Seeing all the training she had done that morning vanish into thin air, Consort Yi was furious. "Why is this kid so stubborn?"
She put her hands on her hips.
Ever since I gave birth to this boy, I feel like I get angry much more often than before.
In the eyes of the palace maids, her image of being both dashing and gentle was no longer there! However, he had now abandoned his former ways and was very conscious of his image, but she had now realized that as long as this brat was around, she really couldn't maintain her former image!
Jingrou was also helpless. Her cousin... well, she had never seen such a magical child before. If you were to say he was lovable, he really was!
Although he has a bit of a temper, he never gets angry with anyone as long as he doesn't go too far. If you provoke him, he'll yell at you, but most of the time he's all smiles and laughter.
Moreover, he was very good at reading people's expressions and never upset anyone over serious matters. If his aunt was really angry, he would quietly hide behind someone or go up to her and act cute until she calmed down.
Sometimes Jingrou envied his ability to read people's expressions, since many people don't have this skill after they grow up, but he seemed to be born with it and could sense it.
This makes people both love and hate him, just like this situation now. He seems carefree and can't be taught no matter what!
But he's incredibly quick-witted when it comes to other things, leaving people speechless!
Jingrou just hopes that his first birthday celebration won't be too outrageous!
Probably not, right? The things on the table will probably be standard and safe, the kind that won't make a mistake if someone praises them. They definitely won't be anything too outrageous!
"Auntie, don't be angry. When it's time for the baby's first birthday celebration, just carefully select the items on the table for Xiao Jiu." As long as nothing too outrageous is placed there, like a rouge box or something similar, and Xiao Jiu doesn't end up holding it, everyone will only be able to praise her!
After all, it will be my little cousin's first birthday banquet, and the Emperor will be there too. No one will want to offend him!
When the time comes, those concubines will praise their cousin to the skies. Even if he catches something ordinary, others will only have the right to smooth things over!
After all, the Emperor will be there too. If the Emperor comes to the banquet in a good mood, no one will let him leave disappointed.
Consort Yi sighed; it seemed this was the only way now.
Given Consort Yi's personality, she would naturally hope that this matter would go perfectly smoothly. The most foolproof thing would be to prevent the brat in the family from doing anything wrong, but she couldn't let the wet nurse hold him all the time!
Especially during the baby's first birthday celebration, no one else can pick the object for him!
Even if we could restrain this brat, he's not someone who can be controlled. This brat is more unruly than a monkey; he gets restless if he doesn't move for a moment!
Consort Yi had always felt uneasy. Her son was just too mischievous and naughty!
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Finally, thanks to Consort Yi's arrangements, the Ninth Prince's birthday banquet was about to begin.
The Emperor arrived early. He didn't have anything important to do today, so he came to check on things. As soon as he entered, he saw his beloved concubine struggling with that brat getting dressed!
In the past, Xiao Jiu's clothes were mostly light and comfortable. Children shouldn't wear heavy clothes, and Consort Yi was always worried that he wouldn't grow tall.
However, looking at his sturdy build and the length of his legs, Jingrou predicts that he will definitely not grow short in the future.
In addition, Xiao Jiu is usually too restless, and wearing those thick clothes makes it inconvenient for him to move around, so Xiao Jiu particularly dislikes them.
But today was his big day. Even if he was unwilling, so many people were coming. In order not to look shabby, Consort Yi specially had new clothes made for him!
If everyone is dressed up in their finest attire, especially the concubines who will surely have put in a lot of effort to make themselves look their best, then what will this brat look like with his unkempt appearance? After all, he is the star of the day!
The new clothes were exquisite, but they might not be very comfortable to wear, so Xiao Jiu was reluctant to wear them.
But this isn't something he can decide on his own. Normally, it would be fine if he could wear something comfortable, but today is a big day! And this outfit isn't actually that uncomfortable; it's just that brat's fault!
"What's going on? What's our little Jiu doing now?" Emperor Kangxi chuckled. As soon as he entered, Xiao Jiu's eyes lit up. He broke free from his mother's control and ran happily to his side. He probably knew that his father doted on him, so he kept hiding behind him!
Pah! This garment is stiff and heavy; he has no desire to wear it!
Consort Yi looked at Emperor Kangxi with a sorrowful expression.
She was already struggling to control herself, and now there's someone pleading for her. Her life is just too difficult!
You know, this has happened several times before; when she wanted to deal with Xiao Jiu, it was Emperor Kangxi who stopped her. Now, the father and son have a very deep relationship, and she's the one who looks like the bad guy!
Emperor Kangxi smiled awkwardly. He was certainly helpless in the face of his son's coquettish behavior, but he also couldn't afford to offend his beloved concubine. At this moment, he regretted coming so early!
Although the focus today is on Xiao Jiu, Consort Yi has also dressed up carefully. Now, her temples look a little messy because Xiao Jiu is so difficult to manage that even her wet nurse can't keep up. That's why she went over to check on her, and that's when Emperor Kangxi saw this scene.
Her hair was slightly disheveled, exuding a natural charm and gentleness that warmed Emperor Kangxi's heart.
Because of his previous experience, Emperor Kangxi took a step back at this time, indicating that he would not interfere in the matters between mother and son.
After all, after pleading for Xiao Jiu last time, Xiao Jiu knocked over his favorite inkstone. That brat isn't worth explaining himself to!
Even amidst the chaos, Consort Yi managed to change her clothes while still enjoying a little wine. However, the delay caused by him made her dressing up rather rushed.
She had changed into new clothes specifically for this morning, but after all this fuss, she had to tidy herself up all over again!
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