The two look somewhat alike, and their height and build are also similar. From behind, they seem to be the same person.
"Brother, am I not too late?"
The person who arrived was none other than Yun Duoduo's third uncle, Prince Ning, Yun Beiming.
Yun Beiming rushed as fast as he could, and although he missed the coming-of-age ceremony he witnessed in the morning, he managed to make it to the evening banquet.
"Bei Ming, you're back?!"
"It's been such a long time! I thought you wouldn't be coming back this year!"
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."
Yun Beiming bowed.
"Please sit down."
Yun Beiye stepped down from the dragon throne and pulled Yun Beiming to sit beside him.
Yun Beiming was the third son of Yun Beiye, and his younger brother. He was skilled in both literature and martial arts and also knew medicine. He was once one of the best candidates for the throne. However, everyone has their own ambitions. His ambition was not for the throne, so he did not compete for the supreme throne. Instead, he turned to support Yun Beiye.
Therefore, Yun Beiye also liked this younger brother of the emperor very much.
After Yun Beiye ascended the throne, his half-brothers traveled to various countries. Yun Beiming, because he loved the eldest princess of Shu but could not have her, lived in Shu for many years.
"I've been counting down the days, and Duoduo's coming-of-age ceremony is almost here, so I've come back especially to see my little niece!"
Yun Beiming looked at Yun Beiye with a smile in his eyes.
He looked around and his gaze fell on Yun Duoduo: "Wow, Duoduo is growing more and more poised!"
"Third Imperial Uncle!"
Yun Duoduo was overjoyed to see Yun Beiming, as she hadn't seen him for a long time.
[Third Imperial Uncle, still so handsome!]
This is what a mature man should look like—not greasy at all!
[It also possesses a unique mature and serene quality!]
...
As they were talking, foreign envoys arrived one after another.
"The Southern Consort of Northern Liang has arrived!"
"The Crown Prince of Northern Liang has arrived!"
Miao Nanyan and Baili Mingwen walked in, followed by Yun Jin, Xiang Ling, and several envoys from Beiliang.
Although they had only met once, Yun Duoduo recognized Miao Nanyan at a glance; it was she who had helped cure Yun Yishu's Gu poison.
However, unlike the Northern Liang Consort Nanfei I met many years ago, she now looked much happier, suggesting that she had been doing quite well in Northern Liang all these years.
Baili Mingwen was imposing and dignified, but his face was somewhat cold. He was just like his father, Baili Yingfeng, who was a man who rarely smiled.
This guy is handsome, but his face is too cold.
Yun Duoduo felt bored and happened to need to urinate, so she dragged A Xiang to the toilet.
"Inscription, greetings Your Majesty."
Baili Mingwen performed the Northern Liang salute, and the Northern Liang delegation behind him followed suit.
"This is a coming-of-age ceremony prepared for the Ninth Princess."
As Baili Mingwen spoke, he looked at the people around Yun Beiye. His gaze swept around, but he did not see Yun Duoduo.
[Is Princess Nanyang not present?]
Along his journey, he saw countless portraits of clouds, each one radiant with smiles.
In addition, when they were in the Yiqin Palace in Beiliang, Miao Nanyan often mentioned how clever and quick-witted the Ninth Princess of Nanyang was, and he was very curious about what kind of person Yun Duoduo really was.
"Hmm, Inscription is very thoughtful, Duoduo..."
As Yun Beiye spoke, he turned to look at Yun Duoduo's seat, only to find it empty.
Yun Duoduo, who had just returned from using the restroom, heard Yun Beiye calling her, so she quickly walked in and waved to Yun Beiye: "Father! Duoduo is here!"
"Consort Nan."
Yun Duoduo performed the greeting of a junior meeting an elder.
Yun Duoduo glanced at Baili Mingwen beside Miao Nanyan and took the box he handed to her.
[This guy is so handsome, but his face is a bit cold; it feels like he could scold someone at any moment.]
"Inside is a set of Northern Liang women's coming-of-age dress and hairpins. I hope Duoduo likes it."
Seeing that Baili Mingwen hadn't said anything superfluous, Miao Nanyan spoke up.
"Thank you, Consort Nan! Duoduo likes it very much!"
"Please take a seat!"
With a single word from Yun Beiye, the palace maid led the group to sit on the side of the delegation.
After Baili Mingwen sat down, he would occasionally glance at Yun Duoduo.
[This ninth princess is beautiful, but she doesn't seem particularly intelligent.]
[It can only be described as being unconcerned with details and having a carefree personality.]
[Mother, what exactly did you see in her?]
...
"The Crown Prince of Shu has arrived!"
Lian Jiucheng led the Shu Kingdom delegation in. Unlike the Crown Prince of Beiliang, Lian Jiucheng smiled warmly.
As soon as he entered, he attracted the attention of a group of young girls, and many of them secretly fell in love with him, determined to leave Nanyang and their mothers' clans to follow this prince to the Shu Kingdom.
Yun Duoduo heard the chaotic and yearning thoughts of these girls and shook her head.
[How foolish! You've only just met her, and you're already thinking of having her baby?]
Standing beside Lian Jiucheng was a beautiful woman, who was considerably older than him.
Many young women were already having second thoughts.
Does the Crown Prince of Shu prefer older men?
However, the woman next to him is far too alluring!
The person next to Lian Jiucheng was none other than Lian Qingcheng, the eldest princess of the Shu Kingdom. Lian Qingcheng was beautiful and had a curvaceous figure, which made countless princes and nobles fall at her feet.
Just as Lian Jiucheng captivated the hearts of the young ladies present, Lian Qingcheng was just as irresistible to the young gentlemen present.
Sitting next to Yun Beiye, Yun Beiming stared intently at Lian Qingcheng.
"Nine Cities pay their respects to Your Majesty."
Lian Jiucheng bowed to Yun Beiye, and the delegation behind him followed suit.
"Your Majesty, this is Jiucheng's coming-of-age gift for my ninth sister."
As soon as Lian Jiucheng finished speaking, the delegation behind him carried in four or five large boxes.
Lian Jiucheng opened the first box, which contained brightly colored Shu brocade. The ladies present couldn't help but gasp in amazement at the exquisite and dazzling silk fabric.
Lian Jiucheng pointed to the box of Shu brocade and said, "Your Majesty, I have chosen the brightest colors for this Shu brocade and handkerchiefs. I hope my younger sister will like them."
[Ninth Sister...]
[His Highness the Crown Prince and the Ninth Princess clearly have a special relationship.]
The delegation behind Lian Jiucheng couldn't help but click their tongues in amazement. Such a large box of Shu brocade was probably the only amount of high-quality Shu brocade that the capital of Shu could produce in a year.
I'm afraid even the imperial concubines in the palace couldn't make a new dress from this Shu brocade, but His Highness the Crown Prince is carrying box after box of good things to Nanyang.
Immediately afterwards, Lian Jiucheng opened another box. Inside the pear wood box were sparkling gems. As soon as Consort Chen saw the box of jewels, she stood up excitedly, wanting to go and see what was inside.
She was about to take a step when she felt Yun Beiye's strange gaze. Realizing her lapse in composure, she quickly sat back down.
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