Chapter 833: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 833: Stunning but Lonely (2)
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Upon recalling the words she had just spoken, Mo Yan couldn't help but want to slap herself. She quickly said, "Sister Lan, I was just babbling! Don’t take it to heart. Our journey ahead is long, and we can’t waste time on people we don’t like. If that Du person can’t give you the love you deserve, are you really going to spend your whole life with him? Sister Lan, Young Master Du isn’t worth the risk!"
Liu Tinglan pondered for a moment, then shook her head. "Yan Yan, Young Master Du hasn’t done anything wrong. If I were to call off the engagement hastily, my parents wouldn’t approve. The Du family just cleared the debts with our help, and now they’ve finally relaxed a little. They definitely won’t agree to the breakup. If our families were to clash, my parents would lose face, and I’d be too embarrassed to go out."
Wrong? Mo Yan’s eyes brightened. While Du’s ambition might not be considered a moral fault, divorcing his wife to marry again was a serious issue. Right now, Du was hiding it well, and no one had noticed, but if she exposed it to Liu’s parents, perhaps breaking the engagement would be easier.
As for whether the Du family would make a scene or whether the Liu family’s reputation would be damaged—it wasn’t a big deal. With Xue Tuanzi’s magic, that could be resolved in an instant.
With that thought, Mo Yan formed a plan and decided not to continue persuading Liu Tinglan.
Liu Tinglan, not wanting to talk about unpleasant matters on her friend's special day, changed the subject. "Have you prepared all the clothes and accessories for your coming-of-age ceremony? Let me see them!"
Mo Yan nodded. "Wait here, I’ll go get them!" She got up and walked toward the wardrobe on the western wall, pulling out the dress and accessories she would wear for the ceremony and placing them on the bed.
Liu Tinglan immediately got up, her face filled with awe. "They're so beautiful! These clothes and accessories are gorgeous!"
Mo Yan smiled slightly, her delicate fingers gently brushing over the items.
For the coming-of-age ceremony, there were four sets of attire in total. The first set was the children's outfit worn before the ceremony, a bright-colored dress symbolizing the innocence and liveliness of a young girl. The second set was for the first rite, consisting of a hairpin, a simple scarf, and a plain skirt, symbolizing the purity of a young maiden. The third set was for the second rite, featuring a hairpin and a deep-colored robe, representing a woman’s dignity. The fourth set was for the third rite, with a crown and long-sleeved gown, symbolizing elegance, grace, and nobility.
These four outfits, even if Mo Yan only wore them for today, were made by the most famous tailor in the capital, who specialized in custom dresses for aristocratic families. Both Xiao Ruiyuan and Mo Qingze had insisted on using only the best materials and craftsmanship. The colors, patterns, and workmanship were flawless.
Every girl has a natural desire to be beautiful, and even though Mo Yan wasn't particularly fond of elaborate clothing, she wanted to present the best version of herself today. These four sets of clothes were chosen by the two most important men in her life, carrying with them beautiful wishes and deep meaning.
As the two girls were admiring the beautiful garments, Xin'er rushed in and said, "Sister, the auspicious time is almost here. Father sent me to check if you’re ready. If you are, you should change into the child’s dress and wait in the East Room."
The East Room, located beside the main house, was where the girl would change clothes for the ceremony. The person undergoing the coming-of-age ritual would wait there until the ceremony began.
Mo Yan glanced at the water clock in the corner and saw that there was still half an hour. She replied, "I’ll change into the dress now and be ready shortly. By the way, are all the guests here?"
Xin'er nodded excitedly. "Yes, everyone’s here! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came with the Crown Princess. Everyone is saying how fortunate you are!"
(The End of This Chapter)
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