"I'm still hale and hearty, is it time for the ceremony? Then hurry up, don't miss the hour." Madame Bai didn't look for trouble, and urged them to start the ceremony straight away.
Bai Ruozhu heard this and felt that she clearly meant: hurry up and get it over with so I can feast and drink to my heart's content.
Since Dengdeng's name was a gift from the county's governor and didn't follow the Bai Clan's naming traditions, it seemed a bit irregular. Bai Lu explained publicly that the name Dengdeng was an honour bestowed by the local parents' official, which could also be regarded as a special honour for the Bai family.
The Bai Clansmen present immediately revealed a look of envy, and they looked at Bai Zepei with more admiration. By virtue of Bai Zepei's status as a promising scholar, the members of Bai Fu's branch of the family were able to enjoy such an honour.