Chapter 137 It's His Blessing
After class, Jiang Zhiyu walked up to Master Lei and said respectfully, "Master Lei, I would like to ask you a question."
Lei Fuzi looked at her with a smile: "Zhi Yu, if you have any questions, just ask."
Jiang Zhiyu bowed his head slightly and said softly, "Sir, I would like to ask you to be my master for the ceremony of coming of age, is that okay?"
Master Lei was slightly stunned, then he laughed: "Zhi Yu, you are a smart and thoughtful woman. I am willing to be your master for the ceremony of coming of age. But I must first ask your grandfather for his opinion."
Jiang Zhiyu smiled slightly: "Thank you sir, I will tell my grandfather."
After returning home, Jiang Zhiyu told Xu that Master Lei agreed to be her master for the ceremony. Xu was very happy and immediately told Jiang Zhiyu's grandfather.
After hearing this, my grandfather was very happy. He said, "Master Lei is a man of both virtue and talent. It is a blessing for Zhiyu to have him as her master for her wedding ceremony."
Jiang Zhiyu and Master Lei discussed the details of the ceremony, and Xu often participated in it and gave advice to her daughter.
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More than a month had passed, and everything was calm during this period. The only busy person was Xu. It was also the first time for her to organize a coming-of-age ceremony for her daughter Jiang Zhiyu. She didn't know until she did it that there were so many things to take care of. The Jiang family was busy from top to bottom, and Xu did it herself, not daring to slack off.
On this day, Xu was in the study room discussing the details of her coming-of-age ceremony with the housekeeper, when suddenly, Jiang Zhiyu's voice was heard from outside the door.
"Mother, can I come in?" Jiang Zhiyu's voice floated in through the crack in the door, with a hint of expectation.
"Come in, Yu'er." Xu put down the account book in her hand and responded with a smile.
The door slowly opened, and Jiang Zhiyu walked in. She was wearing a light blue silk dress and a light plum blossom on her head, looking fresh and refined. She bowed to Xu, and then asked with concern: "Mother, are the preparations for the coming-of-age ceremony going well?"
Xu looked at her daughter, her eyes full of pride and love: "Yu'er, don't worry, your mother will definitely make your coming-of-age ceremony a grand occasion and a good story in the capital."
Jiang Zhiyu smiled slightly, with warmth in her heart: "Thank you for your hard work, mother. I also want to contribute to this coming-of-age ceremony."
Xu gently patted her daughter's shoulder and said, "Yu'er, I appreciate your concern, but for such an important event as the coming-of-age ceremony, you only need to prepare for it with peace of mind. You don't need to worry about other things."
Jiang Zhiyu wanted to say something else, but heard Xu Shi say, "By the way, Yu'er, how are your studies at the Imperial College going recently?"
Jiang Zhiyu's eyes flashed with pride, and he said, "Mother, my academic performance in the Imperial College is among the best, and my tutor speaks highly of me."
Hearing this, Xu smiled even brighter: "Yu'er, you are awesome! Mother is proud of you. But learning never ends, you must not be complacent, you must keep working hard."
Jiang Zhiyu nodded and said, "My mother taught me this, and I will continue to work hard."
The two chatted for a long time until the housekeeper came in to remind them that it was getting late, and then Xu asked Jiang Zhiyu to go to rest. Looking at her daughter's back as she left, Xu was filled with relief.
Finally, the day of the coming-of-age ceremony arrived. The Jiang family's house was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity. Xu personally selected an exquisite dress for her daughter, and Jiang Zhiyu looked even more beautiful when she put it on.
In the evening, the coming-of-age ceremony officially began. Jiang Zhiyu stood on the stage, facing the full house of guests, feeling nervous and excited. Xu sat in the audience, watching her daughter grow up, her eyes full of pride.
The ceremony went very smoothly, and Jiang Zhiyu performed gracefully, winning applause from the whole room. When the ceremony was over, Jiang Zhiyu bowed to Xu and said, "Mother, thank you for organizing this coming-of-age ceremony for me. I will never forget it."
With tears in her eyes, Xu hugged her daughter tightly and said, "Yu'er, mother is proud of you. From now on, you are the real daughter of the Jiang family and you must shoulder the honor of the family."
Jiang Zhiyu nodded heavily.
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On this day, the morning light was just breaking, and the sound of reading could be heard in the Imperial College. Jiang Shuyuan, wearing a light blue Confucian dress, sat at the desk, holding the Book of Songs in her hands, studying attentively. Mei Zixu stood outside the window, looking at Jiang Shuyuan's back, with many contradictions in his heart.
Finally, he mustered up the courage, gently pushed open the window, and walked in front of Jiang Shuyuan. Jiang Shuyuan looked up and saw Mei Zixu with a worried look on his face, and complex emotions flashing in his eyes.
Jiang Shuyuan asked with concern: "Brother Mei, what's wrong with you? Why are you so worried?"
Mei Zixu sighed slightly and said, "Junior Sister Jiang, I have something to tell you, but I'm afraid you may find it difficult to accept."
Jiang Shuyuan smiled and said, "Brother, please feel free to speak. I am not such a fragile person."
Mei Zixu hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "My mother wants to see you."
Jiang Shuyuan's face changed slightly. She had no connection with Mei Zixu's mother and didn't know why she wanted to see her. She pondered for a moment, then nodded gently: "In that case, please ask Senior Brother to arrange it."
Mei Zixu was surprised to see Jiang Shuyuan agreed so readily. He looked at Jiang Shuyuan with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.
Two days later, Mei Zixu brought Jiang Shuyuan to an exquisite courtyard. The courtyard was full of flowers, birds singing and flowers fragrant, a peaceful and beautiful scene. Mei Zixu's mother was sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard. When she saw Jiang Shuyuan, she showed a gentle smile on her face.
Mei Zixu's mother's surname was Wu. She looked at Jiang Shuyuan and said with a smile, "You are Jiang Shuyuan, right? I heard Zixu mention you before. You are indeed a gentle and virtuous woman."
Jiang Shuyuan bowed slightly and said, "Mrs. Wu, you are too kind. I am just an ordinary woman."
Madam Wu invited Jiang Shuyuan to sit down. Jiang Shuyuan sat down gently. Madam Wu personally poured her a cup of tea and said, "Jiang Shuyuan, you don't have to be modest. It is a blessing for Zixu to meet you. I see that you have an extraordinary temperament and must be born in a famous family."
Jiang Shuyuan chuckled and said, "Mrs. Wu, you are too kind. Although my family has a small reputation, we dare not compare it with the famous families."
The two had a great conversation. Mei Zixu looked at his mother and Jiang Shuyuan, feeling deeply moved.
During the conversation, Mrs. Wu suddenly asked, "Miss Jiang, how do you think I get along with Zixu?"
Jiang Shuyuan thought for a moment and replied, "Madam and Senior Brother get along very well. They care about each other and support each other. However, I think Senior Brother is sometimes too reserved. He should relax a little more."
Mrs. Wu smiled and nodded: "Miss Jiang is right. Zixu has been under too much control since he was a child, which makes him a little too reserved. I will try to make him more relaxed."
Upon hearing this, Mei Zixu couldn't help but secretly glance at Jiang Shuyuan, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
At this moment, a maid came in, bowed to Madam Wu, and said, "Madam, there is a woman named Yan Yaqin outside who wants to see you."
Madam Wu frowned and asked, "Yan Yaqin? What is she doing here?"
Mei Zixu stood up and said, "Mother, Yan Yaqin is my classmate and friend. Maybe she just came to see me. I'll go and take a look."