The Queen Doesn't Want to Die
Chapter 176
The name giving event is over. But the ceremony still needs to be perfected. But for the ceremony is usually done by the women in a separate place with the main hall. That was why Queen Zhu invited all the female guests to follow her towards the large gazebo that was beside the garden to continue the event. While the men still stayed in the Imperial garden to attend the banquet.
Lu Jing Yu immediately carried Pei Zhi Hui after the baby was named. All the women came one by one to meet him to say congratulations to him. Moreover, his son was the first grandson. He is also the son of a Crown Prince who will most likely inherit the throne someday. That is why everyone is busy flattering and licking it to make it uncomfortable and start getting upset.
Concubine Su learned of the discomfort of her daughter-in-law and immediately helped her out of the difficult situation. "I'm sorry, I think that's enough. Let's head to the place that's been prepared to continue the ceremony."
Concubine Su immediately paved the way for Lu Jing Yu under Queen Zhu's dislike gaze. Yang had since stared hatefully at the concubines of his son who were present but they all could only remain silent because of their status which was inappropriate to speak when Sah's wives spoke. It seemed that he had to find a legitimate wife for Pei Qin Yang who could restore his status back. He couldn't let his only son fall for so long. It just so happens that on this day all women with high backgrounds and statuses get together, this is a great time to see and find her ideal daughter-in-law.
"Chi Yue, find out where these girls came from. Especially girls with high backgrounds and statuses. I want the details immediately." Queen Zhu whispered to her servant.
"Your Majesty the Queen." The servant girl called Chi Yue immediately nodded and then slowly withdrew to do her job.
Right next to the Imperial garden, a large Gazebo is above the pond with several small gazebos around it that are connected by a beautiful arched bridge. Inside the vast artificial pond, lotus flowers were blooming with colorful fish of various sizes swimming freely underneath. Because it will be the venue of the event, these gazebos were closed for two days so that preparations are not disturbed because usually on ordinary days, the princesses of the Empire will do various activities in this gazebo such as practicing painting or making poetry or just spending time with tea in the afternoon.
Usually the scenery around the gazebo already looks beautiful, nowadays with a variety of red and gold fabrics that adorn also various ornaments placed in several places make the gazebo look beautiful.
Some equipment for the ceremony has been placed in the middle of the gazebo. Lu Jing Yu had already figured out in advance what she needed to do during the naming process for her son, so at least he has the big picture and doesn't look awkward or someone else might find himself looking strange if he doesn't know anything about such an important thing. He immediately walked confidently with Pei Zhi Hui in his hand to the center of the gazebo to be bathed as the first stage after being named as a symbol of ridding oneself of all impurities after being born.
There are also several stages to the process. First of all Pei Zhi Hui will be shaved off his hair. Hair shaved from his head was put in a bowl of milk and flowers. The hair will be planted in the yard where it will grow.
After Pei Zhi Hui was shaved, he was bathed in several stages as well. The first she will be given a special scrub made from milk and turmeric mixed with various other ingredients. After her entire body was covered, she would be bathed and rinsed with various kinds of flowers placed in two tubs. The first tub contains flowers in white while the second tub is full of red tubs.
After finishing rinsing with the flowers, Pei Zhi Hui will be given a new beautiful brightly colored shirt. Once they are dressed, one by one women will come forward to give their blessings symbolized by the gift of jewelry or money. During the process, the invited nuns of the Taoist Temple recited the mantras of salvation.
Lu Jing Yu sat holding Pei Zhi Hui in the middle of the gazebo. The first lady to come forward was of course Queen Zhu who was the most noble woman in that place. In accordance with her status, queen Zhu gave her a beautiful set of gold jewelry. Although Pei Zhi Hui was a man who would never use the jewelry, the jewelry could be used later when he was about to get married and used as a dowry.
"Thank you for the Queen Mother's prayer. I will make sure Son servant will not disappoint the expectations of this Empire." Lu Jing Yu replied calmly.
"That's great." Queen Zhu immediately moved to take a look from the side and continued to pay attention to the course of the event.
Concubine Su advanced the second. He smiled gently at his handsome grandson and his beautiful daughter-in-law. Aunt Gu behind her carried a tray containing her gifts carefully selected by her. On the tray consists of several toys that are widely used by children in the Shao Empire ranging from babies who have practiced holding until he was a toddler.
Most of these women prepared money or jewelry be it gold or jade jewelry, they were surprised to see the gift prepared by Consort Su for her grandson. Why just toys? Shouldn't it be the most luxurious and precious gift according to her status as the baby's grandmother?
"Grandmother chose all the best toys in the Empire for a good granddaughter. I hope you like it, baby." Concubine Su stroked her granddaughter's cheeks gently regardless of all these women's words secretly mocking her. Makes the baby so calm it squirms.
"It's all so beautiful Mom. Hui'er will definitely be happy to play the toy that her grandmother handpicked affectionately. Thank you for the affection you've given me." Lu Jing Yu said sincerely. Although it was seen that the price of the items delivered by concubine Su was not as precious as the gold and jewelry sent by others, but Lu Jing Yu valued the gift more from sincerity than the value of his property.
"You have a sweet mouth." Concubine Su patted Lu Jing Yu on the shoulder. "But as the grandmother of this child of course I didn't just give her toys." Concubine Su paused and turned to the servant behind her who immediately advanced and showed the other trays she was holding carefully.
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