Chapter 352

Qiao Diyi’s eyebrows curved with a smile. He had rushed all this way just for this moment.

Even Qiao Jiaojiao raised her small cup in front of her, stretching her hand out energetically.

Qiao Zhongguo had many things he wanted to say, but seeing his loved ones around him, his heart felt full, and words seemed unnecessary.

He smiled and simply said:

“Come, let’s drink to welcome our second son back!”

“To welcoming back our second son, second brother!”

The family laughed and drank their cups.

At that moment, Mrs. Qiao noticed that Han Yaxian hadn’t touched her wine.

She gently touched Han Yaxian’s arm with a concerned look, “Yaxian, what’s the matter? Drinking a little wine won’t hurt; no need to be reserved.”

Han Yaxian shook her head. Seeing the family looking at her, she couldn’t help but blush.

She opened her mouth, about to announce the good news, but suddenly a strong wave of nausea hit her. She quickly turned her head, covering her mouth as she dry-heaved.

The whole family froze.

“Ah! Sister-in-law must have eaten something bad! Big Brother, how are you taking care of Sister-in-law!”

Qiao Diyi was the first to shout.

People always said Big Brother was considerate. Look at this! Is this how he takes care of his wife?

Qiao Tianjing was momentarily bewildered, then quickly got up to pat Han Yaxian’s back, full of self-reproach.

He had been busy with state affairs lately, and indeed neglected Yaxian. It was his fault.

“Yaxian, how are you? I’ll call the family doctor right away!”

Qiao Tianjing said, turning to leave.

Mrs. Qiao was equally stunned, but as someone with experience, she seemed to understand what this dry heaving might mean.

Thinking of this, she quickly stood up, her eyes shining as she looked at her husband.

Qiao Zhongguo received her look and hurriedly stood up too.

At this moment, Qiao Jiaojiao’s soft voice piped up:

**”Could it be that I’m going to be an aunt?”**

Qiao Tianjing’s steps halted abruptly. In the next moment, he turned around, his gaze fixed on Han Yaxian.

Han Yaxian, blushing, nodded lightly at Qiao Tianjing, despite her shyness.

Qiao Tianjing felt a buzzing in his head, momentarily forgetting how to react.

Seeing his bewildered expression, Han Yaxian smiled slightly, then looked at Qiao Zhongguo and Mrs. Qiao, and said with a red face:

“Father, Mother, you will soon be grandparents.”

Qiao Diyi also realized what was happening. He stood up suddenly, his face full of joy.

“Ah! Then I… I’m going to be an uncle?”

“Ahhh! I’m really going to be an aunt!”

Qiao Jiaojiao stood on a chair, already waving her arms excitedly.

The room was filled with cheers. Qiao Tianjing quickly returned to Han Yaxian’s side, his eyes red, overwhelmed with emotions.

Mrs. Qiao, being very emotional, started crying on the spot, holding Han Yaxian’s hand and giving earnest advice.

“Silly child, why didn’t you tell me earlier? You’ve been coming over to chat with me all these days.”

“I’m so happy you’re pregnant, but I also understand how tough it can be. Don’t be afraid, I’ll take good care of you.”

Qiao Zhongguo didn’t step forward. Instead, he turned around and discreetly wiped away his tears.

The arrival of this child is truly significant.

In Jiaojiao’s prophecy, the Qiao family was doomed to a tragic end, with no descendants to carry on their name.

Now, with the Second Prince expelled from the Yong Dynasty and the Crown Prince about to ascend the throne, everything has changed. This child’s arrival seems to herald a new beginning!

The family banquet lasted a long time. If it weren’t for Mrs. Qiao’s concern for Han Yaxian’s fatigue, calling an early end to it, they could have continued celebrating for much longer.

Qiao Tianjing carefully supported Han Yaxian as the couple walked towards the Qingzhu Courtyard, with Qiao Diyi chattering happily beside them.

Qiao Jiaojiao, held in Qiao Zhongguo’s arms, watched the backs of her eldest brother, sister-in-law, and second brother, feeling a warm sensation in her heart.

In her previous life, she had died young and had never experienced this kind of joy from the continuity of life.

It was so beautiful, so full of hope.

Qiao Jiaojiao nestled closer into Qiao Zhongguo’s embrace.

Qiao Zhongguo’s heart softened, and he kissed her forehead. Mrs. Qiao came over, and the three of them embraced together.

The light was warm, and Qiao Zhongguo’s voice was gentle, overflowing with emotion.

“Jiaojiao came to us with all our love, stealing countless tears of joy from us.”

Hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao felt her eyes well up. Qiao Zhongguo hugged her tighter and then laughed loudly.

“Let’s go, time to put our precious Jiaojiao to bed!”

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The next day, Qiao Zhongguo called Tianjing and Diyi to the study, holding Qiao Jiaojiao in his arms. It was finally time to review their plans!

Qiao Diyi first recounted how he had intercepted the Second Prince, emphasizing the help he received from Meng Guxue and Baili Chengyou.

As Qiao Jiaojiao listened, the pairing instinct within her suddenly sparked.

**[They have such a bickering couple vibe. Could it be they are destined to be together?]**

**[Ah, such a strong sense of destiny! I remember Baili Chengyou once told Meng Guxue that he owed her the next life. Isn’t this just fulfilling that promise?]**

When she heard that the Second Prince had his tendons severed, was shot in the back, but still managed to be rescued by Yinzhu, Qiao Jiaojiao felt an overwhelming sense of destiny.

**[“The battlefield has moved to Nanli, and the male lead and the second male lead are still at odds, but this time, the female lead stands with the second male lead!”]**

Qiao Zhongguo also sighed upon hearing this.

He recalled that when Prince Baili first came to the Yong Dynasty, they had gone to great lengths to set up a “sit and watch the tigers fight” scenario. Now, they truly had become mere spectators.

“We can’t intervene in Nanli, but we can’t just sit and do nothing either. If Prince Baili can’t keep Shen Yuanbai, he’ll still have to return to the Northern Kingdom.”

“The Northern Kingdom’s royal court is currently in turmoil. King Jinyu has no sons, and the collateral branches are eyeing the throne greedily. None of them are easy to deal with.”

“Even if Shen Yuanbai goes to the Northern Kingdom, he’ll face a huge mess.”

“Moreover…”

At this point, Qiao Zhongguo’s expression turned somewhat subtle.

“Although King Jinyu has always claimed to support Shen Yuanbai, according to our informants, he has never given up on seeking an heir over the years. It shows that… supporting Shen Yuanbai is merely a reluctant move by King Jinyu.”

Hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao’s eyes suddenly lit up.

She summoned the Merit Store, scrolling through it quickly.

**[I remember seeing this thing before!]**

**[Tsk tsk, I don’t know whether to praise the Merit Store for being all-encompassing or to commend Old Yan Wang for being so thorough.]**

Hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo and the others pricked up their ears, listening to Qiao Jiaojiao read out the effects of the “divine item.”

**[A pill named ‘Good Pregnancy,’ specifically for treating infertility, but it involves karma and life, so it cannot be misused and will only work if used with sincerity.]**

The Qiao family members: ???

Good Pregnancy?