The main building of Yuxuan Pavilion was bustling with activity.
The Gu family members were also standing outside early to welcome the guests.
Sheng Hualan and Madam Shen dressed the two babies in Tang suits that had been made in advance. The wine-red Nanjing brocade was decorated with auspicious patterns of five-clawed dragons and phoenixes outlined in gold thread, making the two little babies even more adorable.
Then Gu Nanyan and Shen Beian each carried a child to the main hall.
Eight hosts were already waiting in the hall, all dressed in exquisite Tang suits, while the guests below, regardless of their inner feelings, all wore joyful expressions.
Rolling away misfortune, washing hands, combing hair, cutting baby hair, sending blessings, wearing gold, making hand and foot seals, sealing wine.
Both babies have been very well-behaved, neither crying nor fussing.
The guests showered the guests with compliments without restraint.
Soon, it was time for the baby to be chosen for their first birthday celebration.
The guests placed their carefully prepared gifts on the carpet, and Gu Nanyan, as the mother, placed the last item.
The jade thumb ring represents the identity of the person in charge of the Gu family.
Her expression remained aloof and elegant, as if it were just an insignificant little thing.
Some of the guests were whispering among themselves.
The Gu family didn't say anything. The first in line to the throne would naturally come from those two children. As for whether they could keep it, that would depend on their future development.
Ah Jin and Ah Shen were very close together.
Shen Bei'an whispered in the ears of the two babies, "A-Jin, A-Shen, go and take whichever one you like." His voice was very soft and gentle.
"Being a father really changes things," Shen Beizong couldn't help but say to Luo Peilan, his words filled with satisfaction.
Lopelan just smiled, "It'll only be for a little while. If it were in front of Nan Yan, I'd probably still be just as childish. Isn't that great?"
The legitimate sons of the capital are strictly raised from childhood, while those like Shen Bei'an are mostly abandoned children, used for future marriage alliances or as shields.
But unfortunately, her brother-in-law was favored and raised from childhood, and this remains true to this day.
"Isn't this a good thing?" Shen Beizong held his wife's hand, his eyes full of tenderness.
The two children at the center also started grabbing things.
For some reason, Ah Shen's hand was always tightly gripping Ah Jin's robe, and his heterochromatic eyes were bright and sparkling, making people feel an irresistible attraction to him.
Ah Jin showed no aversion to her brother's behavior, seemingly with a clear objective.
Her chubby little left hand grabbed the old jade thumb ring, while her other hand rested on her younger brother.
Ah Shen held his older sister's little hand tightly, shouting "Waaaaa!" incessantly.
Gu Nanyan and Shen Bei'an held hands, their phoenix eyes slightly upturned without any other emotion.
The guests nearby exclaimed, "A harmonious relationship between siblings is a good omen! A good omen!"
"Yes, yes, a harmonious and happy family, with everything going well, is the best thing."
For a family, what could be a better blessing than harmony, brotherly love, sisterly love, and prosperity?
The guests were all in high spirits, and the younger members of the Gu and Shen families stayed by the two babies' sides. Even when someone tried to hug them, they were all refused.
Grandpa Gu was talking to a young man, his eyes full of smiles.
Gu Nanyan patted Shen Bei'an's hand, and Shen Bei'an instantly understood. He squeezed Gu Nanyan's hand and then let go.
The couple walked towards the child, one towards the child, and the other towards Grandpa Gu.
"Uncle Hua." Gu Nanyan nodded slightly to the young man. Hua Yueli also came over at some point and called out, "Grandpa Gu."
The young man smiled and nodded. "Master, look at these two mischievous monkeys, they're practically ready to turn the world upside down." Though he said this, the smile in his eyes was genuine.
Grandpa Gu smiled and said, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings." He offered no explanation for Gu Nanyan's intervention.
“Master is right. Young people have their own paths to follow, so there’s no need for us to worry about them.”
Hua Yueli stood next to Gu Nanyan, with a height difference of nearly ten centimeters between them. She put her hand on Gu Nanyan's shoulder, and Gu Nanyan bent down slightly to make it more comfortable for her to lean on him.
"Dad, Grandpa Gu, we didn't do anything wrong." A casual smile played on his lips.
"Right, Ziyan?" she said, nudging Gu Nanyan.
Gu Nanyan's handsome face wore a gentle smile. "Nothing will go wrong."
These few words perfectly conveyed Gu Nanyan's confidence.
"When do you plan to go to Fuyun Island?" The young man offered a cup of tea to Old Master Gu and then turned his gaze to Gu Nanyan.
Gu Nanyan glanced at Hua Yueli before looking at the young man. “No rush. We need to resolve the trivial matters in the capital first before we can go to Fuyun Island with peace of mind.”
"Well, as long as you know your limits, that's good."
With Grandpa Gu and the young man here, no one else will come.
But there will always be someone who spoils the fun.
"Uncle Gu, are you well? Your Excellency, are you well?" The visitors were a young couple.
A woman in a long blue robe, with a simple, somewhat crude jade pendant at her waist, the tassel on the pendant worn and slightly broken from being rubbed, wore a gentle and elegant smile.
She wore a dark blue robe with a subtle lily pattern, and a silver-embroidered lily pouch at her waist. It was an old style, probably more than twenty years old. Her long hair was tied up with a white and blue ribbon, and her temples were slightly gray.
Hua Yueli, who had her arm draped over Gu Nanyan's shoulder, had no choice but to let go and bow to Gu Nanyan, saying, "Greetings, Master Qing, Second Master Sui."
In the capital, people with compound surnames are usually addressed by the last character of their surname.
Grandpa Gu waved his hand, and everyone stood up.
Qingran took out a small box and handed it to Gu Nanyan, "I haven't been able to congratulate you in person on the birth of your twin sons, the phoenix and the dragon. This gift is not heavy, please don't find it too much."
Gu Nanyan reached out and took it, smiling and nodding, saying politely, "Thank you, Master Qing. You flatter me. The gifts from you and Master Sui are of the finest quality."
Qingran and Weishengsui aren't stupid enough to tamper with the gifts.
"Congratulations to Uncle Gu on the four generations living together. It's a joyous occasion," Wei Shengsui said, turning to Old Master Gu.
"Indeed, this is cause for celebration." Old Master Gu smiled as well. "Thank you both for taking time out of your busy schedules to come."
Grandpa Wei Sheng passed away more than ten years ago. Although there are other elders in the Wei Sheng family, they are all from collateral branches and naturally do not dare to restrict Wei Sheng Sui.
As for Qingran, it comes from the common people.
Of course, this is only the surface level.
It was just more official talk. Gu Nanyan and Hua Yueli were no longer children. Even if they were, this kind of occasion would be all too familiar to them.
I would say a word now and then, but mostly I listened to them.
Shen Beian, who was comforting the child, couldn't help but sigh when she saw this scene.
Zhou Zhi, who was next to him, also looked in the same direction as him.
Hua Yueli and Zhou Zhi brought Hua Zejiu with them. Hua Zejiu was already five years old, and his eyes were full of interest as he looked at the two little babies.
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The process for the 100-day celebration was found online, and the author isn't sure if it's accurate.
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