ebookland Chapter 113 The Emperor and Empress are here in person
Chapter 113 The Emperor and Empress are here in person
Luo Lingzhang turned his head suddenly, staring at the guard with eyes as sharp as a knife, as if he wanted to eat him alive. The guard was so scared that he trembled all over and stammered, "It was... Sister Liuli who asked us to... notify the young master!"
Liuli, who was standing by, had already turned pale, and watched the scene in front of her with fear. Her lips trembled slightly, and she wanted to explain something, but she didn't know where to start. Finally, she mustered up the courage to speak: "You... Don't frame me! I didn't even see you today!"
However, facing Liuli's explanation, the guard was shocked and confused. He opened his mouth but couldn't say a word.
Seeing this, Luo Lingzhang's anger burned even more fiercely. He clenched his teeth tightly and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth: "Go and accept the punishment yourself!" The voice was extremely cold, with unquestionable majesty.
Luo Lingyue's clear and pleasant voice came out slowly from the house: "Third brother, take care. I won't see you off~" The voice was like a breeze, drifting slowly into everyone's ears.
At the same time, in the courtyard separated by a wall, Xiao Jinghan stood quietly, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and shook his head gently, and then chuckled. He thought: This Luo Lingyue is really an interesting person!
At this moment, Emperor Wen, who was far away in the palace, had just finished listening to the guard's story. Emperor Wen was stunned for a moment, and then he burst into laughter: "Hahahahahaha... My son-in-law actually suffered a loss at the hands of Xiao Jinghan! It's really funny! Funny! Funny!" The laughter echoed in the palace for a long time.
Under the deep and quiet night sky, everything is silent, as if the whole world is immersed in peace. However, behind this seemingly calm appearance, a thrilling action is hidden.
At this moment, Luo Lingyue was transforming into the mysterious Dark Moon Fairy. With her superb disguise skills, she cleverly avoided all eyes and quietly sneaked into the backyard of Zhang's mansion.
Chu Caiwei, Meixiang and Huixiang were anxiously waiting in the room. When they saw Dark Moon Fairy appear like a ghost, they couldn't help but feel excited.
Chu Caiwei, in particular, could hardly contain her excitement and said to Dark Moon Fairy eagerly, "I had expected you to come tonight. Tomorrow is Li Jingshu's coming-of-age ceremony. What should I do next?"
Dark Moon Fairy gently pulled up Chu Caiwei's sleeves, and at a glance, she saw that her originally tender and fair arms were now covered with scars from being whipped. The bruises and bloodstains were intertwined, shocking.
Dark Moon Fairy raised her eyebrows and chuckled: "Is your whole body like this?"
Chu Caiwei gritted her teeth, nodded, and with a determined light in her eyes, she replied: "Master Dark Moon, the pill you gave me is truly miraculous! Although my body is now covered with whip marks, only my face is still intact."
Dark Moon Fairy smiled slightly and said softly to Chu Caiwei: "You don't have to worry, just wait here quietly. Tonight, I will take these two maids out first." After that, she turned her gaze to Meixiang and Huixiang beside her, and continued to instruct: "When the emperor arrives at the coming-of-age ceremony tomorrow, you two don't have to be afraid, just rush forward and tell the story this way..." As her voice gradually became lower, Dark Moon Fairy's speech speed became slower and slower.
Chu Caiwei and the two maids listened attentively. When Dark Moon Fairy finished speaking, the three of them looked at each other, secretly amazed at how brilliant this plan was!
The next morning, the sun shone through the window into the room, illuminating the entire house. Li Jingshu got up early and dressed herself up carefully. She wore a gorgeous long dress, the hem of which was as colorful as a blooming flower; her hair was tied into an exquisite bun, dotted with dazzling jewels, sparkling.
Today is Li Jingshu's Jiji Ceremony, an important ceremony that marks her transition from girlhood to adulthood. Jiji Ceremony is also known as "Shangtou" or "Shangtou Ceremony", and is particularly solemn for noble women. Usually held at the age of fifteen, this ceremony indicates that the girl has grown up and can get married. Once the Jiji Ceremony is completed, they are officially on the threshold of married life.
However, there are different levels of ceremonies for the coming of age ceremony. Ordinary families may simply eat a bowl of longevity noodles, comb their hair and insert a hairpin, and that's it. Slightly wealthier families will add some more steps on top of this, but the real attention to detail is only paid to the wealthy and powerful. Because the more complicated the ceremony, the higher the standard of the corresponding banquet, and both the host and the person coming of age will feel exhausted.
Therefore, a young lady like Li Jingshu, who came from a prominent family, naturally had to hold a grand and solemn coming-of-age ceremony. For this purpose, the Prime Minister's Mansion specially invited many relatives and friends to witness this wonderful moment. People dressed up and attended, and the atmosphere was warm and extraordinary. Everyone was looking forward to seeing this beautiful girl usher in a new stage of life.
The sun was shining and the weather was fine. Today was destined to be an extraordinary day! The news that the daughter of the prime minister, who was of a prominent status, would become the future crown princess after her coming-of-age ceremony had already spread throughout the capital. For a time, officials, noblemen and ladies from aristocratic families all came out to send their most sincere blessings to this daughter of heaven.
The streets were decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, and the atmosphere was festive. There was a constant flow of people and cars in front of the palace. Almost all the important people in the capital gathered here, and the scene was very lively. People knew that Emperor Wen, the Empress, and the Crown Prince would definitely be there to witness this grand event. For these dignitaries, this was undoubtedly a rare opportunity to show off their style in front of the Emperor and Empress and win a little favor and attention.
Everyone dressed up and talked and laughed, unable to hide their excitement. Some brought precious gifts in an attempt to please Li Jingshu, while others showed off their talents in the hope of attracting the attention of the royal family.
However, in this hustle and bustle, Li Jingshu always maintained an elegant and calm demeanor. Her beautiful face was as charming as a blooming flower, attracting countless eyes; her every move showed the demeanor of a lady from a noble family, which made people fall in love with her.
At this moment, the whole of Shangjing seemed to be immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere, and Li Jingshu's coming-of-age ceremony was more like a gorgeous feast, embellishing this prosperous city with sparkling brilliance.
At this time, Eunuch Gao drove a carriage filled with precious gifts and stopped in front of the Prime Minister's Mansion. He stood beside the carriage and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty and the Queen have come to the Prime Minister's Mansion in person to celebrate the Prime Minister's daughter's coming of age!" This news was like a thunderclap, and the already lively scene instantly became boiling.
People were talking to each other, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. The emperor and empress actually attended the coming-of-age ceremony of the prime minister's daughter in person. This honor was really rare! This not only showed the noble status of the emperor and empress, but also reflected their high regard for the prime minister's mansion and their recognition and expectations for the future crown princess.
Everyone was secretly wondering what was so special about the prime minister's daughter that she deserved such a special treatment? For a while, all kinds of speculations came one after another, and the entire prime minister's residence seemed to be shrouded in an atmosphere of joy. And with the arrival of the emperor and the empress, this coming-of-age ceremony was destined to become one of the most grand and eye-catching events in the capital.