Think Happy

The Bai Clan

In the early morning of the seventh day since Princess Feng Jiu was born, Dijun was strolling through the gardens of Thai Chen Palace waiting for the sun to rise. He was already getting anxious about later in the day when he had planned to pay a visit to Bai Yi to congratulate him on the birth of his daughter. Dijun has never granted  anyone such an honour before but even as implausible as it may seem it was the only excuse he had to meet with Bai Yi and get him to grant him his wish. He has thought it through a million times and has replayed the suppose it conversation again and again in his head trying to cover all his bases and predict any counter arguments coming his way from Bai Yi and the Bai clan. He had previously fought wars and mastered military strategies but facing Bai Yi seemed as tricky as surviving an ambush.

Dijun has learned in the past few days that the Kingdom of Qingqiu is holding an ongoing party celebration for the birth of the princess that will last a whole week. Qingqiu has made the official announcement without sending any invitations.  It was more of an open invitation. Everyone who wished to come and congratulate the new parents were more that welcomed and they were treated accordingly. Loads of high gods, high immortals and low immortals had shown up paying respects and bringing exquisite gifts for the little princess. Bai Yi was well respected, but his father Bai Zhe has fought side by side with none other that Dong Hua Dijun, being one of his most trusted generals and his right hand. The honor placed on Bai's royal clan was indeed great. However, Bai was a very down to earth clan. They enjoyed living their life as freely and commonly as possible. And they were ruling their subjects based on the same considerations.

Another characteristic Dijun was well aware of, was that when the Bai clan celebrate they like to drink until they fell into unconsciousness and then wake up and drink some more. Dijun was hoping that by now their wish for drinking was already satiated. He wasn't a big drinker. He didn't like it. In fact if he could he wouldn't drink at all which he has managed to do for the last hundreds of years. That was also the reason for which he was avoiding parties of any kind. Also he felt alcohol was making him feel rather dumb. Another secret he has never shared others.

He also thought that by now most of the visitors has come and gone. Plus it was the last day of the celebration. He went on further on predicting that he might find just the close family of Bai clan left and hopefully in such a great mood that they would consider his offer.

He had also prepared precious gifts for the little princess. He has hoped that Bai clan would be appreciative of his gesture. He also prepared the other gifts, the ones that he was truly giving to the princess.

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It was nearly six o'clock in the evening. Migu has just walked out the last guests who attended the celebration. The Bai family and Zhe Yan, a very close friend of the family, were gathered around the table drinking wine. They were all in pretty good mood. They haven't been drinking nearly at all today still feeling the reminisce of the last few days hangovers. Zhe Yan's best wine batch that was only kept for the Bai family was served in the middle of the table. Everyone got a glass. Bay Zhe made a faint complain that he brought just two bottles which was just enough for a glass each. Fourth prince scolded him saying that Zhe Yan was already kind enough to bring it over and he should be pleased that Zhe Yan has taking the trouble. Bai Zhe chuckled and replied to him that he was only joking and to take it easy. He knew what Zhe Yan's true heart intentions were and even if he wouldn't bring anything he is part of the family that's why he can easily make such remarks because he knows there is no difference between him and his own children. Zhe Yan's heart completely melted. He was so blessed to be part of such an amazing family.

As they all sat around the table chatting about the overall feel of the celebration and the happiness of the birth of the princess, they heard Migu talking outside and paying respects to someone.

Then Migu entered the room dumbstruck and approach the table to says to Bai Yi:
-Your highness...there is one more guest at the cave door.
-Oh we were just about to have dinner...Never mind. Let's invite him to dine with us! I am in such a great mood another person at the dinner table is welcomed. The little princess has really awaken kind feelings all over the six realms for our family. Migu who is it? Let him in.
-Your highness is...Emperor Dong Hua Dijun!
Everyone stopped the chatter and place their glasses on the table. Zhe Yan chocked with his wine but he tried to recover quickly. Nevertheless, all Bai family was confused.
-What? Why is he here? He never attends any kind of celebrations. Especially one in Qingqiu. I don't even remember him ever stepping foot in our kingdom and other that my father fighting along side him long time ago we have had no interactions whatsoever. Why the sudden interest? Quickly Migu let him in!

Bai Yi looked at everybody and asked the rest of the family to move closer to each other to make room and a maid servant brought an extra seat for his majesty. Then he realised he hasn't anything suitable prepared for someone of his Dijun status and started to panic looking around.

Qian Qian noticed and said to calm him down:
-Brother he is in our land and in our home. He must receive our custom. Don't worry there is really nothing we can do in such a short time. Plus he came here on his own accord. Just let him sit at the table with us. Bai Yi nodded.

Dijun entered the room followed by Zhong Li who was carrying loads of presents all wrapped in pink  sparkling paper and tied beautifully with all shades and shapes of pink bows.

Everybody was already standing and as soon as they've seen Dijun they all bowed their greetings to his majesty.
Dijun bowed his head slightly and told everyone to get up and sit back down at the table. Migu has led Dijun to a seat between Bai Zhi and Bai Yi. As soon as Dijun sat down Migu left the room to bring in the dinner followed by Zhong Li.

N.B: there will be more chapters published over the weekend! Hope you guys keep tuned and enjoy the magic!