Chapter 595: Soul (2)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

I had a part to play in this!

An Le felt as if there was a little sparrow fluttering its wings happily. She felt sorry for her brother. If only her brother could be here too.

An Le was stunned for a moment. When she came back to her senses, she quickly carried out her duty as a director and reminded Gu Yanfei to continue the next step.

Gu Yanfei slowly straightened up. Her dress flowed down with her movements, and the tassel hanging on her cheek, which was skewered with pearls the size of lotus seeds, swayed gently.

Under the golden sunlight, her skin was as fair as snow. When she smiled, it was as if a tree full of hibiscuses had instantly bloomed. The clouds were steaming, and she was dazzling. She was undoubtedly the protagonist here.

Everyone subconsciously held their breaths and looked at the beautiful girl in front of them.

Gu Yanfei bowed elegantly and thanked the Emperor in front of her.

Everyone was in high spirits when it came to happy events. The Emperor was happier than anyone else. He smiled and stroked his beard. “No need to stand on ceremony.”

“You’re a pure and sincere child. Very good. Your parents’ spirits in heaven will be gratified to see you.”

The Emperor’s face was radiant, and his refined face seemed to have become more than 10 years younger.

When Madam Xiao and the other madams heard this, their expressions stiffened even more. Even those who had a trace of luck in their hearts before knew that His Majesty had made up his mind when they heard him praise Gu Yanfei in public.

There was no doubt that the Eldest Prince’s concubine would be Gu Yanfei.

“Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty.” Gu Yanfei thanked him generously. From the corner of her eye, she saw a silver pocket watch in the eunuch’s hand and couldn’t help but smile.

She tilted her face playfully at the Emperor, showing a sense of intimacy.

They had all put in a lot of effort for her coming-of-age ceremony.

Moreover, she felt that the Emperor’s evaluation of her was quite appropriate. He said that she was pure and sincere, not kind and filial.

The Emperor liked her delicate appearance and laughed out loud.

After that, Gu Yanfei bowed to Feng Yang and the guests present in an elegant and solemn manner.

At this point, the coming-of-age ceremony was complete.

If this was an ordinary coming-of-age ceremony, the next step would be for the guests to congratulate her parents for teaching their daughter well and for their good fortune. However, the person presiding over the coming-of-age ceremony was the Emperor, so this step was naturally exempted.

The women bowed respectfully and sent the Emperor, Feng Yang, and An Le off in unison.

The departure of the Emperor relieved the women, and the air in the hall suddenly relaxed.

Everyone was no longer reserved. They gathered in groups of twos and threes. Some people followed closely behind and left Qing Hui Hall. Some people looked in Gu Yanfei’s direction jealously or enviously, while others went forward with smiles on their faces to talk to Gu Yanfei. There were even familiar female relatives who surrounded Gu Yanfei to congratulate her. The atmosphere was lively.

After chatting for a while, they let Gu Yanfei change her clothes.

Gu Yanfei followed Gu Yunzhen back to the Qing Liang Pavilion on the opposite side of the bridge. She changed out of her silver-red gown and returned to her original green gown.

She wanted to take off the phoenix hairpin on her head, but Gu Yunzhen stopped her. “Yanfei, you look good with this hairpin. Don’t take it off.”

Gu Yunzhen knew that if Gu Yanfei didn’t wear it today, with her laziness, she would probably not wear this hairpin next.

When Gu Yanfei tidied up her clothes and came out of the Qing Liang Pavilion, the Qing Hui Hall on the other end of the bridge was long empty.

After informing Gu Yunzhen, she asked Eunuch He to bring her to Feng Yang.

Eunuch He was well-informed. In less than ten minutes, he personally led Gu Yanfei to a stone pleasure boat by Yueming Lake.

Feng Yang stood alone on the stone boat, leaning against the railing.

She was wearing a green cloak that fluttered in the spring breeze, looking lonely and proud.

She looked quietly at the sparkling lake in front of her and said nothing, as if she was immersed in her thoughts.

“Your Highness.” Gu Yanfei called out.

Feng Yang turned to look at her. There was a faint sadness in her turbid eyes, like an indelible fog. Her description exuded an unapproachable aura.

When her eyes met Gu Yanfei’s, her expression softened a lot. It was as if she had walked back to reality from the illusory fog. She smiled and said, “Yanfei.” Gu Yanfei walked to Feng Yang’s side and extended her hand to her. She said matter-of-factly, “Give me your hand.”

Feng Yang handed her hand over. Gu Yanfei grabbed Feng Yang’s wrist and began to take her pulse. After staring at her for a moment, she looked at her with a gaze that said, “You’re really disobedient..” She said, “Did you stay up late last night again?”