Chapter 2781: Crowning Ceremony III
Bai Shan raised her head and met Manbao's eyes who was standing behind Zheng. He smiled brightly and looked at her with curved eyes.
Manbao was bewitched by his beauty and stared at him blankly. After she came to her senses, she smiled and smiled back at him.
Many people were mesmerized by Bai Shan's brilliant smile. Even the Duke of Zhao couldn't help but admire her graceful demeanor, as he had never paid much attention to her before.
Many young ladies and wives standing in the corridor looking at this side could not help but glance at him again and again, their faces slightly red.
Madam Cheng sighed with regret, "I didn't realize it before, but now I realize that Lord Bai and Young Master Yang are equally handsome. It's a pity they weren't born in the same family, otherwise we could compare and see who is more outstanding."
Someone immediately said, "Although Master Xiaobai is not bad, he is still far behind Young Master Yang."
"That's right, that's right."
"It's been a long time since I last saw Young Master Yang. I wonder how he's doing in Xiazhou?"
Everyone around Mrs. Tang became sad and lost the desire to speak for a moment.
Lian Changyu sighed while rubbing her belly. "It would be so great if Lord Yang were in the capital. I'd go to the street corner to see him every day. I heard people say that if a woman looks at attractive men while pregnant, her child will also be attractive and look like them."
Mingda: "...Who told you this nonsense? Don't let my brother-in-law hear such nonsense."
Wei Yu, who was standing not far away, said: ...If you don’t want him to hear, just speak softly.
He held his forehead helplessly and wanted to turn around to help Changyu go down to rest, but he heard the lady beside him said with a suppressed laugh: "Although Lord Yang is not here, there is also a handsome young man now. What do you think of Lord Bai, Princess?"
Chang Yu frowned and glanced at the person who spoke. "Not very good, far worse than Lord Yang. He is worse than the prince consort."
She doesn't want her child to look like Bai Shan. Otherwise, what if Zhou Man gives birth to a child and the children of their two families look alike?
There was nothing wrong with this, but she didn't think her child was as smart as Zhou Man's. After all, in terms of studying, Wei Yu might be able to compare with Bai Shan, but she couldn't compare with Zhou Man.
Thinking of this, Changyu became worried. He turned to Mingda and said, "What should I do? I feel like neither of our children can compare to Zhou Man's."
She said, "I'm the one holding back in my family, and Bai Erlang is the one holding back in yours. Sigh, why don't we talk to Zhou Man and ask her to delay having children for four or five years, so that the children of our three families don't have to be compared."
The most important thing is that their children are older and stronger than the other side in both physical strength and intelligence, so they shouldn't be bullied, right?
Mingda reached out and touched Changyu's forehead. "Sister, what have you been thinking about all day?"
Wei Yu was startled, fearing that Changyu would say more inappropriate words, and hurried forward to help Changyu.
When Changyu saw him, she suddenly felt extremely aggrieved for some reason, and tears began to fall down, one drop at a time, in strings.
Everyone nearby was startled and looked over in surprise.
Wei Yu was helpless. As usual, he took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears and whispered to her: "It's okay. Let me help the princess to rest."
Mingda was also startled and quickly supported Changyu to help.
But Wei Yu stopped her and said with a smile, "Thank you, Princess. I can do it alone."
He supported Changyu and walked towards the garden. She sobbed in grievance as she walked, tears falling like crazy.
Wei Yu felt distressed and helpless, and could only silently embrace her and walk towards the garden.
Mingda frowned and went to find Zhou Man.
Manbao was still looking at Baishan and smiling foolishly.
Mr. Zhuang couldn't bear to see this, so he coughed lightly to draw everyone's attention back and continued to the next step. The next ceremony was also the last step - giving Bai Shan a name.
The name had been chosen long ago, but Mr. Zhuang still wanted to give the name in front of the guests.
"Supreme goodness," Mr. Zhuang said, his wise eyes lowering as he gazed deeply at Bai Shan. "The Way of the Great Learning lies in three things: to manifest illuminating virtue, to be close to the people, and to strive for supreme goodness. Self-cultivation is a lifelong endeavor. You have always been intelligent and have done well in the past two years since entering the government. I hope you will remain true to yourself in the future, living with a clear conscience and worthy of heaven and earth."
Bai Shan bowed seriously and responded. Even the guests watching on the side couldn't help but become serious and looked at Bai Shan with serious expressions.
Some people looked at Bai Shanhou and then at Mr. Zhuang, and said privately: "No wonder Master Zhou's three sisters and brothers are so outstanding, they have such a teacher."
"Is Minister Zhuang now the prince's teacher?"
"In Chongwen Hall, the prince is currently taking classes from only two people: one is Master Kong, and the other is Lecturer Zhuang. But Lecturer Zhuang doesn't serve tea, so he doesn't count as a teacher, right?"
"A one-word master is also a master, so why doesn't it count?"
"Keep quiet, Kong Jijiu is here too. Speaking of a teacher for the Crown Prince, there is only Kong Jijiu in the world who can be his."
After Bai Shan finished the ceremony, he kowtowed to Mr. Zhuang to thank him for his teaching and cultivation over the years.
Mr. Zhuang stood and accepted the kowtow, then reached out to stop him from kowtow again. He pulled the man up and pointed at the observing Kong Jijiu, saying, "Go and pay your respects to Kong Jijiu."
Bai Shan then went over to pay his respects, observing the etiquette of a disciple.
Kong Jijiu only half-received the greeting, then smiled and said, "The calligraphy your teacher gave you is very good. I hope you will not disappoint him and your father."
"yes."
General Qibi Heli squeezed forward from behind and laughed heartily, saying, "Master Bai, I've carefully prepared a gift for you. I don't know if you like it. If you don't like it, tell me later and I'll find you something you like."
Bai Shan was stunned for a moment and then immediately said: "The gift represents the general's thoughts. Since it is a token of his thoughts, I naturally like it."
Kong Jijiu, who was standing aside, had a pale face. He couldn't help but glance at General Qibi Heli and General Ashina who was standing beside him.
General Ashina smiled apologetically at Kong Jijiu. Kong Jijiu withdrew his gaze and looked at Bai Shan, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.
When Bai Shan saw this, he couldn't help but become curious. What did Qibi Heli give him that could make Kong Jijiu look so unhappy?
The coming-of-age ceremony was over, and Old Lady Liu and Zheng, along with the Zhou family, invited the guests to sit down in the front hall for dinner.
Manbao and Baishan sneaked back into the house together. They wanted to change out of their formal clothes for casual clothes, and also change the crowns on their heads.
Bai Shan took out the green crown given by Mr. Zhuang and asked Man Bao to tie his hair. They were both very curious, "I wonder what gift General Qibi Heli gave me."
"Why don't you find it and take a look?"
Bai Shan hesitated, "The guests ahead are still waiting, let's wait a moment."
Manbao: "Let Daji go find it. We'll go out for a walk and come back to take a look. A gift that can make Kong Jijiu's face turn pale must be a very special gift."
Bai Shan thought so too, and couldn't suppress his curiosity, so he nodded.
See you at 6pm
(End of this chapter)
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