Chapter 5: Excessive Flamboyance

"By the way, Aunt, Ziyuan said you wanted to discuss the coming-of-age banquet with me. Is there anything I need to prepare in advance?"

She picked up a piece of cheese and put it in her mouth; it was surprisingly delicious.

"It's nothing. Your father is probably not coming back from abroad. A girl's coming of age is a big event, so I naturally have to bring you into the palace and personally take care of you so that I can feel at ease."

There are still 30 days left. Qing'er's studies cannot fall behind. I will bring Qing'er over then.

Great, so far, everything is exactly the same as the plot in the original book.

She needs to make the most of this month to increase the male lead's affection for her.

Even if we don't want to eliminate hatred, we should at least avoid being overly hostile when we meet.

She continued to pop the cheese into her mouth with great enthusiasm.

"Yin'er, why is there a tattered corner on your clothes?"

Yuan Siyin paused, then scratched her head sheepishly, "Reporting to Aunt, Siyin saw a jade-colored butterfly on the way here. I originally intended to catch it and show it to you, but I didn't notice..."

The Empress Dowager nodded knowingly and reached out to affectionately tap her nose, saying, "You're not like a proper young lady."

She paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "But it does have some of my former style."

"I just had some new clothes made, Jadeite. Take Yin'er downstairs to change. It'll be good for her to dress up and look like a proper woman."

"yes."

Emerald gracefully curtsied and led Yuan Siyin to the side hall that had been specially prepared for her.

In the center of the side hall stood a rosewood table with exquisite carvings, surrounded by various delicate jade artifacts, and the chairs were covered with a thick white fox fur blanket.

The overall decor is luxurious, but not ostentatious. On the contrary, it exudes elegance everywhere, and there is a faint fragrance in the air that makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Yuan Siyin was led by Jade to sit down at the rosewood table. She took a cup of tea that had been poured for her, and then watched as Jade turned and walked into the inner room, opened the pear wood carved cabinet, took out several sets of clothes, and had several palace maids present them to her on wooden trays.

"These are the new designs that the palace embroiderers have rushed to make. I wonder if any of them suit your taste, young lady?"

All the clothes were red, as bright as flames, with gold thread embroidering peonies, peonies and other flowers in various shapes, making them look gorgeous and dignified.

Yuan Siyin carefully examined the several sets of clothes in front of her, and couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

The workmanship of these dresses is impeccable, leaving no room for criticism, but the colors are a bit too flashy.

She does like bright colors, but she prefers to wear colors she likes rather than wearing them to cover up something, which makes her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

However, this matter cannot be rushed. She still needs to gradually adapt to this place first, and make plans for the rest later.

"This one will do."

Since they were all red anyway, she randomly pointed to one item, then looked up and instructed the palace maids serving her: "You may all leave."

"Yes, this servant will take her leave."

Several palace maids curtsied in unison, then placed the clothes they were carrying on the table, turned and left. Emerald followed the other palace maids out.

Seeing that they had all gone out, Yuan Siyin went behind the screen to change into her new clothes.

After changing, she stood in front of the mirror, looked herself over, and nodded in satisfaction.

Although the color was a bit too flashy, her fair skin held up well, and the pearls adorning her dress made her skin appear even more flawless and delicate.

"It really suits the young lady perfectly," Emerald said sincerely as she pushed open the door, carrying a jewelry box.

Yuan Siyin smiled after hearing this, "Of course, what Aunt chose is good."

While Emerald was combing her hair, she tried hard to recall the plot of her coming-of-age banquet.