The coming-of-age ceremony was held in the Prince's Mansion. Knowing that the Empress Dowager was coming, the scene was more lively than ever before.
Princess Yongkang came to help early in the morning. The wives of the third and fourth princes did not put on airs and arrived one after another. Only the Crown Princess had just finished her confinement and arrived a little late.
Although Meng Min disliked the people from the first house, there was no real evidence for what happened back then, so it was not easy to confront them in person. Therefore, Dong from the first house of Prince An's Mansion also came.
The eldest house has three daughters, two of whom are already married. There is also a young lady named Yan Pingting who is still unmarried and she is here today as well.
Yan Pingting lived up to her name, she was beautiful and graceful, but she was born out of wedlock, so she looked a little timid, but she was holding on. The women in the inner house could see it at a glance, and they shook their heads secretly.
But Sun, the third wife of Prince An's Mansion, was a widow and did not show up.
As a virgin, Yan Shiyue didn't have much to do. Tang Xiu and Yan Ronghua were chatting with her, so Yan Shiyue said to Yan Ronghua, "The hall is bustling, do you want to go take a look?"
Yan Ronghua didn't want to go.
She was of course aware that the hall was bustling, but if she wanted to attract attention, what could be better than appearing with the bride?
Moreover, Princess Fuyan is now at the peak of her career. If she appears with her and has one or two intimate gestures, it will show their close relationship... This will increase her value many times over.
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But she could see that Yan Shiyue wanted to talk to Tang Xiu, so she immediately bowed and said, "Then Ronghua will take his leave."
Yan Shiyue really didn't think much about it this time. She was in the middle of it and didn't have a clear understanding of her "holy favor", so naturally she couldn't realize that she was just a piece of fat meat in the eyes of others.
Seeing Yan Ronghua leave, she called Tang Xiu over and said, "You have been in Chang'an City for so long, have you changed your mind? If you have that intention, I will take this opportunity today to introduce you to everyone."
Tang Xiu shook his head: "No, Master, I think it's good now. Everyone knows that I am your apprentice, and they all coax me and flatter me. No one dares to offend me. I feel very comfortable like this!"
Yan Shiyue was a little happy: "Okay, just think about it yourself. If you want to get married, or fall in love with someone, just tell me. I will bring you to Chang'an City and will definitely be responsible for you." He pinched her little face.
Tang Xiu didn't realize that he was being teased at all, and nodded: "I understand, Master."
Since Tang Xiu was sure that she didn't mean that, Yan Shiyue didn't take her to the hall, lest these people find out and plot against her.
The Imperial Noble Consort arrived first, followed by the Empress Dowager, and the atmosphere became increasingly lively.
After the main guest was welcomed into the hall, the ceremony began with speeches and the lady who came to get married was invited.
Yan Shiyue left the east room, and Yan Ronghua came up to him slowly from the side: "Your Highness, Ronghua will help you in."
Yan Shiyue nodded, and without asking her why she didn't go to the hall, Yan Ronghua supported her arm and walked into the hall.
Yan Shiyue walked in and bowed to the guests. Then, she knelt and sat on the marriage mat facing west.
The Crown Princess stepped forward, tied up her hair, and then placed the comb on the south side of the marriage matron's seat.
At this time, the Empress Dowager, who was the main guest, stood up with a smile. Meng Min and the Imperial Noble Consort stood up to support her. The Empress Dowager washed her hands at the east steps, dried them, and returned to her seat.
Yan Shiyue turned to the east and knelt down.
The third prince's wife stepped forward, presented her with a robe and a hairpin, and the Queen Mother came over and blessed her loudly, saying: "On this auspicious day of the month, you are now wearing your first clothes. I will give up your childhood ambitions and help you become virtuous. I wish you a long life and great happiness." Then she put the hairpin on her. The Crown Princess' wife put on the formal hairpin for her.
The guests watching the ceremony below were saying auspicious words. Yan Shiyue stood up and returned to the east room. The fourth prince's wife followed her and helped her change into a plain skirt.
This is the first addition.
Yan Shiyue changed into a plain skirt and knelt down to thank Meng Min and the Imperial Concubine, expressing her gratitude to her parents for raising her.
This is one bow.
Then she knelt facing east, the Queen Mother washed her hands again, the Third Prince's wife presented her with a hairpin, and the Queen Mother blessed her, saying: "It is an auspicious month and auspicious day, and I am here to wear your clothes. I respect your dignity and be prudent in your virtue. May you live a long life and be blessed forever."
Then the Crown Princess helped her to put on her hairpin, the Queen Mother put on her hairpin, and the Crown Princess adjusted her hairpin. Yan Shiyue got up and went back to the East Room to change into a long gown that matched the hairpin on her head.
This is two plus.
Yan Shiyue changed his clothes and came out, bowing to Zhengbin in a formal manner to show his respect for his teachers and seniors.
This is the second bow.
Then she continued to kneel and face east, and the Queen Mother prayed: "In the right year, in the order of the month, all are blessed. Brothers are here to complete their virtue. Huangdi has no limit, and receives the blessing of heaven."
Then she took off her hairpins and the Empress Dowager put a hairpin crown on her. Then she went back to the east room to change into a long dress with wide sleeves that matched the fu hat on her head.
This is Sanjia.
Yan Shiyue came out of the room wearing a wide-sleeved dress. At this time, the coming-of-age ceremony furnishings had been removed from the hall, and a banquet of wine and liquor was set out on the west steps. Yan Shiyue stood in the west toilet at the banquet. After a series of rituals, the Empress Dowager gave her the name "Zhen". Then she knelt down again to her parents and bowed to thank the onlookers. The coming-of-age ceremony was then over.
Afterwards, Meng Min went to entertain the guests. If she had a close friend, she could invite her into her boudoir to talk, but she didn't, so only Yan Ronghua helped her in.
To be honest, it was a huge honor for the Empress Dowager to be the guest of honor at her age. Many ceremonies were omitted, otherwise it would have been even more troublesome.
As soon as the Empress Dowager and the Imperial Noble Consort returned to the palace, the imperial edict of Emperor Ming Yan came down to grant the marriage. The matter was officially stamped and settled.
After receiving the order, Yan Shiyue continued to hide, and everyone in the hall had their own thoughts.
Although they knew from the beginning that Yan Shiyue was engaged, she was too favored by the emperor and too much to be admired by others. Especially since Huo Qijing was the son of a declining family, many people had their eyes on her...
Until this border battle, Huo Qijing was made a marquis and transferred back to Chang'an to take charge of the imperial guards. This was considered a rise in momentum, and everyone's concerns had almost ceased, so they were not too surprised to see this imperial edict now.
However, Yan Ronghua, who helped her out, happened to be the gentle and elegant type that the elders liked the most. He also went in and out with Yan Shiyue, so it was obvious that they had a good relationship.
Someone asked Meng Min, "The one with His Highness is the young lady from the third room of the palace, right?"
"That's right!" Meng Min said with a smile, "I watched this child grow up. She is very sensible and well-behaved. A while ago, our Second Master took His Highness out, and I even asked the mother and daughter to keep me company!"
This was a blatant display of support for Yan Ronghua, and all the women present understood what he meant.
Instantly, he put aside his disgust for the deceased father and daughter, and replaced his choice of illegitimate son with the banished son...
You know, the second branch is really rising now. Yan Chengyuan was crowned king, Yan Shiwei was crowned earl, a daughter of a royal princess is famous, and a son-in-law is about to be a marquis. Who wouldn't flock to them if they could have any connection with them?
Even the families of his daughter-in-law Sheng and Qiao were promoted three levels when selecting their in-laws, let alone the person who was personally approved by Meng Min?
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