Emperor Shou and Queen Hanmei were disappointed knowing that Xiú and Jún will not be the part of their son's one month birth ceremony but Cheng showing the fake signs of disappointment but inside he was feeling great and happy because he somehow managed to convince his brother not to postpone his son's one month birth anniversary ceremony just because of the absence of his wife Xiú and his son Jún.
"Emperor Shou! I think we should continue with the ceremony today. Today is an auspicious day, postponing the ceremony will not be a good omen." Master Zi Chen suggested. Cheng jumped in.
"Yes brother Shou! Master is right, just like you I am also disappointed that my wife and my son could not be here but the ceremony must go on don't be disappointed, I am telling Xiú is very happy for your son's one month birth anniversary, trust me." Cheng agreed on Master Zi Chen's suggestion and tried to convince his brother to continue with the ceremony.
"OK brother Cheng and Master! As you say we will continue with the ceremony." Emperor Shou agreed and allowed to continue ceremony half heartedly but suddenly Head Hao screamed in joy.
"EMPEROR SHOU! YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE DISAPPOINTED! LOOK THERE IS QUEEN XIÚ AND PRINCE JÚN!" Head Hao said. Everyone looked around to see Xiú and Jún. Cheng was shocked hearing that, he turned around instantly to see whether it was true or not and guess what? Cheng was seeing his wife Xiú and his Jún walking in front of his eyes well dressed. Cheng could not believe in his eyes so rubbed his eyes and still he was seeing Xiú walking with alongside Jún and stood right beside Cheng. Cheng was looking at Xiú without blinking his eyes in disbelief.
"What are you looking at didn't you ever saw me?" Xiú asked.
"You told me you are not coming to the ceremony?" Cheng asked but before Xiú could answer Emperor Shou came to Xiú and Cheng to ask about Xiú's health.
"Sister in law Xiú are you fine. How is your stomach?" Emperor Shou asked.
""My stomach?! What happened to my stomach?" Xiú said in confusion.
Emperor Shou was confused when Xiú asked him back and acted like doesn't know anything. Cheng was scared that his lie may get unfolded.
"Sister in law Xiú! Brother Cheng told me that last night you eaten something that made you vomit and you are right now suffering from stomach ache, aren't you?" Emperor Shou asked.
Xiú instantly looked at Cheng and Cheng turned away his eyes in shame to avoid any eye contact. Xiú realized that Cheng has lied to everyone about her health and now she has to continue with this lie by Cheng.
"Is there something wrong Sister in law?" Emperor Shou asked again. Xiú inside was very angry, she wanted slap her husband hard for but she somehow maintained her calm and composure and put on fake smile in front of Emperor Shou.
"Nothing! Emperor Shou, thanks for your concern but you don't have to be worried, Nothing serious! It was just.... a normal gastric problem." Xiú answered.
"Oh.... I thought there was something serious! But Sister in law you don't worry I will tell the chefs to cook some boiled vegetables and soups for you. It will give some relief." Emperor Shou said and Xiú from inside was like.
"No... don't do it!!!"
"Head Hao tell the chefs to prepare some boiled vegetables and soups especially for Sister in law." Emperor Shou ordered Head Hao.
"Yes! Emperor Shou! I will!" Head Hao assured.
"I hope this will be okay for you Sister in law?" Emperor Shou asked. Xiú inside was very angry knowing that she has eat boiled vegetables and soup instead of delicious food which were made but she kept on the fake smile on her face showed how happy she was.
"Thank you so much brother in law! I am so grateful for your concern." Xiú thanked Emperor Shou unwillingly.
"Sister in law and my dear Jún! I am so happy that you both came to attend this ceremony. I hope you both enjoy rest of the ceremony as well." Emperor Shou said.
"Yes...! Yes! For sure Empress!" Xiú replied.
Emperor Shou went back to his throne, as soon as he went back Xiú punched hard straight into the back of Cheng to get his attention. Cheng held back scream so anyone could not notice.
"What....! Why are you punching me?!" Cheng asked.
"Why am I punching you? How idiot you are, you could not make another excuse? Stomach ache seriously!? That came inside your dumb brain first?" Xiú asked.
"I never knew that you were coming? I thought you will not come. But I couldn't get it, when I asked you before to come at the ceremony you refused to come. But now you are here why?" Cheng asked.
"Hmhh..... I still never wanted to come here but then I realized that if do not come at the ceremony then everyone will make an assumption about me that I am envious of Emperor Shou's baby and I don't want to make it obvious for everyone but who knew that when I will come, I will not even get delicious food to eat instead I will get some boiled vegetables and soup, all because of you! Thanks for your stupidity." Xiú said and again punched Cheng behind his back.
"Ah.... sorry! I didn't knew you will come." Cheng apologised.
"Emperor Shou! Now Queen Xiú and prince Jún also came should we begin with the ceremony now?" Head Hao asked.
"Yes, for sure, now everyone is present here. We should begin with the ceremony." Emperor Shou said he raised and slightly nodded his head signaling the musicians to play the instruments for the procession of his new born child.
"HEAAAA.... HOOOOOOH!" The drummer yelled to telling the drummers to play the drums.
One by one every drummer started to play drums building up the music for the procession. Later on dizi players also joined in and started playing dizi and then they were joined by the flute players as well. The music was now on its tune and now everyone were just waiting for Emperor Shou's baby procession.