For the first time, Jiang Ying felt under tremendous pressure.
Both in terms of the number of guests and the scale, it was almost as grand as the banquet held in the palace yesterday.
In addition to praising her beauty, these people also repeatedly asked why her three brothers did not come out together to greet the guests. Of course, they automatically ignored Luo and Jiang Yilin.
Jiang Shangyan smiled warmly, not letting anything slip. "They've specially prepared a show for Sister Ying's return, and they're also here to entertain everyone. See you later at dinner!"
Just then, someone else came.
Everyone was very curious, who was this latecomer?
The next second, a person and a large box carried by four people came into view. King Qin laughed heartily and distinctively, "Jiang Shang, how can we miss this king in the banquet for our Yan family's daughter-in-law? Hahahaha."
"I'm sorry, something happened at home that delayed me from coming here late. I will drink three cups of wine as punishment!"
As he spoke, he waved towards Jiang Ying and said, "Come here, daughter-in-law, these are the gifts your father prepared for you. Congratulations on returning to your position. These are just some worthless little things. If you like them, take them and play with them."
In front of everyone, the lid of the box was opened with a swish. Oh my god, the golden light was so bright that it almost blinded everyone's eyes.
But that was not all. A moment later, Eunuch Huang also arrived. After reading the emperor's congratulatory message, he also brought up two boxes, which were almost the same as the ones prepared by the king.
Some people couldn't help but exclaim, "This is going against the will of heaven!"
"It is said that Prince Yan had already prepared two betrothal gifts of 120 dan twice before this. Add these three boxes... My God, this Jiang Ying is definitely the richest lady in the capital!"
"I remember a princess in the previous dynasty received a dowry of 500,000 taels of silver. It was a dazzling array of red, enviable. Prince Yan's betrothal gifts alone are already that much. If we add these three boxes and the dowry from the Duke's Mansion, by the time the wedding comes, I'm afraid it will be no less than 500,000, right?"
"Of course there are a lot! Haven't you seen how much Madam Jiang loves her like the apple of her eye? Madam Jiang is also famous for her extravagance!"
"Tsk tsk, comparing yourself to others is frustrating. They're both noble ladies. Not only was she born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she also married with a mountain of gold on her back!"
Jiang Ying looked at the three boxes and was a little confused.
She had originally said that she planned to earn money from her medical skills to save up for her son's dowry, but now it seems that it is not necessary?
Suddenly, someone asked, "Where's Prince Yan? Almost everyone has arrived. Is he not planning to come anymore?"
Following this sound, Jiang Ying subconsciously looked towards the several intersections in front of the mansion gate.
But unfortunately, there was no one in sight.
Could it be that he was finally pissed off by me?
Jiang Ying was thinking this. At this moment, the sounds of stringed instruments in the mansion became pleasant and melodious. She and her grandmother did not linger in the front yard, but went to the back yard together. The homecoming banquet officially began.
Jiang Shang glanced at Jiang Ying, who was approaching gracefully, and stood on his high seat with some excitement. "There is a banquet being held in the palace today. I am very grateful that you can take the time out of your busy schedule to come. I am a simple man, so I won't engage in fancy things. Please ask the elders of the Jiang clan to give my daughter a name, and Madam Qi to give her a hairpin!"
The clan elder is still the same clan elder, Great Ancestor Jiang Pinhuai.
He had been to Xinghua Village once before. Although there were some twists and turns caused by the suicidal Madam Jiang, fortunately, everything was investigated clearly. The identity of Jiang Ying as the daughter of the Jiang family was no longer in doubt. Her identity would be confirmed as soon as her name was written into the family tree today.
Jiang Pinhuai's position was next to that of the clan leader. Although there was a difference in age between the two, they could get along very well.
Of course, it was also because the clan leader gave extra face to the Jiang family.
Otherwise, although this clan leader has a good temper, he is not a talkative person.
When his name was called, Jiang Pinhuai stood up with his cane and nodded apologetically, "My clan leader, I'm sorry to be absent for a moment."
Yan Yi waved his hand good-temperedly, "Go ahead, go ahead. This is your main business today, to help the Jiang family find the pearl that was accidentally lost. After you finish your business, we can talk in detail."
Old Madam Qi was already prepared. She had good legs and had already reached the wooden platform before Jiang Pinhuai.
The stage is both a stage for plays and a stage for stage performances. Every family has one, and it can also be used to hold coming-of-age ceremonies and capping ceremonies for children. The Jiang family started preparing for it many days ago, so today the entire family residence is filled with the fragrance of flowers and is magnificent.
"Go, Yingying." Lian and Old Madam Qi looked at each other with a smile and gently pushed Jiang Ying's shoulder.
Originally, there were only two steps: offering incense and adding a name. Lian felt sorry for Jiang Ying because she had not held a grand coming-of-age ceremony, which was a great regret for the girl, so she decided to hold one after recognizing her ancestors.
The ceremony was simplified, and Madam Qi was invited to add a hairpin for her. Firstly, Madam Qi was of noble status, and secondly, it was her own idea, which showed that she was very satisfied with the intention of her grandson's wife.
In short, no matter whether it was the emperor, the clan leader, or Madam Qi and Prince Qin, they all had no objection to Jiang Ying becoming the Princess of a County.
Now it is Jiang Ying who is refusing openly and secretly.
Everyone: “…”
Not sour, not sour at all!
There is an incense table on the stage. The process of offering incense is equivalent to offering sacrifices to ancestors. The incense table faces the direction of the Jiang family ancestral hall. In ancient times, there was a saying that women were not allowed to enter the family ancestral hall, so this is equivalent to offering incense to the ancestors.
Jiang Ying held three incense sticks in his slender fingers, knelt on the ground, kowtowed, stood up, and then inserted the burning incense into the incense burner, and that was it.
There was a burst of applause from the audience.
The elder waited for a moment before rising and walking towards the ink table. A thick, square family tree lay open on it. He picked up a jade pen, dipped it in ink, and gently asked Jiang Ying, "Who is the young man kneeling?"
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