Since Yunmo left, Jiang Yao seems to have shut herself off, studying and preparing for exams like crazy every day.
"You know, Yao Yao's current state is really a bit scary."
This time it was Bai Qian's turn to worry. Jiang He also felt a little uneasy, afraid that Jiang Yao would harm her health by holding it in.
"Jiang He!"
Bai Qian was getting anxious and worried. "Yunmo is Yaoyao's master, someone in a similar position to you. Now Yunmo has left behind a wooden box and a letter, and I'm really worried about Yaoyao..."
"Why don't we let Her Majesty enlighten Yao Yao, and let Yao Yao listen to Her Majesty?"
Jiang He also spoke slowly, glancing at Jiang Yao's study with the lights on, and sighed heavily, "Axi, I do seem to have been maliciously speculating about Yunmo before. Come to think of it, I should apologize to him."
"You're only finding out now!" Bai Qian rolled her eyes at Jiang He. "Yunmo is a kind-hearted child. He yearns for freedom, so the capital has never been a place that can confine him."
A few days later, Jiang Yu personally visited the Imperial Study.
"aunt."
Upon seeing Jiang Yu, Jiang Yao's little face finally showed some expression. Jiang Yu affectionately touched Jiang Yao's little face and said, "Come on, let's take a stroll in the Imperial Garden with your aunt."
Jiang Yao nodded obediently and followed Jiang Yu.
The flowers in the Imperial Garden were blooming so vibrantly that Jiang Yu loved their lively appearance.
"I haven't told you about Yunmo's past. Actually, he's a pitiful person too." Jiang Yu said slowly. When Jiang Yao heard Yunmo's name, she immediately lowered her head.
"Does Yao Yao blame him?"
“Aunt, he was my master, teaching me mechanical skills. His kindness is immeasurable. Now, I haven’t even had a chance to repay him before he’s gone. I’m heartbroken.” Jiang Yao’s voice also turned somber. “Besides, my master has been with me for so many years. How could he be so heartless as to leave like this?”
Even Bai Qian and Jiang He didn't realize that they were always away fighting in the past, and each time they left the capital, it would be at least half a year. During these times, the huge Dingyuan Marquis's mansion would only have Yun Mo accompanying little Jiang Yao.
"He was a genius, but also a pitiful son whose life was destroyed by his father."
Jiang Yu slowly recounted Yun Mo's experiences back then, including Yun Mo's stutter.
"Master went through so much back then?"
She only knew that her master had saved her aunt back then, but she didn't know that her master had suffered so much injustice.
“Back then, your aunt wasn’t sure she could bring your master to Dayu. Later, after thinking about it for a long time, she realized that it was because of you that he came to Dayu.”
"Because of me?" Jiang Yao's eyes widened involuntarily.
“Yes, you were such a tiny little thing back then, so incredibly cute.” Jiang Yu gently pinched Jiang Yao’s nose. “Auntie always thought that Yun Mo chose to save me because of you.”
“So, how could he really abandon you? When you become the top scholar in the imperial examination, he will naturally come to celebrate for you again.” Jiang Yu rubbed Jiang Yao’s little face again. “Don’t be sad. If Yao Yao wants to see him, he will have to come back obediently at your aunt’s command.”
"Pfft—"
Jiang Yao finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.
......
In the blink of an eye, the entire Chongqing area was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and its prosperity was several times greater than that of the Spring Festival.
The streets and alleys of the capital were lined with vendors, and merchants from all over the Great Yu region began to flock to the capital. Upon inquiry, it turned out that the coming-of-age ceremony of the Great Yu emperor was approaching.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Prime Minister, does my coming-of-age ceremony really have to be this grand?"
Gu Qingyan couldn't help but speak up. He felt that the current situation was starting to slip out of his control, and everyone else seemed to care more than he did.
“Your Majesty, this is your coming-of-age ceremony. Even a young master from an ordinary family would have a grand banquet to celebrate his coming-of-age, let alone you, the Son of Heaven.” This time, Wei Ruo unusually did not side with Gu Qingyan. “Didn’t you see? Even the Emperor Emeritus is inquiring about all the details of your coming-of-age ceremony.”
"I just find it troublesome. I have been in power for more than eight years now. What changes have I experienced since coming of age?"
Upon hearing this, Kui Ruo's lips twitched. This was a huge change. After a man reached adulthood, he was required to marry.
Of course, Wei Ruo wouldn't dare mention this matter to Gu Qingyan right now.
"It's not easy for the Emperor Emeritus to worry about you this once in a lifetime, so just wait until you come of age."
On the day of the coming-of-age ceremony, people from all over the country came out of their houses and danced and chatted in the streets to celebrate the coming-of-age ceremony of the Emperor of Dayu.
Meanwhile, the capital was already filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and storytellers were recounting Gu Qingyan's brilliant deeds in the streets and alleys. Women also came out of their homes, all dressed in their most beautiful clothes.
Inside the palace.
Gu Qingyan, dressed in a dragon robe, stood high on the throne of the emperor. Gu Qingchen, also dressed in a prince's robe, stood beside Gu Qingyan like a celestial child descended from heaven.
All the civil and military officials knelt below. Gu Lin walked step by step toward Gu Qingyan and personally put the hair crown on Gu Qingyan's head. Gu Lin did every movement extremely gently.
"Today you come of age, and from now on you will be a true adult." Gu Lin looked at his eldest son, "You must be diligent every day and govern this world better."
"Thank you, Father. I will remember this forever."
The congratulatory shouts from the assembled officials rose up, their voices soaring to the heavens.
Almost everyone stared with shining eyes at Gu Qingyan, who had already come of age. Their young and promising emperor was finally going to get married and continue the bloodline of the Dayu royal family.
"My eldest son has come of age today, a cause for celebration throughout the nation. I hereby grant a general amnesty and will hold an additional imperial examination next year, so that all under heaven may enjoy my grace."
Gu Lin's voice rang out, and with the support of his internal energy, it carried far and wide. All the people who heard it knelt down and shouted "Long live the Emperor!"
Gu Lin glanced at Gu Qingyan beside him, reached out and patted Gu Qingyan's shoulder, "Congratulations on your coming of age."
On the night of his coming-of-age ceremony, Gu Qingyan solemnly kowtowed three times to Jiang Yu and Gu Lin at Zhaoning Palace.
"Father, Mother, after today I will truly have grown up. Rest assured, I will become the guardian of the entire Dayu and protect every citizen of Dayu."
Jiang Yu's eyes also welled up with tears. Back then, she was reborn and brought Ayan to her side. Now, so much time has passed, and Ayan has changed from that thin boy to what he is now.
That's great.
“I know that my father and mother suffered a lot because of my birth, but you never mention it. Thank you, Father, for protecting my mother and me with your lives, and thank you, Mother, for risking your life to give birth to me.”
"I am the happiest child in the world."
Gu Qingyan grinned and thanked God.
[End of text]
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