Sister Xiaocao came to the hall again after changing her clothes, and bowed formally to the empress who was the guest of honor. This second kneeling was to show respect to the elders and venerables. After getting up and kneeling down facing the east again, Zhengbin washed his hands for the third time and took the hairpin crown from Yousi.
For the hairpin crowns all decorated with pink pearls the size of a thumbnail, the hearts of all ladies and ladies have become numb with envy and jealousy. It seems that only in this way can it meet the specifications of this Jiji ceremony. If it's normal, it's not normal.
The empress looked at the two identical hairpin crowns. The pearls on them were round and shiny, and each one was regarded as a rare treasure when taken out alone, not to mention that each hairpin crown was inlaid with a dozen or so pearls. It is said that these pearls were all obtained by Xiaocao himself from the sea. Experienced pearl divers by the sea are considered lucky if they can catch such a top-quality pearl in their lifetime. A dozen or twenty of them were collected at once, which has to be thought-provoking.
Although she had doubts in her heart, she still remembered her identity as the official guest, and chanted in her mouth: "With the righteousness of the year, with the order of the moon, Xianjia will be served. With the presence of brothers, it will become Jude. The yellow scorpion has no boundaries, and it is subject to heaven." celebration."
Then, they replaced the Xiaocao sisters with priceless pearl hairpin crowns, and got up to reset. The guests squeezed out a pair of smiling faces and congratulated the two masters. The two sisters went back to the dressing room and changed into long-sleeved dresses that matched the hairpin crowns on their heads.
The two sisters came out in large-sleeved gowns embroidered with gorgeous peony flowers, and pearl hairpin crowns on their heads, adding a bit of mature charm to their originally green faces. Those female relatives who were jealous also had to admit the good looks of the two sisters. Didn't you see that the eyeballs of King Yang are almost sticking to Yu Xiaocao's body, can't you pick them off? Facing the emperor, the two sisters kowtowed again Yingying, expressing their respect for the imperial power.
Mrs. An Ning Hou Shizi directed the maids to drive to the display in the hall, and set up a banquet for wine and wine in the west. The queen empress took the two jibes to the table, and He Wanning offered sweet and beautifying fruit wine. The Empress took the wine, walked up to Yu Xiaocao and the sisters, showed a calm smile, and said this congratulatory speech: "Sweet and sweet wine are thick, and I recommend Lingfang. Worship and sacrifice, so as to determine your auspiciousness. The rest of the sky , Shou Kao will not forget.”
The Xiaocao sisters knelt down and took the wine, and the guests returned the gift. This wine is not for the sisters to drink, but to kneel down and sprinkle some wine on the ground as sacrificial wine, and then symbolically dip their lips, and then place the wine on the table. A secretary offered fragrant rice, and the two sisters took it, took a symbolic bite, and then knelt down to Zhengbin. After Zhengbin returned his obeisance, he got up and stood on the east side of the west steps.
It has to be said that Jijili's flow was cumbersome enough, changing a few sets of clothes back and forth, kneeling and worshiping, tossing the little sisters enough. Xiao Lian knew very well that she was honored by her little sister, that she was able to have so many guests come to celebrate for them, and that she was lucky to have such a close contact with the empress.
Nervous, but with a little joy and a little pride! I am lucky and proud that I have such a capable little sister who brings glory to the whole family. Taking a sneak peek at the envious and jealous eyes of the ladies and official daughters who always had their eyes above the top, the inferiority complex and cowardice in Xiao Lian's bones faded quietly, and her actions and demeanor became more comfortable and calm.
The next process is to take the "word" for the Jizhe. The empress got up and faced the east, and Yu Hai and his wife and Fang Fangzhen also got up from their positions and faced the west. The queen took the characters for the two little girls and read the words of congratulations: "Etiquette is ready, and the moon is auspicious, so let me tell you the characters. The word Kongjia is suitable for fashionable people. It is suitable for fakes and will be protected forever. It is called Weihe , called Yongxi."
The empress recited so many congratulatory speeches, all in awkward classical Chinese, and the two sisters were confused. Only the last sentence was understood. One of them wrote Weihe and the other Yongxi. The word Xiaolian is taken from the "little rain lotus pond". The lotus in the light rain is more beautiful and fragrant, with good artistic conception and good meaning. Xiaocao's character is "Yongxi", which means the dawn of the sky, which is always full of light and brings infinite hope to people.
This is the word that the empress and the emperor came up with after discussing it all night. The ladies who understood the meaning couldn't help thinking deeply—this Yu Yongxi, who brings hope to the people of the world, can they afford to offend them? What about jealousy? How about greedy eyes? Who told their daughters to have small talents but no ability to enrich the people
At this time, the Yu Xiaocao sisters responded in unison: "Although Xiaocao (Xiaolian) is not sensitive, I dare not stay up late to serve you..." Then they saluted the honorable guest, and the honorable guest returned to his seat and sat down.
The Xiaocao sisters knelt in front of their parents and followed their instructions. Yu Hai and his wife looked at their two pretty young daughters with satisfaction, and said with a slight smile, "In a blink of an eye, you have grown up. Your parents have no other requirements or expectations for you and your sisters." , I just hope that your next life will be smooth and happy." Although the words are simple, they are full of the deep love of parents for their children.
Fang Fangzhen is a big bastard, and he doesn't play with those imaginary things. He raised his goddaughter and said in a loud voice: "Your father is right! Girls don't think so much, breadwinners, fame and fortune are all men. For the rest of your life, you two sisters, just care about your own happiness. When you have nothing to do, get together with your little sisters and play wherever you want. Don't always put a burden on your shoulders. You Small shoulders, shouldering too many responsibilities. Let us fathers feel ashamed... "
Sitting high on the throne, the corners of the eyes of the emperor twitched slightly. Was this encouraging his Ai Qing to give up the pick? Shaking the military spirit of his beloved general in front of him, does this old house think about it
Yu Xiaocao grinned at the two fathers and said, "Father, godfather! My daughter understands what you mean. However, my daughter's greatest happiness is to make a lot of money and count money for fun every day! So, what do you think? It is very tiring for my daughter to manage so many businesses, but she actually enjoys it and has so much fun!"
When the two parents heard the words, helpless smiles appeared on their faces. Fang Fangzhen laughed loudly and said, "Okay! My daughter, you can do it if you feel happy!"
Xiao Lian tugged at the sleeves of the younger sister, the two of them restrained their expressions, and replied solemnly: "Although my son is not sensitive, I dare not only accept it!" Then they knelt down and saluted their parents.
In the final link, the Xiaocao sisters bowed to all the guests present and expressed their gratitude for their presence. The two sisters saluted successively to the guests, guests, Yousi, praisers and others, and the recipients smiled and nodded to them.
Yu Hai thanked all the attendees: "My daughters Yu Xiaolian and Yu Xiaocao have completed the ceremony. I would like to thank all the guests and guests for their kind participation. We have prepared drinks and snacks downstairs. Please take your seats..." Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Fang send you off respectfully The female relatives went downstairs, and let the servant girl lead them into the arranged private room.
The huge cake downstairs with red jam written: "Congratulations to Yu Xiaolian and Yu Xiaocao for their adult ceremony", was cut into small pieces with a knife under the curious and salivating eyes of a group of children , served to each table by the waiter of Zhenxiu Restaurant.
The banquet was rich and delicious, especially those new dishes, which shocked the taste buds of the guests. The drinks for the men are high-strength spirits newly put into production by the Yu Family Winery, and the generals especially like them. On the tables of the women and children, there is sweet and sour fruit wine with health benefits, which is delicious and good for the body.
The emperor sat at the same table with his father and two uncle Wangs. After three rounds of drinking, Zhu Junfan suddenly found that there seemed to be someone missing on the table: "Uncle Wang, where is Junyang?"
King Jing took a sip of the sweet and soft Wuliangye, waved his hand lightly, and said, "Leave him alone, I haven't seen this kid since he entered the Zhenxiu Restaurant. Just now, if it wasn't for the emperor and you When I came down from the third floor, I didn't even know that this kid sneaked to the third floor to watch the ceremony! That brat, now he only thinks about his cute future daughter-in-law, how can he even think about having dinner with us?"
"What?! You brats went up to the third floor to watch the ceremony? Why didn't you call me? It's so embarrassing!!" Hearing this, the Taishanghuang chewed and swallowed the honey-flavored char siu in his mouth, angrily I had to slap the table and shout.
Duan Wang took a sip of the wine slowly, his current physical condition could not drink spirits yet. Then he yelled at his father in a slow manner: "Father, you are the father of our three brothers. Jun Fan's father is your son me! He has a lot of fun, but he can't think of his own father, but he can still think of his father." Lao Tzu?"
As soon as the Supreme Emperor got angry, Sa Wang, who shrank his neck and pretended to be a quail, couldn't help but gave his eldest brother a thumbs up when he heard the words: only the eldest brother dared to pick his violent father's tiger beard.
Sure enough, the Taishanghuang frowned with thick eyebrows, and was about to get angry, but seeing the slightly pale face of the elder son, he turned his gun on the winking younger son: "Stinky boy, what the hell are you looking like? He's a grandpa, and he's not yet a decent person, so he's not afraid of Xiao Xinxin's jokes!"
Xiao Xinxin is the grandson of King Sa, who is less than one year old, and was also carried here today. However, at this time, he was eating delicious egg custard in the private room with Mrs. Sa Wangfu.
King Sa looked innocent: He didn't say a word, why is he always the one who gets hurt? Fortunately, his second brother is his own brother, and he came out to help him divert the firepower.
"Father, you are so right! That brat Zhu Junyang doesn't see me at all!! He only thinks about the coming-of-age ceremony of the future little daughter-in-law, so he leans forward with a stern face. At this moment, he is probably thinking about something Meeting my little daughter-in-law alone!" Prince Jing complained deliberately sour.
The guests who came to watch the ceremony today are either people who have been friends with Xiaocao for a long time, or they just want to get close to her because they see her promising future. That little girl has only been in the capital for two or three years, and she has such connections, which surprised him but also pleased him. However, the future daughter-in-law is too capable. As a father-in-law, he said that the pressure is quite high. Or... When the daughter-in-law enters the door, separate the stinky boy