In the west courtyard.
Luo'er took the lotus pink dress that she and Aunt Qing had spent several days sewing, and said to Chang Miao'er with a smile, "Third Miss, come and try it on."
"Um."
Standing next to the slightly blurry bronze mirror, Chang Miaoer, wearing plain white pajamas, took the clothes and put them on.
Then he looked at the girl in the bronze mirror. She had a pretty face, some childishness in her eyes and eyebrows, and a figure with obvious curves. She was wearing a lotus pink dress, and looked like a slightly green peach.
Chang Miao'er lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, then said to Luo'er beside her: "Sister Luo'er, please help me to comb my hair into a double bun, and leave some loose hair on my forehead."
A doubt flashed across Luo'er's eyes, but she still did as her third young lady said and combed her hair into two buns, leaving neat strands of hair on her forehead.
She originally had a beautiful girlish look, but this outfit made her look even more childish. Chang Miaoer felt that this was not enough and trimmed her neat hair lightly, making it short on the sides and long in the middle.
Cute with a silly touch!
Luo'er couldn't help but let a smile flash across her eyes, and asked, "Third Miss, what are you doing?"
"Today is my eldest sister's coming-of-age ceremony. It's not my place to show off. I'd better keep a low profile to be safe." Chang Miaoer said in a flat voice, her tone revealing a maturity that was inconsistent with her age.
After hearing this, Luo'er's eyes flashed with complex emotions. Ever since her third young lady recovered from her illness some time ago, she has become more mature in her actions and considerations. In such a short period of time, she has become so sensible that she no longer seems like a little girl who has not yet reached the age of marriage.
Chang Miao'er didn't know what Luo'er was feeling. She stood up, straightened her dress, and after making sure there was nothing wrong, she said, "Let's go, Sister Luo'er."
"Oh!" Luo'er nodded, followed her, opened the door and walked out.
Aunt Qing has been working hard these days to make skirts, staying up late.
It was still early, so Chang Miaoer didn't want to disturb her rest, and took Luo'er straight out to the main courtyard.
Compared with the desolate and cold west courtyard, the main courtyard is full of sunshine. Walking along the wooden corridor, there are vermilion pillars. The courtyard is filled with the fragrance of flowers, butterflies flying, and the rockery and flowing water are elegant and romantic everywhere.
The maid at the door went in and announced, "Madam, the third young lady is here."
Chang Miaoer stepped into the main courtyard where her mistress Lin was, and saw Lin sitting in the main seat with Chang Huaner, looking like a loving mother and a filial son, laughing and talking non-stop.
Several concubines' daughters of different ages stood in the hall like quails, not saying a word. Seeing this, Chang Miaoer quietly found a place to stand and blended in.
Not long after standing there, another person walked into the yard.
When Lin and Chang Huan'er saw the visitor, they both stood up and called out:
"Sir."
"father."
Chang Miao'er and the other concubines' daughters all half-bowed and said in unison, "Greetings, Father."
Chang Yongnian, dressed in a royal blue satin robe and a hair crown, walked in calmly and sat down in the main seat. He said "hmm" lightly and said to Lin: "Send the servants to serve breakfast."
Seeing his indifferent attitude, Lin threw her sleeves and sat back, angrily ordering the servants: "Didn't you hear the master's order? Serve breakfast."
"Yes, ma'am." The maid nearby responded quickly and hurried down to pass on the message.
Chang Huan'er, who was standing by, also sat down in silence upon seeing this. She was quite afraid of her father, and seeing the tense atmosphere, the smile disappeared from her face, and she remained silent.
Chang Yongnian glanced at Chang Miaoer and the others who were still standing on his left and right sides, and said, "You guys should sit down too."
"Yes." They all responded and sat down.
After the maids and servants brought the exquisite breakfast snacks to the table, Chang Miaoer drank the porridge slowly and finally understood the torment that Concubine Qing suffered every day.
This only happens occasionally for her, but the concubines in the backyard do this every three days. You can imagine how much pressure they are under.
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A moment later.
After breakfast, everyone moved to the front hall where the coming-of-age ceremony was held.
The reception areas for male and female guests at the coming-of-age ceremony were separated. Chang Miao'er and several concubines followed their mistress Lin to greet the female guests. They were so busy that they didn't even have time to drink a sip of water.
The protagonist of this coming-of-age ceremony, Chang Huan'er, was sitting in the reception area chatting with a few close friends, looking quite comfortable while talking and laughing.
When the sun was high in the sky, the coming-of-age ceremony officially began. Lin went to attend the ceremony, and Chang Miaoer and others were allowed to have the opportunity to move around freely.
The front hall was full of guests and there was no place where there were not many people. Seeing this, Chang Miaoer took Luoer and left the front hall and sat down to rest in a pavilion by the lake not far away.
A breeze blew across the lake, creating ripples. The strands of hair on Chang Miaoer's forehead were slightly lifted by the wind. She stared at the lake, her heart slowly calmed down, and the Green Water Technique in her body began to circulate spontaneously.
It was unknown how long it had been, but under such circumstances, the Green Water Art in her body naturally broke through another level and had already been cultivated to the fourth level.
Chang Miaoer opened her eyes, and the corners of her lips lifted slightly in a smile.
"Miss..." Luo'er was sitting by the side, thinking that Chang Miao'er had fallen asleep. When she saw her wake up, she was about to say something.
"Shh!" Chang Miaoer raised her hand to interrupt.
Not far away, several quarrels were heard, and the sounds were getting closer and closer.
"Cousin Heng, you promised my aunt that you would take good care of me. How could you help others bully me just now?" the woman asked in a rude and questioning tone.
"Cousin Xichun." The man's voice was a bit harsh and indifferent. "I promised mother to take care of you, but I didn't say I would accompany you to bully the weak."
The two people appeared by the lake while walking and arguing, and came into Chang Miaoer's sight.
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