The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Chapter 595: Jiang Zihao and Jiang Ziheng's Grasping Ceremony

The first part of the banquet is the "Zhuazhou" ceremony, which is the most symbolic part of the one-year-old ceremony.

Shen Jiarou and Jiang Ruofan asked people to prepare some items, including seals, books, abacus, coins, etc., for Jiang Zihao and Jiang Ziheng to take.

Generally, the items chosen for the ceremony have specific meanings. For example, grabbing a book may indicate that the child will become a scholar in the future, while grabbing a seal may indicate that the child will make a difference in politics in the future.

Everyone looked at the two children closely. Jiang Zihao was holding a brush and Jiang Shengping was very happy.

"Good pen, this guy will definitely be able to read in the future."

The Duke of Zhenguo continued: "Maybe he is also a civil official."

Others echoed his words.

"What the Duke of Zhenguo said makes sense."

The second brother was caught, but Jiang Ziheng was still looking left and right, and Yang Taobo joked.

"This prince guesses that the Third Young Master has a slingshot or a bow and arrow, and will become a general in the future."

Man Tiancheng started to make a noise: "Why don't we make a bet? I'll bet that the Third Young Master will be a scholar and a civil servant."

Yang Taobo became more interested when he heard this: "Okay, what's the prize?"

Man Tiancheng thought for a moment and blurted out, "Fifty taels of silver."

Yang Taobo immediately replied: "Okay, deal."

When everyone heard this, they followed suit and placed their bets. Shen Jiarou and Jiang Ruofan shook their heads and laughed.

Madam Jiang looked down at her grandson and said, "Brother Heng, why don't you try to catch one?"

Jiang Ziheng took out a military book and a slingshot, and Yang Taobo was overjoyed when he saw them.

"Haha, we won, Lord County, give me the money." He stretched out his big hand, his expression full of pride. Man Tiancheng angrily took out the silver bills on his body, and Yang Taobo happily took them. The people who had just participated also asked other people to take the prize. For a moment, some were happy and some were worried.

After the Zhou-Zhua ceremony, the second step is to wash hands: Shen Jiarou and Jiang Ruofan each use water, green onions, apples, rice and other items to wash hands for their two sons, implying cleverness, safety, health and a rich life.

The Thirteenth Prince shouted cheerfully, "The hand-cleansing ceremony is over. Let's move on to the second step, rolling away the disaster."

There is also a hair combing ceremony before the one-year-old ceremony. Shen Jiarou and Jiang Ruofan got up early to comb the babies’ hair and recited auspicious words, which meant to open up wisdom and good luck.

Rolling disaster means rolling a boiled egg on the baby and reciting auspicious words, which means the disaster will go away and the baby will be healthy.

Shen Jiarou and Jiang Ruofan took the eggs handed over by Zhang Zirou and Zheng Shutong, which were wrapped in clean handkerchiefs, and the couple rolled on Jiang Zihao and Jiang Ziheng.

Shen Jiarou looked at her son Jiang Zihao and said, "One year of gift, one inch of joy, I wish my baby a happy first birthday, and a promising future!"

Jiang Ruofan looked at Jiang Ziheng and said, "Grow up healthily, make progress every day, and be safe every year!"

The two of them exchanged again, Shen Jiarou came to Jiang Ziheng, raised her hand and started rolling.

"A year of peace and prosperity!"

Jiang Ruofan said to Jiang Zihao: "May you be safe and happy every day of the year!"

Everyone laughed and applauded, and the Thirteenth Prince shouted.

"The one-year-old ceremony is over, and lunch officially begins!"

The men all went to the front hall, and the women all went to the back hall.

Shen Jiarou looked at Zhen Luosang and Nami and ordered, "Go with the nurses and take the two young masters away."

They both bowed: "Yes, Princess."

Shen Jiarou, Mrs. Jiang Da, Mrs. Jiang Er, and Bai Yunsu invited everyone to sit in the back hall.

In the front hall, Jiang Ruofan, Jiang Shengping, Mr. Jiang Er, Jiang Ruoqian, Jiang Ruochen, the Thirteenth Prince, and Su Wenmao were entertaining the male guests.

"Brother-in-law, second brother-in-law, third brother-in-law, you and the other sisters please sit at the same table." The eldest princess couldn't help but look up and smile when she saw how enthusiastically her thirteenth brother and her eldest son were entertaining the guests.

"Prince Consort, you can see that Thirteenth Brother and Wen Mao have really changed a lot."

Su Jiahe looked up and saw the two of them entertaining the guests together with the Jiang family. He nodded with great satisfaction.

"Yes, it seems that I have learned a lot in the past two years."

The second and third princesses looked for a while and then looked away.

In the back hall, Shen Jiarou was praised.

"The princess is so blessed. She now has both a son and a daughter. The two younger sons are over one year old. We are so envious of them." The wife of the Minister of Works who spoke was always good at speaking.

Shen Jiarou looked at her and smiled politely, "Thank you, Madam Shangguan."

"You're welcome, princess."

Concubine Zhang's father Zhang Shoulin and elder brother Zhang Shounian were both at the banquet. They looked at the back of the son-in-law Jiang Ruofan and felt envious.

Who would have thought that the Jiang family, which was in decline and on the verge of being beheaded and exiled, could actually turn the tide? This was simply incredible good luck and enormous wealth.

Thinking of Princess Yongkang's identity, status and financial resources, Zhang Shounian stood up and walked to the main seat.

"My dear Prince Consort, I offer you a toast."

"Thank you, Master Zhang, please!"

The two drank it all in one gulp. Zhang Shounian returned to the main seat and looked at Jiang Ruofan, who was in high spirits. An idea came to his mind.

Princess Yongkang gave birth to three sons and one daughter. It would be even better if they could become in-laws in the future.

He was not the only one who had the same idea as him. After all, Shen Jiarou was Princess Yongkang's identity, favor, and financial resources.

In the back hall, many ladies were talking to Shen Jiarou. Shen Jiarou was so thirsty from responding to them that Zhang Zirou handed her the drink she had brought with her.

"Princess, please have a drink." After talking so much, her throat must be smoking. Fortunately, the princess of her family rarely holds banquets, otherwise it would be exhausting.

After drinking the drink, Shen Jiarou felt alive again and her throat felt much more comfortable.

"Congratulations, princess. I wish the two young masters a lifetime of peace and happiness."

"Thank you for the blessing from Madam Zhenguo."

The wife of Changbo Mansion also sent her own blessing: "Congratulations, Princess. I wish the young masters all the best in the future. I will offer you a glass of tea instead of wine."

"Thank you, Madam Xuanbo. This princess would like to thank Madam Xuanbo for her blessing on behalf of the children."

After a round of blessings and toasts, Shen Jiarou was finally able to take a breath. She felt even more tired than when she practiced martial arts. She really didn't know why those people liked to hold banquets.

After the one-year-old celebration, Shen Jiarou felt tired and her back ached. She supported her waist and sat down on the couch.

"I'm so tired. Fortunately, this kind of party doesn't happen every month." For her, once a year is a big deal.

As soon as Yaer walked in, she heard Shen Jiarou's complaints and she couldn't help laughing.

"Princess, are you tired? Let me rub your shoulders, legs and arms."

"Okay, thank you Yaer." She was really tired today.

Jiang Zihao and Jiang Ziheng had fallen asleep by the gentle coaxing of their wet nurses. Their rosy cheeks looked rosy and very pleasing to the eye.

Jiang Ruofan returned to the main courtyard and saw Yaer kneading and massaging his wife. She was so tired that she propped up her hands and closed her eyes to pretend to be asleep. With a distressed look on her face, he walked over.

"Princess, are you okay?"

Shen Jiarou raised her eyes: "You're back, have you dealt with everything?"

Jiang Ruofan nodded slightly and sat down beside her.