Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

Ruyi never thought that she would have the chance to meet Xie Mingyue again.

In the past year or two, she had already lost hope and gradually stopped thinking about this close friend.

Xie Mingyue is now fifteen years old and has grown into a beautiful young lady.

"...I didn't know that you would go home for the New Year and never come back."

Ruyi also sighed: "At that time, I didn't expect that I would not return to Xu Ning City after the New Year. Later, I wrote many letters to Xu Ning City."

Xie Mingyue waved her hands: "It was such a coincidence. My father had already accepted the appointment and left the position soon after."

"Hey——" Xie Mingyue leaned forward and asked, "Are you engaged?"

Ruyi blushed and said, "No. Are you engaged?"

"I have already arranged it two years ago. You are going to have your coming-of-age ceremony this month, so why haven't I arranged a marriage for you yet?"

Ruyi laughed: "Marriage matters are naturally decided by parents. If there is no decision, it is because my parents feel that the time is not right yet."

Xie Mingyue shook her head, as if she felt that Ruyi's parents had treated their daughter badly.

Ruyi couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh: "Why do you have to get someone else engaged just because you're engaged?"

Xie Mingyue also smiled: "I am just worried about you."

Ruyi blinked her eyes and said jokingly, "It seems that you have already found a husband of your choice, so you are anxious for me to get engaged as well."

Xie Mingyue, who was originally very impetuous, suddenly became a little girl and said shyly, "He is my aunt's cousin. He asked my aunt to propose marriage early in the morning and said that he would marry me unless I wanted to."

Ruyi smiled again and said, "I see. No wonder you asked me about marriage when we just met. It turns out you wanted me to ask your little husband."

Ruyi couldn't stop laughing, and Xie Mingyue felt a little embarrassed by her laughter. She pretended to be angry, but finally she laughed too.

After a while, Ruyi's smile faded, and Xie Mingyue asked seriously, "Are you having your coming-of-age ceremony this month? I remember your birthday is June 23rd."

Ruyi didn't expect Xie Mingyue to remember it so clearly, and nodded slightly.

"How about I be your sponsor?"

She was two months younger than Ruyi and had her coming-of-age ceremony two months ago.

Ruyi hesitated for a moment and said, "I have to ask my parents. Originally, my mother had planned to let my cousin's wife be the sponsor."

"Ah—all right."

Xie Mingyue seemed a little discouraged.

Ruyi smiled and said, "Why don't you come and serve as the deacon."

Xie Mingyue turned her head away: "No, I just want to be a supporter."

……

In the main hall, Madam Xie and Yu Ru were also talking.

"… Three or four years have passed in a flash. You say, ah—"

Yuru also sighed with emotion: "That's right, time flies. When Mingyue came to play at home, she was only seven or eight years old, and now she has grown into a big girl."

Madam Xie said, "She is not a grown-up girl anymore. She just had her coming-of-age ceremony two months ago, and she will be married in two years."

"Is Mingyue engaged?"

"It was decided a long time ago. It's her aunt's cousin. My sister wanted to get married earlier, but I couldn't bear to let her go, so we agreed to stay for two more years."

Mrs. Xie sighed again, "Alas, my daughter is so old, and she is going to marry so far away. I really can't bear it."

"Where is Mingyue's mother-in-law's home?"

Mrs. Xie said with some melancholy, "In Shanxi, it's very far away. In the future, it will be difficult to see each other."

Even Yu Ru felt a little melancholy after hearing this, after all, Ru Yi was already fifteen years old now.

Mrs. Xie suddenly asked, "Hey, Ruyi should be coming of age this year, right? Is she engaged?"

Yu Ru was stunned and said, "No, I'm still seeing each other."

Although everyone knew it, it hadn't been formally mentioned yet, so Yu Ru just said that they were still seeing each other.

Yuru thought that Ruyi would probably bring it up after her coming-of-age ceremony.

Madam Xie said from the bottom of her heart: "Ruyi, don't look for a son-in-law far away. Anyway, Lord Qin will definitely be an official in the capital in the future, so you should look for a son-in-law in the capital. If you look for someone far away, it will be difficult to meet him in the future."

Yu Ru naturally hoped so in her heart, which was why she liked Lin Yun so much at the beginning.

Apart from the simple population of the Lin family and Lin Yun's good personality, what made her most satisfied was that they were close.

Unfortunately……

Yuru was also a little melancholy for a moment.

Madam Xie looked at Yu Ru's expression and probably thought that she was not satisfied with the ones she had mentioned, so she asked, "Which ones have you mentioned? Why don't I help you think about them?"

Yu Ru said: "I haven't really decided which one yet..."

……

Li Changyu was naturally very concerned about Ruyi's coming-of-age ceremony, and had been thinking about what gift to give her recently.

It’s a pity that they are not engaged yet, so no matter how I think about it, nothing seems to be a suitable gift.

Tossing and turning at night and talking to myself during the day.

Li Chang was speechless as he watched his nephew who had been restless since the Chinese New Year.

"What does Ruyi's coming-of-age ceremony have to do with you?"

"Ruyi is coming of age, and as her senior brother, I must at least send her a gift."

Li Chang took a sip of tea and said, "No need, you can just go and watch the ceremony when the time comes."

"...Uncle San, I think a comb or something like that is definitely not appropriate. Do you think a pair of jade bracelets would be okay?"

Li Chang waved his fan and looked at Li Changyu happily: "Not feasible, you should leave the jade bracelet to Ruyi's future husband."

Li Changyu choked.

Uncle San knew what he was thinking, but he still had to tease him like this.

Two days later, Li Changyu came to Li Chang again and said, "Uncle San, I've seen a hairpin that I like. I think it's really nice. How about giving it to Aunt San as a gift?"

Yuru and Qin Yunhe have already decided to invite Tan to be the main guest.

Ruyi had been learning chess from Tan before, and also learned painting from Tan. Although she was not a disciple, they were no different from a teacher and student, so Tan had already thought of giving Ruyi a hairpin and a crown.

Li Changrang was so angry that he laughed. Did he think it was appropriate to send it like this? Wasn't it still Li Changyu who sent it in essence?

"It would be better if you just stay quiet for two days. Have you finished your homework? Be careful or I will complain to your teacher."

Li Changyu was not afraid of his third uncle reporting him. One reason was that his third uncle would not report him. Another reason was that he had already finished his homework.

The most important thing now is what gift to give to Ruyi.

Yuru and Qin Yunhe naturally attached great importance to Ruyi's coming-of-age ceremony and had discussed the guests who would attend the ceremony early in the morning.

Lianhua and Qin Shi’s wife Chunjiu have confirmed that they will be present.

The He family, the Lin family, and the Li family must all be invited.

Now that the Xie family has come to the capital, Madam Xie and Xie Mingyue must also be invited.

As for the wives of Lords Han and Lu, I need to send a visiting letter first to ask if they can be invited.

Yu Ru has already asked Madam He to help with the ceremony, and Madam He has readily agreed.

The main guest was Mrs. Tan, and the sponsor was Qin Shi’s wife Chun Jiu.

The deacon invited Xie Mingyue and asked her, and she had agreed.

The banisher invited Lin’s wife Liu Lingzhi.

Now everything is ready, except for the east wind...