Chapter 79 Invitation

"Manman, change your clothes and come out for everyone to see."

The clothes that were ordered to be worn at the coming-of-age ceremony were delivered today, so Old Madam Shen, He Ying, and Shen Xi all gathered in Shen Yuan's yard to watch her try on clothes.

At the coming-of-age ceremony, one has to change into four sets of clothes: the Caiyi, the plain skirt, the Shenyi and the Zhaiyi. The Caiyi and the Ruqun have already been tried, and now it is time for the Shenyi.

The first two sets were fine, but this long gown was very different from the dresses Shen Yuan usually wore. It was tight all over and very long. After Shen Yuan put it on, he felt like he couldn't even walk.

She couldn't move her legs much, so she could only walk outside in small steps. Shen Yuan thought it was a good thing that she didn't have to wear this on weekdays, otherwise she would be so anxious just walking.

The people outside finally saw her current appearance. Seeing that they were silent, Shen Yuan said with a bitter face: "Doesn't it look weird? I think it's weird."

He Ying said quickly, "Don't be surprised, don't be surprised, once you put on this dress, you look like a grown-up girl, we were all stunned."

"Yeah, it's like you grew up overnight."

Old Madam Shen also laughed and said, "You can't even walk fast now. Doesn't that mean you've grown up and become more stable? In the past, you wanted to jump up after taking two steps. Now that you're a grown-up girl, you can't do that anymore. It makes people laugh at you."

Shen Yuan knew that her grandmother would always say something to teach her, so she deliberately answered loudly, "I know, Grandma! I will just dance at home and not outside."

This long gown with a curved hem was popular for a period of time in the previous dynasty because it could highlight the beauty of women.

Isn't it feminine? This tight outfit, coupled with a wide belt, highlights the woman's figure without a doubt. However, because it is long and narrow, she cannot walk with big steps after wearing it.

In this dynasty, the Great Zhao did not restrict women from going out for fun, working outside, or even riding horses to hunt, so naturally no one wore clothes that were not convenient for movement.

However, the custom of wearing a deep robe during the coming-of-age ceremony has been retained in order to show the transition from a girl to an adult woman.

"At least I don't wear this every day. I need to change it right away. It's not comfortable at all." After saying that, he hurried in and changed into the next outfit.

"Don't walk like this when that day comes. Walk with your back straight and slowly!"

"I know!"

My grandmother’s teachings came late, but they still came to me…

Qingdai and Fuling were helping Shen Yuan change his clothes. When his belt was untied, Shen Yuan let out a long breath.

"It seems I have to eat less before my coming-of-age ceremony, otherwise this belt won't work to define my waistline, and it will make me look fatter on one side."

"Don't worry, young lady. I'll write you a prescription later and ask someone to get the medicine to make a drink. You can drink it every day before eating, and you won't have to worry about gaining weight."

Shen Yuan was greatly shocked: "Fuling, you have this ability? Why haven't I heard you mention it before?"

"Girl, you're not fat, why would you need this before?"

Shen Yuan instantly became interested. Previously, he only knew that Fuling knew medical skills and could cure minor illnesses such as headaches and fevers.

"Good Fuling, what other treasures do you have that your daughter can use? Tell me quickly."

"There are many more, such as acne treatments, skin care recipes, and hair growth and care recipes. Miss, you have never grown any on your face, so I can't think of them. And..." Fuling was embarrassed to say the rest openly, so she leaned over to Shen Yuan's ear and whispered.

"Really?!" Shen Yuan looked down at his "little hill" and felt that he still needed it. "Tomorrow... No, I want it tonight."

"Okay, I'll write the prescription later."

"Yeah, make more and let Sister try it tonight."

The last set of formal attire for the coming-of-age ceremony was the Zhaiyi, which was very dignified and elegant. Shen Yuan also put it on for everyone to see and confirmed that all four sets of clothes were fine.

August is almost here and things are getting busy at home. We have to entertain many people at once and there are many things to prepare at home. It is better to prepare them in advance to avoid the rush when the time comes.

From the royal family to the common people, everyone in Da Zhao attached great importance to the ceremonies of their children's coming of age and hairpins, believing that this was a day no less important than a wedding. The more relatives and friends who came to watch the ceremony, the more blessings the child would receive.

However, Shen Yuan was not allowed to interfere in the busy household. Her sister-in-law said that she was the birthday star and the protagonist of the banquet, so she was not needed no matter how busy the family was.

Shen Yuan stayed in the room obediently and wrote invitations to Yan Siyu and the others. Although it had been agreed upon long ago, a formal invitation was also necessary.

The other thing was the invitation to Princess Kangle. Although he didn't know whether the princess would come, Shen Yuan still wanted to send the invitation to the princess's mansion.

After writing all these, the last post was the one that Shen Yuan wanted to reply to Xie. Although her father had already invited Xie to reply, Shen Yuan felt that this was her own coming-of-age gift, and she wanted to write the post to Xie in person.

As for how this post got to Xie Hui...

"Shen Siqing... Dad... Your lovely daughter needs your help!" Dad is always useful!

"What are you going to do?"

"Please help my daughter pass this post to Mr. Xie."

Shen Yun was so angry at his daughter that he laughed, "You are so brave that you don't even tell your father about it?"

"I'm doing this openly and aboveboard, why would I do it behind your back?" Shen Yuan was thinking of sending Xie back home directly. How much would she care if the princess knew about it? Anyway, her father already knew what she was thinking...

"Your father has already invited Xie back." Shen Yun, an old father, felt sad instantly. He didn't even want to call him Lord Xie but called him by his name.

"It's different. If you don't help me, I will go to the Dali Temple by myself." Shen Yuan turned around and made a gesture to leave.

As expected, Shen Yun couldn't help it. "Put it down, put it down. Dad will give it to you. You are not reserved at all."

"What's the point of being reserved? Didn't you say that, Dad? When my mother was young, she even climbed over the wall of your yard."

"Humph, you want to climb, but can you climb up the wall of the Princess's Mansion?"

Shen Yun was filled with jealousy, but he still went to Xie Hui's duty room in person the next day and gave the post to Xie Hui.

"This is a note written by Manman herself, inviting you to her coming-of-age ceremony. Please let me give it to you."

"The younger generation will definitely be there."

Shen Yun wanted to drop her off and leave, but after thinking for a while he sat down again.

"You should have seen what Manman is thinking. She is brave and perhaps reckless. If you find it annoying, just tell her directly. Don't let it affect our relationship. You can rest assured that she is not the kind of child who will cling to you."

"Lord Shen..."

Shen Yun stretched out his hand to interrupt, "Privately, if you don't mind, you can call me uncle."

"Uncle, I don't feel any trouble at all."