So sweet! She's pampered like a precious gem in her little world.

She had just turned fifteen and was wearing her hair in a bun for the first time.

Chu Yu's birthday banquet and coming-of-age ceremony were held on the same day.

She was woken up by Yingqi to do her makeup just as dawn was breaking.

The coming-of-age ceremony must be held in the morning at Chenshi (7-9 AM).

Jingyin changed her birthday banquet to be held at noon, so that she wouldn't be tired all day.

The palace maids simply braided her hair, as they would formally crown and hairpin her at her coming-of-age ceremony later.

Today she specially chose a bright and vibrant outfit: a light cherry blossom-colored jacket with a swastika pattern and flowing clouds, paired with a scarlet long skirt adorned with butterflies and flowers.

Winter days are just too easy to make people sleepy.

At first, Chu Yu managed to sit upright in front of the dressing mirror, but later she started pecking at rice like a chick.

In the end, it was Yingqi who held her small face and helped her lean against her, and only then was she able to finish all the makeup and hair.

Before leaving, a palace maid brought her a snow fox fur cloak that Jingyin had specially given her.

(Protecting animals is everyone's responsibility!!! But this is set in ancient times~)

The coming-of-age ceremony required the participation of an elder female member of the family, so Emperor Jingyin specially invited the Dowager Consort, who had been living in seclusion for many years, to preside over it.

The Dowager Empress was a concubine of Emperor Jingyin's grandfather. After Emperor Jingyuan ascended the throne, he posthumously honored his father as the Retired Emperor. Now, only this Dowager Empress is still alive. She has been living in seclusion in the deep palace for many years and rarely makes public appearances.

The Dowager Consort's maternal family was the Duke of Anguo's mansion, which made her extremely noble.

The news that Princess Yuanjia's coming-of-age ceremony was personally presided over by the Dowager Empress caused quite a stir throughout the court and beyond.

I knew that Emperor Jingyin doted on Princess Yuanjia, but I never imagined he could be so virtuous.

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The palace is magnificent, with towering pavilions and carved railings.

Even in the depths of winter, Penglai Palace is still filled with all sorts of rare and exotic flowers, a truly breathtaking sight.

The guests were deeply impressed the moment they stepped inside.

Winter in Beijing is undoubtedly bleak, with only the snow-covered landscape offering a few bright spots.

The Penglai Palace is a completely different world from the outside!

Beneath the blossoms on the jade terrace, the cloud-covered windows are quietly closed, amidst fragrant carriages and painted boats.

Princess Yuanjia's happiness was embodied at this moment.

Welcoming guests, taking their places, opening the ceremony, the young women taking their places, guests washing their hands, first addition, first bow, second addition, second bow, third addition, third bow, placing wine, offering wine, offering wine, the young women taking their hairpins, listening to instruction, the young women bowing in thanks, the ceremony is complete.

The entire coming-of-age ceremony proceeded smoothly according to the plan.

After the ceremony, Chu Yu officially came of age.

Her birthday banquet was held immediately after her coming-of-age ceremony.

Jingyin held a grand banquet in the front hall with his court officials, while the wives and daughters of the court officials and other female relatives of the imperial family joined Yuanjia in a banquet in the warm hall by the Taiye Pond behind the hall.

Chu Yu rarely appears on such occasions. In the past, she always appeared by Jing Yin's side, and Jing Yin protected her very well.

This was the first time everyone had the opportunity to face her directly, and they all took the chance to approach her and start a conversation.

Although Chu Yu disliked this kind of occasion, it was her birthday banquet after all, and she still had to face it.

However, her face was almost frozen from smiling.

"This humble woman greets Princess Yuanjia."

The kind-looking lady in front of her looked somewhat familiar. After thinking for a while, Chu Yu finally remembered that she was the wife of Grand Tutor Xie, whom she had met a few years ago at Jingyin's coming-of-age ceremony.

Madam Xie was a second-rank imperial consort. Although her status was not as high as that of Princess Yuanjia, who had been granted a title by the emperor, she was still the wife of the imperial tutor. Chu Yu accepted the greeting and replied with a respectful attitude.

"Madam Xie, please rise."

She reached out and helped the person up, her warm attitude a stark contrast to her previous dignified and polite demeanor.

That year, during Jingyin's coming-of-age ceremony, she was only ten years old. Jingyin was worried about leaving her alone during the banquet, so it was Madam Xie who took the initiative to come and accompany her and take care of her.

Although the two had not seen each other for several years, they became familiar with each other after just a few words.

Madam Xie was quite familiar with her and Jingyin's family affairs, and therefore she felt great affection and tenderness towards her.

"Chu Chu, His Majesty's planning for you to this extent is truly commendable."

"Well, I know."

"Then... if I may be so bold as to ask a question I shouldn't, has Your Majesty set a wedding date?"

When Chu Yu heard the last two words, her head went blank.

Wedding date?

He had never talked to me about the wedding.

So what does Madam Xie mean by the wedding date she mentioned?

Being deep within the palace, she obtained almost all her information through Jingyin.

If he doesn't want her to know something, she has no way to stop him.

Oh no, there's also baby milk cake.

[Little Milk Cake! What's going on with Jingyin's wedding date?]

【Um, host, I haven't found any information about Jingyin getting married. This is probably just Madam Xie's speculation.】

Chu Yu unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

"Madam Xie, what do you mean by the wedding date?"

Seeing the puzzled look on her face, as if she really knew nothing, Madam Xie felt a mix of emotions.

What kind of protection is this?

She hesitated for a moment, then took Chu Yu's hand and slowly said, "Chu Chu, do you know why girls have a coming-of-age ceremony at the age of fifteen?"

The little girl nodded. "I know, it means I'm an adult now."

"anything else?"

"What else? What else?"

At this moment, Chu Yu deeply regretted not having studied classical Chinese literature properly when she was in school!

She can do all the problems, but she hasn't seriously studied the relevant knowledge at all.

Madam Xie smiled and patiently explained, "The coming-of-age ceremony is indeed a girl's coming-of-age ceremony, but there is a very important prerequisite: a girl who reaches the age of fifteen must already be betrothed. If she is not yet betrothed, she will generally have to wait until she is twenty to have the ceremony."

Chu Yu was completely dumbfounded.

So she's already betrothed?

How come she, the person involved, knew nothing?

In the front hall.

Grand Tutor Xie approached Jingyin and said, "Your Majesty."

"Have you given the instructions to Madam Xie?"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the instructions have been given, and the princess should already know by now."

"Ah."

Jingyin remained expressionless, showing neither joy nor anger.

No one knew how anxious he was at that moment.

What will the initial reaction be?

He did everything without telling her.

Over the past few years, he has eliminated all the obstacles between them.

She doesn't have to do anything; she just needs to be a happy wife.

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Note: The *ji* ceremony (pronounced *ji* in the first tone) is a coming-of-age ceremony for Han Chinese girls, an ancient auspicious ceremony. It is commonly known as "Shangtou" or "Shangtou Ceremony." *Ji* refers to a hairpin. From the Zhou Dynasty onwards, it was stipulated that noblewomen would undergo the *ji* ceremony after betrothal and before marriage. It was generally held at the age of fifteen, but if a woman remained unmarried, the ceremony would be held at the age of twenty. The *guan* (or *ji*) ceremony is a traditional coming-of-age ceremony of the Han Chinese.

(The above content is from Baidu Encyclopedia)

Also, the author's educational level is limited, and much of the content in the article is made up, so please don't take it too seriously.

I've tried my best to write about the parts related to our traditional culture based on the information I found. Please feel free to point out any errors.

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Sorry, the main post hasn't been approved yet TT

This has been revised three times already, with a lot of content deleted, which may affect the reading experience. I'm really sorry.

No matter how I try to change it, it won't work; I can only delete it. I'm at my wit's end.

Thank you all for your support. I will let you know when the book is released.

Mwah! (●′3｀●)

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