The coming-of-age ceremony officially began, and Zhao Hao finally came out.
Looking at the number of people coming, there are a lot more than expected.
Especially from the major families, almost all of them had people there, and they were all representatives with great power.
In addition, Prince Kang and Xiao Chuyun were also present, which gave Zhao Hao great face.
Even though these two came in person yesterday to ask for porcelain, Zhao Hao could not invite them because of their status.
Zhao Wenxiang presided over the ceremony, and Shang Henshui came to crown Zhao Hao.
There are still many steps.
The whole process took about an hour and a half, and it was almost eleven o'clock when it finally ended.
Then, the guests came to the yard outside the living room, where food had already been prepared in the kitchen.
People sat down in twos and threes, but because the number of people was different from what was expected, four or five more tables were added before everyone could sit down.
There was even not enough space in the main hall, so several tables were set up in the yard.
Accompanied by Su Si, Zhao Hao also toasted each table of guests one by one.
The tables at the aristocratic families' side were all extremely polite.
Not arrogant at all.
The banquet lasted for about three hours, but the people from the aristocratic families did not stay long. After presenting their gifts, they left one after another.
Of course, Zhao Hao didn't make things difficult for others and didn't do anything stupid like dividing the tables according to the value of the gifts.
In the end, only my father, my third uncle, Prince Kang, Mr. Shang, and Xiao Chuyun were left at the table.
Several people drank very happily.
However, in the end, the topic turned to Zhao Hao and porcelain.
While Zhao Hao stood up to pour the wine, Shang Henshui grabbed his arm with drunken eyes.
"Boy, this is my porcelain, you better hurry up."
"Don't worry, Mr. Shang. And Lord Wang, Brother Xiao, don't worry either. I promise you'll get it soon."
Prince Kang and Xiao Chuyun were both very happy and nodded with smiles.
Zhao Hao filled Shang Henshui's glass and was about to fill King Kang's glass, but was caught by Shang Henshui again.
"Why are you so anxious, kid? I haven't finished what I'm saying yet!"
Zhao Hao was speechless for a moment, so he had to patiently say, "Okay, okay, then please continue. I'm listening!"
Shang Henshui nodded: "That's about right. In addition to the porcelain, there is one more thing..."
"My little daughter has always admired your talent, so she asked me for a favor and wanted to meet you."
"When are you free, kid?"
Zhao Hao's eyes suddenly lit up: "Mr. Shang, your little daughter... I think she is older than me, right?"
"Then I'll call you sister."
"Since Sister Yuchan wants to see me, of course there is no need to say anything. Even if I don't have time, I have to make time for her!"
"How about this, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, I will go to see Sister Yuchan!"
Shang Henshui nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this: "Well, you are really good, then it's settled."
Everyone drank for nearly an hour before dispersing.
Zhao Hao was also extremely tired. He said goodbye to his parents and went back to the courtyard with Wang Mengyu, Zheng Zhiqian and Luo Bi.
After changing into comfortable casual clothes, the four of them sat around the table, drinking tea and talking.
"I didn't have time to tell you before, so you don't have to think too much about this porcelain."
"Especially Old Wang, although this thing was made by me, it is for the court."
"The court is extremely short of money right now, and I don't even have any shares."
"Of course, even if I wanted it, I couldn't give it to me."
"However, with a small kiln like the one in my yard, it's nothing to make a little by yourself."
"Your Majesty has ordered me to take full charge of the porcelain workshop, and the address of this porcelain workshop must be on our farm."
Zheng Zhiqian, who was standing next to him, said quickly, "Brother Hao, you went to the farm to fetch soil that night to make porcelain, right?"
Zhao Hao smiled and nodded.
"Not bad, you are really quick-witted!"
"To make porcelain, we need the special soil from our village, so the porcelain workshop must be built inside the village."
Zheng Zhiqian said: "If that's the case, then it would be a great thing for the tenant farmers in the village!"
Zhao Hao nodded: "Yes, since this farm is mine, then the livelihood of these tenant farmers is naturally my responsibility."
"I will go to the village in a few days to plan the specific matters of the site selection for the porcelain workshop."
"Old Wang, don't go back yet. I'll make some porcelain in the next two days, and you can gather some rich people."
"We will hold an auction on the first floor to fill the funding gap of the papermaking workshop."
Hearing him say this, Wang Mengyu was immediately overjoyed: "Okay, okay, Brother Hao, don't worry, as long as you give me the porcelain, I promise to take care of it."
After giving the instructions, Zhao Hao took the three of them and Su Si to the first floor.
In fact, they didn't eat well at the previous banquet. After all, there were too many outsiders and they couldn't relax at all.
The banquet at the mansion was almost over, so the cooks and waiters went back to open the door.
After finishing their meal, the three of them left. They had been busy on the farm recently and seldom returned to the city.
Each of them has some things to do.
Zhao Hao drank two rounds in a row. Although he could drink a lot, he was a little dizzy at this moment.
After lying down and resting for a while, the sun was about to set.
"What's going on? Where has that girl been these days? She didn't show up today..."
Just as I complained, there was a knock on the door.
Zhao Hao stood up and opened the door, then he saw Princess Yongning's personal maid Xiaotao.
"Mr. Zhao, my prince invites you to the palace."
"Um?"
Zhao Hao was stunned.
"Sister Xiaotao, what has His Highness been busy with these past two days? Why haven't I seen him for so long?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao. You'll know when you meet His Highness!"
Zhao Hao immediately smiled: "Sister Xiaotao has also learned bad things, and is still mysterious."
Just go if you are asked to. Zhao Hao immediately followed Xiao Tao.
Imperial Palace, Yuxiu Pavilion.
Princess Yongning's bedroom.
As soon as Zhao Hao came in, he was stunned.
Because just at the door, I saw a familiar figure.
"aunt?"
That’s right, it’s Jiang Yiren.
Hearing Zhao Hao's voice, Jiang Yiren quickly turned around, and a smile immediately appeared on her thin face.
"Aunt, when did you return to the capital? Why didn't you tell me in advance?"
Zhao Hao hurriedly stepped forward and walked to Jiang Yiren's side.
Jiang Yiren smiled softly and said, "It was all because of that girl Yongning. She went to the temple in person to bring my aunt back."
"Originally, my aunt was thinking of coming back when you two got engaged, but that girl wouldn't agree to anything."
"She said that today is your coming-of-age day, and she must let your aunt come back with her."
"That girl is talking in His Majesty's Pepper Room right now."
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