burning nations

Chapter 31
Amidst the sound of firecrackers, the year is over, and the pointer of time has turned to the 40th year of Zhangwu, Zhang Cai is 17 years old this year, reaching the age of Jijili, the age of adulthood.

As soon as the new year passed, Zhang Cai was keenly aware that there seemed to be something wrong with Mr. Qi Qi's health. Although Qi Qi looked very imposing when he spoke, who was Zhang Cai? How about once, from three bowls of rice to one bowl of rice, Zhang Cai was worried, Qi Qi is a general, with such a decline in appetite, can he be healthy?Every time I want to ask Qi Qi face to face, but Qi Da stops me at the door every time, saying that Qi Qi has something to do and no one is there.

This kind of worry about not being able to see people and not knowing the situation lasted until the end of March, and the weather gradually became warmer. One day, Qi University suddenly brought someone to teach Zhang Cai and the etiquette process of the Ji ceremony. Zhang Cai seized this opportunity to ask to see her. Qi Qi, otherwise she will make her Jiji ceremony a happy joke!
Qi Da reluctantly went to ask for instructions, and got Qi Qi's permission.

When Zhang Cai met Qi Qi, he only asked one question: "Father, is there something wrong with your body?"

Facing Zhang Cai's serious and determined face, Qi Qi, who had already thought up his words, swallowed them down again.

"One of the old man's feet is already inside the coffin." Qi Qi said calmly.

Zhang Cai's eyes were red, and he knelt and kowtowed.

"The boy is grateful to his father for his teaching. The father has taught the child a lot. Without a father, the world would be in vain."

Yes, without Qi Qi, there would be no Zhang Cai in this world, only Zhang Yaya, a girl from Qingcheng Mountain in Qizhou.Qi Qi's name is Zhang Cai's father-in-law, in fact he is Zhang Cai's father, and in fact he is Zhang Cai's teacher. What she has seen and learned now, the kung fu that she can kill Jianghu killers are all taught by Qi Qi. Qi Qi not only taught her Martial arts, and tell her stories and experiences to enrich Zhang Cai's experience
Without Qi Qi, there will be no Zhang Cai, my mentor!
Qi Qi was already indifferent, so he helped Zhang Cai up and said, "Good boy, don't cry, don't let your tears fall, I know you are very sad, but you also have to know that there will always be such a day in this life, there is no immortality in this world, No one can avoid it. Look at this old man, his teeth have fallen out, his hair and beard have turned white, if he can't die, is this old man still human?"

Zhang Cai forcibly controlled her emotions, but a tear still slipped down from the corner of her eye.

Qi Qi immediately wiped it for Zhang Cai: "Okay, son, you have asked all you want to ask, go back and prepare, while the old man is still alive, let's finish the ceremony and let the world know that I, Qi Qi, have both civil and military skills. A good daughter who is both talented in color and art."

Zhang Cai endured his grief, clasped his fists with plain hands and joined his fingers together, and the mournful court Qi Qi taught Zhang Cai the etiquette among nobles.

"Dad, don't worry, just look at it!"

Ji Li, a kind of Jia Li in ancient times, is commonly known as "Shangtou" and "Shangtou Li".Ji, that is hairpin, since the ancient empire era, it is stipulated that noble women should perform the Ji ceremony before they get married after being engaged (promised marriage).It is usually held at the age of 15. If you have been waiting to marry and have not promised someone, you can also perform the ceremony at the age of [-].Up to now, the men's crown ceremony and the women's Ji ceremony have become the traditional coming-of-age rituals of the Zhagu people, which are different from those in the ancient empire.

If you want me to say that the ceremony is a kind of ceremony, a kind of spur, telling yourself that you are an adult and not a child anymore.But obviously it doesn't have much effect on Zhang Cai, she is all kinds of precocious, if you talk about the mind, if Uncle Aji dies and Qi Qi comes, Zhang Cai is already an "adult".

The form belongs to the form, but it must be done well. After all, this is the only time in life, and it is impossible to make up for it. Zhang Cai does not want to be such a laughing stock!

Zhang Cai is preparing for the etiquette and regulating his actions that day, and the Qi family is also preparing.Afterwards, Zhang Cai felt that he was cheated, and the old man Qi Qi did everything suitable for the age group in one go.

The first thing to do is to set a date, which can be the adult's birthday or a date of significance to it, whichever is fine.However, Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Qingming Festival are not suitable. During the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, it is not suitable to invite people to participate in family reunions;And when it comes to birthdays and important days, there are 100 answers for 100 people, is it necessary to hold 100 shows for 100 days?Do you eat every day?So don't care about whether you accept it or not, Qi Qi will take the lead.At Qi Qi's age, isn't it easy to find a day where all the children can be convinced?Directly scheduled for March 3rd.

There is no festival for the Zhagu people on this day, but in the ancient empire period, this day was the Girl’s Day, also known as the Shangsi Festival, which was a festival for women’s ceremony clearly stipulated by the ancient empire.The Zaku Empire claimed to be the successor of the civilization of the ancient empire. This point is the consensus of the whole society. If the time is set on March 3, no one will object, and it is sorry to object.Even a lawless "evil" like Zhang Cai is not dissatisfied with Qi Qi's decision.

There are still two months of preparation time, whether it is long or short, Zhang Cai spends it in the mechanical learning of etiquette, almost as if his mind is still stuck in yesterday, and his body has already arrived at the scene of the ceremony.

The ceremony was held in the family temple of Qi's family, and Zhang Cai, who had a foreign surname, was an eyesore, but fortunately, the identity card clearly stated the relationship with Qi Qi's children, which gave her the confidence to stand upright.

Of course, it is not necessary to do it in the family temple, as long as it is a solemn, quiet and open place with a strong cultural atmosphere, such as a school.

Dressing: Zhang Cai's group of little girls all wear Caiyi, Caiyi is the boy's clothes they wear before saluting, but they can't be worn casually, like Zhang Cai's linen-covered chest and hip-covered underwear.I want short gowns and trousers, red cloth with black brocade trim, leather boots off and ordinary cloth shoes, and a bun with double buns.

The guests were seated, the ceremony began, Qi Qi expressed his thanks, and then followed the rehearsal, Zhang Cai stepped forward like a pile of wood that could laugh, and put on the quilt with a hairpin, a ropa, and a plain jacket The skirt and belt are made of ordinary fine cloth; then thank you.

Immediately after that, hairpins and Ququ deep clothes were added, followed by two thanks.

Then three additions, hairpin crowns, formal dresses with large sleeves and long skirts, ribbons and other accessories, were piled up on the head and worn on the body in turn. Zhang Cai felt that his face had begun to sweat, and his head sank a lot.

【Live and suffer.】

After three additions, three thanks, and then the wine is placed, and the secretary removes the display of the Ji ceremony, and sets up a wine banquet on the west step.After that, Jiaozi, the guest of honor turned to the west, the one who praised offered the wine, the one who made the wine turned to the north, the guest of honor took the wine and offered his congratulations, the one who made the wine bowed and received the wine.The guests returned to pay their respects, and the Ji people entered the table, knelt down and sprinkled some wine on the ground as sacrificial wine.Hold the wine to symbolically touch your lips and then put the wine on the table. There is a serving of rice, and those who take it symbolically eat a little.The 笄 person bows, and the honorable guests answer their obeisance. The 笄 person stands up and leaves the seat, and stands on the east side of the west steps, facing south.Afterwards, there was another training session, bowing and thanking, until finally the ceremony was completed. In the end, Zhang Cai was so tired that he forgot how he returned to the boudoir.

After the ceremony, Zhang Cai became an adult legally, and in the same year in the Imperial Capital, a group of children also crowned adults.

In the Tan family manor in the north of the imperial capital, Lin Zhen crowned Tan Yang and took the word "Bo Da".

A few days later, it was still in the north of the city but in the Lin family manor. Tan Fang crowned Lin Yang and took the word "Zhongkang".However, Lin Yang didn't like it, so Tan Fang decided on the word "Yunji".

Shijia Manor, crowned by Shi Jin, took the word "Ziyi".

Shijia Manor, crowned by Shixiu, takes the word "Wengui".

The Lei family manor is crowned by Lei Heng, and the word "Gongmi" is taken.

Shijia Manor, Shi Quan Jiaguan, took the word "Zhongyi".

Yangjia Manor, Yanggao is crowned, and the word "uncle" is taken.

The Yuan Family Manor, crowned by Yuan Chi, took the word "Benchu".

The Li Family Manor, crowned by Li Min, takes the word "Yuanhong".

In this year, all the future heroes, famous generals, good ministers and famous officials will all come of age.

(End of this chapter)