Chapter 750, and the coming-of-age ceremony
Old Mrs. Yan had no objection to her third grandson wanting to marry Zhou Jingwan. Her grandson liked her, and the girl was straightforward and cheerful, which was just right for her grandson who was becoming increasingly dull.
As soon as the old lady agreed, Mrs. Li contacted the official media to visit Zhou's house.
Zhou Mansion.
When Mrs. Zhou heard that the Yan family had come to propose marriage, she felt both excited and ashamed.
When Mrs. Li saw Old Master Zhou coming out to greet her personally and the grateful eyes of the other members of the Zhou family, the unhappiness she had felt at being rejected in marriage disappeared.
She had also thought about it carefully. In fact, marrying into the Zhou family, whom she knew well, was a good choice for the Yan family at the moment.
The slightly better-off families in the capital have complicated in-law relationships. The Yan family has just arrived in the capital and does not have a deep enough understanding of the various families. If they choose the wrong in-laws, they might be dragged into taking sides.
When Mrs. Li thought about how the Dong and Zhou families were defeated because they were implicated in the Eight Kings Gang case, she made up her mind that she would rather her children get married later than just arrange marriages with anyone.
The Yan family took the initiative to propose marriage, and to express their gratitude, the Zhou family took the initiative to simplify the engagement process. Knowing that Yan Wenkai's wedding date was set for October, and that Yan Wentao, as the older brother, would not be in a position to get married after his younger brother, they knew that Yan Wenkai's wedding date was set for October.
Mrs. Li thought that her nephew was already grown up and it would be inappropriate for Wentao to get married after Wenkai, so she agreed with a smile.
Although it was simplified, the six rituals still had to be performed, but the two families agreed to shorten the date.
Mrs. Li was also efficient. On the third day, she brought the horoscopes compiled by the abbot of Daci Temple to discuss the date for the engagement with the Zhou family.
Finally, the day before Mr. Zhou took office, Yan Wentao came to the Zhou Mansion with a betrothal gift.
The bulk of the betrothal gifts were prepared by Yan Wentao himself, some were rewards from his duties, some were purchased with the money allocated to Liulichang in recent years, and only a small part was prepared by Madam Li, Yan Zhiyuan and Wu.
Although the Zhou family has lost its power, Jingwan remains the same in his heart. He should give her the best he can!
After seeing the betrothal gifts, the Zhou family was very satisfied. It was no worse than what the Peng family had given them before.
Zhou Jingwan personally watched the servants put the betrothal gifts into the warehouse. She knew that most of these things were earned by Yan Wentao with his blood and sweat, and they could not be damaged.
After Mrs. Zhou sent Mrs. Li away, she came to the warehouse. Seeing her daughter holding the book and comparing it attentively, she did not go over to disturb her. After all the betrothal gifts were put into the warehouse, she smiled and waved to her.
"mother!"
Madam Zhou waited for Zhou Jingwan to enter and took her hand. "The wedding date is set for September. It's a bit rushed, but fortunately, your dowry has already been prepared, so there's no need to rush."
Zhou Jingwan lowered her head in embarrassment.
Madam Zhou patted her daughter's hand and said, "They say a friend in need is a friend indeed. Wentao treats you like this. When you marry into the Yan family in the future, you must be filial to your elders."
Zhou Jingwan lowered her head and said, "Mom, I know."
Seeing the joy on her daughter's brow, Mrs. Zhou thought of her daughter's cold face throughout the engagement with the Peng family, and suddenly felt a little relieved.
In the end, it is better for a woman to marry the right person. Family background is just icing on the cake!
Because of Yan Wentao's engagement, everyone in the Yan family had been busy for a few days. Just as they stopped to rest, Daohua realized that it would be June in two days.
"It's Xiao Yeyang's birthday. What gift should I give him?"
Just as Daohua was pondering this, Pingtong suddenly came to Daohuaxuan and said, "Miss, Prince Ping's Mansion has sent an invitation to our family, inviting us to attend the young prince's coming-of-age ceremony on the first day of June. Madam wants you to go to the main courtyard."
Hearing this, Daohua, who was reclining on a reclining chair to enjoy the cool air, suddenly sat up and asked, "Prince Ping's Mansion has sent an invitation to our family?"
Looking at the surprised young lady, Ping Tong nodded quickly. Not to mention the young lady, even the lady was extremely surprised when she received the invitation.
Daohua fanned herself a few times with her round fan. Thinking that Xiao Yeyang had hardly been back to Prince Ping's Mansion since he returned to Beijing, she couldn't help but have a conspiracy theory in her mind.
Could it be that the Ma mother and son are up to something?
Daohua thought as she walked towards the main courtyard.
Main courtyard.
Madam Li and Han Xinran were both there, and the invitation from Prince Ping's Mansion was placed on the table in front of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Seeing Daohua coming, Mrs. Li gestured to her to read the post herself.
After reading the post, Daohua frowned.
How could Xiao Yeyang agree to let Ma host his coming-of-age ceremony?
But I soon felt relieved.
Xiao Yeyang is the legitimate son of Prince Ping. It is reasonable and moral for him to hold his coming-of-age ceremony in the prince's palace. Even if he is unwilling, the emperor will still intervene.
Mrs. Li was a little worried. At the Dragon Boat Festival banquet, her daughter was unwilling to offer tea to Princess Ma. Princess Ma would definitely hold a grudge against her. If she went to the palace to attend the banquet, who knew how she would treat her daughter?
There is also Prince Ping. I heard that he also opposes Ye Yang marrying his daughter.
Han Xinran was also a little worried. Since the little prince came to the house to visit her elder sister every now and then, she could see that the little prince valued her elder sister very much.
But this is not enough!
The backyard is a woman's world, and the little prince cannot protect his elder sister all the time.
Princess Ma is not a harmless person. The fact that she angered the former princess and forced the young prince to leave the mansion and live in the palace, and was finally successfully promoted to the position of legitimate wife, shows that she is very scheming and resourceful.
If she really wanted to do something in the backyard of the palace, she could do it without anyone noticing.
Seeing the two people frowning, Daohua immediately smiled and said, "Mother, sister-in-law, it's just a birthday party. There's nothing to worry about. The daughter of Prince Ping will have to go to the palace sooner or later. As for Princess Ma, on the Dragon Boat Festival, the emperor tacitly agreed in front of so many people that I didn't have to offer her tea. I'm not afraid if she embarrasses me."
Madam Li thought for a moment and said, "It's best not to clash with Princess Ma."
Daohua smiled faintly and said, "Since she doesn't cause trouble, I naturally won't make her uncomfortable."
In the evening, Xiao Yeyang came to the Yan Mansion with Yan Wentao and Yan Wenkai. When he saw Daohua, he took the initiative to talk about the coming-of-age ceremony before she asked.
"This was ordered by my uncle, the Emperor. He said that my coming-of-age ceremony must be held in the palace no matter what. Don't worry, my uncle knows that Ma and I don't get along, so he specially sent the palace's chief official to take care of it. Ma will only be responsible for receiving the female guests in the backyard. If she makes trouble, you don't need to be nice to her."
Hearing this, Han Xinran quickly looked at Xiao Yeyang. She finally understood how her elder sister developed such a bold character. It seemed that it was this man's fault.
Daohua hummed, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I'm not afraid of Princess Ma, but your father..." Last Dragon Boat Festival, she didn't get to see Prince Ping because the emperor called her away, but this time she would definitely not be able to avoid him when she went to the palace.
Xiao Yeyang was silent for a moment: "Don't worry, if my father wants to see you, I will accompany you."
Daohua nodded. She was not too scared. Even though Prince Ping opposed her marrying Xiao Yeyang, the emperor had already issued an edict to grant the marriage. For the sake of the emperor's face, he should not make things too difficult for her.
(End of this chapter)
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