The daughter of the emperor was reborn and was spoiled by the sickly prince.

Zhu Shangyi's voice was very clear and spread throughout the venue.

The originally whispered conversation came to an abrupt halt, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhu Shangyi and Princess Yongchang.

As the host, Cheng Yunxiang was the first to come to his senses.

She walked up to Zhu Shangyi anxiously and asked politely, "Zhu Shangyi, are you mistaken? Her Royal Highness the Princess is indeed the guest of honor we specially invited today."

Zhu Shangyi said calmly, "Madam Cheng, you are right. Please be patient and wait."

Hearing this, the guests were in an uproar.

"That's Princess Yongchang!"

"That's right. In this world, the number of people with more noble status than her can be counted on one hand."

"Could it be that Zhu Shangyi really made a mistake?"

"Impossible. Zhu Shangyi is a very prudent person and has never made such a mistake."

"How distinguished a guest is the main guest, who can make the princess sit at the bottom of the table?"

Cheng Yunxiang and Liao Zhendong looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

Zhu Shangyi came to their house unexpectedly and said that she was ordered to preside over Liao Qinglan's coming-of-age ceremony. They found it very sudden.

Now they don’t even allow their distinguished guest to sit on the main seat. How are they going to explain this to the eldest princess?

After all, the eldest princess is a member of the royal family and has profound cultivation.

Even though he was surprised, he didn't show it.

She gave Cheng Yunxiang a soothing look, indicating that it was okay, and walked towards the seats in the viewing area.

Everyone in the Prime Minister's Mansion seemed to be enveloped by an invisible force. Their eyes were all focused on the entrance of the main hall, waiting to see who the guest of honor would be who would allow the eldest princess to sit in the lower seat.

"Princess Wu... Grand Princess Wu'an is here!"

Even though the servant who was in charge of the messenger service in the prime minister's residence was used to seeing high-ranking officials, he still couldn't help but get excited, and his voice trembled a little.

Princess Wu'an, dressed in a gorgeous phoenix robe, walked towards me calmly and solemnly.

Everyone stood up again in unison and saluted respectfully.

The Grand Princess Wu'an is not only the aunt of Your Majesty and Princess Yongchang, but also an important figure in the royal family.

Your Majesty lost his mother at a young age and suffered a lot in the cold palace when he was young.

He was met by Princess Wuyang by chance, who adopted him into her mansion.

Later, Li Zheng grew up day by day, and it was against the rules to keep a prince outside the palace.

She also arranged for His Majesty to be adopted by the Queen at the time, who is now the Queen Mother.

It can be said that without Princess Wuan, it is uncertain whether His Majesty could live to adulthood, let alone inherit the throne.

Therefore, although Princess Wu'an and Your Majesty are aunt and niece in name, they are actually as close as mother and son.

More importantly, the Grand Princess has long stopped interfering in the affairs of the previous dynasty and the harem, and except for the New Year's Eve palace banquet every year, she will not participate in any royal activities.

I didn't expect that today a young lady from an official family would be able to invite her to her coming-of-age ceremony!

Princess Wu'an smiled kindly and asked everyone to stand up.

Princess Yongchang stepped forward, bowed politely, and asked, "Aunt, are you the guest of honor today?"

Princess Wu'an nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I was entrusted by His Majesty to come here to perform the coming-of-age ceremony for Liao Qinglan."

Liao Zhendong and Cheng Yunxiang looked at each other, full of suspicion.

Even though Liao Zhendong was in a high position and had great power, he would not alarm the emperor to personally inquire about such a trivial matter as his daughter's coming of age.

Could it be that the Queen really values ​​Liao Qinglan so much that she could persuade His Majesty to invite Princess Wu'an out?

As Princess Wu'an took her seat, the coming-of-age ceremony officially began.

Liao Qinglan was dressed in plain clothes and bowed to the guests from all sides, then knelt and sat on the seat for those who had come of age.

Princess Wu'an slowly stood up, washed her hands, wiped them dry, and walked to Liao Qinglan facing everyone's gaze.

Next, Liu Sizhen should present the robe and hairpin.

Just as Liu Sizhen was about to enter, he was politely stopped by someone from the Shangyi Bureau.

They are all colleagues in the six bureaus and twenty-four departments, and are quite familiar with each other.

Liu Sizhen asked, "What does Zhang Sibin mean?"

"Your Majesty has arranged for the Shangyi Bureau to prepare all the expenses for this coming-of-age ceremony. Just leave it to us. There is no need to trouble Liu Sizhen."

It is indeed His Majesty's will.

Liu Sizhen silently gave way.

Zhang Sibin walked up to the crowd holding the robe and hairpin that he had prepared in advance.

Liao Qinglan was a little surprised when she saw that the person who came out was not Liu Sizhen.

She was even more surprised when she found out that the hair accessories were not the ones given by Queen Wang.

However, she was, after all, a queen who had experienced many ups and downs in her previous life. She remained calm and waited for the next ceremony.

Princess Wu'an walked up to her and recited a blessing in a loud voice: "On this auspicious day of the month, you are wearing your first clothes. I will abandon your childish ambitions and follow your virtues. I wish you a long life and great happiness."

Everyone in the Shangyi Bureau was experienced and familiar with the etiquette system. They led Liao Qinglan to successfully complete the ceremony of two additions and two bows.

The last step is the most important ceremony of crowning.

Liao Qinglan knelt down again.

When she saw the phoenix crown in the female official's hand, even though she had experienced many storms, she couldn't help but blink.

The body of the phoenix crown was made of pure gold, shining brightly and radiantly, just like the rising sun.

There are nine golden dragons circling on the crown, each holding a long tasseled hairpin in its mouth. The hairpin is strung with round and shiny oriental pearls, swaying gracefully.

Below it are nine golden phoenixes inlaid with kingfisher feathers, embellished with gold foil and pearl flowers.

The crown is inlaid with rubies and pearls, sparkling and dazzling.

Even the phoenix crown she wore during her coronation ceremony as queen in her previous life was not as luxurious and noble as this one.

Liao Qinglan was hesitant and asked, "Your Highness, Grand Princess, is this phoenix crown over the rules?"

She asked what everyone was thinking.

Everyone was thinking, Liao Qinglan was not from a royal family, could her coming-of-age ceremony be comparable to that of a princess just based on her father and brother’s achievements and the Queen’s favor?

Princess Wu'an smiled and said soothingly, "This phoenix crown is indeed an extraordinary product, but it is not beyond the standard. It was given by His Majesty himself. I give it to you today. I hope that in the days to come, you can be as radiant as this phoenix crown."

The Grand Princess' words were powerful and refuted all doubts.

"This is a great offering, a blessing from heaven. The wine is fragrant, and the dishes are in good order. Everyone is served with food and drink. This is a blessing from heaven, and the blessings are endless."

With the end of the congratulatory speeches, the coming-of-age ceremony was completed.

Liao Qinglan walked in front of the crowd wearing a wide-sleeved dress and a nine-dragon and nine-phoenix crown on her head.

She has a beautiful face, like a blooming peony. The gorgeous phoenix crown does not overshadow her beauty at all, but rather brings out the best in her appearance.

The female officials from the Shanggong Bureau standing nearby were all stunned.

"Liu Sizhen, the phoenix crown worn by Miss Liao should be made by our Shanggong Bureau. Why have I never seen it before?" a female official asked in a low voice.

Liu Sizhen was also shocked and remained silent for a long time. Just when the other female officials thought that she didn't know either, she slowly spoke.

"That was the Phoenix Coronet that Your Majesty painted personally when he was first canonized as the Crown Prince. It took all the female officials in the Shanggong Bureau three months to make. I had just entered the palace at that time, and I was deeply impressed."

"Who was this phoenix crown given to later?"

"No one has ever worn it. It has always been kept by His Majesty himself. No one has ever seen it except those in our Shanggong Bureau. After being sealed for more than 20 years, the Nine Dragons and Nine Phoenixes Crown has finally seen the light of day again!"

Liao Qinglan bowed to the relatives and friends present and announced that the Liao family's daughter had officially come of age.

Next is the training session.

The specifications of today's coming-of-age ceremony far exceeded Liao Zhendong's prior arrangements. Although he had many doubts in his mind, he also knew that he had to complete the necessary procedures first.

He straightened his clothes and prepared to step forward, but found that the eldest princess had not returned to the seat of guest of honor.

Princess Wu'an looked at Liao Zhendong and said, "Prime Minister Liao, please wait a moment. There is still an imperial edict that has not been read out."