The Boss Transmigrated into A Matriarchy Novel [Quick Transmigration]: Chapter 54
“Your Highness, Wang Jun, please take the young master to catch Zhou1Zhuazhou (抓週 – literally, “pick” and “anniversary”, meaning “one-year-old catch” ) is a Chinese ritual held at a child’s first birthday party, when the child is 1 year, i.e. typically twelve months since birth (although variable reckonings as to what constitutes a year of age for entitlement for zhuazhou exist), old.zhuā zhōu. custom of placing a variety of articles (writing brush, abacus etc) before an infant on its first birthday to see which one he or she picks up (The article chosen is supposed to be an indication of the child’s inclinations, future career etc.)In Chinese culture, the baby’s first birthday is a huge celebration, and 抓周 (zhuā zhōu) is a traditional activity that cannot be missed. Essentially, a number of items are placed in front of the baby, and the baby is left to freely grab whichever item he or she wants!” Xiao Yu hurried over, looked at Nan Jun and said.
A group of people followed Nan Jun inside, all wanting to see what the eldest son of Pingnan Palace could catch.
The red silk cloth was covered with various items, arranged in a row, just waiting for the young master to choose.
Shangguan Xi took Nan Nianyun and put him on the red cloth himself.
“Nianyun, good boy, go forward and choose something you like, grandpa is watching you here.”
Nan Nianyun was Shangguan Xi’s most precious child, and Shangguan Xi was even more nervous than Nan Nianyun’s parents when he was asked to catch Zhou2In Chinese culture, the baby’s first birthday is a huge celebration, and 抓周 (zhuā zhōu) is a traditional activity that cannot be missed. Essentially, a number of items are placed in front of the baby, and the baby is left to freely grab whichever item he or she wants.
“Catch…catch…”
Nan Nianyun waved his arms towards Shangguan Xi, then walked forward unsteadily, shouting vaguely about “catch”.
The rouge box placed there was exquisite and beautiful, but Nan Nianyun didn’t even glance at it.
The kite made of sandalwood stood upright, much taller than the other things.
Nan Nianyun squatted down and touched the guzheng, and it made a “bang…” sound. Shangguan Xi held his breath, waiting for Nan Nianyun to choose, not wanting the child to let go of the guzheng and swing it in front of a bright yellow gold ingot.
Nan Jun shook her head helplessly. Could this child come back with a piece of gold in front of everyone?
Even though Nan Jun didn’t believe the above-mentioned saying that the future would be determined by catching Zhou, she didn’t want everyone to say that her son was greedy for money.
Nan Nianyun grinned and poked the gold ingot with his finger, then waved his hand to push away the abacus next to the gold ingot, and went straight to the brand new book that still smelled of ink.
Nan Nianyun grabbed the book with one hand, picked up the brush next to the book with the other hand, and began to draw like Nan Jun did on weekdays.
Everyone immediately burst into laughter: “Haha…it turns out our young master wants to be the number one scholar when he grows up!”
“Haha…Our Nianyun, is going to be a talented young master!”
Shangguan Xing said with a smile, it wasn’t that she was laughing because of Nan Nianyun’s choice of book and pen, but that the child’s writing movements were really cute.
“It’s always good for a man to be well-informed and courteous.”
Shangguan Xi smiled and nodded, very satisfied with his eldest grandson’s choice.
After all, this is a man’s family, and he cannot fight for the ancestors of the Nan family on the battlefield, so he should read more books and enrich his life.
“He just followed his father, and he likes reading the most.”
Nan Jun smiled and raised her eyebrows at Qiao Yun, as if to say that Nan Nianyun’s way of sticking his butt out while writing was just like Qiao Yun’s.
Qiao Yun chuckled lightly and said nothing, only looking at the loving look on Nan Nianyun’s face.
Nan Nianyun ran toward Nan Jun and Qiao Yun with the book in hand and the pen in hand. Qiao Yun was so scared that he squatted down.
This child is still unsteady when walking. If he falls, he will cry for a long time.
Nan Nianyun grinned, and threw himself into Qiao Yun’s arms, throwing Qiao Yun backwards.
With sharp eyes and quick hands, Nanjun hugged the father and son.
Even so, Qiao Yun was hit and turned pale.
Shangguan Xi saw something wrong with Qiao Yun’s appearance and was so frightened that he hurriedly called for the doctor.
“Daddy…”
Nan Nianyun lay in Qiao Yun’s arms, calling softly.
A pair of big watery eyes stared at Qiao Yun without blinking, obviously terrified.
“Hey, don’t be afraid, it’s okay.”
Qiao Yun smiled comfortingly at Nan Nianyun, but suddenly he covered his lips and retched..
Startled, Nan Jun raised her hand to touch Qiao Yun’s wrist.
Lifting the child in Qiao Yun’s arms and stuffing it into Shangguan Xi’s arms, Nan Jun picked up Qiao Yun and walked out.
“Jun’er, this is…”
Shangguan Xi hurriedly took two steps forward and said worriedly.
Nan Jun’s footsteps did not stop, but her voice was somewhat cheerful.
“Father, don’t worry, Yun’er is very happy. Today, we have a double happiness in Prince Pingnan’s palace. You all have a good meal and drink. Please help me with the reception of the Ninth Princess. I will take my husband to rest first.”
After Shangguan Xi heard this, he suddenly kissed Nan Nianyun’s small face several times.
“Grandfather’s little treasure, you are really the little lucky star of our Pingnan Palace.”
Nan Nianyun didn’t know why he was happy, he just laughed at his grandfather’s laughter..
Everyone was busy raising their hands in congratulations, and received a lot of thanks from Shangguan Xi.
In the late spring of the following year, the little princess of Pingnan Palace was born, which added a great deal to Pingnan Palace.
When Nan Nianyun was five years old, his third sister had just been born, and the whole family had not been happy for a few days when bad news came from the palace.
The Empress passed away, Shangguan Xi was overwhelmed with grief and fell seriously ill.
The throne was inherited by the crown princess, Shangguan Yi, with the reign title of Ping.
The new emperor ascended the throne and the imperial court was reorganized. The second princess, Shangguan Hong, moved to the fiefdom of the Western Province and was not allowed to enter the capital without a decree.
The third princess Shangguan Hui and the fourth princess Shangguan Ning were deprived of their real power, leaving only the title of empty princess.
The position of King Pingnan was hereditary to Nanjun, who was responsible for commanding the troops of Feng Kingdom.
Since then, Pingnan Palace, which was popular in Feng Kingdom twenty years ago, has become the royal family of Xun Dynasty, and has once again stood at the top of power, with a glory that no one can match.
The Nan family is a single lineage. After Nanjun, the wife and husband played the harp in harmony, their descendants were prosperous, and their daughters were virtuous and filial.
According to the family rules of Pingnan Prince’s Mansion, the women are not allowed to have bedservants without any reason, and they can only marry one husband in their lifetime.
Pingnan Wang Nanjun has only loved Qiao Yun in her life, and has never been infected with other men.
All the wealthy sons in the capital wanted to marry into Wang Pingnan’s palace. Wang Pingnan had three daughters in her life, all of whom were talented and beautiful.
No matter who catches their eye, they don’t have to worry about fighting for favor in the backyard in this life.
Being a couple for the rest of your life is what many men dream of!
On the day Qiao Yun fell ill, Nan Jun lay on the bedside and held his hand, never letting go.
Two sons and three daughters knelt beside the bed. Behind them were the sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and their children. Everyone could not help but sob.
“You don’t need to feel sorry for me. In this life, with your mother treating me like this, your father have lno regrets.”
Qiao Yun made a weak sound, trying to raise the corners of his lips to comfort the sad children.
“Sister Jun, Yun’er just can’t bear to leave you. I’m afraid that if Yun’er leaves, I’ll never see you again…”
Nan Jun’s eyes were hot, but she smiled and said, “Don’t be afraid, Yun’er, I will still find you in the next life.”
She raised her hand and touched the red cinnabar on Qiao Yun’s forehead. Even though he got older, the red was still bright.
With this cinnabar here, she will find him anywhere in the world.
“Sister Jun, don’t forget Yun’er…”
Qiao Yun closed his eyes, and the heat and moisture from the corners of Nan Jun’s eyes also slipped out.
“Master Host, the mission of the first life has been successfully completed, and Mengxian is here to congratulate you.”
A cheerful male voice sounded in her mind. Nanjun subconsciously looked towards the man, but only saw a foggy area.
“In this life, can I… save him from suffering?”
Nan Jun clenched her fists slightly to hide the nervousness in her heart.
“Naturally.” Mengxian said with a smile.
“Then hurry up and go to the next life!”
Nanjun couldn’t wait. She was afraid that if she left a moment later, Qiao Yun would suffer for a moment longer.
EmpressYue Corner: And that’s the end of Arc 1, see you in Arc 2. Hello guys, so sorry for the break. I’m trying to start up a small business, and there’s a lot of planning and learning too. I still might not be as consistent as I was last year but I’ll try to post at least once a week. Thank you guys for your support, I do deeply appreciate ♥╣[-_-]╠♥
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