Chapter 735 Recognizing Ancestors and Returning to the Clan
Qin Fan has not officially recognized his ancestors and returned to the clan, so he is not suitable to welcome guests.
Then he was called to his side by Jiang Cheng, who came in advance to get to know the collateral relatives and important people closely related to the Jiang family.
Ning Mu pulled Xie Wenxiu, and the two of them stepped forward.
"Old man, I heard your laughter outside. It's really gratifying."
Ning Mu smiled and bowed.
When he said this, at least half of the guests snorted coldly.
If Ningmu didn't know why Jiang Cheng was happy, he wouldn't believe it even if he beat them to death.
There were many guests not only in the hall, but also outside, but Ning Mu was so smart and sophisticated, yet he could pretend not to know anything.
I also flattered you first to please the old man.
"Oh, hahaha, Xiaoning, your ears are really good."
Jiang Cheng was indeed very happy today.
The shadow of her daughter's disappointment was also diluted by the reunion.
"Is your father okay?
Can you get used to the countryside?"
Jiang Cheng asked kindly.
Ning Mu politely held up his hands and said, "Thank you, old man, for your concern. My father is in good health and is used to life in the countryside."
"His old man called me yesterday and asked me to say hello to you on his behalf. He said that after returning to the capital, he would come to see you in person."
"Well, thank you father. His health is not very good. It would be a good thing for him to rest in the countryside. Oh, let me introduce it to you."
"Xiaofan, come over here."
Jiang Cheng waved to Qin Fan.
Ning Mu and Xie Wenxiu knew that Jiang Cheng wanted to introduce them to the future young master of the Jiang family.
"Excuse me."
Qin Fan apologized to the guests beside him and came over with Zhou Yulan.
"Xiao Ning, this is my grandson Qin Fan, this is my grandson-in-law Zhou Yulan, and my little great-grandson Yuanyuan."
Ning Mu then looked at Qin Fan.
He said happily: "Haha, old man, no wonder you and Mr. Jiang are so happy. The young master and the young madam are such a perfect match."
"With the young master and young lady in the future, the Jiang family will definitely reach a higher level!"
Suddenly, many guests spat in their hearts.
This flattery is too obvious.
Xie Wenxiu said with a smile: "Old man, congratulations, you see your daughter-in-law is back home now, and even your grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and little great-grandson are back. Now you are very lively."
Not to mention, what Ning Mu and Xie Wenxiu said touched Jiang Cheng's heart.
Didn't he just hope to have an excellent successor and have a family full of children and grandchildren when he was old?
!
"Hahaha, Xiaoning, Xiaoxie, thank you."
Jiang Cheng laughed heartily.
Although many guests looked down on the Ning family who suddenly became rich from the bottom of their hearts.
But they also had to admit that it was not unreasonable for the Ning family to become the new rich in the capital.
They are all flatterers, but they are not as skillful as Ning Mu.
A few words not only made Jiang Cheng happy, but also the young master and the young lady.
It can be said that both husband and wife are well-rounded people.
At this time, Chen Tu introduced Qin Fan and Zhou Yulan.
"Young Master, Young Madam, these are Mr. Ning and his wife. The Ning family's logistics has close business dealings with our Jiang family."
"Oh, Mr. Ning, Mrs. Ning, hello!"
Qin Fan and Zhou Yulan said politely.
"Haha, young master, young madam, please take good care of me in the future."
Ning Mu said with a polite smile and cupped his hands.
"Master Ning is so polite. I will need more help from you in the future."
Qin Fan cupped his hand, also very humble.
"Young lady, this is my young master, he is so cute. Can you give me a hug?"
Xie Wenxiu stepped forward and said.
Suddenly, many guests felt regretful, why didn't they think of Madam Diplomacy?
In fact, Qin Fan doesn't have the arrogance of Lu Zhiwen. He is very gentle and has a sense of intimacy with others.
This made Ning Mu, who met for the first time, uncertain about the young master's temperament.
At this time, Li Xiao walked into the hall.
"Old man, the auspicious time is coming."
Jiang Cheng nodded: "Then let's get started."
Qin Fan and Chen Tu helped him walk towards the backyard, with all the guests following behind.
Go through a small corridor and come to the backyard.
This place is about the same size as the front yard. There is a very large room in the middle, where the memorial tablets of the ancestors of the Jiang family are enshrined.
There were not many direct descendants of the Jiang family who came to worship their ancestors. Jiang Cheng was the oldest, and he stood at the front.
Behind him were Jiang Tianrui, Fang Jie, Qin Fan and Zhou Yulan holding Xiao Yuanyuan together.
Behind them are some collateral relatives who came from other provinces, about a dozen representatives.
The guests who came to watch the ceremony stood on both sides.
Although Jiang Tianrui and his family were present at this year's ancestor worship ceremony, Jiang Shiwen was missing.
If it were ancient times, it would be fine if there was no daughter involved.
But after entering modern society, ancestor worship gradually accepted women who married outside the family to participate.
Jiang Shiwen used to bring her husband and son to the event every time, but this year no one showed up.
Many people are very curious in their hearts, but they choose to forget it tacitly.
Worshiping ancestors on the Double Ninth Festival is actually a traditional autumn festival.
The fragrant wax had been lit at the scene, and there was only a faint green smoke, filling the air with a special fragrance.
"Burn~Firecrackers!"
Li Xiao shouted.
The sound of electronic firecrackers crackled.
This is the center of the city, so it is impossible to actually set off firecrackers, but the required procedures are still indispensable.
"Play~music!"
Immediately, the folk music used for autumn festivals sounded in the backyard, expressing the joy of autumn harvest.
"Fellow clan members, distinguished elders, and clan sages, good morning to all of you! The fragrant willows and flowers fragrant the doors and the green mountains, and the roots of the clan members recall their loyal souls..."
As the host of the ancestor worship ceremony, Li Xiao gave a speech first.
It didn't take long, only took about ten minutes.
After the speech, the formal ancestor worship ceremony began.
"Jiang Cheng, the 127th generation descendant of the Jiang family, brought his son Jiang Tianrui, daughter-in-law Fang Jie, grandson Qin Fan, grandson-in-law Zhou Yulan, and great-grandson Yuanyuan to pay homage to their ancestors."
Jiang Cheng walked into the room with the support of Jiang Tianrui and Fang Jie.
Qin Fan and Zhou Yulan followed closely with Yuanyuan in their arms.
There was a futon prepared on the ground, and the family kowtowed respectfully to their ancestors three times.
Witnessed by his relatives and guests, Qin Fan completed the process of recognizing his ancestor and returning to his clan.
Later, the collateral relatives will pay their respects.
Next, the contemporary head of the family, Jiang Tianrui, offered libations and offered incense and candles.
Finally, the guests came to offer incense.
According to the previous plan, the next step should be to announce Lu Zhiwen's adoption.
Obviously it is no longer needed.
Jiang Tianrui stepped forward, raised his hands and said to the guests: "Everyone, thank you for coming to attend the Jiang family's ancestor worship ceremony and witness my son Qin Fan..."
"Master Jiang! Wait!"
At this time, a loud voice came.
Everyone's hearts skipped a beat, maybe someone was here to cause trouble.
I saw Wang Yifan, Wang Yingsi, Wang Xirong, and the juniors of the two families, Wang Yi, Wang Qiang and Xiao Zhan, walking in from outside.
Jiang Tianrui couldn't help but frown.
I thought the two families wouldn't come, but I didn't expect them to show up at this time.
Wang Yifan smiled and apologized to Jiang Cheng.
"Old man, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, we have too many trivial matters and we just arrived now."
Wang Yingsi also said apologetically: "Old man, Xiao Jie went to Africa and specifically asked me to come on behalf of the Xiao family."
"Oh, it's okay, family matters are important."
Jiang Cheng lived to be over eighty years old, and his heart was as bright as a mirror.
Of course he knew why the juniors from these two families were late.