Cui Shaoze walked towards Wen Si, looking furious and looking for trouble.
Looking behind him, Wen Yue timidly opened her mouth and said “don’t”, but she didn’t make any move to hold Cui Shaoze.
After meeting Wen Si’s gaze, there was even a hint of satisfaction in her eyes.
Obviously, she was very proud of the fact that she could easily get Cui Shaoze to stand up for her.
But unfortunately, before Cui Shaoze could get close to Wen Si, a deep voice came from the stage –
“Xiaowu, Xiaoliu, the auspicious time has arrived, why don’t you come over and prepare for the coming-of-age ceremony.”
Wen Si turned her head to look.
On the stage, a dignified and elegant middle-aged man in a green gown was sitting at the top, looking at the two of them with a cold expression.
This is her father, Duke Zhenguo Wen Quansheng.
At this moment, even if Cui Shaoze wanted to cause trouble for her again, he could only step back.
Wen Si walked up to the stage without changing her expression.
As soon as Wen Yue came on stage, she took her arm with a smile on her face and pretended to be intimate.
“Fifth sister, why did it take you so long to mend the clothes? Daddy has been waiting for you for a while.”
“Mending clothes?”
Wen Quansheng glanced at Wen Si.
Without waiting for Wen Si to speak, Wen Yue couldn’t wait to tell her about how Wen Si had cut up her crown and clothes. After she finished, she sighed, “Oh, it’s still my fault for not being sensible and not being able to persuade my second brother. Otherwise, my fifth sister wouldn’t have cut up her crown and clothes because she was angry.”
It’s so annoying. You have to use this matter to make trouble for her, right?
Wen Si didn’t want to say a word at this moment.
After letting Wen Quansheng stare at her for a few seconds, she said impatiently, “Should the coming-of-age ceremony begin? If father and sixth sister don’t want me to continue, then I’ll get out of here, okay?”
Wen Si was unexpectedly irritable when she spoke, her beautiful willow-shaped eyebrows were tightly knitted, and her face looked very annoyed.
Even Wen Yue was stunned when she heard her words.
I never expected Wen Si to be so brave. When did she dare to talk to Daddy like this?
Isn’t she afraid that her father will really chase her away?
However, Wen Si was really not afraid.
For all women in the Ming Dynasty, the coming-of-age ceremony was one of the most important ceremonies in their lives.
Therefore, every girl looks forward to this day before she reaches the age of 15.
But perhaps it was because the coming-of-age ceremony in her previous life had left Wen Si with an indelible humiliation, so that ever since she stood on the stage just now, she had been feeling an unspeakable sense of conflict and irritability in her heart.
“No need, continue the ceremony.”
After Wen Quansheng withdrew his scrutinizing gaze, he said calmly: “Since there is no crown and costume, let’s just start like this. You must accept the consequences of your own actions.”
Obviously he thought that when Wen Si said she wanted to get out, she didn’t really mean it, but just wanted to escape.
But since you are so bold as to act so presumptuously in front of him, then I’ll punish you severely.
Let her suffer a little and lose face, then she will be obedient in the future.
Thinking so, Wen Quansheng signaled the sponsor to continue, then gave a brief speech to thank the guests for coming, and then announced the start of the coming-of-age ceremony.
Because the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo had passed away and the Wen family had no mistress, the main guest would naturally be Wen Si’s aunt, Wen Quansheng’s sister Wen Yali, who would crown them both.
“Oh, look at how pretty our Yue’er is. After her coming-of-age ceremony, I wonder how many good families will come knocking on her doorstep to propose marriage to her.”
“It’s a pity that our Shaoze got married early, otherwise how could someone else get this good fortune?”
Wen Yali came up and said something with a hidden meaning. She took Wen Yue’s little hand with a smile and talked to herself without even looking at Wen Si who was standing beside her.
Everyone below is listening. Who could fail to understand the meaning of her words?
Who is Wen Yali’s son?
Isn’t that Cui Shaoze from the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery’s Mansion?
As everyone knows, Cui Shaoze and Wen Si have been childhood sweethearts and had been engaged several years ago.
So when Wen Yali said it was decided early, wasn’t she referring to Wen Si?
“That’s right, I never realized that Wen Si was so vicious before.”
“You’re so narrow-minded that you’re jealous even of your own sister.”
“I’ve heard before that she is particularly arrogant and domineering at home. She often bullies Miss Six and even pushed Miss Six into trouble.”
“How vicious he is at such a young age!”
“Now that they know her true identity, the people in the Loyal and Brave Marquis’ Mansion must be extremely regretful.”
“That’s right. Didn’t you hear what the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery said just now? She doesn’t even like Wen Si anymore. I’m afraid she has already wanted to cancel the engagement.”
“…”
Wen Yue said shyly, “Aunt, don’t say that. In fact, I have always regarded cousin Shaoze as my own brother. Although Fifth Sister is a little willful, she has always liked cousin Shaoze. I believe Fifth Sister will change herself for cousin Shaoze. In this way, they can live happily together in the future.”
Listen, how considerate.
“Xiaowu, listen to what your sister is saying. What a kind-hearted child you are. You have nothing to do at home every day. Can’t you learn from your sister?”
Wen Yali’s words collided with Wen Si’s inner thoughts.
Wen Yali obviously wanted to criticize her in front of everyone.
But Wen Si just found it funny.
“Okay, don’t waste time.”
Wen Quansheng knew that Wen Yali was dissatisfied, but he didn’t want her to go too far.
After all, there are many guests today, and they cannot lose face for the Duke Zhenguo’s Mansion.
Wen Yali at least knew the seriousness of the matter, so she didn’t continue talking.
But whether they say it or not, there are quite a few small actions during the ceremony.
After all, this is the order of crowning.
According to the rules, Wen Si’s hair should be combed and crowned first, and then Wen Yue’s turn.
But Wen Yali didn’t like Wen Si, so she just combed Wen Yue’s hair and put on a crown for her first.
When she recited the blessings, her face was all smiles. She recited dozens of sentences, and every word was full of doting.
Those who don’t know would think that Wen Yue is her biological daughter, oh no, she is her biological daughter-in-law.
But when it comes to Wen Si, his attitude is completely different.
There was no disguising indifference, and even the words of blessing were just a casual “peace and joy”.
The guests below didn’t find it strange.
After all, who would want to bless someone with a vicious heart?
“After the capping ceremony, the bride returns to her room, puts on the cap and clothes, and accepts…”
“There is no crown and uniform, so skip it and continue to the next step.”
Just as the chanter was reciting the ritual, Wen Quansheng interrupted him with a cold tone.
The sponsor was stunned for a moment, but he still had the tact to obey the Duke of Zhenguo’s words, skipped the part about changing into crowns and clothes, and went directly to the next part, the Flower Blessing Ceremony.
Many guests came today to show their support for the Duke of Zhenguo.
Except for the above-mentioned people, almost all the dignitaries in the capital have arrived.
Even if the person does not come in person, or sends his family members, at least a flower can be given to the two bridesmaids as a sign of blessing during the flower blessing ceremony.
So at this time, many people in the audience were holding flowers in their hands, but no one was the first to stand up.
Instead, they discussed——
“Why didn’t you let them change into their crowns and uniforms?”
“Didn’t you hear the Duke of Zhenguo say that he didn’t prepare crowns and clothes for the two young ladies? How can we change them?”
“It’s not that we weren’t prepared. I heard that the day before, Miss Six’s crown and clothes were damaged by Miss Five.”
“It’s her indeed!”
“This Fifth Miss is truly vicious. She even ruined her sister’s crown and clothes on such an important occasion.”
“Then why doesn’t she have a crown and clothes to change into?”
“Needless to say, he must have been punished by the Duke of Zhenguo.”
“This is really too much. People like this don’t deserve blessing flowers!”
“If you want to give something as a gift, give it to Miss Six, don’t give it to her!”
“That’s right!”
A group of people were so angry that they placed all the flowers in their hands that they were using to bless the bride in front of Wen Yue.
