September 15th is Jiaojiao’s fourth birthday.

Originally, a child’s birthday is not worth any attention, but this child is the apple of the Qiao family’s eye, the treasure of the royal family, and the famous Princess Yongle!

Everyone in the capital knew that if Princess Yongle wanted to enter the palace, it would be like entering her own home. The emperor had already ordered the imperial guards, and no one could stop this little ancestor.

Take last month’s Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet for example. Miss Qiao was almost four years old, and the Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother took turns holding her, and His Majesty also kept talking to Miss Qiao.

In short, throughout the entire palace banquet, Miss Qiao never got to touch the ground!

For ordinary favors, people would still try to intrigue and compete for them, but for such a great honor, no one dared to be jealous.

What to do? All the dignitaries in the capital can only follow suit!

Therefore, today is the birthday of Miss Qiao, and gifts from all over have been delivered to the Qiao family since early morning.

At any other time, no matter what gift you give, the Qiao family will not accept it.

But Miss Qiao’s birthday was different. As long as the gifts were not too expensive, the Qiao family politely accepted them and carefully arranged a return gift.

In the Qiao Mansion.

Jiaojiao sat on the stool, her short legs shaking, looking a little embarrassed.

"Mom, it's just my fourth birthday, this is too ostentatious, I feel embarrassed..."

Zuo Hejing was braiding Jiaojiao's hair carefully and felt helpless when she heard this.

My husband refused the emperor's reward and was determined to resign and stay at home. The emperor tried to persuade him to stay several times but failed. He had already appointed Erlang as a general, but he still felt he owed him something.

If Dalang hadn't stopped him with his persuasion, His Majesty and the Empress would have wanted to hold Jiaojiao's birthday party in the palace.

"Sister Qiao!"

A familiar voice came from outside the courtyard. Jiaojiao smiled immediately after hearing it, "Xiao Si is here!"

Shen Yuanling has grown up and can no longer run directly into Jiaojiao's room like he used to.

At this moment, he was waiting outside the yard with the birthday gift in his hand. Seeing that Jiaojiao didn't come out for a long time, he called out loudly.

Zuo Hejing had just finished braiding Jiaojiao's hair. She leaned over to look around, nodded with satisfaction, and said with a smile:

"Xiao Si is always the most diligent one."

Jiaojiao grinned when she heard that, jumped off the stool and ran out of the house.

When Shen Yuanling saw Jiaojiao jumping around, his eyebrows instantly curved and he shook the birthday gift in his hand.

Zuo Hejing was standing in the room. Seeing the two of them talking and laughing together, she couldn't help but raise the corner of her mouth.

At this time, someone outside the door came to report: "Miss, the eldest master asked his subordinates to personally deliver this gift to you."

Upon hearing this, Jiaojiao and Shen Yuanling turned their heads and saw a servant holding a square box, standing a few steps away.

Seeing this, Shen Yuanling went over and took it for Jiaojiao. His hand was so light and fluttery that it aroused his curiosity.

Since it was Brother Qiao who ordered it to be sent over, there was naturally no problem, so Shen Yuanling held the gift box in front of Jiaojiao and bent down slightly to make it easier for Jiaojiao to open it.

Jiaojiao's eyes were full of curiosity. She opened the box swiftly and what came into her eyes was a brand new bamboo hat?

Jiaojiao was stunned for a moment.

But soon, she smiled knowingly.

Shen Yuanling was a little confused and asked curiously, "Sister Qiao, what does this mean?"

Jiaojiao smiled and said like a little adult: "Xiao Si, you don't understand this, right?"

"This is called - 'A bamboo stick and straw sandals are lighter than a horse, who is afraid? A raincoat will protect me for the rest of my life.'"

Shen Yuanling was stunned at first, then he seemed to understand. When he looked at the bamboo hat in his arms, he suddenly felt that it weighed more than a thousand pounds.

He was distracted, and Jiaojiao raised her hand and pulled his sleeve.

"Xiao Si, what are you standing there for? Put away your bamboo hat first. Someone in front seems to be shouting that an imperial decree has arrived!"

Shen Yuanling raised his head, thought of something, and the corners of his mouth rose again.

"Well! Let's go and watch the fun together!"

The Qiao family members soon knelt in the main hall.

Some guests who came to give gifts had not left yet and now knelt respectfully by the side.

Liu Fuzi smiled, unfolded the imperial edict, and read aloud:

"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, proclaims:

Princess Yongle was easygoing and peaceful since childhood, had a virtuous character, was gifted with talent, was gentle, upright, respectful and kind... Henghuang was a model, peaceful and pure, harmonious and benevolent, and was given a good reputation and was granted a good county.

I hereby confer upon you the title of Princess Yongle. I decree this."

Liu Fuzi finished reading it and let out a sigh of relief. Then he leaned over and looked at Jiaojiao with a smile and said respectfully:

"Princess Yongle, please accept my order."

The person who was giving gifts and hadn’t had time to leave: “…”

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Has His Majesty forgotten that Miss Qiao is only four years old? Even a goddess would be overwhelmed by the dozens of words of praise she has received.

It’s amazing that Eunuch Liufu could recite it all in one breath. He must have practiced it a lot on the way to the Qiao Mansion, right?

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Isn't it! Your Majesty even thinks the praise is not enough!

Jiaojiao took the imperial edict with a confused look on her face. The whole hall was instantly filled with congratulations, and the news quickly spread throughout the capital.

The Qiao family still kept a low profile when hosting the birthday party that night.

There were only four relatives from the Xiao family, the Tan family, the Zuo family, and the Han family. No other outsiders were invited.

"Aunt! Aunt! Together! Together!"

Qiao Mingpei grabbed Jiaojiao's sleeve tightly. He would go wherever Jiaojiao went.

Jiaojiao has a slight headache.

Oh my god, ever since returning to Beijing, Xiao Mingpei has been clinging to her, causing her to dream every night: Auntie, aunt ...

"Pei'er, stop making trouble. Your aunt is going to pick up His Majesty."

Han Yaxian came over in time and took Qiao Mingpei away, and finally saved Jiaojiao's sleeves which had been wrinkled beyond recognition.

Seeing Jiaojiao looking at her helplessly, Han Yaxian also wanted to laugh.

Ever since her younger sister came back, Pei'er no longer sticks to her and only wants her aunt wherever she goes.

When Jiaojiao saw Qiao Mingpei extending his fleshy hands towards her again, she quickly ran away!

Before reaching the outer courtyard, Jiaojiao saw Shen Yuanzhan and Xiao Qianlan being welcomed in by everyone.

"Brother Emperor! Sister Xiao!"

Jiaojiao ran forward quickly, and Shen Yuanzhan picked her up.

Since Jiaojiao is only four years old, you can hug her more. It would be against the rules to hug her any longer.

"Brother Emperor, thank you for your reward. I am now a little princess!"

Shen Yuanzhan's lips curled up when he heard this, "No reward is enough for our Jiaojiao."

Jiaojiao hurriedly waved her hands to be modest, but Shen Yuanzhan suddenly lowered his voice and said softly:

"People don't know that Jiaojiao is the biggest contributor to this bright and clear sky. In order to protect Jiaojiao, I can't make this known to the world."

"But brother thinks that there is one thing that everyone in the world should know. Jiaojiao is the jewel in everyone's hand and deserves the best things in the world."

When Jiaojiao heard this, she felt such a surge of heat in her heart that her voice became a little choked up.

"Brother Emperor, thank you."

"We are the ones who should thank you, Jiaojiao."

Xiao Qianlan came over holding the little prince Shen Chengzhen, and used one hand to touch Jiaojiao's head tenderly.

Everyone knows. Everybody knows.

When Jiaojiao protected them, they also tried their best to protect Jiaojiao silently.

Keep her innocent, wish her safety, give her unreserved love, and the purest gratitude and sincerity.

Jiaojiao was about to cry. At this time, Qiao Diyi's carefree voice sounded from not far away:

"The banquet is about to begin. Come over here, little birthday boy!"

Shen Yuanzhan's eyebrows curved when he heard that, he quickened his pace, and entered the table holding Jiaojiao.

The wine glasses were clinking and the atmosphere was full of smiles.

The September night breeze blows on your face, bringing with it the aroma of wine, the smell of fireworks, the soothing love and warmth, and the unfettered freedom.

Jiaojiao's eyes were moist. Accompanied by her family and friends, she once again made a birthday wish, with her original intention unchanged, just like yesterday:

May the years be always joyful and good people always be safe; may the times be peaceful and prosperous and the country be prosperous and the people be at peace.

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