Xiao Jiu was very angry. He was sleepy and didn't want to be left here by his mother.
He watched as his mother moved further away, and when he couldn't reach her, he turned to look at the people around him.
He was used to seeking help from those around him when he couldn't find his mother, whether it was his older sister or his wet nurse. But at this moment, it seemed like everyone was far away from him. He had a natural recklessness to him, and he wasn't afraid at this moment. Instead, his eyes darted around.
He was surrounded by a group of people, some of whom were complete strangers to Xiao Jiu. Seeing these people made him unhappy... He frowned and pursed his lips, standing in the middle, while others praised him for his cute and adorable appearance.
Anyway, he had never heard such praise from the beginning to the end, but Xiao Jiu only thought those people were noisy and never thought that they were praising him.
Emperor Kangxi was also cheerful and not in a hurry. Anything could happen during the first birthday celebration. Xiao Jiu's behavior just showed that he was lively and clever!
Now that there was nothing else to do for the baby's first birthday celebration, the Emperor Kangxi was supposed to let Xiao Jiu do whatever he wanted, and it would be quite fun if something happened. But after what happened, Emperor Kangxi regretted it deeply, wishing he had let him train more beforehand!
Xiao Jiu watched from the side, feeling somewhat helpless and a little irritated by all these unfamiliar people! Until he saw his cousin! Xiao Jiu already liked Jing Rou very much, not to mention how irritated he was now, and he hadn't seen anyone more familiar. It was like a camel finding an oasis.
The Emperor and the others were seated close to Consort Yi, and they were also from the same direction that Consort Yi had come from.
So for a while, the Emperor and his entourage were behind Consort Yi in Xiao Jiu's line of sight. Therefore, after being rejected by her mother, Xiao Jiu didn't look in that direction much.
"Sister..." Xiao Jiu's eyes sparkled. He smiled happily when he saw the familiar person, and then he walked briskly towards Jing Rou.
His clear and articulate speech immediately drew the attention of many people to Jingrou.
Princess Qixia!
Many people wouldn't find it strange if they thought about the relationship between the two, and Jingrou was a frequent visitor to the palace, known to many of the concubines.
Jingrou felt slightly embarrassed, but the most important thing now was to coax him to finish the first birthday celebration as soon as possible.
She didn't want Xiao Jiu to focus all her attention on her.
Emperor Kangxi smiled and said, "Princess Qixia and Ninth Prince seem to have a good relationship..." Children are the best at discerning who is good to them. If they didn't have a good relationship, why would they choose their sister among so many people and speak so clearly about it?
When Xiao Jiu got very close to Jing Rou, he was still stopped by the railing. He pouted in dissatisfaction, as if he was about to get angry.
He was a little confused as to why he was placed here and stopped, and he didn't take his mother's words to heart at all!
Jingrou was a little worried that this little devil would throw a tantrum. Although he usually seemed cheerful, if he really lost his temper, many people probably wouldn't be able to appease him. She was also afraid that the people present would have a bad impression of Xiao Jiu, which would affect his future and leave him with a bad temper image. Maintaining one's image also has to start from childhood!
Jingrou got up from her seat and went over to her. "Xiao Jiu, go and choose something to give to your mother. Choose one, give it to your mother..." Jingrou repeated slowly, then pointed to the dazzling array of things on the red cloth. Only then did Xiao Jiu see those things.
"Ah!" he exclaimed, as if in agreement, and then followed Jingrou's finger and trotted over there. Consort Yi breathed a sigh of relief. In any case, Xiao Jiu had seen him. If he had kept lingering there, she would have had a real headache!
However, she also felt genuinely exhausted. Just one first birthday celebration had already left Xiao Jiu in such a state; what would happen in the future?
Xiao Jiu walked over, and saw a dazzling array of things.
He stood there, walking around for a while without choosing anything. Jingrou had to remind him again because at this moment she was the only one closer to Xiao Jiu, and Yifei was probably long forgotten by him.
"Choose one for Mother..."
Xiao Jiu turned to look at her, smiling and showing his tiny teeth, which was very cute. He looked down and saw sparkling bracelets and necklaces, some made of jade and some inlaid with gold, and some with shiny gemstones, all very beautiful.
He picked up one of the brightest and most eye-catching bracelets, inlaid with gold and gemstones. He had initially been interested in the larger necklace, but it was also heavier.
Because bright and large objects like these easily attract children's attention; they are always drawn to brightly colored things.
He found it a bit too heavy to carry, so in the end he took the bracelet that best fit her hand.
Then he clutched the bracelet in his hand, his eyes sparkling.
"Young master has such good taste! He'll definitely be a gem in the future..." The flattery had barely begun when Xiao Jiu grabbed the item and ran excitedly to Jing Rou, stretching out her hand for her sister to take it. "Sister!"
His eyes were full of expectation, making it hard to refuse him.
Jingrou sighed, rubbing her forehead. It was for Consort Yi... But at this moment, Xiao Jiu was clutching that thing, his hands were turning white. She had no choice but to quickly step forward and take it, afraid of tiring him out.
Consort Yi was even more helpless, feeling that this dramatic rise and fall of her emotions was truly a test for her heart!
"Xiao Jiu, give it to your mother... Your mother is over there... Choose one..." Jing Rou had no choice but to repeat it to him. At this moment, Xiao Jiu looked at his mother not far away and nodded solemnly.
He went back and looked around... Then he casually picked up a box, which had a beautiful red gemstone set on the top.
Yinqi's face turned red with excitement; those were the silver notes he had given to Xiao Jiu!
Xiao Jiu received his silver notes, which was a very meaningful thing. He raised his head high. So what if the Crown Prince and the others gave Xiao Jiu gifts? Look, Xiao Jiu still held onto his!
After he received the box, he wanted to open it.
When Consort Yi saw his actions, she felt they were somewhat familiar. After thinking for a moment, she realized that this was exactly how Xiao Jiu used to open her makeup box!
He has ruined quite a few of her rouge boxes!
Even if you have people guarding and on guard, you can't stop this "thief" who can strike anytime, anywhere!
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