so fierce!
Yun Jinglan smiled awkwardly and apologetically at her aunt: "Chiu Chiu is shy around strangers."
Chirp pouted, looking aggrieved: 【I recognize people.】
Yun Jinglan: "Hehe."
Madam Tang's face had deep nasolabial folds, giving her an imposing presence even without anger. She slammed her dragon-headed cane on the ground twice. "Are you shy or afraid of me?"
Without even thinking, Yun Jinglan answered first: "Shy!"
Chirp chirped even more aggrievedly, "I'm afraid of people."
Madam Tang glanced at the little child, whose face was half-hidden in his mother's arms, and her tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little: "Yun Shi, you are not as honest as a child."
Yun Jinglan didn't even need to look down to know that the trembling chirp had already given itself away. Wasn't she usually so bold? Why was she so easily cowardly today?
For some reason, when Qiuqiu looked into the sharp eyes of the lady of the house, she had the illusion that she was being seen through, like a feeling that made her shy and want to run around naked.
She's rather conservative and has a strong sense of pride.
Today is another day I want to escape.
Chiu Chiu seemed quite resistant to interacting with Madam Tang. It was her father-in-law's idea to pay respects to Madam Tang, so Yun Jinglan naturally couldn't refuse. However, she wouldn't want to cause Chiu Chiu to cry on such a joyous occasion.
"The first birthday banquet is about to begin, so my niece-in-law and Qiuqiu will take our leave now. Please make yourself at home, Auntie."
No rush.
The breath that Chiu Chiu had just exhaled was quickly drawn back in, and the little one tensed up like a soldier ready to be deployed at any moment.
No one noticed the barely perceptible tenderness in Madam Tang's eyes when she looked at Qiuqiu. She lowered her voice and said, "Bring her here so I can see her."
In front of so many relatives of the Su family, Yun Jinglan couldn't very well offend her elders, so she could only encourage Qiuqiu in her heart. Her aunt didn't like children; she was probably just going through the motions with so many people around. Hang in there, Qiuqiu!
Chuchu pursed her little lips as she was handed to her great-grandmother.
The old man was wearing sandalwood incense, which smelled quite nice. Chiu Chiu couldn't help but twitch her nose.
But the next second she felt an itch under her nose, and before she could react, she heard Mrs. Tang exclaim, "Why is this child having a nosebleed!"
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