Capítulo 1262: Chapter 1260: Roasted Over the Fire
Princess Changping’s coming-of-age ceremony, the Princess Consort invited many ladies and young won to witness it. However, not all young won could sit in Changping’s courtyard. Those who could were either very close personal friends of Changping or noble young ladies whom the Princess Consort esteed.
anwhile, many were waiting in the main hall, where acquaintances introduced their daughters to one another. Those with intentions naturally engaged in various conversations, either praising your daughter or complaining about their own sons, all subtly probing whether there was a possibility of a marital alliance.
Wufu, with Purple Jade’s help, had already cramd the entire process of a noble young lady’s coming-of-age ceremony in a large family. As she formally participated now, she couldn’t help but sigh at the strict rules of ancient families for a girl’s coming-of-age.
Changping was the one going through the ceremony, with people serving her through the process. Beside Wufu, the familiar Ji Furong, whom she had t at the Prince’s Mansion previously, accompanied her to the venue of the ceremony.
Wufu was curious about how Ji Furong, who had nearly suffered a loss at the Prince’s Mansion before, still attended the ceremony without feeling awkward.
But such words were not appropriate to ask. Seeing that Ji Furong had a closely-following maid, it was clear that Lady Ji was still apprehensive. However, if she hid and avoided attending, it would offend the Prince’s Mansion, and having others probe and joke about the inside story would only appear guilty. It was better to attend openly and confidently.
Midway through the walk, they saw an acquaintance, who was none other than Miss ng Siyu from the ng family.
Seeing Wufu, ng Siyu’s eyes brightened. She walked over and bowed slightly, “Little master…”
Wufu quickly returned the greeting and interjected, “Siyu, I didn’t expect you to be here too.”
ng Siyu blinked and smiled, “Yes, I heard from my grandfather that you are close with Princess Changping, and since our family received an invitation, I ca along with my mother.”
Ji Furong, seeing their familiarity, beca curious and asked, “Is Miss Wufu acquainted with Miss ng?”
The ng family is a century-long scholarly family, even our Ji family can’t compare.
Wufu replied, “We have so connections.”
ng Siyu held her hand and said, “Sister Wufu, Mother also wishes to see you. You haven’t visited our ho yet.”
Following her gaze, Wufu looked over to see a calm and dignified woman in her thirties, dressed in a long purple dress with patterns of jadeite, smiling and nodding at her.
“I should pay respects to Madam ng,” said Wufu, then turned to Ji Furong, “Miss Ji, please excuse .”
Ji Furong nodded with a smile, watching ng Siyu warmly take Wufu’s hand and lead her to Madam ng, her eyes reflecting thoughtful consideration.
Madam ng, Old Master ng’s eldest daughter-in-law, was thirty-five this year, hailing from the distinguished Rong family, possessing a dignified and gentle appearance, and exhibiting gracious and appropriate manners. It was said that the ng family ran a won’s academy under the managent of Eldest Lady ng.
Wufu perford a gentle bow, “Wufu greets Eldest Lady ng.”
“Please rise, you are the master’s disciple, and by seniority, you should call sister-in-law,” Eldest Lady ng said as she personally helped her up. She took a Phoenix Tail Hairpin from her maid and inserted it into Wufu’s hair, jokingly saying, “I’ve been hoping you’d visit our house, but since you haven’t, I had to co here to catch you!”
Feeling nurous gazes on her, Wufu replied, “I’ve been held back by so matters these past days, but I’ll certainly send an invitation to visit in a few days.”
Being scrutinized at Changping’s Courtyard and now receiving extra ‘attention’ from Eldest Lady ng, she felt she was being placed in the spotlight, contrary to her intention of keeping a low profile.
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