Chapter 629

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Having finished speaking, one saw Princess Chang of Pingyang wearing a smile, stepping forward lightly with a small step, extending her slender jade hand, and carefully picking up the exquisite hairpin from the tray.

Her movements were gentle and practiced, as if cradling a rare treasure in her hand, and she gently, slowly inserted this hairpin into Qianqian's lustrous black hair.

Seeing this, the crowd below the stage couldn't help but let out a low murmur of admiration.

After Princess Chang of Pingyang completed all this, Qianqian slowly stood up.

Then, Princess Chang of Pingyang turned to face Qianqian, elegantly performing a standard bow, expressing her heartfelt congratulations to Qianqian. Immediately after, Qianqian also returned a bow to Princess Chang of Pingyang, expressing gratitude. Then, Qianqian walked down the steps with measured steps, heading straight for the Dongxiang Room.

Upon entering the Dongxiang Room, before Qianqian could speak, the maids quickly brought a set of plain elegant clothing that complemented the hairpin on Qianqian's head — a pale blue plain Rujun.

This attire was well-tailored, with smooth natural lines, perfectly outlining Qianqian's graceful figure; its color was fresh and elegant, blending with Qianqian's own temperament, making her appear even more gentle and moving.

After changing clothes, Qianqian walked out of the Dongxiang Room lightly. She wore a magnificent dress, like a blooming flower, delicate and charming. Every step exuded an elegance and confidence, causing all the guests present to turn their heads.

Qianqian slowly walked to the center of the stage, displaying her beautiful and moving figure to the guests on all sides.

Then, she strode with firm steps, walking straight to An Wang and An Wangfei.

One saw her kneel on both knees, join her hands, and perform an extremely standard and solemn bow.

This bow not only represented Qianqian's gratitude for her parents' years of hard nurturing, but also contained boundless reverence and love. Therefore, Qianqian appeared exceptionally serious and earnest, not daring the slightest negligence.

At this moment, An Wangfei gazed at her daughter standing gracefully before her, and a wave of indescribable emotion surged in her heart. She clearly remembered that Qianqian was once just a crying infant waiting to be fed, but now she had grown so dignified and beautiful. Time flies, years shuttle by, and in the blink of an eye, Qianqian has grown into an adult.

Thinking of this, An Wangfei's eye sockets gradually moistened, her nose stinging; while An Wang standing beside her wore a face full of pride and satisfaction.

He looked at Qianqian's appearance, like a fairy descended to earth, and secretly sighed in his heart: "Truly, our family has a daughter who has come of age!"

Simultaneously, the audience below the stage also all stared fixedly at Qianqian on the stage.

Among them, the most attentive was Su Muchun. His gaze remained fixed on Qianqian, not moving away for a moment, as if wanting to deeply brand Qianqian's beautiful image at this moment into the depths of his heart.

Immediately after, Princess Chang of Pingyang stepped forward and personally washed her hands.

Then, an official carefully held up a hair ornament even more exquisite than the previous one and presented it to Princess Chang of Pingyang. Princess Chang of Pingyang came before Qianqian and once again recited the congratulatory words in a loud voice: "Auspicious month, auspicious day, thus we extend your attire, respect your dignity and decorum, be virtuous and cautious in your virtue, may your brows have ten thousand years of longevity, forever receiving Hu blessings."

Finished reciting, Qi Xi carefully extended her hand, gently pinching the exquisite hairpin atop Qianqian's head. Her movements were gentle and delicate, as if afraid of accidentally hurting her. With her fingers exerting slight force, the hairpin was slowly pulled out.

Simultaneously, Princess Chang of Pingyang had already prepared a magnificent hair ornament. This hair ornament shimmered with dazzling light all over, inlaid with exquisite gems, one look and one knew its value was not small.

One saw Princess Chang of Pingyang wearing a smile, elegantly walking to Qianqian's front, then gently inserting the hair ornament into Qianqian's hair as soft as silk.

After completing this series of actions, Princess Chang of Pingyang and Qianqian looked at each other, then both bowed deeply, expressing respect and gratitude. The whole scene appeared solemn yet harmonious, moving one involuntarily.

After the bowing concluded, Qianqian turned and walked toward the Dongxiang Room.

Before long, when she reappeared before everyone, she had already changed into a set of quju deep robe that complemented the hair ornament.

This garment was well-tailored, with smooth lines, perfectly outlining Qianqian's slender and graceful figure; its color was plain and fresh, yet could not conceal that noble and elegant air.

Qianqian stepped onto the stage with light steps, her figure graceful and varied.

Standing still, Qianqian performed the three additions three bows according to the capping ceremony procedure. After this series of actions was completed, the capping ceremony ritual had already passed halfway.

At first, Qianqian's heart still held some tension, but as the procedure advanced, she gradually became familiar with it.

When the third kowtow was finished, Qi Xi, holding a cup of fragrant fine wine, walked to Qianqian's side and handed it to Qianqian's hand.

Then, Qianqian slowly turned around, still standing facing north.

At this time, Princess Chang of Pingyang also stepped forward. She wore a smile, her mouth softly reciting an ancient and elegant blessing: "Sweet wine is thick, fine offerings are fragrant, receive the sacrifice, to fix your auspiciousness, receive heaven's blessings, longevity without forgetting." This blessing was filled with beautiful expectations and blessings for Qianqian.

Hearing the blessing end, Qianqian immediately bowed deeply to Princess Chang of Pingyang, expressing respect.

Then, she carefully extended both hands, receiving from Princess Chang of Pingyang that cup of sweet wine symbolizing adulthood.

Princess Chang of Pingyang likewise returned a bow, signaling Qianqian could begin the next step.

So, Qianqian knelt on both knees, sitting properly cross-legged on an exquisite mat.

Immediately after, she picked up the wine cup, lightly sprinkling some wine on the ground, as a sacrifice to ancestors;

After that, Qianqian dipped her fingertips in a little wine and smeared it on her own lips, as if to let this auspiciousness and beauty stay forever on her lips; finally, she placed the wine cup on the tea table to the side.

After Qianqian completed all these steps, officials presented some rice and dishes.

Qianqian only tasted a few bites lightly, after all it was merely a formality, just needing to be completed. Afterward Qianqian and Princess Chang of Pingyang each respectfully performed a bow, then turned and left, walking down from the platform.

Qianqian lightly moved to the west stairs east side, her figure graceful, standing tall and elegant, facing south; while Princess Chang of Pingyang walked with elegant steps to below the stairs, quietly standing in the east.

At this moment, the venue was completely silent, everyone holding their breath in anticipation, awaiting the next segment — bestowing a courtesy name on Qianqian. This ceremony had long been discussed and settled with the Emperor and An Wang, everything appearing so solemn and dignified.

One saw Princess Chang of Pingyang wearing a smile, her gaze gentle and full of kindness. She lightly parted her vermilion lips, her voice melodious and lingering: "Rites are prepared, auspicious month auspicious day, announce your courtesy name, thus named Kong Jia, suitable for old age service, suitable for leisure, forever receiving protection, named Courtesy Name Courtesy Name Zhaoningfu." These words, like heavenly music, reverberated throughout the entire palace hall, intoxicating every person present.