Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 332 Birthday Banquet and Coming-of-Age Ceremony

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye it was Dugu Jingyao's birthday. Everyone in the Yunnan Palace got up early to prepare, even Liu Jingyue, who usually loved to stay in bed, got up early.

This time we are in Chang'an. Although we cannot be as well prepared as in Yunnan, with the help of Li Chu, we can still do it easily.

The Yunnan Palace was already decorated with lanterns and full of activity. Dugu Jingyao was dressed in a gorgeous red gown and exquisite hair accessories. With Liu Jingyue's careful grooming, she looked exceptionally beautiful.

Dugu Jingyao stood in the courtyard, accepting the blessings of the servants. Dugu Jingyao also ordered Shi Jian and Si Jian to give them some rewards as a blessing.

At this moment, there was a commotion at the door. It turned out to be Li Chu, dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe, with an imposing manner.

"Why did you come so early today?" Dugu Jingyao smiled faintly.

"Today is your birthday and also your coming-of-age ceremony. It's such an important day, so of course I have to come early." Li Chu walked closer, his eyes fell on Dugu Jingyao, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Liu Jingyue on the side joked: "Future brother-in-law, are you dazzled by your sister's beauty?" Everyone laughed.

Dugu Jingyao glanced at Liu Jingyue and said, "Yuer, you little girl, do you deserve to be punished?"

Liu Jingyue stuck out her tongue and walked away silently with the other servants.

Li Chu had been gazing at Dugu Jingyao affectionately. Dugu Jingyao's face was a little hot under Li Chu's gaze. She couldn't help but change the subject and asked, "Why are you the only one here? Didn't Nian'er and Ruo'er come?"

Li Chu pretended to be jealous and said, "Why, isn't it enough for me to come alone?"

Dugu Jingyao was so amused by his expression of being an angry young wife that she couldn't hold it in anymore and burst into laughter: "Hahaha, you really are... How can you be so jealous of your own brothers and sisters?"

Li Chu raised his eyebrows and said, "Why not? If you treat them better than I treat myself, isn't it normal for me to be jealous?"

Dugu Jingyao poked Li Chu with her finger and said, "You're already an adult, yet you're still acting like a spoiled brat? Aren't you afraid that others will see you and embarrass your Highness, the renowned Prince Guangping?"

So Li Chu stopped being so naughty and said seriously, "Okay, no more trouble. Not only will Neng'er, Ruo'er and I come today, but even my father and mother will be here too."

Although Dugu Jingyao was mentally prepared that he would invite the Crown Princess, she never expected that the Crown Prince would also come? Seeing Dugu Jingyao's somewhat surprised expression, Li Chu smiled and explained: "My mother is here to collect your hair for your coming-of-age ceremony. As for my father..."

He lowered his voice, fearing that others would hear, and whispered in Dugu Jingyao's ear, "He wants to use this opportunity to repair his relationship with the Yunnan Palace."

Hearing this, Dugu Jingyao began to understand. After all, the two families were trying to become relatives, not enemies. They were almost becoming one family, so it was better to talk it out sooner rather than later. So she nodded, indicating that she understood.

Seeing Dugu Jingyao nod, Li Chu looked around and saw that no one else was passing by. He secretly kissed Dugu Jingyao on the cheek and said, "Jingyao, happy birthday! You get ready here. I'll go to the front first, so that your father and your brother won't see me and chase me out. That would be really embarrassing." After that, Li Chu turned around and left in a cool manner.

Dugu Jingyao found it funny. She didn't expect that Li Chu was afraid of someone, and it wasn't others, but her own father and brother. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile with her hands covering her lips.

Shi Jian and Si Jian saw Li Chu leave, and then went to the front to bring Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi who came to congratulate them.

Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi noticed that Dugu Jingyao was different from her heroic appearance in the past. She looked more gentle and charming today, but due to her long-term martial arts training, she still couldn't completely conceal her heroic spirit.

Shen Zhenzhu couldn't help but sigh: "Wow, Jingyao, you are so beautiful today!"

Dugu Jingyao pretended to be angry and said, "Am I beautiful only today? Haven't I been beautiful before?"

Shen Zhenzhu quickly explained: "She was beautiful before, but she is even more beautiful today!"

Murong Linzhi also agreed: "Yes, it is a different kind of beauty."

Dugu Jingyao was amused by their singing in unison: "Alright, alright, why did you come so early today?"

Shen Zhenzhu said: "Today is your birthday, so of course we have to arrive early!"

Murong Linzhi continued, "Yes, if you need any help, we can help."

Dugu Jingyao took their hands and said, "Thank you very much!"

Shen Zhenzhu said, "You've been so kind to us, so naturally we should reciprocate."

Murong Linzhi said, "Alright, alright, Zhenzhu, let's not delay Jingyao from packing up. The banquet will start soon, so let's go out first."

Shen Zhenzhu nodded and said, "Well, Lin Zhi is right. In that case, let's go to the front yard first. See you later."

Dugu Jingyao also nodded and said, "See you later!"

After they finished reminiscing about the past, Shi Jian and Si Jian came in. They checked Dugu Jingyao's makeup and clothes, and found nothing wrong with them. Then they sat aside and waited for someone to call them.

As the banquet was getting closer, more and more people came to the Yunnan Palace, and the place was bustling with people.

What Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi said was right. There were too few people in the Yunnan Palace, especially since Dugu Jingyao didn't show up. Liu Jingyue was the only one left on the female side and couldn't handle it all, so the two of them took the initiative to help Liu Jingyue receive them.

As the room was filled with distinguished guests, a chorus of voices rang out from outside the palace: "The Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, Prince Jianning, and Princess Ningguo have arrived."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent for a moment. As they watched the few people walk gracefully into the Prince of Yunnan's Palace, they bowed and said, "Your humble servants greet the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, the Prince of Jianning, and the Princess of Ningguo."

Several people walked towards the head of the table and, after taking their seats, said, "Please excuse the formalities! Today is Princess Yining's birthday banquet and coming-of-age ceremony. I and the Crown Princess are here to witness the ceremony. The main attraction today is the Yunnan Palace, so please don't be so rigid about these formalities."

Upon hearing this, everyone said in unison, "Thank you, Your Highness." Then they stood up and sat back in their seats, continuing to chat and drink.

Dugu Xin politely said to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, "I didn't expect that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess would be so honored to visit us. My humble Yunnan Palace is truly honored! Hahahaha."

The prince said, "What the King of Yunnan said is unbelievable. We are about to become a family, so we should definitely come and have some fun!"

The Crown Princess also echoed, "Yes, I like Jingyao very much. I wonder if I can have the honor of giving Jingyao a haircut?"

Dugu Xin said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, you are joking. It is Yao'er's honor to have your hair done. Of course, I am very willing to do so."

Several of them were smiling happily, and in the eyes of the people below, they seemed to be getting along harmoniously, but no one knew how sincere they were.

The prince asked, "Why didn't Jingyao come?"

Dugu Xin said, "I've sent someone to call him. He'll be here soon."

Not long after, Dugu Jingyao slowly walked into the main hall and first paid her respects to the people at the top. With her arrival, the banquet began, and for a while, there was singing and dancing.

After three rounds of drinking, the prince suddenly signaled someone to take out a wooden box. When they opened it, they found a sword inside.

Dugu Jingyao was pleasantly surprised and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness, for the generous gift."

The prince nodded slightly and said, "You are the birthday girl today. There is no need to be so polite. Please take a seat." Dugu Jingyao then sat down as he was told.

The highlight of today's birthday banquet was still the cake Liu Jingyue prepared for Dugu Jingyao. Li Ruo couldn't help but act coquettishly with the Crown Princess, "Mother, this is the cake I told you and Father about last time. I want one for my birthday, too!"

The Crown Princess agreed repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I'll send someone to ask how to make it, and I'll prepare one for you then!" She pinched Li Ruo's nose. Li Ruo smiled and nodded, watching Dugu Jingyao cutting the cake below.

At this moment, in a distant corner, someone quietly clenched his fists, with jealousy and unwillingness in his eyes.

After the cake was shared, it was time for the coming-of-age ceremony.

Under the gaze of everyone, Dugu Jingyao slowly walked to the top of the table. The Crown Princess personally added a hairpin, a hairpin, and a hairpin crown to her hair, gave her the Chinese character "安", and offered her sincere blessings.

Dugu Jingyao's face was filled with a happy smile. She thanked the Crown Princess for bunting her hair and said that she would study hard in the future and become a talented and virtuous woman.

Soon, the banquet ended in jubilation, and in the joyful atmosphere, a huge conspiracy was gradually taking shape.

On this side, taking advantage of this opportunity, the relationship between the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess and Dugu Xin improved a lot. The Crown Prince and Dugu Xin drank and talked happily, and Li Chu and Dugu Moyan accompanied them. The end result was that everyone drank happily and had a lot of fun.

As the protagonist of today, Dugu Jingyao was not idle either. She had already ordered people to quietly prepare sobering soup. After everyone had eaten and drunk well, she gave it to them to drink, and then everyone went back to their respective places to sleep, and it would be a successful conclusion.

Because the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess had to return to the palace today, Li Chu did not have time to talk to Dugu Jingyao alone. However, in Li Chu's opinion, the wedding would be held in a month after today, so this little time was not a big deal.