Dad, open the door. I'll bring your mistress back for you.

On the ninth day of September, Shen Chuning's coming-of-age ceremony finally came as scheduled.

The entire mansion was decorated with lights and was filled with joy, and everyone's face was filled with happiness.

On the eve of her coming-of-age ceremony, according to custom, she needs to bathe herself with nine kinds of flowers and change her inner clothes.

A brand new bathtub was carefully placed behind the screen in the room, emitting a faint fragrance.

This bathtub is made of high-quality wood and is carved with exquisite patterns on the surface, making it look particularly elegant.

At the same time, Birui, who came specially from the capital, was also ready. She stood respectfully aside, waiting to help Shen Chuning take a bath.

In addition, there were nine well-trained maids waiting quietly in the main hall of the house.

They each held a tray covered with red cloth in their hands and walked carefully behind the screen.

When the trays were placed in order, Qixia and Birui walked forward lightly and gently lifted the red cloth on the trays one by one.

Each tray is filled with different kinds of flowers and branches, including peonies, roses, jasmines, magnolias, pomegranates, banyan branches, peach branches, longan branches and champion bamboo.

Birui and Qixia gently picked up the branches from the tray one by one and slowly placed them into the bathtub.

After everything was ready, Shen Chuning stepped into the bathtub and began to enjoy this unique bathing ritual.

The next day, as soon as the sky turned pale, Yun Shuxuan couldn't wait to come to Shen Chuning's yard early.

Zhenzhu and Birui, who were responsible for dressing up Shen Chuning, had already been waiting in front of the dressing table.

Outside the house, two rows of graceful ladies stood in an orderly manner, ready to receive orders at any time.

Birui gently moved to the bedside and called Shen Chuning softly: "Miss, it's time to get up."

Shen Chuning woke up slowly, and with sleepy eyes, she saw Yun Shuxuan smiling beside the bed.

That smile is as warm and gentle as the spring breeze, making people happy.

"Mom." Shen Chuning called sweetly.

This coming-of-age ceremony was carefully prepared by Yun Shuxuan for a long time.

Shen Chuning couldn't help but recall her coming-of-age ceremony in her previous life.

Although the scene was equally grand and solemn at that time, in fact all matters were handled by Madam Shen and a group of maids and servants according to established rules.

As for her mother, Qin Qimei, she only made a brief appearance at the opening of the banquet.

Although Mrs. Shen had a smile on her face at that time, now thinking carefully, how much sincerity was there in that smile?

Perhaps it was more because she could naturally marry the third prince after she came of age.

At this moment, Shen Chuning was sitting quietly in front of the dressing table, letting the smart and well-behaved little maid beside her carefully help her change her clothes.

After she finished dressing, Birui led her to the dressing table and together with Zhenzhu carefully helped her wash and dress up.

The bun she wore today was more dignified than before, completely different from the childish look of the past.

Yun Shuxuan stood quietly behind Shen Chuning, gazing at the beautiful figure reflected in the mirror, and couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile.

At this moment, a gentle and graceful figure walked into the house. It was Mo Ruxing.

Mo Ruxing was now married to Yun Zian. When Shen Chuning saw the newcomer, she quickly stood up to greet her and softly called out, "Aunt!"

Mo Ruxing handed the gift in her hand to Shen Chuning with a smile. It was a set of Dongzhu headwear.

Each Dongzhu pearl is round and full, like the bright stars in the night sky. They are skillfully inlaid on the gorgeous gold jewelry, emitting a charming luster.

"Aunt, why don't you want to be the main guest at An Ning's coming-of-age ceremony?" Shen Chuning pouted and asked with a puzzled look on her face.

Mo Ruxing gently reached out her hand and stroked Shen Chuning's hair tenderly, and replied in a gentle tone: "After all, my aunt is a dead and ominous person. On a festive day like this, I won't come and cause dislike."

Shen Chuning quickly shook her head in disapproval, saying anxiously, "Pooh! Pooh! Pooh! You're not dead at all. You've just taken on a different identity."

At this moment, Yun Shuxuan hurried to smooth things over, explaining, "There are quite a few guests from the capital today, some of whom have met Concubine Hui at the palace banquet. If we act so openly, and word gets to His Majesty, it might be detrimental to your aunt."

Although Shen Chuning felt that they had already given Emperor Jing enough money before, Emperor Jing should not interfere in his aunt's life anymore.

But after some thought, she finally chose to respect her aunt's decision.

Therefore, at this coming-of-age ceremony, Shen Chuning's sister-in-law's mother served as the main guest, and Princess Jiahe Xiao Jinyu was the sponsor.

The hairpin used for the coming-of-age ceremony was a red gold phoenix hairpin specially bestowed by the Empress Dowager.

Several of her brothers in Beijing took leave and rushed to Jinan, making it a grand occasion.

Even the elders from familiar families who were unable to attend in person arranged for people to send gifts.

Only Old Madam Shen seemed unaware that Shen Chuning had reached the age of marriage and did not show any expression.

Shen Chuning thought, maybe her grandmother was still angry with her for not returning to Beijing.

But in the capital, Old Madam Shen was not idle at all.

When she saw her grandchildren running to find Shen Chuning, she was not angry at all. Instead, she happily ate vegetarian meals for a few days.

This is a great opportunity to bring Shen Jingwan back.