The snow in the courtyard has melted, and the mud is warm and full of life due to its dampness. The jasmine by the window is blooming with flowers, sighing that the Spring Festival had just passed a little while ago? Even the wind has warmed up.

  Meili held Yongkai in her arms and walked around the house, teasing him to be happy. When spring arrives, she can hold Yongkai and go out to play. Born in winter, he has not seen the vast blue sky and white clouds until now.

  Yuè Mò and Yuè Méi led Yù ān's aunt into the house with a smile, although she had moved back to the Wang Fu mansion from the palace, Yù ān's aunt still came to visit every now and then, bringing gifts and instructions from their ancestors.

  Yu'An's aunt hurried over to hug Yu Ke, laughing and teasing him nonstop. "Little Yu Ke is going to be 100 days old, he's getting more and more handsome, so well-behaved, look, he's even smiling at me!" Because she had witnessed his birth and taken care of him with extra attention, she was especially close to Yu Ke.

  The palace maid who followed her brought over several large trays covered with red cloth, all of which were baby items bestowed by the ancestors. Meili picked up the small red cloak and smiled as she examined it carefully, the exquisite style was exactly the same as the adults', the size was so small, it was lovely to the point where one couldn't bear to put it down.

  Yu An handed the child to Nai Nai, and lifted up all the red cloths one by one to explain to Mei Li. The little red cloak was blessed by a high-ranking monk invited by their ancestors. She flipped over the inside of the cloak and found a small pouch sewn with fine cotton thread at the side seam. "This was personally sewn by our ancestor, and inside is a peace symbol written by the high-ranking monk's own hand. On the 100th day, let our little Yuankai wear it, and he will be wealthy, safe, and live to be 100 years old!"

  Meili stroked the soft fabric of her little jacket, her eyes stinging with tears. The old ancestor's concern for Yunke made her more grateful than anything else, even more so than what the old ancestor had done for her.

  Yu An's nose also turned sour, Su Ying was about to give birth in two days, and the Qing Wang Fu was busy with people rushing around, who would still care about Xiao Yun Ke's 100th day? She was already over 40 years old and had a deep understanding of the world. The rumors about Yun Ke's origins had long been circulating among the nobles, and although King Jing Xuan didn't say anything out loud, his indifference to this son was obvious.

  The ancestors also secretly felt heartache for this, and had the intention to explain on behalf of Gege. Firstly, rumors would not disappear because of the ancestors' prohibition. If they didn't say it to their face, wouldn't they still say it behind their back? It would only make things worse. If one's conscience is clear, why bother explaining specially? On the contrary, it would confirm people's suspicions. Secondly, those who knew Jingxuan's temper were aware that once he had made up his mind, he wouldn't listen to advice.

  "Our ancestors said that children are young and too valuable, so they fear bad luck. This longevity lock was made by the most skilled goldsmith of the Imperial Household Department and was specially sent from the capital."

  Meili picked up the small box with a golden lock, and the tiny lock piece was very delicate...

  Jing Xuan returned to his room after the sky had darkened, and saw the rows of rewards placed on the table. His eyes flickered slightly, thinking about Su Ying's recent matters, the emperor's errands were too numerous, Mei Li didn't mention it, he actually forgot completely.

  She sat in the chair by the lamp, her eyes looking at him with a faint sadness, "The day after tomorrow is Yunkai's 100th day...". She said softly, "I've prepared a table of wine and dishes in the room, you... must come."

  She is what Yan Yuqian asked for!

  The war had just ended, and public duties were heavy. Su Ying was about to give birth again, and he couldn't take care of Yun Ke, but she didn't blame him. Even if he wanted to hold a grand banquet for Yun Ke, the people who truly wished her well were still only a few, and she understood this. But... no matter how simple it was, as her Ama, he should have come!

  The candlelight reflected the beautiful eyes that refused to shed tears, his heart ached as he walked over and hugged her, whispering softly: "I'll be back earlier in two days. Mei Li, when we return to the capital, on Yuankui's first birthday, I'll throw a big party, inviting all our relatives and friends." He said with a gentle smile, like coaxing a child.

  As long as she is happy, all these don't matter.

  In his arms, Mei Li was silent, but she suddenly wanted to tell him loudly that Yun Ke was his child!

  "Really..." She finally spoke up.

  "Tired, go to bed early, I have to get up early tomorrow." He interrupted her words and called the servant to come in and serve. He didn't look at her expression again, no need to look, it was either disappointment or resentment. He wanted to be nice to Yunxi for her sake, but every word she said was about that child, everything she did was for that child, and he couldn't help but feel annoyed.

  She actually understands his thoughts, she never explicitly asks him to do anything, but hopes that he will take the initiative to be good to her and take on the responsibility of being a father.

  Her gaze when looking at Yong Hwa, her smile when holding Yong Hwa... made him extremely jealous. It's laughable to say, but he was really jealous! Not to mention that it was Yong Hwa's child, even if it were his own, he couldn't bear it! Her heart, even if she just gave him a small corner of it, would be enough! Every time he involuntarily harbored such resentment, he felt regretful to death. In front of her, he always appeared so pathetic!

  Sometimes he really wished that Yoon-ah was his son, so he could justify sending the child to a wet nurse and formally keep Yoon-ah away from Meryl's life! But he couldn't.

  He's just living in such a contradiction! Wanting to make her happy, he's good to Yun Ke. Really being good to Yun Ke, he's jealous and resentful.

  It's estimated that the king will return from the palace soon, and all the dishes are already on the table.

  Yu Kui wore a bright red jacket, and his chubby white face made people want to take a bite. Mei Li smiled as she watched the servants in her room bustling about, hugging the child in her arms and kissing him repeatedly.

  Her son is 100 days old, it's a day worth celebrating and commemorating, the 100th day, the first birthday, being able to speak, being able to walk, no matter how big or small, they are all her big days.

  Outside, several tables were also set up to treat the servants and maids in the house. Everyone was beaming with joy, it had been a long time since they had such a celebration, and Meili couldn't stop smiling either, savoring the long-lost happy atmosphere.

  Jingxuan still hasn't arrived after waiting for so long...

  Sitting at the table staring at the cold dishes, everyone secretly showed a look of regret, the laughter and chatter also gradually fell silent, and finally became a silent wait.

  The smile on her lips was stiff and stubbornly persistent.

  She knew he was back at the mansion, and all the servants had reported it. The young maids were even cheering and laughing for a while because they heard that the king had returned to the mansion and could have a banquet.

  She just wants to wait for him!

  Yu Kui's 100th day, he as Ah Ma, no matter what should come!

  A little maid poked her head out of the courtyard gate to beckon Yue Qi, and since everyone was very quiet, the message she conveyed was heard clearly by all. "Madam is about to give birth, Master Wang is guarding her side and can't come over, you all celebrate on your own."

  Celebrate by yourself?

  Meili hugged Yunke and stood up, chuckled, tears welled up in her eyes, she desperately held back, "Then let's start." She freed one hand to pick up a large cup of wine and drank it down neatly.

  Mei Li has been holding Yun Ke all along. Both Nai Nai and Yue Mo came to ask her to hand over the baby for a while, but she smiled and refused.

  Just as the banquet was about to end, firecrackers exploded loudly in the Wang Mansion, and people's voices were filled with excitement, shouting congratulations one after another.

  It was already very late, but many people still came to congratulate and give gifts. The gate of the Wang's mansion was wide open, and all the lanterns were replaced with thick wax candles, illuminating the night as if it were daytime.

  Even the Emperor himself sent someone to congratulate him overnight, congratulating King Qing on the birth of his noble son.

  Yuanyu was frightened by the incessant firecracker sounds and cried softly, her small body trembling with each jump even in her mother's arms.

  Meili drank some wine, the lullaby she sang was a bit slurred, she hugged the child tightly, her face pressed against his small face. "Don't be afraid... Yunkai is not afraid... it's okay... it's okay." No one blessing him is okay, no one celebrating for him is okay, no motherly love from Ama... all of that is okay. "There's Emao here." She gently rocked the baby in her arms, smiled faintly, she couldn't give him a prestigious background, couldn't give him a life of luxury, but she could give him lots and lots of love, could give him everything she had!