0p0 Chapter 279 Qiu Rui Gives Birth
Chapter 279 Qiu Rui Gives Birth
The little one was indeed well-behaved; he stopped speaking and simply climbed onto the bed using both his hands and feet.
He knelt to the side, carefully watching the twins. He smiled at his younger siblings and then at his mother.
He stretched out his arm to Qiao Qingshu, who smiled and hugged him, coaxing him.
"Honey, were you a good girl today?"
The little one frowned, pouted, and said...
“My father made me recite a book again, but I couldn’t, so he beat me with a stick.”
Wanqiu, who was serving tea, exchanged a smile with Qiao Qingshu. Wanqiu then slipped a piece of pastry into his hand and said...
“Your Highness, you deserve to be punished. You should have recited it outright to avoid further punishment.”
The little one pouted and said,
"Aunt Wanqiu, you're not helping me!"
She turned her head away, put her hands on her hips, and sat down angrily.
Actually, she was secretly stuffing pastries into her mouth.
Wanqiu and Qiao Qingshu both burst out laughing.
It seems that only Wanqiu is still by Qiao Qingshu's side these days.
Lin Dong married Qing Song three years ago. The couple were freed from their slave status and now run a silk shop in the capital. Their lives have improved considerably.
Now it has become a well-known silk shop in the capital. Even Qiao Qingshu likes the silk fabrics produced by their shop very much. They are indescribably exquisite.
Lin Dong is now a boss lady, managing her home and business in an orderly manner, and her business is thriving.
She's pregnant now and due to give birth at the end of the year.
Half a year ago, Xia Zhi developed feelings for Hu Lang, a palace guard.
Having finally reached Qiao Qingshu's doorstep, Qiao Qingshu was naturally delighted and granted them marriage. Now, the newlyweds are enjoying a blissful and tender time together.
Cui Mei was a skilled cook and had some ambitions, so Qiao Qingshu arranged for her to work as the head chef in the imperial kitchen.
Now she's a prominent figure in the palace; everyone who sees her has to respectfully call her Aunt Cuimei.
Only Wanqiu, with her charming and fiery personality and lively nature, was expected to be the first to get married, but unexpectedly she stayed until the very end.
Wanqiu said that she had no intention of marrying a man and wanted to serve Qiao Qingshu until she died.
Qiao Qingshu had introduced her to various men, but none of them, regardless of their talent or good looks, caught Wanqiu's eye.
Wanqiu's mind seemed to have completely lost interest in romantic love; all she knew was how to serve Qiao Qingshu and the young prince.
After trying a few times, Qiao Qingshu understood and let her do as she pleased.
As long as you're happy, any way you live is fine.
Now, Wanqiu is her closest palace maid, and a prominent figure in the harem.
Late Autumn took out several plates of pastries from the food box and said to Qiao Qingshu with a smile,
"Master, this was made by that girl Cui Mei. She said it's something new and interesting. Please try it."
The little one nearby had sharp ears, and upon hearing this, immediately pounced over, grabbed the food box, and stuffed the food into his mouth, one piece on each side.
Wanqiu immediately went forward and hugged him, cheerfully coaxing him.
"Little darling, eat slowly, be careful not to choke. Come on, have a couple of sips of water."
She gulped down several mouthfuls of tea in late autumn, then immediately reached out her little hand to eat more.
The two little ones on the bed were also woken up, but they were very well-behaved. They only cried once or twice and then stopped, waiting to drink their milk.
Wanqiu hurriedly called the wet nurse in and picked up the child to breastfeed.
At that moment, a young eunuch came in to report.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Madam Qiao has given birth! She has given birth to a girl!"
Qiao Qingshu suddenly stood up and said excitedly,
Qiu Rui has given birth!
She quickly changed her clothes, took generous gifts, and left the palace for the Qiao family.
The Qiao residence was already filled with a joyful and lively atmosphere, and Qiao Jishen and Qiao Jiye were chatting happily at the entrance.
He called out to Qiao Qingshu, and hurriedly went to greet her. Qiao Qingshu asked...
"How are you? Is everything alright?"
Qiao Jiye's face lit up with joy as he said,
“Very good, very good. Mother and daughter are safe and sound. Nephew Anlan is overjoyed and is currently staying by his wife and daughter’s side.”
Qiao Qingshu was naturally happy and rushed in. As soon as she entered the room, she saw Bai Chanzi holding the child, while her brother Qiao Anlan was kneeling by the bed, holding Qiu Rui's hand tightly.
Qiu Rui's face was pale and weak, but her expression was calm and peaceful.
"Your Majesty, you've arrived. I'm unable to properly pay my respects..."
Qiu Rui smiled weakly at Qiao Qingshu, who immediately sat down beside her bed.
"What are you saying? You should rest and recuperate. A woman's body is at its weakest after childbirth."
She waved her hand, and Wanqiu walked in carrying a large lacquered wooden box.
"I have sent you some nourishing medicines, all prescribed by the Imperial Hospital. They are excellent for a woman's postpartum recovery. Take them every day, and I will send you more when you finish them."
Qiu Rui nodded weakly and gave Qiao Qingshu a sweet smile.
Qiao Qingshu went to her mother's side to look at the newborn baby. The baby was so white and tender, like a glutinous rice ball, that it was irresistible to look at.
This was my brother's first child, and he was always overjoyed by it.
The little baby girl was tiny and soft, her eyes were still half-open, and her pink lips were parted.
Qiao Qingshu couldn't help but extend a finger, and the little girl actually grabbed her finger with her small hand.
Qiao Qingshu exclaimed in surprise to Bai Chanzi,
"Mother, look! She's grabbed my hand! Her hand is so small!"
Qiao Anlan also leaned closer to take a look and laughed.
"This child must like you."
Everyone laughed, and Qiao Qingshu immediately took a gold lock that Wanqiu had prepared and put it into the baby's swaddling clothes.
She teased the exquisitely beautiful baby, speaking in a low, delicate voice.
"Grow up quickly, my little one! When you grow up, Auntie will buy you lots of delicious food and fun toys!"
Bai Chanzi said with a smile
"Would you like to give me a hug?"
Qiao Qingshu couldn't wait any longer and immediately took the child in her arms, excitedly coaxing and playing with him.
Even after returning to the palace that evening, the excitement she felt upon first seeing the baby girl still lingered in her mind.
When Xiao Zhijie returned, he saw that she looked happy, so he went up to ask her what had happened.
I couldn't wait to share with him how adorable and fun the little girl was.
Xiao Zhijie chuckled and lowered his voice,
"Don't let Jiao'er hear this. Although your daughter is still young, she'll definitely be unhappy if she can understand."
Qiao Qingshu's twins, a boy named Kun'er and a girl named Jiao'er, are a perfect match.
The baby girl was naturally very cute.
Qiao Qingshu immediately stuck out her tongue and said,
"I won't say anymore, my darling will be unhappy if she hears me."
At night, Xiao Zhijie embraced Qiao Qingshu.