I finally met him today.

"Don't worry, I'm fine, nothing's wrong." Qi Yitang patted her head.

"You brought your maternal grandmother over?"

"Yes, it came last month," Song Yunzhi said. "By the way, sister, would you like to come over for a visit? My grandma is a very good cook."

Just as Qi Yitang was about to agree, Xie Ling spoke up, "Tangtang, the children at home are waiting."

"With things piling up while I've been away these past few days, if I delay any longer, I'm afraid I'll have to stay up all night to finish them all."

She's playing the victim again. Even if she's in a hurry, surely she can afford to not have the time for a meal?

Qi Yitang said helplessly, "Next time. I just came to see you today. I'll definitely visit your home next time."

"It's alright, it's alright, we'll get together later."

Song Yunzhi dared not bargain with the villainous emperor. Now that her grandmother was alive, there was plenty of time to take things slowly.

……

Inside the carriage, Qi Yitang nudged Xie Ling's arm.

"Yanzhi, Yunzhi is a good person, why do you always look at her with such suspicion?"

Xie Ling knew that Song Yunzhi was a good person, but so what?

There are so many good people in the world, but he doesn't have to find them all pleasing to the eye.

He may have been kind to her, and he has rewarded her before, but one thing is one thing. Anyway, he just doesn't like other people (including women) being clingy around his wife.

"Okay, I understand."

Hearing his gloomy voice, Qi Yitang gave him a comforting kiss, "Alright, alright, why are you still angry? If you're not happy, then forget it."

Anyway, liking her is enough.

The carriage slowly drove through the bustling streets of Shengjing, the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and pedestrians chatting and laughing mingling together, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Young master, your sister is so beautiful, the color of this fabric suits her perfectly..."

"Shopkeeper, this is my newlywed wife, not my eldest sister."

Qi Yitang thought the voice sounded familiar, so he asked Li Degui to slow down and rolled down the window to look.

As expected, it was none other than Tan Yuanshuang and Song Xinghe.

The two were selecting fabrics in front of a silk shop.

"Young master just now..." The shopkeeper had initially thought the two didn't look like siblings, but since the man was younger and kept calling her "sister," he misunderstood.

"To be honest, my wife and I are newly married. As for calling her 'sister,' it's because we grew up together and haven't changed our way of addressing each other yet."

The shopkeeper understood, "I get it, I get it, it's just a little romance between husband and wife."

Tan Yuanshuang was easily embarrassed and couldn't stand his teasing in public. "Sailing."

Song Xinghe took her hand in his palm and said, "We are a law-abiding couple, so what's wrong with calling me 'sister'? I'm happy to."

The shopkeeper chuckled, "Young master and madam, please take your time choosing. I wish you both a happy marriage and a long and happy life together."

Song Xinghe: "Thank you for your kind words, shopkeeper. I'll take everything I just looked at."

Tan Yuanshuang: "I'm all alone, how could I possibly need so much fabric? You're such a spendthrift..."

When Tan Yuanshuang was in the palace, she had little presence and no one cared about what she liked. But now she has gained some weight and her smile is more lively.

Qi Yitang lowered the carriage curtain; it seemed everyone was doing well.

That's fine.

……

Qi Yitang's birthday is in late October.

This year, the couple became a family of four, so naturally they wanted to celebrate in a lively and festive manner.

After the banquet, Xie Ling presented her with a carefully prepared birthday gift.

Even after becoming a mother, Xie Ling would never let her feel neglected; she would always be the most important person in the family.

Qi Yitang was deeply moved, and as a result, the "debt" she owed had accumulated to more than a hundred times.

I haven't started paying it back yet, and it feels like I won't be able to pay it back anytime soon.

Winter arrived in the blink of an eye, and heavy snowflakes fell softly.

It was cold on a snowy day, and after giving birth, Qi Yitang was more susceptible to the cold than in previous years, so she stayed in the palace to warm herself by the fire and also made a new pair of shoes.

The pair of shoes I made for Xie Ling last time, even though he cherished them very much, inevitably got worn out and stained with blood and dirt from the battlefield.

Xie Ling is thrifty and hardworking. He thought that after some mending and washing, the clothes could still be worn, since it was the first time his wife had made them by hand.

Qi Yitang thought it was possible, but completely unnecessary.

He was supposed to be an emperor, but he acted so stingy and shabby. It was pathetic.

She then made a new pair, and with the experience, she was much faster than before, finishing them in just a month or two.

The little cat proudly wagged its tail, thinking to herself that with her intelligence and wit, how could she possibly be stumped by needlework? She could easily handle it.

In the twelfth lunar month, red silk lanterns were hung on the palace walls, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year gradually grew stronger.

The two little ones gradually grew up, and their features began to take shape.

Although they are twins, the two little ones have completely different personalities.

Yu'er is very easy to take care of and well-behaved. She eats and then falls asleep without crying or making a fuss.

Sometimes when Qi Yitang was busy with other things, he would put her on the couch and when he looked back, the little one would still be lying there quietly, without making a fuss.

When Qi Yitang picked her up again, she grinned with her toothless little mouth and giggled, and Qi Yitang's heart melted.

But the boy is different; he cries all the time.

He was hungry when his sister wasn't hungry, and he was hungry when his sister fell asleep.

Qi Yitang was worried that her child would grow fat horizontally, and she didn't like chubby little boys.

What's worse is that sometimes he's sleeping soundly, and she's just having a cup of tea or talking to someone, and if you don't pay attention for a moment, he'll start howling.

So much so that the first thing Qi Yitang did upon hearing the crying was to have someone take her away, anyone would do, as she didn't want anyone else. She would only take her back after she was comforted.

After this happened several times, the little prince seemed to sense his mother's dislike, and his crying subsided considerably, sounding aggrieved.

……

The sixteenth day of the twelfth lunar month is the 100-day celebration for the two little ones, and also their investiture ceremony.

Li Degui unfolded the imperial edict and read it aloud in a loud voice.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I believe that the rule of an emperor depends on virtuous and capable successors to continue the lineage; the longevity of the state depends on the consolidation of its foundations. My eldest son, Chengqian, is exceptionally talented and outstanding; my eldest daughter, Chengbi, is gentle and kind by nature."

"Now, the eldest son is hereby appointed Crown Prince, and the eldest daughter is appointed Princess Zhenguo. The investiture ceremony is complete, and it is appropriate to announce this to the world. So be it!"

Xie Changqing accepted the imperial edict on their behalf, saying, "I kowtow to express my gratitude for Your Majesty's great favor."

The two little children were completely oblivious, utterly unaware that they had become the most honorable little overlords of the entire dynasty.

Xie Changqing carried the child from the place of investiture back to the side hall where the banquet would be held.

But as I walked, I felt a serious imbalance in the weight of my left and right arms, and my left arm became increasingly sore.

"Hey kid, why are you getting heavier and heavier? Are you solid?"

Xie Changqing decided to hand the heavier piece to Li Degui, but Xiao Chengqian clung tightly to his clothes and refused to let go. So he handed Yu'er to Li Degui and used his right hand to tickle Xiao Chengqian.

"Our little goldfish can't bear to part with her royal uncle, can she? She only knows that we two uncle and nephew are good friends."

Little Chengqian was amused and kept laughing. Xie Changqing was secretly pleased. Although his elder brother was not willing to talk to him, he still had two younger brothers.

When they grow up a bit, I'll have two little followers. How wonderful!

However, before the smile could fully unfold, it froze on her face.

Xie Changqing looked down and saw a warm liquid dripping down his clothes, soaking a large area.

Xie Chengqian peed.

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