The sheer number of gifts and the grand display had made several concubines envious. Now, seeing Yifei's embarrassment, they were even more eager to watch the spectacle, and some of them began to whisper among themselves.
But their joy was short-lived. They saw the Ninth Prince hand another wad of banknotes directly to Emperor Kangxi. Several people gasped, sat up straight, and dared not whisper anything more.
If it were just about embarrassing Consort Yi, they might have dared to gloat, but now that the Emperor is involved, they don't have that kind of courage.
Consort Yi's sharp eyes glanced subtly to her side, a cold snort escaping her lips inwardly; her face was still slightly flushed…
Surprisingly, having someone around to share some of the burden made her feel much better.
Even after giving it to Emperor Kangxi, Xiao Jiu was still not satisfied. She moved to the side and looked at her imperial grandmother with anticipation.
Although the Empress Dowager was very surprised by this, she still happily accepted it, and the nannies around her also praised her in unison.
She was the most composed among them. Born in Mongolia, she wasn't interested in or familiar with the custom of "grasping the first object" for a baby's first birthday, nor did she feel ashamed of it. She was secretly happy to be thinking of him!
She didn't feel ashamed at all; in fact, she was secretly pleased. Wasn't the fact that Xiao Jiu gave him these things precisely proof of this importance?
Xiao Jiu has feelings for her, so she doesn't feel ashamed or anything!
Generally, those who hold a baby's first birthday celebration grab an item and then hand it over to someone nearby.
But their little Jiu was just that extraordinary. She directly shared the silver notes in the box. The Empress Dowager was still a little superstitious, and at this moment she felt that her little Jiu was both generous and lively!
Moreover, her kindness to others suggests she will surely grow up to be a philanthropist! This aligns perfectly with her Buddhist practice, and the Empress Dowager's gaze towards Xiao Jiu became even more compassionate.
The Empress Dowager and the Emperor both appeared cheerful at this moment (the Emperor's smile was actually stiff; as the reigning emperor, even if he was embarrassed, he had to maintain a smile—he had that much self-control). What could they possibly say?
They originally intended to mock Consort Yi, but if they were to mock the Emperor as well, wouldn't they be asking for trouble?
Consort Yi was initially a little embarrassed, but when she saw her son happily taking out handfuls of silver notes from the box and distributing them one by one, she couldn't help but laugh and cry.
I don't know who taught him this, but he's managed to spread his favors evenly. As long as someone shares her humiliation, Consort Yi feels balanced, especially the Emperor…
Especially the Emperor, who used to dote on Xiao Jiu. Even if Consort Yi only said a few words, Xiao Jiu would have to stop him and play the role of a loving father in front of her. Now, seeing that this loving father had also been tricked by his beloved youngest son, Consort Yi actually felt as if she had received some compensation.
Xiao Jiu was overjoyed. He grabbed a handful of silver notes for his mother and another handful for his father. Anyone around him who saw this familiar face was eager to take a look!
Moreover, he was very good at discerning people, only handing out banknotes to those he knew, and turning away from unfamiliar faces if he encountered one.
At first, Yinqi was proud to see his younger brother take his box, but when he saw his younger brother start distributing the silver notes he had painstakingly saved one by one, the smile on his face froze instantly, not to mention that his younger brother hadn't even received any for himself yet!
Although I gave these silver notes to Xiao Jiu willingly, I still felt uncomfortable seeing him distributing them here!
Doesn't he deserve it?
Even the Crown Prince was given a gift by Xiao Jiu, and Yinreng was overwhelmed with gratitude.
He hadn't expected that this kid would still remember him, after all, the two of them had only met a few times.
Yinreng carefully examined the silver notes and found that most of the people he had given the notes to were those who had a close relationship with him and whose faces he had become familiar with!
This kid really doesn't suffer any loss. Even when he distributes things, it has to be to people he's on good terms with.
As Jingrou watched, she smiled knowingly. In fact, Xiao Jiu was a bit of a looks-obsessed person. The silver notes it distributed were not only given to familiar people, but also to those who were particularly good-looking. There was a member of the imperial clan who looked unremarkable and whose position was not good. He was probably not of high birth in the Aisin Gioro clan.
He was given a handy touch by Xiao Jiu because of his handsome appearance, and Jing Rou was certain that Xiao Jiu had never seen him before. When she looked over just now, the boy blushed deeply.
The originally lively first birthday banquet suddenly turned into a solo performance by the Ninth Prince.
At first, those who were given silver notes felt a little embarrassed. But as the Ninth Prince took the stack of silver notes and began distributing them almost everywhere, it suddenly seemed as if those who didn't receive the silver notes were unpopular and disliked by the Ninth Prince.
So in the end, they actually hoped that the Ninth Prince's silver notes would be distributed to them!
All eyes were on him, wondering who would be next to receive the assignment.
Consort Yi, as the mother, sat in her seat, holding her forehead. She slightly raised her head and met Emperor Kangxi's eyes, which were smiling wryly.
The two of them really felt like they had gone through thick and thin together, and they were both thinking to themselves, "How did I end up with such a guy!"
I felt embarrassed, helpless, and also a little amused!
Although the ending was ultimately a happy one, it was certainly unexpected and dramatic!
At this moment, Jingrou couldn't help but feel grateful that Xiao Jiu had given her a bracelet, so she didn't end up in the embarrassing and ridiculous situation of giving her silver notes!
A bracelet is better than a banknote!
Yinqi was finally stuffed in. He stretched his neck so long it felt like it was about to grow long before Xiao Jiu finally walked up to him, smiling very happily, and then generously stuffed it into his mouth.
Yinqi smiled with an air of worthlessness. Although the box of silver notes he had given to Xiao Jiu had shrunk considerably after it reached his hands, he was still very happy!
At that moment, he completely forgot about his earlier discomfort and laughed heartily.
Just when everyone thought the "farce" was finally over, Consort Yi also breathed a sigh of relief. Although it was embarrassing and funny, it was finally over.
This was a huge undertaking for Xiao Jiu. He was so young, yet he had traveled so far, and by the time he returned to Consort Yi's side, he was already panting heavily!
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