Chapter 720 Birthday and Coming of Age

"Miss, you must keep your word. Let's play hooks and you can't lie to me." Xue Huan stretched out her little finger, and Jiang Fubao also followed her and played hooks with her.

This gesture was what she taught Xue Huan.

The sun climbed higher and higher, and by the end of the morning hour, all the guests had arrived.

Jiang Fubao came into the courtyard with his hair down.

Her thick, dark hair fell like a waterfall, swaying around her waist. It was smoother than satin and brighter than gems.

Just by looking at her back, you can tell she must be a beauty.

In the crowd, Shen Hechi was surrounded by a dozen women and couldn't get away. His ears were filled with the women's compliments, but his eyes were following Jiang Fubao closely. It was not until Jiang Fubao entered the main hall that he distracted himself and paid attention to the people around him.

"I don't plan to get married in the next few years."

"I have to go to the Imperial City tomorrow. I am sorry that I don't have time to attend the banquet."

Hearing him say this, the women were a little disappointed, but they still wanted to fight for it. However, he was already a Jinshi at the age of Wuxiang, and he was also so handsome. This kind of talent is rarely seen in a century and cannot be let go easily.

He has a promising future. You don't even need to guess to know that he will become a great man in the future. Whoever gets close to him will be able to change his family's situation as well.

Shen Hechi was surrounded again, and there were even more and more people. All the old women and men who had girls of appropriate age came.

Jiang Fubao didn't know what was going on outside because the coming-of-age ceremony had begun.

Zhang Yanzi was standing behind her, combing her hair gently. The hair danced in her hands until it was arranged into a dignified bun. She was then given a hairpin and jewels. Jiang Fubao thanked her.

When she looked up, she found that everyone in the house had wet eyes.

"Time flies so fast, our little Fubao has grown up so quickly." The crybaby Jiang Siyin sniffed his nose and tears fell in big drops. He was the one who cried the most.

Zhang Yanzi was already used to it. She took out a handkerchief and handed it to her husband beside her. After he finished wiping her eyes, she used it to wipe her own eyes.

The guests sitting in the yard, all of whom had sons and grandchildren of appropriate age, looked at Jiang Fubao with burning eyes.

Whoever could marry her would be marrying a golden nugget.

Before he even had his meal, Jiang Fubao was surrounded by people.

The free compliments came at her like a flood, and Jiang Fubao was unable to cope with it.

Shen Hechi, who was not far from her, was in the same situation. He wanted to call Jiang Fubao, but his voice could not be heard through the wall.

"Look quickly. Those who know will know that this is our little lucky treasure who grew up in front of us. Those who don't will think that a fairy fell from the sky. She is so beautiful that it's hard to take your eyes off her."

"I don't know which young man is lucky enough to marry my little Fubao. In my opinion, she should not be bad-looking, and she should not be too thin or too short. She should also have a good reputation. Otherwise, she is not a good match at all. It's a coincidence that my nephew from my mother's family is suitable. He just passed the imperial examination two years ago and he is only seventeen this year. His future should not be underestimated. He will definitely pass the imperial examination. Fubao, you..."

"Oh, you are so arrogant. If you hadn't said he was a scholar, I would have thought your nephew from your mother's side was a Jinshi. In my opinion, a scholar is not worthy of Jiang Xiao, the divine doctor. He should at least be a man of honor. My nephew is indeed a man of honor. Although our home is a little far away, we have a carriage, which is very convenient. It only takes less than two days to go back and forth. My nephew is a little old, he is twenty-eight this year, but he is young and kind."

"You haven't got married at the age of twenty-eight? Maybe you have some hidden illness? Yan Zi, we have a very good relationship. You know that my brother's father-in-law is the magistrate of Yingnan Prefecture, right? Although my nephew is only a scholar, he is only fourteen this year, about the same age as Fubao. I also know that your family loves Fubao and will definitely keep him at home for a few years. We are not in a hurry. If we can get it settled, it won't be too late for my nephew to get married after he becomes a groom. My nephew is studying at Sanshan School. I'm afraid Fubao has met him before. Isn't this fate?"

Jigui means that you can get married.

Jiang Fubao was targeted by a dozen women, and Zhang Yanzi was not much better off. The mother and daughter were squeezed in the crowd. It was only after Zhu Yingqiu and Sun Pingmei lied that something happened that they dragged them out and brought them to the main hall.

Jiang Fubao's clothes were all wrinkled.

Zhu Yingqiu used her hands to comb her clothes, and Sun Pingmei helped her put the loose hairpin on her head back on.

The mother and daughter are very fierce.

"These people really treat us as meat on the chopping board. Thanks to the eldest and second sister-in-law, otherwise we would have been eaten up completely." Zhang Yanzi breathed a sigh of relief.

She was just worrying about how to refuse.

Those who could attend the banquet were all those who had good relations with the family. They all had relatives who were officials or young people who were taking the imperial examinations.

It's not good to offend anyone.

"That's right, isn't it? Fubao is so young, he's only fourteen now, it's too early for him to get married, at least he should wait until he's seventeen or eighteen." Zhu Yingqiu agreed.

The three sisters-in-law asked Jiang Fubao and her two sisters to sit in the main room and not run around, while the old couple and the men of the Jiang family were outside entertaining the guests.

The three sisters are now being targeted by many people. Once they go into the yard, they will be surrounded.

Sun Pingmei was worried, so she asked Jiang Tongtu to stay with her.

"Fubao, I said I would be responsible for the dishes for today's banquet, but you refused to let me do it. It's so boring just sitting here." After sitting for a while, Jiang Ruyi became a little restless. She ate melon seeds and even crossed her legs.

"Cook, it's a rare chance for Second Sister to rest, so don't overwork yourself. Come, let's play cards." Jiang Fubao was also a little bored. She asked the maid to bring cards, and together with Jiang Tongtu, the four siblings played Landlord.

"Fubao, am I not late?" Just when Jiang Fubao lost two taels of silver, Meng Bujiu came in from the yard.

He should have returned yesterday, but he encountered a murder case and was delayed until now. In order not to be late, he even changed into his official uniform in the carriage. He looked a little tired, with bloodshot eyes.

"Brother Bujiu, you're here? Hey, did you not get enough rest last night? Why are your eyes so red?"

Jiang Fubao was happy at first, but then he noticed his condition and became a little worried.

"Yes, I'm so excited about Fubao's birthday. It's okay. I'll get a good night's sleep tonight. Lingshan, bring the box here."

It was a happy day, but Meng Bujiu didn't mention it. He just shouted to the outside.

Lingshan, who was guarding the door, stepped over the threshold and came in. In his hand he was holding a small mahogany carved box with a padlock on it.

"Here, this is a gift for you, open it and take a look." Meng Bujiu then took out a key from his sleeve and placed it in her palm. His fingertips touched her skin, which was a little warm. Meng Bujiu's long eyelashes drooped slightly.

"What is it? Jewelry?" Jiang Fubao asked, blinking his sparkling eyes.