Cai Xiaolian asked Gu Xin for a jade bead and put it into the ointment that Grandma Xiao had given her. The ointment came in a large bottle, so it wouldn't be too runny after putting it in.

She called Zhang Shi and Yang Xiaohuan to wipe her face together. Because of her facial injury, Yang Xiaohuan hadn't gone to the shop in town for the past two days. Instead, she stayed at the second house with Cai Xiaolian, learning to paint. She had also become interested in design.

Gu Nian's coming-of-age ceremony was held on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Not many people came; they were all acquaintances.

Madam Yan, the wife of the prefect of Qingzhou, brought Su Yan with her. She was sent by the prefect because he knew that Xue Qianyu had a good relationship with the Gu family in Sanchakou Village.

There's also Sun Yumei, the Wang family's daughter-in-law who was very kind to Gu Xin before the arrival of the time-traveling trio. She had seven older brothers who later divorced Wang Tiezhu. After recovering from her injuries for several months, she came to offer her blessings to Gu Nian and also to thank the Gu family.

Madam Qi, the wife of the newly appointed magistrate of Taoyuan County, came with her two daughters, Yan Yumin and Yan Yuyao. Madam Qi had met Cai Xiaolian before. Although the two were not close, Magistrate Yan greatly admired Gu Shouxin and was keen to have the wives and daughters of the two families interact.

Then there was Madam Li, who came with Li Muyan, the eldest daughter of the first wife, and the third daughter, Li Han. The two families were already quite familiar with each other.

Then there's Madam He, the wife of Lord He who previously tried Magistrate Cheng's case. She has no daughter, so she came with her maid and servants. Lord He knew about the Emperor's relationship with this family, so it was impossible for him not to come.

Then came the four ladies from the Meng family on the estate. Since the third lady was looking after the shop in the prefectural city, the other three ladies came along with their gifts.

Finally, it was the Guo family's turn. Gu Lin's in-laws all came over, with Guo Wan being the most enthusiastic. She had been frightened by Xue Qianyu last time, but she still had Lu Zheng on her mind.

Gu Sangu was an exceptional embroiderer. She was the one who taught the original owner of the body, Gu Nian. Therefore, the ceremonial robes and vests that Gu Nian wore for her coming-of-age ceremony were all made by Gu Sangu, using the best materials that Gu Shouxin had bought.

Early in the morning, everything was arranged at home, and the coming-of-age ceremony proceeded smoothly.

Cai Xiaolian, Gu Nian, and Gu Ren were incredibly curious about this. Unlike the ancient time traveler, the three modern time travelers had never seen such a formal ceremony before.

Gu Nian, the person involved, was particularly moved. Even though her soul had reached adulthood, at the grand coming-of-age ceremony her father had arranged for her, it felt as if she were only fifteen years old, having transformed from a child into an adult.

After going through a series of complicated rituals, Gu Nian felt like she was about to collapse, but she still had to pull herself together and greet Su Yan and Li Han.

In the afternoon, the spectators gradually left, leaving only Madam Li's family and Aunt Gu's family.

Gu Nian took a shower, changed into some refreshing clothes, put on the hairpin she had worn for her coming-of-age ceremony today, and lay down on the rocking chair woven by her fourth uncle to enjoy the cool breeze.

"Xinxin and Sisi, where are you going? It's almost dark, aren't you tired? Don't run around aimlessly!" Gu Nian called out to the two little girls as they excitedly ran out hand in hand.

"Sister Niannian, I'm going home!"

"Sister, I want to go talk to Grandpa!"

The sisters answered in unison.

"Then come back soon! Don't bother your third uncle. At this time, it should be your third uncle chatting with Grandpa!" Gu Nian said with a smile.

"Oh, I know! I'll be back in a bit!" Gu Xin nodded with a smile.

Then the two sisters ran away hand in hand.

Gu Nian lay on the rocking chair, gazing at the slowly darkening sky, her mind blank, and slowly drifted off to sleep.

"Sister Niannian! Sister Niannian! Get up quickly! Come with me!" Gu Nian didn't know how much time had passed when she heard Gu Si calling her, and she woke up in a daze.

"What's wrong?"

"Sister Niannian, Sister Xinxin is being bullied! Come with me quickly!"