"Chaoyang, Your Majesty is certainly satisfied with Miss Yan, so don't act recklessly." The Crown Prince spoke up, easing the suffocating atmosphere that had frozen over since Chaoyang said those words.
"Yes, Your Highness, it was Chaoyang who misspoke." After admitting his mistake, Chaoyang hurriedly picked up his chopsticks and stuffed food into his mouth, afraid that he might say something else he shouldn't have.
"Hmm." Ji Mohan stared at the Crown Prince in response, his eyes like a still pool, without a ripple. When he looked at the Crown Prince, there seemed to be a fleeting anger and hatred, which disappeared in an instant.
It was unclear whether the "hmm" was an answer to Chaoyang's question or an agreement with the Crown Prince's reprimand of Chaoyang.
It seems that my elder brother still hates our father, mother, and me!
Never mind, they were the ones who owed him anyway.
Ji Mosheng looked at Ji Mohan, who had turned his head to stare at the teacup in his hand, seemingly lost in thought, and ultimately said nothing.
Although my elder brother was a bit cold and aloof when he was young, he wasn't like this now...
Since Consort Xue left, my elder brother went to the border. After returning, he became increasingly stubborn and cold-hearted. He looked at everything as if it were a dead object, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.
Hopefully, Miss Yan's appearance will change my brother's mind.
(The order of the princes and princesses: Ji Mo Han: Prince Han — Ji Mo Sheng: Crown Prince — Princess Chaoyang — Third Prince Ji Mo Chen — Fourth Prince Ji Mo Ting — Fifth Prince Ji Mo Qing — Sixth Prince Ji Mo Lan)
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After Yan Wan emerged from the room dressed in a traditional Chinese dress, she walked to the center, opened her arms, and showed the guests the dress. Then, facing her father and mother, she performed a formal bow to express her gratitude for their nurturing. (One bow)
Yan Wan knelt facing her parents. An attendant brought a copper basin, and after Yan Wan's parents washed their hands, they returned to their original positions. An official presented a hairpin, which Yan Wan's father took and walked to Yan Wan. The attendant then loudly recited a blessing: "On this auspicious month and day, you are dressed in your finery. Be respectful of your dignity and virtuous in your conduct. May you live a long and healthy life, and forever enjoy abundant blessings."
The attendant removes Yan Wan's hairpin. Yan Wan's father walks behind her, inserts the hairpin into her hair, and then stands up to put it back in place. The attendant then symbolically adjusts the hairpin for the attendant.
After the guests bowed to Yan Wan, Yan Wan rose and faced the guests to perform a formal bow, expressing her respect for her teachers and elders. (Second bow)
Yan Wan knelt facing the guests. An official presented her with a hairpin, which Yan Jin accepted. He walked to Yan Wan and the officiant loudly recited a blessing: "In the year's zenith and the month's order, the ceremonial robes are complete. Brothers are all present, thus fulfilling their virtue. May the yellow be boundless, receiving the blessings of Heaven."
Yan Jin praised Yan Wan for arranging her hairpins again. Yan Jin walked up to Yan Wan, put the hairpins in her hair, and then stood up and returned to her original position.
The attendant symbolically adjusted Yan Wan's hairpin. The guests rose and bowed to Yan Wan. Then, Yan Wan rose, faced the direction of the palace, and performed a formal bow, expressing her unwavering loyalty to the court, even unto death. (Three bows)
The officials removed the decorations for the coming-of-age ceremony and set up a feast of wine on the west steps. They then bowed and invited Yan Wan to take her seat. Yan Wan stood on the west side of the table, facing south. (The wine was placed.)
The official faced west, and the officiant offered wine. Yan Wan turned north. The official took the wine, walked to Yan Wan's seat, faced her, and the officiant recited the blessing: "Sweet wine, abundant and precious, a fine offering for your fragrant beauty. We bow and receive this sacrifice to ensure your good fortune. May you receive Heaven's blessings and live a long and prosperous life."
Then, Yan Wan performed a bow and accepted the libation. The official returned the bow. Yan Wan took her seat, knelt, and sprinkled the wine on the ground as a libation. Then, she symbolically touched her lips to the wine cup, placed it on the table, and the official served her food. Yan Wan accepted it and symbolically ate a little. (Libation)
Yan Wan put down her rice bowl and bowed again, and the official returned the bow. Yan Wan rose from her seat and stood in the center. Her parents rose and faced her. Her father took out the name he had chosen for Yan Wan from his sleeve and handed it to the officiant. The officiant looked at it and recited the blessing: "The rites are complete, and on this auspicious month, we announce your name. Our beloved daughter Yan Wan is suitable for a virtuous man. May she be forever protected and blessed, named Anhe." (The name is chosen.)
Yan Wan knelt before her parents and replied, "Though I am not clever, I dare not fail to come day and night." After answering, she rose and bowed to the guests, who returned the bow before returning to their positions.
Then Yan's parents took their seats in the main seats, and Yan Wan knelt down again, whereupon her parents gave her a lecture.
"Wan'er, I'm giving you the courtesy name 'Anhe', hoping that you will live a peaceful and carefree life, with the wind and rice growing ever more abundant."
"Wan'er, like your father, I hope that my Wan'er will have a smooth and peaceful life for the rest of her days."
Yan Wan's eyes reddened when she heard her parents' words. This was her family's love for her. She was very grateful to her parents and thanked the system for bringing her into the book and allowing her to encounter such a precious family bond.
"Thank you, Father and Mother. I will live up to your expectations."
Yan's mother helped Yan Wan up from her kneeling position, touched her daughter's face, and comforted her.
Father Yan stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "My daughter Yan Wan's coming-of-age ceremony is complete. We are deeply grateful to all our relatives and friends for their participation. Our Yan family is extremely grateful."
"Lord Yan, we are colleagues, there's no need for thanks!"
"Yes, Brother Yan, your daughter is our daughter too, no need to be so polite."
“That’s my daughter. If you want a daughter, go find your wife.” Mr. Yan said arrogantly.
The courtyard was peaceful and harmonious, with the host and guests enjoying themselves. Yan's father was being persuaded to drink by his friends, while Yan's mother chatted enthusiastically with her sister-in-law, Mu Rong, and other ladies. Yan Wan watched the scene with envy.
Yan Wan knew that her parents held such a grand coming-of-age ceremony for her just to tell everyone...
Yan Wan is the apple of the Yan family's eye; to bully Yan Wan is to go against the Yan family.
Her parents were backing her up. Even after she got married, if her husband's family wanted to mistreat her, they would have to consider whether they could withstand the Yan family's wrath.
"Wan'er, your father and mother are so good to you!" Jing Xi said, standing next to Yan Wan with envy.
"Yes, my father and mother have been so good to me, and I will do anything to be good to them." Yan Wan secretly vowed in her heart.
Father, Mother, Brother and Sister-in-law, I will definitely protect you.
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Beep beep beep
"What brings you here, host?"
"System, can I change the plot so that my family doesn't end up like the one in the book?"
"Host, the system cannot answer."
"Should we still use the life-changing talisman?"
"Host, the Life-Exchange Talisman can only exchange one life for another!"
"System, please help me one more time, okay?"
"Host, getting too involved in the world of the book is not good for you. You will have to return to reality sooner or later."
"It's too late, it's too late. I'm already hooked. If I could, I would stay here forever."
"Host! Have you gone mad?"
"The golden goblet and jade cup should still be there, I wish to remain drunk forever and never wake up. In modern times, I have nothing but Xiaoxiao, but here, I have family, friends, and people I love."
The system looked at Yan Wan, who had a sorrowful expression, and remained silent, seemingly not understanding why the paper doll could affect the host so deeply.
"Host, work hard on the missions. Perhaps the power of the plot can change things."
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