The joyous news of an addition to the Song Minister's Mansion was spread to all the relatives the next day, with invitations to attend the baby's first bath ceremony.
As Song Ci put it, Madam Song's childbirth was a great ordeal, not only did she suffer, but the child did too, so the first bath ceremony would not be grandly organized, to prevent disturbing the rest of the mother and child. A hundred-day banquet would be held instead.
By the time of the hundred-day banquet, Madam Song would have recovered considerably and could entertain a few guests, the child would have grown a bit, making it more festive.
Song Ci is the matriarch of the family, the stabilizing force. No one dared to oppose her, and she was considerate of her daughter-in-law, so how could Madam Song not be happy?
