Chapter 656: Anniversary Banquet
Hanlin Academy.
Xu Jue and Wei Ziang have been in the Hanlin Academy for a year and a half.
Both of them were exceptionally handsome, and they often went in and out together. Wherever they went, they were a sight to behold, and everyone couldn't help but take a few more glances at them.
There was even a time when some girls often waited in front of the Hanlin Academy just to catch a glimpse of the two young men.
Everyone in the Hanlin Academy couldn't help but sigh, what a good child this is, good-looking, very smart, hardworking, and does things very well, he has a bright future, the only shortcoming is that he is someone else's child, not his own.
These two teenagers actually took a day off, which was rare.
Even their superiors were a little surprised.
"Tomorrow is my little sister and little brother's first birthday party." Wei Ziang said.
"Let's take a day off to celebrate our younger brother and sister's birthdays." Xu Jue said.
Judging from their surnames, Wei Ziang and Xu Jue are not the biological sons of the Wu family.
But this is not a biological child, but it is better than a biological child. I have heard that their family has a good relationship, and it is true.
When talking about their younger siblings, both of them had gentle smiles on their faces, and it was obvious that they loved their younger siblings very much.
The superiors naturally agreed and approved a day's holiday.
"Thank you, sir." The two young men bowed in gratitude.
In the bookstore.
Wei Ziyi held a book with a beautifully framed cover in his hand.
He opened it and found that every page of the book was framed and had pictures on it, but the pictures were of cute little animals.
He intended to give this book to his little brother and sister.
The content of this book is not his own work, but also the credit of his pen pal.
At first, his friend seemed to be having difficulties in life, so he wrote some strange stories and gave them to his bookstore in exchange for money.
Wei Ziyi was very interested in what he wrote, and after a few interactions, the two became good friends.
Wei Ziyi originally wanted to meet him, but his good friend seemed to have something to hide and it was inconvenient for them to meet, so he said that being pen pals would be fine.
Wei Ziyi did not force it, and the two of them continued to exchange letters.
In addition to exchanging stories, the two will also share some of their feelings, worries, or happy things.
The other party's story was bizarre and his writing was vigorous and powerful, which gave Wei Ziyi an image of a bohemian and travel-oriented tough guy.
However, when Wei Ziyi was troubled by the idea of preparing gifts for his younger brother and sister for their one-year-old celebration, the other party suggested writing a picture book.
Wei Ziyi thought this was a good idea, but when he decided to do it, he didn't have enough time to draw a book, so the other party offered to help him.
He originally thought that the other party must have drawn an eagle or some other ferocious beast, but he didn't expect that the animals he drew were all very cute, and the stories he presented were also childlike.
Wei Ziyi felt that the other party must be a tough guy with a childlike heart.
Wei Ziyi smiled, then carefully put the picture book into his cloth bag, wrote a note, tucked it under the flowerpot on the windowsill, and left the bookstore.
Not long after Wei Ziyi left the bookstore, it began to drizzle.
A slender figure holding an umbrella came to the window and took away the paper under the flowerpot.
The paper was unfolded and on it were written 'Thank you on behalf of my little sister and little brother'.
The words above were written neatly and gracefully. The person only revealed the lower half of his face, which was very delicate and had a hint of a smile on his face.
Wu Mansion.
Sanbao took out two small knives from his sleeves and showed them to Wangyou.
“Isn’t it beautiful?”
Wangyou looked at it carefully and nodded.
"I prepared this for Tang Bao and Mu Bao. I used up all my private money." San Bao said, "I can't eat snacks for a month."
Sanbao muttered that the flowers were just for Tangbao and Mubao, so she was still very happy.
At this moment, Wangyou handed a silver ingot to Sanbao.
He was a household slave and received a monthly allowance.
"Buy some candy." Wangyou said.
The next day came in a blink of an eye.
Tang Li and Wei Qing got up early.
The entire Wu Mansion became busy.
The people from the Gu Mansion arrived first.
Mrs. Gu brought her eldest daughter-in-law Fang Miao with her. Gu Huainian also had a rare day off and was holding a chubby baby in his arms.
The fat baby was the son of Gu Huainian and Fang Miao. He was only four or five months old, not afraid of strangers, and his eyes were rolling around.
When Tang Li heard that they were coming, she hurried to greet them, said a few words to her mother and Fang Miao, and then went to pick up her little nephew.
Tangli seemed to be naturally attracted to children. The little nephew nestled in her arms and was reluctant to leave. Whenever Gu Huainian hugged him, he started crying. In the end, Fang Miao took him back and coaxed him, and he stopped crying.
After a while, Gu Huaijin and Princess Jingshu also arrived.
Princess Jingshu was very familiar with the Wu Mansion. As soon as she arrived, she ran to the backyard to play with Mu Bao and Tang Bao.
Princess Jingshu's evil taste is to tease Mu Bao with delicious food and make him do many stupid actions.
After Princess Jingshu teased Mu Bao, she went to tease Tang Bao, but the little guy was not fooled at all. He turned his little body and faced her with his butt.
"You little devil." Princess Jingshu laughed.
Bai Muyang and Tan Niang also came and brought a box of children's clothes, all of which were made by her.
Huo Ju arrived late. Everyone else was in pairs, but he was the only one there, pitiful and alone. As soon as he arrived, he was grouped with Wei Ziang and Xu Jue, which made him seem less out of place.
Tang Li and Wei Qing gave the two little ones a bath, changed them into new clothes, and then each of them carried one to the front hall.
There were many people in the lobby.
Mu Bao looked at everyone curiously. He liked the hustle and bustle and was very excited to see so many people. His big black eyes were rolling around.
Whenever Wei Qing taught him to call people, he would call out sweetly, and his baby voice melted the hearts of many people.
Tang Bao leaned lazily in Tang Li's arms.
When Tangli asked her to call people, the little girl was very well behaved and called out one by one.
Her pronunciation was much more standard than Mu Bao's, and everyone was amazed.
After shouting, his eyelids drooped and he looked like he was about to sleep.
"She was so energetic in the room just now. She just didn't want us to tease her, so she pretended to be asleep." Princess Jingshu ruthlessly exposed her, "Tangtang, Tangbao is really like you, a mischievous elf."
Tang Li smiled and said, "Then I'll take it as you praising me and Tang Bao."
Tang Li looked at the people around him and said, "Our Tang Bao and Mu Bao are so lucky. So many people love you."
Laughter and joy were everywhere.
In the hall, there was a huge table, on which were placed many things: writing brushes, ink, swords, abacus, needles and thread, seals...
The two babies were placed on the table.
"Tangbao, Mubao, pick something you like and grab it." Tangli said.
Tang Bao sat there without moving, while Mu Bao climbed up, picked up something, and put it down.
Everyone followed the two little guys nervously.
Although when it comes to things like the "Zhuazhou" ceremony, not everything you grab can be accomplished.
But it is an omen after all, so naturally we hope it is a good omen.
Tangli also became nervous, but more curious about what the two little guys would catch.
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