Catching Zhou'er is also called a trial, saying that it is to predict the child's future ambition and future through what objects the child grabs, and it is better to test how the child's birth ~ mother and nurse and other people who serve in this year take care of and teach the child.

In any case, this is a very big day for children.

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen had already made preparations. They are very well prepared, but they invite very few guests.

According to Qin Zhen's meaning, it is enough and best to only invite the people of Xinhuatang, that is, Xuan'er's maternal grandfather's family, to come, and everyone to celebrate together.

However, in the end, it was not possible to completely fulfill their wishes.

Most people who come to give gifts can refuse, but some people can't refuse no matter what. Not only because of the identity of the other party, but also because of the sincerity of the other party, or perseverance.

Elder Han Ge was such a guest.

He didn't give any gifts, but he mentioned this matter to Qin Zhen early before Xuan'er's first birthday. He not only mentioned it to Qin Zhen, but also came to see Ji Xiaotang in person, and also mentioned it to Ji Xiaotang.

Qin Zhen could politely refuse Han Ge Lao, but Ji Xiaotang was not too embarrassed, not to mention that she had a good impression of Han Ge Lao.

But Han Ge Lao was still worried that this would not be enough for him to participate in Xuan'er's arrest of Zhou'er, and he also deliberately asked Ji Er to make friends.

Regardless of status, one of them is Xuan'er's maternal grandfather, and the other is Xuan'er's maternal grandfather, and the other is Xuan'er's uncle and grandfather, and according to the distance of relatives, it is almost the same, and the second master Ji can come to Xuan'er to celebrate his first birthday. Can't he come?

That's too much favoritism.

Second Master Ji was also very embarrassed, so he took the time to mention it to Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang.

The end result is, except for the people of Xinhuatang. This Han Ge Lao also became a guest of honor on Xuan'er's arrest of Zhou'er.

In addition to them, there were several main guests, first of all, the mighty Hou Ye and Mrs. Hou's Qin family, and there was also one who came with Ji Er, but it was Han Kerang, who made a contribution to Zhao'an a while ago and was reinstated.

The guests present can be said to be the closest people to King An's Mansion.

Xuan'er's plan to catch Zhou'er was held in Duofuxuan.

The upper room of the Xuchun Hall. Laughter.

Ji Xiaotang was sitting on the big kang near the window, and was taking Mama Cheng, the nurse and others to change Xuan'er's clothes. Second Mrs. Ji, the Qin family, the old lady of Han Ge, the Yang family and other female dependents were all around the side, talking and laughing.

The Qin family praised Xuan'er's clothes for their good looks.

"It looks good. It fits well, and the embroidery of this pattern is really bright, as if it is alive, which is the craftsmanship of the palace. It may not be possible to embroider like this. It can be seen that it is ingenious and uses a full heart. I don't know whose work it is? Qin Shi carefully looked at the clothes Xuan'er was wearing, and praised from the bottom of his heart.

"Madame also said okay, it seems that I chose the right set of clothes." Ji Xiaotang smiled happily, but did not say whose work it was.

It was Mrs. Ji Er who answered Qin's question on the side.

"It's Xiaotang's maternal grandmother. …… Her grandfather's family was in Qingyuan, and he had errands with his uncles, so it was inconvenient to come over. Her grandmother had always been very fond of her. Measuring Xuan'er's size, he made several sets of clothes......"

Only then did everyone know that the clothes on Xuan'er's body were all made by the Shen family.

"It turned out to be the old lady." Old Madam Han Ge smiled and nodded. is also very admirable, "The old lady should also be old, and with such vision and means, the most valuable thing is for the younger generation's thoughts." ”

Han Ge Lao's words reached everyone's hearts, and even Ji Xiaotang nodded secretly.

Xuan'er has a lot of clothes, some of them are made by herself, made by Mrs. Ji, and made by Mama Cheng with her henchmen, but Ji Xiaotang chose the clothes sent by the Shen family.

Not only because of Shen's beautiful clothes, but also because of Shen's intentions.

Ji Xiaotang believes that such a set of carefully made clothes can protect Xuan'er and bring blessings to Xuan'er.

Ji Xiaotang's words touched the hearts of the Qin family and the old lady of Han Ge.

These two are both older people, and they also have next generation, so they can't approve of such words. The two of them looked at Ji Xiaotang and nodded again and again.

Ji Xiaotang is not only generous and decent in dealing with people, but what is rare is this piece of filial piety.

"Moreover, my grandmother has never seen Xuan'er, so let Xuan'er wear this set of clothes, as if her grandmother~ saw him with her own eyes and hugged him with her own hands." Ji Xiaotang said again.

Mrs. Ji nodded again and again.

"I don't know how the old lady is doing, when should I take the old lady into Beijing to take a look." Qin said.

"That's the plan." Ji Xiaotang tidied up the corners of Xuan'er's clothes, and said to the Qin family, "It's just that now it's not only my grandfather and uncles who have a lot of things, but also the prince's affairs." I plan to send someone to bring her old man to Beijing when everything is settled, so that my juniors can do their filial piety. ”

Everyone understood what Ji Xiaotang meant.

Speaking of which, it's because the world is not peaceful.

Everyone nodded.

Xuan'er was surrounded by so many people, but she didn't recognize her life at all, nor was she annoyed, but she was infected by this lively atmosphere, and the whole person was very happy, a little more lively than usual.

Qin Ying and Changsheng were both in the house, and the two children did not sit honestly, but stood under the kang, teasing Xuan'er while talking, and Qin Ying also helped Mama Cheng dress Xuan'er.

Xuan'er was even happier with these two little friends by her side, calling her uncle in a milky voice for a while, and calling her sister vaguely for a while, but Changsheng and Qin Ying were overjoyed.

Everyone is both surprised and envious, and they all say that Xuan'er is precocious, she can speak so early, and when she grows up, she must be a little prodigy.

Speaking of Xuan'er's extraordinary, the smile on Mrs. Ji'er's face became brighter and brighter.

"Xuan'er is smart, you see the day he picked this birth by himself."

Xuan'er was born on the 29th day of the 10th month of Longqing, and the next day is Chinese New Year's Eve. Compared to those born in the first month of the eleventh year of Longqing. Xuan'er may only be a day or two older than them, but she is a full year older than them.

Moreover, the wax moon of the tenth year of Longqing is thirty. There are also years that are not thirty, and twenty-nine is Chinese New Year's Eve. If Xuan'er spoke up one day late, it would be impossible to celebrate her birthday every year.

This is actually just a coincidence, but in the eyes of the elders of Baby Xuan'er, this is Xuan'er's good fortune.

The house was lively, and a little girl ran over to report to Ji Xiaotang, saying that Qin Zhen urged Ji Xiaotang to ask her to hurry up and take Xuan'er to the front.

Everything that happened to Xuan'er to catch Zhou'er in front of her has been arranged. The guests have also arrived, just waiting for Xuan'er.

"You go and tell the prince, and we'll go over at once." Ji Xiaotang ordered the little girl. immediately hugged Xuan'er in person, and everyone hugged each other, talking and laughing to the front.

In Duofu Xuan, there is also laughter.

Ji Xiaotang hugged Xuan'er. and everyone walked into the Duofu Xuan. Xuanzhong's laughter stopped, and Qin Zhen led everyone to stand up.

Everyone greeted each other and greeted each other slightly, and everyone's attention was naturally focused on Xuan'er.

"Xiao Shizi is getting cuter and cuter the longer he gets."

Everyone couldn't stop boasting.

Qin Zhen was proud in his heart, stepped forward with a smile, and took Xuan'er from Ji Xiaotang's arms.

There is a big case in Duofuxuan.

Qin Zhen hugged Xuan'er, and Ji Xiaotang followed. Just stand in front of the big case.

The big table was covered with red felt, and there were many things on it. There are four books and five classics, as well as pen, ink, paper, inkstone, account books, abacus, flowers, rouge, seals and all kinds of small toys, etc., all of which are ready for Xuan'er to catch Zhou.

"Xuan'er take a look, take whatever you like." Ji Xiaotang held Xuan'er's little fat hand and instructed with a smile.

Xuan'er also saw all kinds of things on the table, happily kicked the little fat leg in Qin Zhen's arms, and listened to Ji Xiaotang's instructions, so she responded twice.

Qin Zhen was about to put Xuan'er on the table.

Second Master Ji hurriedly stepped forward: "Wait a minute." ”

Second Master Ji stopped Qin Zhen, and while taking out a book from his sleeve, he put it on the bookcase.

"Daddy......" Ji Xiaotang was taken aback.

The people here are all people who know the goods and are used to seeing good things, but when they saw the book that Master Ji Er took out, their faces still changed.

What Master Ji Er took out was not an ordinary paper book, but a silk book. And this silk book, Ji Xiaotang is no stranger. It is one of the most valuable pieces in the collection of the second master of Ji, which is the ancient scroll of silk books in the early Han Dynasty, which can no longer be said to be priceless, because even if there are ten thousand taels of gold, it is difficult to find a volume.

This is the treasure of Master Ji Er.

Second Master Ji spoils Ji Xiaotang like that, and Ji Xiaotang is also a person who loves books and is careful, but it is not easy for her to read this silk book, so she has to discuss it with Second Master Ji.

Second Master Ji only allowed Ji Xiaotang to read it in the study, and did not allow her to take out this silk book.

But now, the second master Ji actually took out this silk book and wanted to use it for Xuan'er to catch Zhou.

"Daddy, this is too valuable. The key is that Xuan'er is still young, and if it is damaged, it will never be found again. "Ji Xiaotang means, there are four books and five classics on the table, which is enough for Xuan'er to grab, and this silk book should be put away by Ji Er.

Second Master Ji waved his hand.

"Take this out for Xuan'er to catch Zhou, and leave it for Xuan'er as a gift for her first birthday. Precious is precious, and if it is not valuable, it will not be given to Xuan'er. No matter how valuable it is, if you give it to my grandson, it will be worth it. Second Master Ji smiled, a picture of everything is enough if he has a grandson.

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen persuaded for a while, but the second master refused to accept the scroll.

In the end, Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen exchanged a look, and they could only accept it.

Qin Zhen was about to put Xuan'er on the bookcase again.

"Wait." It was Han Ge Lao who came out this time.

Han Ge Lao was full of spring breeze and behaved calmly. He walked slowly to the bookcase, took something out of his sleeve, and seemed to weigh it carefully before picking a suitable seat and placing it on the table.

The corners of Ji Er's mouth couldn't help twitching.

When he put the silk book, he was a little scheming, and put it closer to Xuan'er. However, he was worried about his face at that time, and he didn't make it too obvious.

But Han Ge Lao didn't seem to have any scruples about him, and the seat Han Ge Lao chose was the seat closest to Xuan'er's right hand after Xuan'er was placed on the table.

Second Master Ji was concerned about where Han Ge had put things, but the focus of the others was not on this.

What everyone paid attention to was the object that Han Ge Lao took out.

That object is just the size of a ~ person's palm, and the whole body is green, but it is not an ordinary thing, but a bronze three-legged tripod.

"This, this is ......" Han Kerang obviously recognized what kind of object Han Ge Lao had taken out, and his face could not hide his surprise.

Elder Han Ge was very calm, but nodded slightly proudly.

"Exactly."

"But an imitation?" Han Kerang asked again.

Elder Han Ge glanced at Han Kerang with his eyes.

"Will the old man take the imitation to Xiao Shizi to catch Zhou and make it a gift for his first birthday?"

If it's not an imitation, it must be genuine.

There was a faint sound of gasping in the room.

"Uncle, this is too precious." This time, it was Qin Zhen who opened his mouth.

Ji Xiaotang also recognized the identity of this Xiaoding at this moment.

The founding emperor of the pre-Qin dynasty, that is, the first emperor who unified the Central Plains. After pacifying the various vassal states and unifying the Central Plains, in order to stabilize the world and no longer cause the scourge of swords, he gathered the world's soldiers and cast nine big tripods.

Since then, Jiuding has become the representative of state power.

After the demise of the first Qin, the nine tripods also disappeared without a trace, the legend is different, some say that the nine tripods were brought into the mausoleum by the emperor to be buried, and some say that the nine tripods were sunk into the river.

After several dynasties, the emperors of each dynasty wanted to find these nine tripods, but they went through a lot of hardships, but only found eight of them, the ninth tripod, but there was no trace.

And the eight tripods that were found are also true and fake, and it is difficult to distinguish between true and false.

The ninth tripod has become a legend.

Later, gradually, there was a legend that the emperors of the past dynasties were misled. Jiuding's statement is true, but it is not nine big tripods, the ninth tripod that has never been seen is actually a small tripod.

It is said that the emperor of the first emperor liked the tripod very much, and in the process of re-smelting the weapons of the world, he cast eight big tripods, and the ninth tripod was to take the advantages of the first eight tripods, and cast a small tripod that can be played ~ at any time.

Later, the pattern of Xiaoding came out from the tomb robbers.

Different from the mysterious Xiaoding itself, this pattern is widely spread.

The small tripod in front of him is clearly the mysterious small tripod drawn on the pattern.

The bronze, and the simple and beautiful pattern seal carving, are not possible in modern times.

Even if this tripod is not the one of the pre-Qin emperors, at least it is an imitation carefully made by skilled craftsmen of that era after seeing the tripod.

Such imitations, which have been handed down through these years, can almost be equal in value to the originals.

And it is unheard of to take the tripod to catch Zhou'er for children. (To be continued.) )