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Chapter 397 - 372: The Emperor and Empress Hold Their Grandson and Granddaughter at the Full Moon Banquet, A Good Omen Descends and the Crown Princess is Established

Chapter 397: Chapter 372: The Emperor and Empress Hold Their Grandson and Granddaughter at the Full Moon Banquet, A Good Omen Descends and the Crown Princess is Established

Chun Xi had just finished dressing Susu in a red auspicious outfit when she saw Taotao open his eyes and smiled at Shen Chuwei, saying, "Little master, the grand imperial grandson is also awake."

"Really? Could it be that Taotao knows today is the Full Moon Banquet and that it will be very lively?" Shen Chuwei came over holding two small tiger hats personally made by the Empress and saw Taotao looking around with his eyes wide open.

"Taotao, this is the little tiger hat made for you by the Empress," she said as she approached to attend the Full Moon Banquet.

Shen Chuwei placed the red little tiger hat on Taotao’s little head.

Taotao blinked his beautiful eyes twice, full of curiosity.

"Don’t worry, Susu, we have one for you too," Shen Chuwei reassured as she pick up another little tiger hat and placed it on Susu’s little head.

After putting on the tiger hats, Shen Chuwei suddenly thought of the Life-preserving Locks, so she fetched them and hung one around the neck of each child, Taotao and Susu.

At that moment, Palace Eunuch Li and Mammy Qingying lifted the curtain and entered, laughing heartily.

"Lady Shen, the Emperor and Empress have sent us to pick up the grand imperial grandson and the imperial granddaughter."

Seeing that there was still time, Shen Chuwei asked with some confusion, "Do they need to be taken over now?"

Palace Eunuch Li nodded with a smile: "Lady Shen, that is indeed the case."

Shen Chuwei cautioned, "Then be careful, it’s windy outside."

Qing Ying responded warmly, "Lady Shen, rest assured, we came in sedans, the grand imperial grandson and the imperial granddaughter will not catch the cold wind."

Only then did Shen Chuwei feel at ease to let them take Taotao and Susu away.

After they had left, Chun Xi reminded, "Little master, it’s time for you to dress up."

Wanting to partake in the feast, Shen Chuwei had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Shen Chuwei was no stranger to dressing up, but she still wasn’t used to the cumbersome formal attire and the super heavy headdress.

After getting ready, Shen Chuwei followed Xiao Jinyan to Ganqing Palace.

This Full Moon Banquet was attended by all the civil and military officials as well.

When Shen Chuwei entered, she saw the place was packed with people.

Xiao Jinyan, as the Crown Prince, sat beside the Empress, and Shen Chuwei naturally also sat in the front.

The Emperor and Empress entered Ganqing Palace surrounded by palace maids, each holding a baby in their arms.

The Emperor, holding Susu, couldn’t bear to let go, much to the chagrin of the Empress who was tempted to smack someone.

But when she saw Taotao open his eyes to look at her, her heart instantly softened; Taotao was finally not oversleeping and she could play with him.

When the imperial couple stepped into Ganqing Palace, whether it was people from the palace or the civil and military officials, all eyes turned to them.

It was already known that the Lady of the Crown Prince had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl. The Emperor was delighted and specially held the Full Moon Banquet, and it was the twins’ first public appearance.

Seeing the Emperor holding a child, it was instinctively assumed to be the little grand imperial grandson, and given his beaming appearance, one could tell the Emperor was very happy.

Once the imperial couple were seated, the ladies of the court, civil and military officials all stood up and congratulated the imperial couple in unison.

"Congratulations to the Emperor and Empress for the joy of having the grand imperial grandson and granddaughter."

The Emperor looked at Susu in his arms; when everyone loudly congratulated, Susu was not frightened, her little hand clasping the Emperor’s finger, her beautiful eyes blinked twice, and suddenly she smiled broadly.

The Emperor laughed heartily, "Everyone, please rise."

"The Emperor shows such affection for the grand imperial grandson, holding him personally at the Full Moon Banquet."

"That is, after all, the Crown Prince’s eldest son; the Emperor is naturally fond of him," said the civil and military officials with flattering remarks.

Hearing the discussion below, the Emperor, unusually, was not angry, "All of you have guessed wrong; this is my granddaughter, her milk name is Susu."

No sooner had the Emperor finished speaking than everyone was stunned; the Emperor was holding the imperial granddaughter?

They had thought the Emperor’s joy was due to the Crown Prince having his first son, and moreover, twins.

Seeing the Emperor’s joyful eyes, it was clear that he was very fond of the imperial granddaughter.

The Emperor turned his head towards the Empress, still smiling, "The one in the Empress’s arms is the true grand imperial grandson."

Although the Empress was annoyed with the Emperor for competing with her for Susu, upon seeing Taotao look at her with his beautiful eyes, she no longer bothered to argue with the Emperor.

It was Shen Chuwei’s first day out of her confinement, and after not having eaten well for a month, how could she resist the delicacies before her?

She ate while occasionally glancing at her son and daughter, noticing that the Emperor and Empress were still holding them without letting go.

Xiao Jinyan picked up a piece of roasted venison tendon and placed it in front of Shen Chuwei in her bowl, "Try this."

Shen Chuwei looked at the dish in her bowl, unknown to her by name, picked it up with curiosity, and found it to be quite delicious as she tasted it.