Painting Doctor Jinhua

Chapter 141 Her Beauty Shocked Everyone

When Xiao Jinyu just returned to the Xiao Mansion in Wuyi Lane, he heard the news of Princess Yunyin's death. It was said that she committed suicide in the court of justice out of fear of punishment.

At the same time, news of Xiao Jian's death was also received. It was said that Xiao Jian went crazy in the court, laughed and talked for a while, then banged his head against the wall in the cell, and died on the spot with blood splattering.

Regarding the death of these two people, the storyteller in the teahouse in Jiankang City only gave one comment: "They deserved it. These two colluded with each other, pretended to be someone else, deceived women and children, and poisoned the eldest son of the Xiao family. They are completely devoid of conscience. It is not enough for them to die ten thousand times. Their children should also forgive the sins they have committed!"

When such words spread in Jiankang City, Xiao Yun and Xiao Jiuniang never dared to appear in public again, and later disappeared. No one knew where they went.

"Chen Xu is indeed so selfish. After weighing the pros and cons, he even killed his own sister..."

But it all ended in the end, and these two people paid for the lives of the uncles who died in the Xiao family!

The next day, Xiao Xian held a grand coming-of-age ceremony for Xiao Jinyu in the new Xiao Mansion.

Because what happened at Xiao Xian's coming-of-age ceremony had spread far and wide in Jiangdong, Xiao Xian succeeded to the position of the direct head of the Lanling Xiao family's prominent branch at the young age. In particular, the news that he had declared at the ceremony that he would open the clan school and invite poor scholars from all over the world to study together attracted more and more people to attend Xiao Jinyu's coming-of-age ceremony, and their status became more prominent. In just half a day, the gate of the Xiao Mansion was filled with elegant carriages and horses.

"I heard that it was the young lady from the Xiao family, Xiao Jinyu, who proposed to bring poor scholars to school, educate talents for the country, and dedicate them to the emperor."

"This little girl really has the broad-mindedness of a scholar, comparable to a real man!"

"I heard that she is a very beautiful young lady. Otherwise, it wouldn't have happened that Xiao Balangjun and King Shixing wanted to get her right after she returned to Jiankang from the north. However, I heard that neither of them had a good ending!"

"Really? You don't know how beautiful it is?"

Amid the sighs of the crowd, Xiao Jinyu walked out to the sound of blessing music. However, what no one expected was that even at this coming-of-age ceremony, she was wearing a veil and a fiery red robe. Her figure was tall and graceful. Although her face could not be seen, she could give people a shocking beauty of burning fire and blooming red spider lilies.

The ceremony of coming of age is the most beautiful moment in a girl's life. If a girl is engaged to marry, she can have the ceremony. If she is not engaged to marry, she can have the ceremony at the age of fifteen.

But some people noticed that although all the people in the Xiao family were happy, there was reluctance in their eyes, especially Xiao Yuanshi, who couldn't help shedding tears when she was combing her hair.

Yuan Rujing and Xiao Shiniang both felt uncomfortable, thinking that after the coming-of-age ceremony, Xiao Jinyu would follow Prince Lanling to the State of Qi. The future was uncertain, and they didn't know when they would meet again.

Several people couldn't help but burst into tears.

Last night, Xiao Jinyu had said goodbye to every relative in the Xiao Mansion. When she said that she would only take Fenghuang with her, and the rest, whether Ling Ye or A Xiu, would stay in Jiankang, Xiao Xian disagreed, and wanted her to take a team of soldiers with her - now most of the Xiao family's soldiers were kept in the manor as tenants, and only a hundred people were guarding the new mansion.

But Xiao Jinyu felt that since he had promised Chen Xu that the Xiao family would no longer privately support soldiers, he could not bring a single soldier with him, not to mention that Prince Lanling also brought a hundred cavalrymen.

Once she makes a decision, no one can shake it.

So, just like when she came from the north, she only brought Fenghuang with her, and when she left, she only took Fenghuang with her.

"Ling Ye, it's time for you to get married!"

When Ling Ye insisted on going with her, Xiao Jinyu only said this, and told him to help her protect Xiao Xian and the Lanling Xiao family.

Although she had obtained Chen Xu's promise that he would not use force against the Xiao family, she was still not reassured because Chen Xu was a sinister and deep-rooted person.

The bright red robe was sewn by Xiao Yuanshi and Yuan Rujing themselves, and it took them a whole night. To them, this was Xiao Jinyu's wedding dress, and the peony pattern embroidered on it was a blessing to her.

The Bixia Luo covering the outside adds a touch of hazy beauty.

"The sweet wine is rich, and the good recommendations are fragrant. Bow down and accept the sacrifice, and it will determine your good fortune..."

At the end of the coming-of-age ceremony, Xiao Xian personally put a hairpin on Xiao Jinyu. This hairpin was different from the one Xiao Jinyu's mother gave her. It was made of mammoth ivory and engraved with pearls and jade. There seemed to be small words engraved on it, but before Xiao Jinyu could see it clearly, Xiao Xian had already pinned it on her bun.

"Remember what you said, to write back often!" Xiao Xian said.

"Of course, I will write to Uncle Xian every day!"

"And me, and me, Yuan!"

The little girl ran over reluctantly and hugged Xiao Jinyu's legs.

"Sister, can you not go to Qi? A Yuan really doesn't want to leave you. Or, sister, can you take A Yuan to Qi too?"

In front of all the guests, Yuan Rujing pulled Ayuan away awkwardly and taught her in a low voice: "Ayuan, today is not only your sister's coming-of-age ceremony, but also her wedding day. Don't say such things."

At this moment, there was a loud buzz outside the palace, and it was extremely lively. Li Mi, who came to watch the ceremony, ran out to take a look and saw that it was King Lanling who ordered people to bring several boxes of betrothal gifts.

Gao Changgong bowed to Xiao Xian as he entered the mansion and said, "Although the engagement was hastily made, Changgong also wants to use the three letters and six ceremonies to betroth Xiao Jinyu to become my Gao Changgong's wife. For this, Changgong is willing to use the entire Cizhou Kiln in Xuzhou Pengcheng as a betrothal gift!"

The entire Cizhou Kiln!

These few words immediately stunned all the guests. They all said that the Pengcheng Cizhou Kiln was making a fortune every day and must be an asset of the Qi royal family, right?

But what they didn't know was that the last time Gao Changgong won a battle, the absurd emperor Gao Zhan, who was used to being in the soft jade and warm countryside, narrowed his eyes, waved his hand, and awarded the entire Pengcheng Cizhou Kiln to him. Even if he regretted it later, it was difficult to take back his decision.

Xiao Xian naturally would not want such an expensive betrothal gift, but he still wanted to save face, so he agreed on the surface.

"Is the Prince going to set off back to Qi today?" Xiao Xian asked.

"Yes!"

Gao Changgong nodded, his eyes filled with deep apology.

"Well, Ayu, let uncle give you a ride!"

He suddenly looked at Xiao Jinyu with tenderness, asking for her consent.

Xiao Jinyu was slightly stunned, nodded with a smile, and then fell on Xiao Xian's back.

Originally, she was worried about whether Xiao Xian could carry her as his leg had only recovered about two months ago and he had been ill for a long time and was extremely weak.

But after lying on his back, as he walked step by step towards Lanling King's carriage, his steady steps made her feel that Xiao Xian seemed to have become more mature after coming of age, and his body was extremely strong and powerful.

When she was carried to the carriage by Lanling King, there was still a faint gleam in Xiao Xian's eyes, filled with reluctance and attachment.

Xiao Yuanshi, Yuan Rujing, and a group of servants also came running over to see them off.

The carriage rumbled on, and when Xiao Jinyu was about to enter, she almost suddenly lifted the curtain and looked back at her old friends again, wanting to firmly remember the faces of every relative in the land of Chen State. At this moment, a strong wind blew and blew away the veil covering her face!

At this moment, the originally noisy scene in front of the Xiao Mansion became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on her face.

Everything was so quiet that some people couldn't help but hold their breath and let out a loud exclamation.

"Oh my god, is this Miss Xiao? She is truly a fairy whose beauty is indescribable!"

"Why didn't I realize she was so beautiful before? Could it be that she was..."

At this time, Yuwen Hui and Yuwen Zhi, who heard the exclamation, also squeezed out of the crowd. Seeing Xiao Jinyu gradually going away, they were ready to put down the curtain and walk into the carriage.

Just one glance is enough to make you feel amazed directly into the depths of your soul!

Just one glance and you'll never forget it!

As if aware of the shock in everyone's eyes, Xiao Jinyu put down the curtain, took the hand extended by Lanling King and got into the carriage. Soon, the sound of horse hooves and the rise of dust could be heard, and the Qi delegation was gradually moving away from the Duanmen Gate.

"That's what happened when Zhaojun went to the frontier!"

"Surprisingly, I didn't know her true appearance until the last moment. She is so beautiful. I'm afraid such a beauty won't appear in a century!"

"What a shame! I'm afraid I'll never see you again from now on!"

Listening to these exclamations and regrets, Yuwen Hui could not help but grit his teeth in hatred. At this moment, he made a secret decision in his heart: he must not let Gao Changgong bring this woman to Qi!

At the same time, Chen Xu, who had been watching secretly in the attic, also changed his expression.