Chapter 121 Su Yan Proposes Marriage
The day of coming of age finally arrived.
The Regent's Palace was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns.
The Princess Regent held a coming-of-age ceremony for her younger sister, and naturally there was a constant stream of guests.
As the guests filled up.
The Prince Regent and the Princess Regent entered the hall.
The two of them were dressed in the attire of the Prince Regent and the Princess Regent, looking solemn and dignified.
Everyone hurriedly stood up and saluted.
"Meet the Prince Regent and the Princess Regent."
Xuanyuan Jing took Xiao Fuguang to sit down.
"No need to formalities, everyone."
Then he spoke.
"The Xiao family has a daughter, Xiao Fushu, who is unparalleled in virtue and grace. Today is the day to invite all guests to a banquet for her coming-of-age ceremony."
Following the Regent's words, Xiao Fushuo walked into the hall in white.
Etiquette opening.
"The Xiao family has a daughter who has just grown up, with a charming smile and beautiful eyes. The auspicious time has arrived, and the coming-of-age ceremony begins."
Xingyue brought over a basin of water. Xiao Fuguang washed his hands and began to comb Xiao Fusu's hair and put on a hairpin with a solemn face.
"On the auspicious day of the month, you will start to wear clothes. If you abandon your childishness, you will become virtuous by obeying you."
As the etiquette was finished, Xiao Fuguang had already put a hairpin in her hair. It was a phoenix hairpin with kingfisher feathers, pearls and corals. The guests present were all surprised. It was the hairpin worn by the Empress, and it was actually awarded to the third daughter of the Xiao family as a coming-of-age ceremony.
The liturgy continued to chant.
"I bow to the Imperial Master."
"Serve your parents with filial piety, and be kind to those below you."
Xiao Fushu bowed to the imperial teacher who was sitting on the other side of Xiao Fuguang.
Liturgy continued to shout.
"In an auspicious month and on a favorable day, you should dress in the proper attire, observe your dignity and be virtuous."
"Second bow to my elder sister, the Regent."
Xiao Fushu bowed to Xiao Fuguang and the Regent.
"Be gentle, righteous, and obedient, respectful, frugal, and polite, and be respectful and obedient. When your closest relatives gather together, you will achieve the goal of gathering virtue."
The maid took a light-colored coat and put it on Xiao Fushu.
"When bowing three times, do not be excessive or arrogant, and do not flatter or deceive."
Mrs. Lin came forward with the wine.
"The wine is clear and the recommendation is fragrant. I bow and accept it."
Xiao Fushu took the wine and handed it to Xiao Fuguang.
Xiao Fuguang took it and took a sip.
Etiquette continued to speak.
"Now that the rituals are complete, on an auspicious day of the appointed month, announce your name, and let the name be known."
Xiao Fuguang handed her a book.
Xiao Fushu took it with both hands.
"Although Fushu is not smart, I dare not fail to serve you day and night."
The Imperial Master stood up.
"Please incense."
Xiao Fuguang reached out and took Xiao Fusu's hand and walked towards the incense table outside the door.
I lit the incense myself and paid tribute to heaven and earth.
The Imperial Master spoke again.
"A gift of wine."
Xiao Fuguang raised the wine and offered it to heaven and earth.
"Perform four bows."
Xiao Fuguang accompanied Xiao Fusu in paying his respects.
Etiquette shouts.
"The host thanks all the guests."
Xiao Fuguang and Xiao Fusu turned around and bowed to the guests.
"The ceremony is over."
"Please ask the Regent and the Regent Princess to congratulate Miss Xiao San on her birthday."
Liu Yue brought a group of maids with them, carrying trays filled with various gifts.
"From childhood till now, during the ceremony of coming of age, a pair of gold bracelets, like flowers and leaves, year after year, a pair of jade bracelets, a house full of gold and jade, smooth sailing."
Xiao Fuguang picked up the golden crown and put it on Xiao Fusu.
"Our Fushu has grown up and will be an adult from now on."
Then he put a jade bracelet on her.
"My sister and brother-in-law wish you good health and happiness for the rest of your life."
Seeing this, Li Yi continued to speak.
"Invite friends to congratulate you on your birthday."
Princess An Ning was the first to step forward, with her maidservant holding gifts.
"Fushu, you are in your prime, I wish you a life as picturesque as a painting, a bright future, and everlasting happiness."
Then there is Lin Qingyi from the Lin family.
"Fushu, you are in your prime, brother wishes you to blossom like a flower and be blessed with everlasting happiness."
Mrs. Lin also asked her maid to present gifts.
"My child, I hope you can find your ideal husband soon."
Marquis Yongchang also sent gifts.
"Fushu, your uncle has watched you grow up. From today on, you are an adult. Your uncle wishes you a stable life and a bright future."
The other guests have come forward to give gifts.
Xiao Fuguang sat in the main seat and watched Xiao Fusu receiving congratulations from everyone.
In the previous life, the Xiao family had already fallen into decline. Fu Shu's coming-of-age ceremony was extremely simple. After coming of age, she married into the Wang family. Wang Zhaowen was not happy about this and died of depression after the Xiao family was wiped out.
I have seen her appearance when she died. Fushu, who was in her twenties, had many white hairs and an old face. In this life, she did not marry into the Wang family. Even if she really wanted to marry the fifth prince, I could ensure that she would live a life of wealth and glory.
Su Yan, who was sitting in the distance, looked at Xiao Fushu, who was the center of attention, and then looked at Xiao Fuguang, who was sitting next to Xuanyuan Jing, his eyes full of hatred.
The entire Gu family was executed, even the two children were not spared. Xiao Fuguang, what are you afraid of in your Xiao family?
The wine glass in his hand was cracked and then shattered with a "snap". A person next to him spoke.
"Master Su, are you okay?"
Su Yan looked at the palm of his hand that was cut by the teacup fragments. Compared with the pain he felt that day when he saw the entire Gu family being executed, this pain was not pain at all.
"No problem, just had a couple of extra drinks."
The person asking the question smiled.
"I understand, I understand. The wines in the Prince Regent's Palace today are all fine wines. I heard that in order to hold the coming-of-age ceremony for the third young lady of the Xiao family, the Princess Regent brought out all the fine wines that the Prince Regent had collected for many years to entertain the guests."
Then he sighed again.
"This Prince Regent really dotes on the princess. He personally presided over her coming-of-age ceremony and accompanied her throughout."
Su Yan forced a smile, but the resentment in his heart surged like a tide.
"The Prince Regent and the Princess Regent are indeed very loving and affectionate, which makes people envious."
Others laughed and joked.
"Lord Su is young and promising. Now that he has a successful career, it's time for him to marry and have children. For men, starting a family and carrying on the family line are the most important things in life."
Upon hearing this, Su Yan took the wine glass handed to him by the servant again and looked at Xiao Fushu who was chatting happily with the guests.
He then looked at Xiao Fuguang who was clinking glasses with the Regent.
Xiao Fuguang, you really care about your sister.
Since you care so much.
His eyes were full of calculation.
Pick up the wine glass.
"Your Majesty, Princess, this is a toast from Su Yan to you two!"
Xiao Fuguang and Xuanyuan Jing looked at each other, then responded to Su Yan.
"So it's Lord Su. I'd like to thank you for coming to attend Jiamei's coming-of-age ceremony today."
Upon hearing this, Su Yan glanced at Xiao Fusu.
"The third young lady of the Xiao family is as beautiful as a flower. Everyone who sees her is filled with admiration. It is my honor to be able to attend the third young lady's coming-of-age ceremony."
After saying that, he drank the wine in the glass.
Xiao Fuguang and Xuanyuan Jing looked at each other again and took a sip.
Su Yan raised his hand, poured a glass of wine, and raised the glass again.
"It is Su Yan's great honor to meet His Majesty today. Su Yan is currently serving at the Dali Temple. With the Emperor's trust, his future is promising. Could I ask His Majesty for a favor?"
Xuanyuan Jing smiled slightly, with a scrutinizing look in his eyes, but still responded gently.
"Oh? Lord Su, please feel free to speak."
Su Yan pretended to be humble, but a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
"I am not talented. Although I have a promising career, my home is empty after I finish my official duties. Today, I saw the Regent and the Princess enjoying their loving family life, and I couldn't help but feel envious. I was even more attracted to the beautiful Third Miss at first sight. Su Yan would like to ask the Regent to act as a matchmaker and marry the Third Miss of the Xiao family as my wife."
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