lcionline Chapter 265 Overjoyed
Chapter 265 Overjoyed
Qiao Qingshu and Xiao Zhijie attended Princess Yonglin's wedding together.
Because Princess Yonglin was marrying into the Bai family, Qiao Qingshu's maternal grandfather's family, Qiao Qingshu made a special trip to the event early, wanting to have a proper chat with the Bai family.
On the wedding day, the Bai family was naturally decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the atmosphere was joyous.
Bai Zhiqing and Bai Zhining were standing at the door welcoming guests when they saw Qiao Qingshu and Xiao Zhijie's sedan chairs coming down, so they hurried over.
Qiao Qingshu said happily,
"Second Uncle, Third Uncle, congratulations!"
Bai Zhiqing was already happy today, and Qiao Qingshu's congratulations made him even happier.
"Make sure you eat and drink well today, then your uncle will be happy!"
Qiao Qingshu smiled and nodded, then walked inside.
The two aunts came towards her, and Qiao Qingshu stopped and chatted with them for a while before leaving.
She went straight to Old Madam Bai's courtyard.
Qiao Qingshu hadn't seen her maternal grandmother for a long time and missed her terribly. She exclaimed even before entering the door.
"Grandma! Grandma! Are you there?"
Li, the old lady's maid, greeted her with a smile, her face beaming.
"Young lady, you've finally arrived! The old lady has been talking about you for the past two days, and we're so glad you've come today."
Qiao Qingshu and Xiao Zhijie walked in hand in hand, where Old Madam Bai was being helped to change her clothes.
Today is her grandson's wedding day, so she, as the grandmother, naturally has to dress up in a festive manner.
She freed one hand and took Qiao Qingshu's hand, saying...
“Girl, you’re only coming to see me now. You’re so heartless. You don’t know how much your grandmother misses you.”
Qiao Qingshu just smiled foolishly. Xiao Zhijie stepped forward to explain.
"Please calm down, Madam. A few days ago, because she needed to stabilize her pregnancy, I forbade her from going out. Actually, she had been clamoring to come and pay her respects to you for a long time, but I stopped her. It was my fault. If you want to blame someone, blame me."
Old Madam Bai smiled and glared at Xiao Zhijie, saying...
"Of course you'll be punished. You'll have to drink a couple more glasses at the banquet later."
Xiao Zhijie nodded with a smile, as the wedding was still some time away.
Qiao Qingshu sat in the old lady's room, drinking tea and chatting for a while.
Upon learning that Bai Chanzi and Qiao Jishen had left the capital to travel the world, Old Madam Bai sighed.
"It wasn't easy for these two children to finally be together. Fortunately, their fate is still there. Naturally, I hope they can live a happy life. Chanzi suffered so much over the years, and I always tear up when I think about it at night. Now that she's out, I feel much more at ease. At least I can finally live for myself."
Just then, firecrackers went off outside, indicating that the wedding procession had returned.
Everyone put down their teacups and went out to greet them. They saw Bai Qingrui, the eldest son of the Bai family's main branch, sitting upright on a large horse, dressed in wedding attire, exuding elegance and grace.
The bridal sedan chair behind them was also luxurious and dazzling, extremely magnificent.
Although the old emperor learned that Yonglin was not his biological son, he did not punish Yonglin in the slightest. The wedding was still grand and impressive.
Bai Qingrui gently helped Yonglin out of the bridal sedan chair and welcomed him into the inner hall.
Bai Zhiqing and his wife sat in the center of the main hall, receiving the newlyweds' worship.
The entire household was filled with joy, and everyone's face was beaming with smiles. Everyone was happy to offer their blessings for this marriage.
After the ceremony was completed, the bride was led to the bridal chamber, while Bai Qingrui went around toasting the guests, already displaying the demeanor of a man in charge.
At that moment, her uncle Bai Zhiqing walked over with a wine glass. Qiao Qingshu was about to stand up to offer a toast, but her uncle pressed her back down to sit.
"Shu'er, you don't need to get up. This cup of wine is a special toast for you from your uncle."
"Now the Bai family is at its peak, and I have been promoted and ennobled. All of this is because of you. Uncle, I will never forget you. You are the lucky star of our Bai family. This cup is for you."
After saying that, he raised his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, turning the glass upside down and smiling at Qiao Qingshu.
Qiao Qingshu, unable to drink alcohol due to her pregnancy, simply raised her teacup and said,
"Uncle, you're too kind. I'll offer you a cup of tea instead of wine."
Bai Zhining, already half-drunk with a wine jug in hand, walked over with a grin.
"Don't forget there's an uncle here!"
Bai Zhining filled his wine glass to the brim, clinked it against Qiao Qingshu's teacup, and said with a smile,
"Come on, come on, after Second Uncle has finished his toast, Third Uncle will offer his. I'll drink mine, you can drink as you like."
After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp, displaying an indescribable heroic spirit.
Qiao Qingshu just smiled, picked up her teacup, and took a sip.
Suddenly, Bai Zhiqing leaned closer and whispered in her ear,
"Your mother has already left the capital?"
Qiao Qingshu nodded.
Bai Zhiqing added,
"You can take the message I asked you to deliver with Qiao Jishen."
Bai Zhiqing was worried when he learned that his older sister was going to travel the world with Qiao Jishen. He was afraid that this Qiao would bully him and neglect her in the future. He knew that men were inherently cold and heartless, and he couldn't bear to see his sister sad and upset. So he asked Qiao Qingshu to secretly pass on a message.
Tell Qiao Jishen that if he dares to make his sister suffer even the slightest grievance, he will beat him until his hands and feet are broken, until he is begging for life and death, and until he has no good days left!
These words were truly merciless. Qiao Qingshu couldn't convey the exact words, but she got the gist of it: if she didn't treat her mother well, her uncles said they wouldn't forgive her.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Jishen simply laughed heartily. He vowed that he would never leave Bai Chanzi unless she abandoned him.
The regrets of many years have now been made up for. Qiao Jishen always felt that he did not do enough for Bai Chanzi, so how could he possibly bully her?
Qiao Qingshu said with a smile,
"Uncle, don't worry, I will pass on your words to your father exactly as they were, and he said he will keep them in mind."
Bai Zhiqing's expression softened, and a faint smile appeared on her face.
At that moment, Bai Qingrui walked over with a wine glass in his hand.
Qiao Qingshu joked with a smile,
"The groom has finally arrived! We've all been waiting for you to toast us."
Bai Qingrui, the eldest son of the Bai family, is not very old, but his appearance and character are very much like those of the old master Bai. He is very dignified and self-restrained.
Bai Zhiqing once joked that his son was like his father, even more mature than himself.
Bai Qingrui now holds an important position in the imperial court, and his future is truly promising.
He had every right to be arrogant and aloof, but he was also kind and approachable, which is why the noble young men who came to the capital all loved to befriend him.
The old emperor's decision to marry him to Princess Yonglin was truly a thoughtful gesture.
Bai Qingrui, holding his wine glass, smiled at Qiao Qingshu and said...
"Little sister, it's been a long time. Today is a joyous occasion for your brother, let me toast you."
Qiao Qingshu quickly waved her hand and smiled.
"Not at all, not at all. Today is a joyous occasion for my brother; it's me who should be toasting you!"
The brother and sister clinked glasses and both laughed.
The Bai family's wedding banquet was truly indescribably joyful and fulfilling, leaving a lasting impression.