When the two of them arrived at the restaurant, the others were already waiting there. Seeing Yun Yichen's indifferent expression and Xiao Yao's relaxed look, everyone had a different reaction.
The Xiao family: Fortunately, nothing happened, otherwise my grandfather would have to use family rules when we get back.
Mu Fengwu and Kong Xuzhe: What a great opportunity! Why doesn't this guy know how to seize it? He doesn't dare to do anything else, just holding hands will do!
Yun Ruonan: Are they getting along well or are they having a quarrel? How come my sister-in-law is infected by my brother before they even get married? You guys have no expression on your faces, who knows what that means?
Seeing that it was getting late, Xiao Lang took his younger brother, sister and a few juniors to say goodbye to Yun Yichen and the others. Yun Ruonan wanted to invite Xiao Yao to be the sponsor for her coming-of-age ceremony, but after hearing what her family said, she changed it to Xiao Yuan.
Hearing Yun Ruonan happily talking about her coming of age, Xiao Yao felt a gloom in her heart. After she reached the age of marriage, other people could still live at home and be the darling of the whole family, but what about her?
It's really frustrating to compare yourself with others.
After the first month of the lunar year, an imperial decree arrived from the palace. Yun Yichen and Xiao Yao's wedding was scheduled for the eighth day of the third lunar month, and she had just over a month left to get married! Holding the imperial decree in her hand, Xiao Yao realized for the first time that she was about to leave the Xiao family and live a completely different life.
She used to be able to numb herself, but now, holding the imperial decree, she was truly panicked. What would her future life be like? Would she be able to get along with Yun Yichen? Countless questions filled her mind, and Xiao Yao felt a splitting headache.
Xiao Yao couldn't eat or sleep because she kept thinking about these questions. She realized that she might have a fear of marriage. When she couldn't sleep at night, she knocked on Aunt Ruan's door.
"Master, I'm scared." Xiao Yao walked to Nanny Ruan's bedside. No one asked her to get up. She lifted the corner of the quilt and crawled in. She snuggled in her arms for a long time before she felt that her body was no longer stiff and no longer trembling.
Nanny Ruan hugged Xiao Yao and gently stroked her back. Although the child seemed strong, she was still a little girl after all. It was natural for her to be nervous when talking about getting married. It was also her fault that she had been busy with her marriage recently and forgot to comfort her.
Maybe she still doesn't know what Prince Yun feels for her, and she doesn't know if she should say anything without the old man's permission! Without saying anything else, let's just talk about what Prince Yun did after she fell unconscious. After that, let her think about it carefully. With her cleverness, she will definitely understand.
Xiao Yao didn't know Yun Yichen had gone this far for her. It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved. How could she not have noticed his affectionate expression? Was she too slow? But being slow is better than being sentimental, right? Don't end up with a sad ending.
Nanny Ruan's words calmed Xiao Yao's heart a little. These words at least proved that Yun Yichen didn't hate her. As for loving each other, she didn't think too much about it. Guard your own heart and live your own life. If you don't get moved, you won't be sad, right?
Xiao Yao slept in Nanny Ruan's room and quietly returned to her own room. The new maids Sumei and Sulan had already prepared toiletries. They and the other two maids Suzhu and Suju were the best selected from the dozens of people taught by Nanny Ruan.
The sudden appearance of so many people in the room was also the main reason for Xiao Yao's irritability. When she thought about the fact that there would be another grown man in the room in the future, she felt very nervous.
The more she dreaded getting married, the faster the days flew by. Suddenly, it was Yun Ruonan's coming-of-age ceremony. Most of the Xiao family's female members had gone to the ceremony, but Xiao Yao, due to her special status and impending wedding, stayed home. These past few days, she didn't know what to do. The twenty-third was only a few days away from the eighth... Xiao Yao felt she should go for a walk, otherwise the more she thought about it, the more headache she'd get.
The weather in early spring is warm but still cold. The maid tied a thin cloak on Xiao Yao. Her wedding day is in a dozen days, so she must not catch a cold.
There wasn't much to see in the courtyard at this hour. The trees were just beginning to turn green, with only a few flowers, like camellias and begonias, blooming in the breeze. Xiao Yao stared blankly at the treetops emerging from the Ya Garden and the red sandalwood plaque on the Ninghe Hall's gate... It would be hard to see that scene again! Even if she returned, she would be in a hurry, and it might be difficult to even spend the night.
"You... don't want to marry into Prince Jing's Mansion, don't you want to marry me?"
With tearful eyes, Xiao Yao looked in the direction of the voice and saw Yun Yichen standing opposite her, looking at her with a heavy expression.
I'm about to get married, how can I say I don't want to at this time! Xiao Yao shook her head vigorously, thinking that it was wrong and that she was making things worse, so she had to explain: "I just can't bear to leave this home and my family."
After hearing this explanation, Yun Yichen's expression softened. He believed what Xiao Yao said was true. Which girl would be willing to leave such a group of people who loved her so much! If she wasn't twenty years old, would the wedding be postponed?
The answer is no. Even though there are only a dozen days left, Yun Yichen still hopes that the days will pass faster and faster every day. Only when he marries her back home can he feel truly at ease and at peace.
After silently saying sorry to Xiao Yao in his heart, Yun Yichen walked over to her and wanted to wipe Xiao Yao's tears with his sleeve, but he felt his sleeve was dirty. He reached out his hand and clumsily touched Xiao Yao's face.
Her skin was as smooth as fine silk, giving one the feeling of touching porcelain, slightly cool and delicate.
The maids behind Xiao Yao were all terrified. What should they do? Stop him or pretend not to see him? In the end, they unanimously chose the latter and turned away.
Xiao Yao, who still didn't know she had been abandoned by the maids, was even more confused by Yun Yichen's sudden action. This man... this man...
"For your coming-of-age ceremony, I have invited Princess Deqing to be the guest of honor, and the officials have asked Kong Xuzhe's younger sister to do it." Needless to say, the person who gave the compliment was none other than Xiao Yuan.
Xiao Yao had already forgotten the hand that had been lingering on her face and was reluctant to move away. She asked in surprise, "My mother said she would invite the grandmother of the Yuan family to be the main guest."
Yun Yichen withdrew his hand with difficulty. It was not good not to be married. He couldn't even get closer to his sweetheart. Just bear it! In a dozen days, he would be able to have her legitimately.
"My mother will tell my grandmother and mother-in-law about this today."
Grandmother, mother-in-law, are you calling your grandmother and mother? Xiao Yao found that Yun Yichen was getting more and more shameless.
The little girl is embarrassed! Yun Yichen raised the corner of his mouth and smiled before continuing: "I will prepare the hairpins and crowns for the coming-of-age ceremony..."
"Wait a minute, I'm glad you invited Princess Deqing here, but my grandfather, parents, and I have already prepared this hairpin and crown. I can't let them down." You prepared everything, but have you considered my family's feelings? Xiao Yao wondered if she had met a domineering CEO. Would she be locked up in a small dark room if she spoke to a man in the future?
Forget it, let the old man have it this time. I really can't go too far. I have to leave some opportunities for the Xiao family to perform.
"Ruonan must look really good today! Why aren't you watching the ceremony at the palace?"
I just wanted to tell you the good news myself. My sister can invite the Queen as the guest of honor, so I must invite a position of status not much different from the Queen for the little girl. My sister has a princess as the official, so I must invite a princess for her.
The news that the Xiao family was able to invite Princess Deqing quickly spread among the families of officials in Kyoto. This princess was no less powerful than the queen, and her prestige was even higher than that of the current empress dowager.
On the 26th, the Xiao family is full of guests, and the daughter-in-law of Prince Jing is coming of age. Who would not give her face?
Xiao Yao sat in the room with her eyes closed, recalling the steps of today's ceremony over and over again, reminding herself that she must not make any mistakes today.
When the time came, Xiao Jingkang and others stood on the steps east of the main hall to welcome the guests. After the main guest, Princess Deqing, and the guests were seated, Xiao Jingkang gave a brief speech, and then Xiao Yao, dressed in colorful clothes and shoes, walked out from the east room.
Xiao Yuan came out first, washed her hands, faced south, bowed to the guests, and combed Xiao Yao's hair. Then, the main guest, Princess Deqing, washed her hands, walked up to Xiao Yao, and loudly chanted a blessing speech...
First bow, first bow; second bow, second bow; third bow, until finally Xiao Yao knelt before her parents, waiting for their instructions. After her parents' earnest instructions, Xiao Yao replied, "Although I am not very smart, I will obey you." Bow to her parents.
Xiao Yao stood in the center of the venue and bowed to the main guest, guests, musicians, officials, sponsors, parents and relatives in turn. Then Xiao Jingkang announced that the coming-of-age ceremony was completed, and the whole ceremony was over.
After changing her hairstyle and wearing a long gown with a curved hem, Xiao Yao looked more dignified and elegant. The women who attended the coming-of-age ceremony had to admit that Xiao Yao was not only outstanding in appearance, but also impeccable in manners and conversation. It seemed that Prince Jing's Mansion had good taste.
The people from Prince Jing's mansion, along with Princess Qing and the Xiao family's relatives, were the last to leave. They discussed the details of the marriage. The dowry, the rewards... Zhang Shi felt a pang of sadness when she heard about it. If she hadn't opposed the marriage, wouldn't all these treasures have been hers?
And why did Prince Jing fall for this girl? Just wait and see, with her delicate appearance, she will be tortured into a mess by the little goblins in the backyard of the palace in a few years.
When his son heard the news that this girl was getting married, he secretly wiped away his tears. He really thought he didn't see it! The father and son now saw that he was indifferent to him, all because of this damn girl. If he didn't let his niece from his mother's side get married, he would curse Xiao Yao every day that she would be abandoned by Prince Yun sooner or later, and her fate would be even more miserable than his daughter's.
At 10:00 pm on dinner that day, Lin You gave Xiao Yao a small jade bottle: "This is a beauty pill that I have carefully researched for many years and collected countless precious medicinal herbs to make. I give it to you as a wedding gift. What do you think, godfather, this is very considerate!"
This is possible. When Yun Yichen goes to find the little beauty, I will kick him away. With my pretty face, I might even meet the true love of my life!
She's thinking about divorce before getting married, and wants to climb the ladder without thinking about how to build a good relationship with her future husband. I guess Xiao Yao is the only one in history!
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