Chapter 139 Double Happiness
After some twists and turns, they finally found the trace of the man in black.
In a deserted courtyard, they found the hiding place of the man in black. When they opened the door, they saw the man in black holding the "Plum Blossom Manual" with greed in his eyes.
Jiang Shuyuan and Mei Zixu attacked at the same time and subdued the man in black. The man in black struggled and tried to escape. Jiang Shuyuan said coldly: "Since you dare to steal the "Plum Blossom Book", don't think about leaving easily."
Mei Zixu took out a rope and tied up the man in black tightly. They took the man in black back to the Imperial College and reported the incident to the Dean Shangguan Zhengming.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Zhengming immediately ordered the black-clad man to be handed over to the government for processing. Jiang Shuyuan and Mei Zixu were praised by the Minister of Justice Shangguan Zhengming for their meritorious service. They smiled at each other, feeling a sense of accomplishment.
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Outside the gate of the Xiao Mansion, Zhang Anjie was already waiting there. He and his sweetheart Xiao Wen had made an appointment to go to the Jiang Mansion together today to attend the coming-of-age ceremony of their classmate Jiang Zhiyu.
The door of the Xiao Mansion slowly opened, and Xiao Wen, wearing a lavender dress, walked out lightly. Her eyes were bright and her mouth was smiling, like a flower in spring, which was eye-catching. Seeing this, Zhang Anjie immediately went up to her and smiled slightly, "Sister Xiao, you are so beautiful today."
Xiao Wen's cheeks flushed, and she gently hit Zhang Anjie and said, "Brother Anjie, you are making fun of me again. Let's go to the Jiang Mansion quickly. Sister Zhiyu's coming-of-age ceremony must be very lively."
The two walked out of Xiao's house side by side, chatting all the way to Jiang's house. At this time, many classmates and friends had gathered at the door of Jiang's house, and everyone congratulated Jiang Zhiyu on his upcoming adulthood. As soon as Zhang Anjie and Xiao Wen walked into the gate, they were enthusiastically pulled into the crowd.
Jiang Zhiyu was dressed in red, like a blooming flower, and greeted every friend with a bright smile. When she saw Xiao Wen and Zhang Anjie coming together, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Sister Xiao, Brother Anjie, you are here! I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Xiao Wen and Zhang Anjie responded with a smile, and the three of them entered the banquet hall together. At this time, many students from the Imperial College had already arrived, chatting with each other, and the atmosphere was lively. Zhang Anjie looked at the happy smiles of Xiao Wen and Jiang Zhiyu, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: How nice it would be if such a time could last forever.
The banquet started, and everyone congratulated Jiang Zhiyu one by one. Zhang Anjie and Xiao Wen also presented gifts to Jiang Zhiyu, wishing him a bright future. Amid the congratulations, Jiang Zhiyu's eyes sparkled with tears of happiness. She looked at Zhang Anjie and Xiao Wen with gratitude, and secretly vowed in her heart that she must cherish this friendship in the future and live up to everyone's expectations.
At the banquet, students showed off their talents, reciting poems or dancing with swords, which was very lively. Zhang Anjie looked at the happy figures of Xiao Wen and Jiang Zhiyu, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. At this time, he suddenly noticed a trace of worry in Xiao Wen's eyes, and couldn't help but ask with concern: "Sister Xiao, what's wrong with you? Are you worried about something?"
Xiao Wen nodded slightly and said softly: "Brother Anjie, I'm just wondering how long our time like this can last. After all, we all have to face our own destiny, and there may be many variables in the future."
Zhang Anjie held Xiao Wen's hands tightly and looked at her seriously: "Sister Xiao, no matter what happens in the future, I will cherish our friendship. I believe that we can overcome all difficulties together."
Xiao Wen's eyes sparkled with determination, and she smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Anjie. I also believe that we can face the challenges of the future together."
Halfway through the banquet, Jiang Zhiyu suddenly proposed: "Why don't we hold a poetry competition to liven up the atmosphere!" Everyone agreed, and the atmosphere became even more lively. Zhang Anjie looked at Xiao Wen, with a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.
Xiao Wen smiled and nodded slightly, indicating her agreement. Then, everyone was divided into two teams and began the poetry competition. Zhang Anjie and Xiao Wen served as captains of the two teams respectively, and a fierce competition began.
During the competition, the two teams fought back and forth, neither giving in. Zhang Anjie and Xiao Wen led their respective teams and used poetry to express their cherishment of friendship and their vision for the future. After the competition, the players from both sides were full of praise, praising the poetry competition for showing their talents and deepening their feelings for each other.
After the banquet, Zhang Anjie and Xiao Wen returned to the Xiao Mansion together. The two strolled under the moonlight, reminiscing about the happy time they had just had. Xiao Wen looked at the bright moon in the sky and sighed softly: "Brother Anjie, how long do you think our time like this can last?"
Zhang Anjie held her in his arms and replied gently: "Sister Xiao, as long as we have each other in our hearts, this friendship will last forever. Even if we face great difficulties in the future, we will move forward hand in hand."
Xiao Wen leaned in Zhang Anjie's arms with a happy smile on her face.
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Jiang Zhiyu forced herself to cheer up. She heard her mother Xu's gentle urging voice coming from outside the door, and she responded weakly.
At the coming-of-age ceremony, guests have arrived one after another and everyone takes their seats.
Jiang Zhiyu slowly straightened her back, trying to hide her fatigue and discomfort. She walked towards her mother, Xu, who was outside the door. The light from outside the door shone through the window lattice and fell on Xu's face, making her look even more gentle and loving.
"Mother, you're here." Jiang Zhiyu's voice was weak, but he tried to keep it steady.
Xu gently stroked Jiang Zhiyu's hair, her eyes full of concern: "Yu'er, why do you look so pale? Did you not get enough rest last night?"
"It's okay, just a little tired." Jiang Zhiyu replied with a strong smile.
In the hall of Jiang's house, guests took their seats one by one, and the place was bustling with noise. Grandfather Jiang sat at the head of the table, looking dignified and with a sharp gaze. When he saw Jiang Zhiyu and Xu come in, he nodded slightly, motioning them to take a seat.
After Jiang Zhiyu and Xu sat down, Old Master Jiang sighed, "Today is Yu'er's coming-of-age ceremony, and it is a double celebration for our Jiang family. Yu'er, you must remember that from today on, you are the eldest daughter of our Jiang family and you must shoulder the responsibilities of the family."
Jiang Zhiyu replied respectfully: "Grandfather, rest assured, Yu'er will definitely live up to your expectations."
At this time, a girl in a red dress came in. She was Jiang Zhiyu's sister Jiang Zhirou. She looked at Jiang Zhiyu with a flash of envy in her eyes, but soon returned to her calm.
"Sister, I wish you a successful coming-of-age ceremony." Jiang Zhirou said with a smile.
Jiang Zhiyu smiled slightly: "Thank you, sister. I hope you can grow up soon and add glory to the Jiang Mansion."
The ceremony of the jiji ceremony officially began, and the guests watched in a solemn atmosphere. Jiang Zhiyu slowly walked to the center of the stage and faced her grandfather, Mr. Jiang. Mr. Jiang picked up the ji in his hand and gently inserted it into Jiang Zhiyu's bun, implying that she had officially become an adult woman.
"Yu'er, from this moment on, you are the heir to the Jiang family. You must always keep in mind the honor of your family and bring glory to the Jiang family." Old Master Jiang said earnestly.