The main hall has high beams, and although there are four banquet tables in the spacious palace, it does not seem empty or crowded. It has a strong and low-key connotation that the country of Tianqi is rich and powerful.

Jiang Qingqing just arrived at the main hall, and the eunuch in the hall carefully escorted the most noble little princess of Tianqi to the high platform.

The most central seat on the platform is occupied by Emperor Tianqi and Empress, to the left of the emperor and empress is the prince, and to the right is Jiang Qingqing's seat.

There is another seat next to Jiang Qingqing.

This position was temporarily vacant, which made Jiang Qingqing curious and take a closer look.

When Emperor Qing saw his precious daughter coming, he immediately smiled happily. The palace was noisy. The ministers who knew how to flatter raised their wine glasses and congratulated Princess Tianqi on her birthday. They used the birthday as an excuse to praise how powerful Tianqi was.

The expressions of the two envoys from neighboring countries sitting on the other side were so intense that it was hard to tell whether they were happy or angry.

The messenger closest to the platform was dressed similarly to Tianqi, and he must be Li Guo.

The envoy next to Li State, with his big beard, thick eyebrows and big eyes, looked out of place with Tianqi and Li State. Even the envoy's clothes looked foreign.

This is probably another inconspicuous small country - Xiangguo.

Jiang Qingqing was quite curious about the envoy, as she could see exotic big beards in this country. She couldn't help but observe and analyze his every move.

Just as she was looking up, a gust of wind blew beside her, followed by a faint scent of pine and cypress blowing into her nostrils. She subconsciously turned her head to look over.

Xiao Linting went out halfway to listen to the information given by the secret guard. When he came back, he saw a little kid in his position.

He was not surprised at all. On the contrary, Xiao Linting even felt that seeing the little baby was something normal.

When he stepped over the stool with his long legs and sat down on it, looking at the baby beside him, he perfectly caught the surprise in the little princess's eyes.

"What's wrong, Your Highness?" he couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Qingqing had thought that a king of a different surname like Xiao Linting should be sitting at the head of the lower level, but she never expected that he would be arranged at the upper level.

It seems...she needs to have a new understanding of the identity and status of this imperial uncle.

"Qingqing is very happy to see the emperor's uncle on his birthday." Jiang Qingqing smiled sweetly and said caring words.

Xiao Linting raised his hand to push away the loose hair on her temples and brushed her bun with his fingertips.

[I can't say, what a coincidence that you also come to the party, right? ]

The smile on Xiao Linting's lips deepened involuntarily for a moment.

"Your Highness is the lucky star today. As it is your birthday, does Your Highness have any wishes to make?" Xiao Linting patiently chatted with her.

Jiang Qingqing blinked her big round eyes, and the little kid looked particularly confused.

[Why is it so popular to ask for birthday presents on someone's birthday? I want the stars in the sky. Why don't you pick one for me right now? ]

"Qingqing has the love of the Emperor's father and the Empress' mother, as well as my brothers and uncle! I am already very satisfied!" Jiang Qingqing once again raised her lovely smile to express her contentment.

Little did he know that Xiao Linting knew about this comparison and witnessed the whole process.

He looked at the inconsistent child meaningfully, pondered for a moment, and kindly reminded him, "Your Highness, only children who speak sincerely can get candy."

The smile on Jiang Qingqing's lips froze for a moment.

Before she had time to think about the deeper meaning of these words, Emperor Qing had already prepared his opening speech, in which he expressed his feelings as the princess's father about how the little princess had grown up.

In short, the young emperor's doting on his daughter was fully displayed.

After the declaration of ambition, the ministers and the imperial concubines took turns to wish Jiang Qingqing a happy birthday. Because the prince was still a child, at most they held up their wine glasses and Jiang Qingqing held up her teacup, one by one, she sipped the tea in the cup to express her gratitude.

Xiao Linting watched silently at the side at first, until he personally poured the second cup of tea for the little princess, he began to frown gradually.

Gradually, after those ladies with royal titles came over to toast and offer congratulations, Xiao Linting would hold down Jiang Qingqing's hand in advance, and use his other hand to hold the wine cup to block a few rounds for the little princess.

Jiang Qingqing was so happy that she didn't need to drink water. She put down her teacup happily, and apart from dealing with the conversations of these people, her attention gradually focused on eating.

It would be a shame not to eat something when there are so many fruits and pastries in front of you.

Jiang Qingqing reached out to grab the fruit on the table, but before she could touch it, a slender hand picked a grape. She looked up along the hand.

Xiao Linting pinched the grapes with a calm expression. While he was listening to what the lady of honor said, his hands were constantly peeling off the purple skin of the grapes.

Jiang Qingqing looked at the graceful hands as they slowly peeled the grapes, removed the seeds, and handed two halves of grape flesh to Jiang Qingqing.

Jiang Qingqing: Wow! I am so lucky!

Xiao Linting watched the child take the grapes and eat them in one bite. He was stunned for a moment in surprise, then reached out and continued to peel the grapes.

After these ladies of honor had taken their turns to pay their respects, the birthday banquet was considered halfway over, and Emperor Qing and Empress Xu were still sitting in the main seats.

Jiang Qingqing ate the grapes peeled by Xiao Linting with peace of mind. After sitting for a long time, she began to feel lazy. She quietly moved her butt and leaned her body against her uncle.

[Oh my, the emperor's uncle is so gentle and considerate! I'll find a girl to be my emperor's sister-in-law in the future.]

Xiao Linting's hands paused slightly as he peeled grapes with his head down. He turned his head to look at Jiang Qingqing who was eating grapes with her head down. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't. Finally, he sighed helplessly in his heart.

Xiao Linting: Forget it, children’s words are innocent. Don’t take a child seriously.

The palace banquet was halfway through, and it was time for the envoys from both countries to come up and present gifts to congratulate Princess Tianqi.

Jiang Qingqing couldn't help but sit up straight, looking at the envoy sent by Li State with a scrutinizing look in her eyes.

Although they seem to be obedient, Jiang Qingqing knows in her heart that the former Li Kingdom was the leader of the Three Kingdoms, and they must be unwilling to submit to Tianqi.

The gifts sent by the envoys of the two countries were quite valuable, but she was not interested in this and was always paying attention to what the envoy of Li State said.

But they were so smooth talkers that even if Jiang Qingqing was planning to let a child speak in the hall, she couldn't find a chance and could only watch them return to their seats.

The second half of the banquet gradually became boring, and Jiang Qingqing found an excuse to take Xin Juan out of the hall to change clothes.

She really had to go to the bathroom. She had just drunk so many glasses of water that her metabolism was already making her a little anxious.

After Jiang Qingqing solved the most urgent problem in her life, she stood leisurely at the door and let out a sigh of relief.