The first birthday celebration was held at Chunze Academy.

Although Ye Yunniang didn't need to carry Jiang Tingjun, just in case, Aunt Jinlan still had her follow behind Tao Hong.

Ye Yunniang roused herself and followed Tao Hong to Chunze Courtyard.

The main hall was already covered with a carpet, and an additional layer of edging mat was added on top.

The mat was empty in the middle, and filled with items around it: writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, musical instruments, chess pieces, calligraphy and paintings, swords, spears, halberds, axes, knives and forks, gold, silver and jade artifacts, abacuses... Each item was exquisitely made and small, pleasing to the eye.

When the guests arrived, Madam Jiang took the mat from Jiang Tingjun and placed it on the mat.

"Son, go and get the books." Madam Jiang had her own selfish motives, hoping that her son could take the imperial examination and become an official in the future.

"Son, grab the gun." Jiang Mingrui had a heart set on going to the front lines to fight the enemy. Unfortunately, his family disagreed. Otherwise, he would have gone to the frontier to join the army long ago.

"Jun'er, don't listen to your father. Grab the book." Old Master Jiang hoped his grandson would take the imperial examination and bring glory to the family, just like his uncle.

"Grab the abacus." Old Madam Jiang hoped that Jiang Tingjun would inherit the family business. Such a large family business needed someone to carry it on.

Unbeknownst to Madam Jiang, Zhuang Meixue's smile faltered briefly before quickly returning to normal as she spoke. A barely perceptible ruthlessness flickered in her eyes as she looked at Jiang Tingjun.

Those standing around chimed in.

Some say it involves grabbing books.

Some say it involves grabbing knives and swords.

There's also talk of acquiring jade artifacts...

Jiang Tingjun looked at this person, then at that person, and then at the crowd who were still talking.

In the corner, Ye Yunniang watched Jiang Tingjun's eyes darting around and knew that her young master was about to cause trouble.