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Chapter 5117: 5.0869 Good News Only

A dignified old nanny quickly stepped forward, bowed, and respectfully said, "Master and Madam are currently residing in the Silver Egret Courtyard, Your Highness, Crown Princess, please come this way."

This nanny dared not show the slightest neglect, bowing her head and scurrying ahead to lead the way. Before long, she brought Qiao Mu and her group to a garden.

The entrance was lined with two rows of pomegranate trees. Peeking in, the garden looked secluded and elegant, quite pleasant. It seemed Steward Fang and the others hadn't dared to neglect her father and mother.

Qiaoqiao Daren, pulling Crown Prince Mo, quickly walked through the flower-shaped archway of the Silver Egret Courtyard. She immediately saw Wei Ziqin and a middle-aged woman sitting face-to-face in a nearby pavilion, drinking tea and chatting.

Thick cotton curtains hung around the pavilion, blocking much of the wind. Wei Ziqin had her back to them, while the middle-aged woman facing her had a sickly appearance, her complexion somewhat sallow. From Qiao Mu's medical perspective, her preliminary assessment was that the lady likely suffered from spleen deficiency or dampness, though hidden toxins could also cause a person's complexion to turn yellow, qi deficiency, and weakness, possibly leaving her breathless after just a few steps.

The maid, Xia Jun, was carrying some refreshments and was about to enter the pavilion when she saw the little Crown Princess and her group approaching. Xia Jun's hand trembled, and she immediately knelt, exclaiming, "Madam, His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess have returned."

Wei Ziqin hastily turned her head, her face instantly filled with joy as she stood up. "Little Mo and Qiaoqiao are back!"

"Why didn't you notify us in advance?" Wei Ziqin quickly stepped out of the pavilion, smiling as she took her daughter's hand. "You two have been to Oblivion for so long this time."

"Mother has been waiting day and night, finally you two young ones are back."

"Qiaoqiao, you must be very tired from your journey with Little Mo."

Qiao Mu shook her little head. "It's alright."

She was definitely tired, and the journey had been quite perilous. It seemed the Great Emperor hadn't been quick to tell Mother and the others about the events in Oblivion. Since that was the case, she wouldn't mention it. After all, what happened in Oblivion was in the past, and telling them about the dangers would only cause unnecessary worry.

"Qiaoqiao, Little Mo, was your trip to Oblivion smooth?"

Qiao Mu nodded again with an expressionless face. "It was alright."

Crown Prince Mo almost laughed. How could his wife speak so amusingly? His mother-in-law wanted to chat more with her, but it felt like the conversation just wouldn't flow.

Seeing Wei Ziqin's speechless expression, Crown Prince Mo quickly added, "This trip to Oblivion was quite smooth. We formed the Heaven's Fortune Battle Group, commandeered an unnamed island in Oblivion, and developed the battle group quite well."

"Also, Qiaoqiao became an island lord."

"The scenery in Oblivion is quite nice. After the four seas are settled, we can take Father and Mother-in-law to stay on the island for a period, like a vacation."

Wei Ziqin was a little confused. Her daughter went out for a trip and became an island lord? Hadn't she just taken over as the head of the Mu family not long ago? How quickly had she become an island lord again?

Island Lord Qiaoqiao nodded with a serious face, then suddenly twitched the corner of her mouth. "Mom, I have good news for you."

"You're about to become a grandmother."

Wei Ziqin momentarily thought her ears were playing tricks on her. She looked at her daughter with surprise and delight, and it took a while for her to find her excited voice again. "Daughter, you?"

Her gaze shifted to her abdomen, and she cried out with uncontainable joy, "Daughter, you're pregnant!"