Chapter 130: The Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 130: A Perfect Ending

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

After the trimming was completed, everyone joyfully welcomed the seventh ritual — Stepping on the Longevity Turtle. A clever maid walked over gracefully carrying a tray, upon which sat a golden turtle crafted entirely from pure gold, shining brilliantly and dazzlingly.

The maid carefully placed the golden turtle on the ground, then Ai Sheng took the adorable Zhouzhou from Yan Xiner's arms and gently but steadily lifted her high with both hands. At this moment, Zhouzhou was like a little angel, her pink little feet lightly touching the golden turtle, as if engaging in a wondrous exchange with this auspicious beast symbolizing longevity and good fortune.

A maid to the side shouted loudly: "Feet step on the golden turtle, a life of wealth and honor, peace and safety, long life to a hundred years!" Before her words fell, the venue instantly erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers. Immediately after, Guo Lanxin stepped forward with a smile, her movements gentle as she took Zhouzhou into her embrace.

Soon, the eighth segment — Sending Blessings — also formally began. Guo Lanxin murmured a string of words filled with beautiful blessings: "Touch touch Zhouzhou's head, ten thousand matters no worry; touch touch Zhouzhou's face, every day smile brightly; touch touch Zhouzhou's shoulders, peace and safety; touch touch Zhouzhou's hands, want anything have anything; touch touch Zhouzhou's legs, smooth sailing and favorable winds; touch touch Zhouzhou's feet, everywhere is good; touch touch Zhouzhou's back, live to a hundred years; touch touch all over, peace and happiness forever follow."

With each warm blessing, she would gently stroke the corresponding part of Zhouzhou's body, her eyes revealing endless kindness and tenderness. The entire scene was filled with deep familial affection and warmth, moving all who witnessed it.

Next came the ninth ritual — Sealing Wine. An Wang had arranged beforehand, instructing Yue Yi to specially bring three full jars of fine wine today. Yue Yi respectfully presented the wine, placing it on the table.

An Wang personally stepped forward, carefully sealing each wine jar one by one. The first jar was Zhuangyuan Wine, its meaning extraordinary — it must wait until the Golden List announcement and winning the top scholar title before it can be opened and tasted; the second jar was called Guanli Wine, to be unsealed and drunk only when the capping ceremony is performed; the last jar held even deeper meaning — it was named Hexiang Wine, and only on the wedding day could its mysterious veil be lifted.

After An Wang completed sealing the last jar of wine, today's extraordinarily lively Hundred-Day Ceremony finally concluded perfectly. The guests all returned to their respective seats, preparing to fully enjoy the sumptuous feast.

At this time, Yan Xiner cradled the adorable Zhouzhou and walked gracefully to sit beside An Wangfei. Originally, Yan Si and Yan Wang had not yet met Zhouzhou before. So Yan Xiner smiled and passed Zhouzhou from her arms into Yan Si's hands.

Yan Si gently took Zhouzhou, his movements practiced and natural. After all, when Yan Wang was young, he often held and cared for him, so holding a child was familiar territory. Although this was his first time holding Zhouzhou, surprisingly, the little one showed no fear at all, instead affectionately rubbing her pink little face against Yan Si.

This action delighted Yan Si so much his eyebrows curved and eyes crinkled with joy; he hurriedly reached into his sleeve and took out an exquisite gold bracelet, gently placing it on Zhouzhou's chubby little wrist.

Although the bracelet's style was simple and unadorned, its heavy weight could not be ignored. Once Zhouzhou wore it, her arm seemed to weigh a thousand jun, unable to even wave slightly. Seeing this, Yan Si hurriedly carefully removed the bracelet and handed it to Yan Xiner, saying: "Elder Sister, looks like the little one really can't wear this bracelet, you'd better keep it for now."

Yan Xiner smiled as she took the bracelet, saying with slight reproach: "Oh my, such a big bracelet, you really spent a fortune!" Yan Si waved his hand magnanimously in response: "Hey, what's a fortune! If the gift for my little nephew was too shabby, I'd be too embarrassed to give it."

Just then, Yan Wang unhurriedly took out the gift he had carefully prepared yesterday. He fumbled somewhat clumsily from his sleeve and pulled out a glittering golden chain.

Originally, this chain was something Yan Wang had specially asked the shop about yesterday — it was a Hundred-Day Chain with special meaning. It was said that giving such a chain at a child's hundred-day celebration was most fitting. After Yan Wang conveyed this sentiment, Yan Si gently took Zhouzhou over and then carefully passed her into Yan Wang's hands.

However, Yan Wang, holding a child for the first time, was clearly still awkward and tense — after all, when Yan Jie was little he was too young and wouldn't let him hold him. He fumbled clumsily as he received Zhouzhou, his appearance drawing hearty laughter from everyone present.

Yan Si watched Yan Wang's embarrassed look and helped adjust his arm position; during this time Zhouzhou not only didn't fuss but giggled continuously. Then the others also took out their prepared small gifts one after another. After everyone finished giving gifts, they began eating. And so the hundred-day banquet passed amid everyone's joyous laughter. By late afternoon, Yan Wang rode Zhuiying back to the military camp.