Chapter 83

Xiao Qianyue had aspired since childhood to marry a man as magnificent and handsome as her father, towering and dignified. Otherwise, whether she had to disguise herself as a man and join the army or shave her head and become a nun, no one could force her to marry someone she didn’t like!

Now, looking at Qiao Diyi beside her, he was very handsome and tall. He had just carried her all the way without breaking a sweat, and he looked quite sturdy.

Such a person wouldn’t be a bad choice for a husband.

If he were to go to the battlefield in the future, she could even try to accompany him. They could fight against enemies together on the battlefield, which would be quite enjoyable!

Thinking of this, Xiao Qianyue’s eyes suddenly lit up, and she sweetly smiled at Qiao Diyi.

Qiao Diyi, seeing Xiao Qianyue’s radiant expression in the sunset, suddenly felt his face heat up, and he stupidly returned a smile.

Seeing the two of them smiling openly in front of everyone…

Mrs. Xiao: “…”

Mrs. Qiao: “…”

Xiao Qianlan: “…”

Qiao Jiaojiao: (° ꈊ °)✧˖° Oh my!

[Haha, Second Brother and Sister-in-law are showing affection online! I’m taking it! I’m catching all of it! I’m all in for this CP!]

“Ahem, it’s getting late. We should go back,” Mrs. Qiao said, reminded by Qiao Jiaojiao’s thoughts.

Mrs. Xiao, as if waking from a dream, quickly stood between Xiao Qianyue and Qiao Diyi.

“Yes, it’s time to go back.”

As both sides were exchanging farewells, suddenly a joyful shout came from afar.

“Madam! Miss! Second Miss! Great news!”

Everyone turned to look, and they saw several servants hurrying over, their faces full of joy.

They were from the Xiao family.

Qiao Jiaojiao, upon hearing this, immediately thought of the so-called good news and couldn’t help but smile.

Sure enough, the next moment, among the servants, a middle-aged steward-like man had already shouted excitedly:

“Madam, there’s an edict from the palace, proposing our Miss to be the Crown Princess!!!”

Upon hearing this, even the composed and dignified Xiao Qianlan froze in place.

Qiao Jiaojiao turned to look at Xiao Qianlan and saw her slowly covering her mouth with her hand, her face showing an incredulous expression, and her whole body trembling slightly.

The setting sun shone on her beautiful face, and the tears in her eyes seemed to be dyed with colorful light, making her look stunningly beautiful.

Qiao Jiaojiao couldn’t help but smile, feeling genuinely happy for Xiao Qianlan.

This woman, who had a deep and mutual affection with the Crown Prince in the original work, finally got what she wished for and became the legitimate wife of her beloved.

She was gentle yet strong, and even after the Crown Prince’s tragic death, when the Emperor had already made a final decision, she never gave up seeking justice for the Crown Prince.

She died at the most beautiful age, without even having time to arrange a future for her and the Crown Prince’s child.

[This time, everything will be different. Our fate is in our hands!]

[Xiao Big Sister is such a good woman, she deserves the best ending. I will do my best to protect the Crown Prince!]

Qiao Jiaojiao silently made up her mind.

Mrs. Qiao had already known about this news. At this moment, her eyes were full of joy as she congratulated Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Qianlan.

“Mrs. Xiao, please take Miss Xiao home quickly. We can’t delay the palace’s edict.”

Mrs. Xiao finally came to her senses and looked at her eldest daughter, who was so happy that tears filled her eyes. It was only now that she realized what her daughter had been thinking all this time.

She had never said that she liked the Crown Prince.

Now, thinking back, was it because she was worried about making things difficult for her husband? After all, Lan’er had been sensible and considerate since she was a child.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Xiao lovingly embraced Xiao Qianlan and said gently, “Lan’er, let’s go home.”

Buried in her mother’s warm embrace, Xiao Qianlan dared to let her tears fall only when no one was watching.

The joy in her heart was indescribable.

Fortune in life, wishes fulfilled.

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Mrs. Qiao took Qiao Jiaojiao back to the Qiao Residence.

By now, the news of Xiao Qianlan becoming the Crown Princess had spread throughout the capital. Countless people came to congratulate, almost breaking through the threshold of the Xiao Residence.

The Crown Prince was sitting in the Yikun Palace, having dinner with the Empress and the Western Prince.

He behaved elegantly, seemingly no different from usual, but for some reason, he forgot to pick up his food.

“Brother, why are you just eating? Is today’s dish not to your liking?”

“I think these bamboo shoots are delicious. Brother, you should try it!”

The Western Prince leaned forward slightly and picked up a tender bamboo shoot, putting it into the Crown Prince’s bowl.

Seeing this, the Empress couldn’t help but smile, her face filled with joy.

The Crown Prince awkwardly put down his chopsticks and rubbed the Western Prince’s head.

“Thank you, Xiao Xi, I’m full.”

The Western Prince looked at him innocently and asked, “Didn’t we just start eating? Did you sneak snacks again, so you can’t eat dinner?”

“Oh! No, I got it! It’s because you agreed to marry Miss Xiao today, so you’re too happy to eat anything!”

“Is that right, Xiao Xi?”

The Crown Prince’s face suddenly flushed with warmth at his words.

“Mother, I want to go out for a walk.”

While the Empress understood his intentions, she couldn’t help but look at the Crown Prince strangely.

This was the first time she, as the Empress, had seen a hint of shyness on the Crown Prince’s face.

“Go ahead, if you’re hungry later, have someone prepare more food.”

The Crown Prince got up and left, while the Western Prince chuckled mischievously.

“I was right! Brother ran away because he’s shy!”

The Empress couldn’t help but laugh.

“Xiao Xi, don’t tease your brother. When you grow up, you’ll be as happy as your brother.”

The Western Prince shook his head seriously.

“Mother, you’re wrong. I’m already very happy now, because I already have my Crown Princess, she’s Miss Qiao!”

The Empress was slightly stunned at his words but then smiled.

“You have a keen eye, but your Qiao Miss may not necessarily agree.”

The Western Prince took a bite of bamboo shoot and chewed, not arguing.

“Sister Jiaojiao is already a little fairy. I’m still young now, but I’ll be worthy of her when I grow up!”

At this moment, the Empress couldn’t help but think of the Qiao family.

If it hadn’t been for Mrs. Qiao’s words back then, she wouldn’t have had the courage to firmly choose Miss Xiao as the Crown Princess.

The Qiao family… is truly a rare loyal servant.

On the other hand, the Qiao family, which the Empress and the Western Prince were discussing, was having dinner.

Qiao Jiaojiao had finished a bowl of porridge and was comfortably leaning on a nearby soft couch.

However, she was not relaxed at all in her heart.

Because at this moment, she was racking her brains on how to secretly copy the formula for soap, lipstick, and perfume, and let her father and eldest brother figure it out!