r she turned one year old, the boy was allowed back into the pavilion and promised not to give her candies anymore or mind if she didn't call him brother. He asked the girl not to banish him again; sh...Chapter 99: Coming of Age Together

Rong Jing didn't speak further, instead pulling Yun Qianyue up the mountain slowly.

As she pondered over the shape of a diamond, Yun Qianyue also carefully felt Rong Jing's fingers, measuring the size needed for his finger ring. In her previous life, she hadn’t had the opportunity to experience love nor wear a diamond engagement ring. This time around, however, she was willing to craft a pair of rings with her own hands and place them on this incomparable gentleman’s hand, for him to keep forever.

No matter who he was or what his identity would become in the future, he was still Rong Jing—she wanted to believe in him, love him, and stay by his side for life.

The path up Mount Fushou and the one down looked like a great Buddha’s arms. They were walking on an arm leading upwards; it felt as if the Buddha was opening its arms wide to embrace them.

A breeze blew, cool but not cold, with white frost covering the mountain in silence.

Up and down the mountain, there were countless people and gazes from all directions. Yet, it seemed as though they were alone amidst heaven and earth.

The moment was very peaceful for Yun Qianyue’s heart.

"Yun Qianyue, your hand is so warm!" Rong Jing suddenly spoke up in a soft voice, light like a cloud among the frost-white surroundings, quiet yet gentle.

"Your hands are also warm," Yun Qianyue turned her head to look at Rong Jing. With every glance at this incomparable gentleman by her side and each time she heard his voice, she found herself involuntarily drawn to him.

"The ring you mentioned is worn on the hand, right" Rong Jing asked with a smile.

Yun Qianyue blinked her eyes and raised an eyebrow as she looked at him. Didn't he know this Or did he

Rong Jing also winked at her and held out her hand to show it in front of her face, smiling and saying, "You have been measuring my fingers for such a long time now; are you sure about your measurements"

Yun Qianyue’s face turned red as she angrily retorted, "Why are you so smart then"

"Ah, if you aren’t clever, how can I not be clever to match" Rong Jing lowered his hand and sighed softly.

Yun Qianyue rolled her eyes, but her heart warmed. This was Rong Jing—so smart yet so... How could she help but love him Falling in love with him wasn’t a coincidence at all.

"A hundred years ago, the Empress of the previous dynasty loved Mount Fushou and its peach blossoms the most. Unfortunately, despite being such a scenic place, there were no thriving peach trees here. The Emperor adored his Empress very much; he ordered people to study the mountain’s soil and used about three years to modify it so that peaches could grow well in this environment. Two years later, Mount Fushou was covered with peach blossoms. At that time, the Empress was pregnant. Worrying that she might feel stifled inside the palace, he built a temporary imperial residence on Mount Fushou for her to live in. The Empress spent ten months living there and gave birth to a baby boy who would later be named Crown Prince." Rong Jing said slowly.

Yun Qianyue’s thoughts stirred as she looked at Rong Jing.

Rong Jing gazed up the mountain, his gaze clear yet distant. He pointed towards the chest of the half-mountain Buddha statue and softly said, "That temporary imperial palace was built there."

Yun Qianyue followed where Rong Jing had pointed; she saw only emptiness where the sky met the mountain.

Rong Jing lowered his hand and said lightly, "After Emperor Founding established the Heavenly Sage Dynasty, he kept Mount Fushou’s observatory but ordered people to tear down that temporary imperial palace. That is why you can’t see it now."

Yun Qianyue nodded in understanding. She knew little about the secrets of the previous dynasty as most traces and books had been destroyed after Emperor Founding established his own reign, leaving very few things left today. Since she wasn’t overly interested in history, she didn’t know much either. But from what she heard, the former emperor and empress were deeply devoted to each other; although he had thousands of concubines in his harem, he loved her alone. She bore him a son who went missing when he was three years old and could not be found after an entire year’s search. The Empress fell ill because of this and died soon afterwards from grief, while the Emperor mourned her daily until he too became seriously ill and neglected his duties, leading to chaos in the country. The emperor passed away early as well, followed by the empress shortly thereafter due to their only son being lost. With no successor for the throne, the realm plunged into turmoil; new forces rose up everywhere, and a war of power erupted among them, leaving ordinary people struggling to survive. Twenty years later, Emperor Founding led his troops to quell this chaos and bring all feudal lords under one rule, thus laying the foundation for盛世太平。關於前朝亂局，她知道的也就這些。

Compared with the false affection between the founding emperor of the current dynasty and Empress貞婧, the last imperial couple of the previous dynasty were truly devoted to each other." Rong Jing gazed at that empty place where there used to be an imperial palace. His eyes remained quiet as he said in a mocking tone: "Unfortunately, heaven wasn’t kind to them. After years of trying, they finally had one child but it turned out to be their misfortune rather than fortune. If that son hadn't gone missing, the Empress wouldn't have died from depression and the Emperor wouldn’t have lost interest in life and his throne due to grief. With such a talented man like him, who loved literature so much, how could there have been chaos in the country later on if he had kept ruling How could Heavenly Sage Dynasty exist for a hundred years"

"The early death of the last emperor and empress, with their son missing without any trace afterwards, was considered fate by many. According to your explanation, it’s probably true." Yun Qianyue sighed softly. Indeed, compared with the last couple of the previous dynasty, Emperor Founding of Heavenly Sage Dynasty and her great-aunt Empress貞婧were worlds apart in comparison. The love that Emperor Founding had for Empress貞婧was painted as unique and unmatched, but those who truly knew them understood it was merely an illusion. At 榮王府有人通宵達旦賞月，榮華宮有人對長燈日以繼夜。相思成疾，望眼欲穿。

“始祖皇帝夜氏不過欺世盜名而已。”容景聲音微微有些冷，彷彿凝了一層清霜，“這世間有真君子，也有真小人；還有披著君子外衣的小人，稱其友，卻籌謀其國，奪其所愛，毀其業。最後又用天下仁義脅迫他人，滅其誌，毀其魂，亡其身，埋其骨，永世不得翻身。”

Yun Qianyue was taken aback, looking at Rong Jing. He seemed calm in voice and expression, but his eyes appeared to be covered by a layer of frost that had shattered. His aura remained peaceful, but inside, he exuded an icy coldness. She couldn’t help but tightly grasp his hand.

Rong Jing withdrew his gaze and looked at Yun Qianyue. The frost in his eyes vanished instantly, and the freezing air around him dissipated as well. He forced a smile to her and said with a warm expression, "Yun Qianyue, I’m fortunate to have you."

Yun Qianyue looked at him speechless.

"Did I scare you earlier" Rong Jing tilted his body slightly and asked gently.

Yun Qianyue shook her head. She suddenly stopped, turned around, and hugged Rong Jing’s waist without minding the gazes of thousands of people on them. Buried in his chest, she tightened her embrace and said softly, "Rong Jing, you will always have me."

Rong Jing showed a slight reaction on his face. After a moment, he smiled amiably and looked down at her with warm eyes, saying, "Of course I know that I’ll always have you. If I live, you live; if I die, you die. In any case, this life will see you unable to escape from my palm."

"I never intended to run away!" Yun Qianyue said softly as she inhaled his clean scent like lotus.

"That’s best! Even if you tried to escape, I would hold you tightly and not let go," Rong Jing chuckled.

Yun Qianyue shook her head solemnly. "I already said I won’t run away. Did your ears fail to catch it What I meant is that even without you holding tight, I won't escape."

Rong Jing’s smile widened, and his eyes instantly softened like spring water. He spoke with a warm tone, as if a gentle breeze was blowing, "Then I’m relieved!"

Yun Qianyue remained silent. She didn’t know why but suddenly felt the desire to hold him this way, allowing her to feel her own feelings deeply. No matter how the江山 lost its luster in the future or how war and chaos engulfed the world, she would stay with him until death.

"Everyone is looking at us! Are you sure you want to keep hugging me like this" Rong Jing asked with a smile.

Yun Qianyue buried her face in his chest and said stubbornly, "So what"

"After all, Miss Yun Qianyue of the Cloud Prince Manor is infamous for being incorrigible and no one praises her. She has done many outrageous things and doesn’t care about such public displays that are not accepted by society. However, I’m a well-behaved subject who cherishes my reputation very much. This kind of behavior seems inappropriate," Rong Jing said with a smile.

Hearing this, Yun Qianyue rolled her eyes and looked up at him with a raised face. "Mr. Rong, how much do you cherish your reputation"

Rong Jing rubbed his forehead and seemed to think for a moment before smiling and saying, "I cherish it very much."

"How much is 'very much'" Yun Qianyue asked. "Is it more than how much I’m cherished by you"

"Of course not!" Rong Jing said with a smile.

"Then that’s fine, let me hold onto you for a little longer," Yun Qianyue buried her face in his chest again.

Rong Jing seemed to sigh helplessly and chuckled softly without saying anything. He didn’t push her away either. His warm gaze and the crescent moon curve of his smile revealed that he was in an excellent mood at this moment.

The smile on Yun Qianyue's face, buried in Rong Jing’s chest, spread.

Everyone above and below the mountain had their eyes fixed on them. They were originally praising the perfect match of one being as flawless jade with a high sun in the clouds and the other being elegantly unconventional with a beautiful appearance. Suddenly, they saw Yun Qianyue rush into Rong Jing’s arms and tightly hug him, causing all of them to subconsciously gasp and draw a cold breath.

The reputation that Prince Rong and Miss Yun Qianyue of the Cloud Prince Manor were deeply in love had been widely known for a long time. However, such public displays of affection were unprecedented, leaving everyone staring with their eyes wide open and seeing stars before them.

But they couldn’t deny that the view of Rong Jing in his Moonlight White Brocade Robe and Yun Qianyue in her Purple Ruanshun Luo robe embracing each other was the most beautiful scene in the world, with neither male nor female being inferior. No one could match their momentary brilliance.

"If we don’t go up soon, those above the mountain will be waiting impatiently!" After a while, Rong Jing said softly.

When Yun Qianyue let go of Rong Jing and left his embrace, she felt countless gazes fixed on her. Her face turned slightly red.

"If you practice this more in the future, your face won't turn so red!" Rong Jing looked at Yun Qianyue's blushing face, which was as red as rosy clouds and exceptionally charming, causing his heart to stir.

Yun Qianyue's face turned redder. She glared at him in embarrassment and angrily said, "You're mocking me for having thick skin!"

Rong Jing chuckled softly and held Yun Qianyue's hand as they walked up the stairs.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Yun Qianyue remained silent too, following his footsteps forward.

The current Fushoushan had no half-cherry trees left, and there was no trace of anything from the previous dynasty. How many people would remember the tragic love story of the emperor and empress a hundred years ago Today, all common folk were deceived by the romance of the founding ancestor emperor. After the chaos following the change in the throne, what remained was only praise for Emperor Ye Shi's night family. But how many knew that buried underneath was the deep affection between the imperial couple, the mysterious disappearance of the crown prince, and the unrequited love between Honghua and Zhenjing

Ye, this surname, she had always despised; now her hatred for it was even stronger.

Upon reaching Fushoushan, it was already packed with people, all from influential families. Grand Prince Rong, who rarely left his mansion, sat atop a high place. Additionally, Duke De, Duke Xian, Chancellor Qin, and other important figures were present. Among the foreign guests were Crown Prince Yu Zishu of the Eastern Sea Kingdom, Crown Prince Nan Lingrui of South Liang, Crown Prince Xi Yan Yue of Western Yan, Princess Ye Qian of Nanyang with her husband, as well as envoys from various small states.

The high platform was not only adorned splendidly but also decorated the viewing platform with utmost splendor.

Everything in sight were items for coming-of-age ceremonies, all the best available.

Yun Qianyue swept her gaze over everyone and didn't see Ye Tianyi, Ye Qingran, Ye Tianqing, or even a few young princes from the royal family. Among the younger generation, only Leng Shaozhuo and Rong Feng were present, causing Yun Qianyue to smile inwardly.

At this moment, Prince Cloud led Yun Li, Seventh Princess, and others up the mountain on another path.

"Yun Qianyue, aren't you a bit too brazen If I'm not mistaken, Lord Shizig Jing isn't your family's yet. In front of everyone, with all eyes watching you, to embrace him so openly, are you ashamed" Ye Qian spoke up first.

"He will be my family's sooner or later, why should I feel ashamed" Yun Qianyue replied matter-of-factly.

Ye Qian angrily said, "I don't even recognize a woman like you who knows nothing about shame!"

"You're the one who only understands shame," Yun Qianyue glared at Ye Qian and then told Prince Cloud, "Brother, keep your woman in check! She probably wanted to hug you long ago but didn't dare. Now seeing me hugging Rong Jing, she's jealous!"

Prince Cloud blushed, coughing softly. Ye Qian also turned red but was stopped by Prince Cloud's hand. He smiled slightly and looked at Rong Jing and Yun Qianyue, saying, "The auspicious time is about to start! Don't delay the time. A coming-of-age ceremony is a serious matter; it can't be taken lightly."

Ye Qian harrumphed but didn't say anything further.

Yun Qianyue's smile spread, and she laughed brightly, "Brother is right; naturally, this can't be taken lightly!" With that, she addressed a minister dressed in ceremonial attire, saying, "Prepare to start the ceremony."

"Yes, Miss Yun," the minister nodded respectfully. He said to Rong Jing and Yun Qianyue, "First, pay homage to heaven, then undergo the hair binding ceremony, followed by coming-of-age rituals. Lord Shizi, you go first, followed by Miss Yun. Is this arrangement appropriate"

"It's fine," Yun Qianyue nodded.

Rong Jing smiled and nodded in agreement.

The minister continued, "Young Prince Seven just sent a message saying that the Empress wishes to come to observe your coming-of-age ceremony personally. She will arrive soon as she is traveling due to her health condition, so it might be slightly delayed but should still make it in time for your ceremony."

Yun Qianyue was surprised, "Aunt is also coming"

The minister nodded, "Young Prince Seven's message said that he would take care of the Empress and travel alongside her."

Yun Qianyue looked at Yun Wang and Yun Li, asking, "Did Father and Brother know that Aunt was coming"

Seeing Yun Qianyue looking at him, Yun Wang smiled as he nodded. "Of course your aunt is coming! I didn't tell you because I feared you'd stop her from coming. Your aunt has always treated you like her own child and wouldn't miss your Coming of Age Ceremony."

Yun Li also nodded, saying, "Aunt told me several times not to inform you."

Yun Qianyue looked at Rong Jing.

Rong Jing smiled as he nodded and said gently, "With the Seventh Prince here, Aunt won't come to any harm. She wouldn’t miss your Coming of Age Ceremony for anything. If she did, it would be a regret."

Yun Qianyue’s slightly tense heart relaxed somewhat. She nodded and said, "If my aunt can make it, that's best. I just worry about her journeying up the mountain; it might take its toll on her body."

"Your aunt is not as weak!" Yun Wang shook his head. "You don't need to worry!"

Yun Qianyue made a sound of agreement and didn’t say anything more. She thought that Night Tianyi personally came with her aunt. What plots were there between them But she couldn’t be bothered about it. One thing was certain, though: Night Tianyi would not harm her aunt. No matter how things had soured between them, or how cold and ruthless they became, this much she could affirm.

The master of ceremonies watched the hourglass and saw that the auspicious time had arrived. He shouted loudly, "Pay homage to heaven!"

Everyone on the mountain stood up. Rong Jing and Yun Qianyue each held a bundle of incense and lit them up. They stood at the highest point of the observatory and paid their respects to the sky. After that, all the distinguished guests who had come up the mountain also performed a symbolic homage.

Afterwards, they proceeded with Rong Jing’s coming-of-age ceremony. In ancient times, boys' coming-of-age ceremonies were usually presided over by their fathers. But since Prince Rong died early on, it was fortunate that Old Prince Rong was there to officiate the ceremony personally for Rong Jing. Since the coming-of-age ceremony generally involved three crowns, after Old Prince Rong put the first crown on Rong Jing, he could designate any of the distinguished guests present to bestow the second and third crowns.

Before Old Prince Rong had designated anyone, Nan Lingrui stood up. With a debonair smile, he said, "This second crown, I’ll put it on Young Master Jing! I have a close relationship with Young Master Jing, and my status is fitting for him. Is there any objection from Young Master Jing"

Everyone looked at Nan Lingrui, secretly wondering how the Southern Liang Crown Prince’s demeanor had changed so drastically from his usual self. For years, people considered him a carefree prince, and he himself always boasted of that image. However, two months ago, when the floodgate collapsed on Phoenix Pass's Tianwater Cliff, everyone truly witnessed the Crown Prince’s prowess. Because of Lan Family’s brave actions in breaking through the Dragon Den Tiger Cage array to break off their engagement, they had already earned the people’s trust; now, with Nan Lingrui staying up nights and working tirelessly alongside soldiers and civilians without a moment's rest, he was even more admired by all. He always acted solely according to his whims, and rumors about his unpredictable nature spread widely among the common folk. At times, just like Yun Qianyue of the Cloud王府, he often did unexpected things that amazed people. So when he stepped forward without waiting for Old Prince Rong’s designation to crown Jing with the second crown, although it was not according to custom, everyone found it less surprising considering his impulsive nature.

"It is an honor!" Rong Jing replied with a smile as he bowed.

Nan Lingrui happily accepted the crown and, in a serious manner, solemnly put the second crown on Rong Jing’s head.

Yun Qianyue looked at the two of them: one stood upright, calm and quiet; the other was delighted to bestow the crown. She understood that Nan Lingrui putting the second crown on Rong Jing signified his acknowledgment of their relationship. Although he verbally criticized how black-hearted Rong Jing was, in his heart, he still liked him.

"The ceremony for the second crown is over!" shouted the master of ceremonies.

Nan Lingrui put down his hand and looked at Rong Jing with a sideways glance before smiling contentedly and turning back to his seat.

"As for the third crown…" Old Prince Rong turned to look at Rong Jing.

“I’ll give him the third crown!” Yun Qianyue said clearly as she looked at Rong Jing.

Old Prince Rong was stunned. "Little girl, you’re undergoing your own coming-of-age ceremony today. How can you be giving someone else’s That doesn’t follow proper etiquette!"

"Why should there be so many rules" Yun Qianyue looked at Rong Jing and fixed her gaze on him as she asked, "Rong Jing, do you want me to put the crown on your head."

"Sure!" Rong Jing smiled gently and nodded slowly, his eyes filled with a tender warmth like spring rain.

Old Prince Rong knew he couldn’t stop her, so he shook his head and smiled.

Yun Qianyue stepped forward and placed the third crown on him. Her gaze was focused, her movements gentle, every slight action slow as if in a slowed-down scene. In this moment, it seemed to span over many years of shared memories: those eye-gouging fights, entanglements, avoidances, physical confrontations, and sweet moments all replayed before her eyes. At this moment, she realized how much they had experienced together, too numerous to count.

"Little miss, how did you crown the weak beauty" Night Qiyang's voice suddenly came from behind on the mountain.

Yun Qianyue adjusted the headpiece and combed through two loose strands of black hair for Rong Jing before she put her hand down. She tilted her head to look at him, satisfied with his appearance, then slowly turned around. Night Tianyi was supporting the empress, while Night Qiyang followed them closely behind, and palace maids and eunuchs from the Yonghua Palace formed an escort for the imperial procession as they ascended the mountain. Yun Qianyue sized up the empress; today she wore regal attire and looked rosy under her makeup, no longer gaunt like when Yun Qianyue had seen her on the previous days. She was looking much better now. Smiling, she called out to her aunt: "Aunt!"

"We pay our respects to Empress Dowager!" Everyone stood up and bowed in unison.

"You are excused from your courtesies!" The empress waved a hand dismissively. Smiling at Rong Jing, she turned to Yun Qianyue with a question: "The young prince is right; today you came of age, why would you crown Consort Shijie"

"He was wearing the coronet, so I naturally had to put it on his head myself. Only then will he be devoted to me," Yun Qianyue said as she walked up and took the empress from Night Tianyi.

Night Tianyi gave Yun Qianyue a deep look; there was something in his eyes that flashed by before disappearing instantly.

"Impish! Consort Shijie lets you run wild," the empress scolded him with a smile. She asked: "Consort Shijie already has his third coronet, does he"

Yun Qianyue nodded in response.

"It seems that I am too late! But Consort Shijie is so blessed that adding my blessings won't be a big deal," the empress chuckled. She then asked the ceremonial officer: "Isn’t it Moon’s turn now"

The ceremony official replied immediately, “Your Imperial Majesty, Miss Yun Qianyue should come up next!”

"Alright, let's get started!" The empress released Yun Qianyue and the Cloud Old Duke, Prince of Virtue, and others promptly invited her to take a seat. She sat down slowly and bowed slightly to Yu Zishu, Xi Yan Yue, Ye Qian, Yun Muhuan, and others who all returned her courtesies.

"Miss Yun Qianyue’s ceremony begins!" The ceremonial officer shouted.

Everyone fell silent.

The Cloud Duke said to the empress: "Let Empress Dowager perform this coming-of-age ritual for Miss Yun Qianyue."

The empress shook her head, “I will leave it to my brother. I came here today only to witness the ceremony. My father’s favor is invaluable; of course I must honor him.”

The Cloud Duke shook his head. "You have spent more time on Miss Yun Qianyue than I have over all these years. I believe she would be glad for you to perform this ritual for her."

Yun Qianyue nodded and said: "Yes, Aunt, you and my father are elders; I wouldn’t mind if it’s you who performs the ceremony."

The empress stopped refusing and stood up. She approached Yun Qianyue to perform her coming-of-age ritual for her. A golden phoenix hairpin was clamped in her hair as a single tear slipped out, but she still smiled at Yun Qianyue: "My little girl has grown up! It's so good! Unfortunately, I don't know if I will live long enough to see you married."

"Of course," Yun Qianyue said.

The empress nodded through her tears with a smile. “That’s wonderful! I hope to be able to see that too!”

Yun Qianyue’s eyes stung slightly.

The empress walked back to her seat, supported by Guan Aya. The ceremonial officer called out: "First rite completed! Second rite!"

"Zishu, come here," Yun Qianyue looked up at Yu Zishu sitting on the dais and beckoned him.

Everyone followed Yun Qianyue’s gaze to look over there.

A slight smile appeared on Yu Zishu's face as he slowly stood up and walked toward Yun Qianyue. His steps were graceful, like a splash of brilliant colors cascading from the heavens above; it dazzled everyone present instantly. Soon enough, he reached Yun Qianyue’s side where he drew out a pale purple agate hairpin from his sleeve and gently placed it in her hair.

Yun Qianyue stood quietly, looking at the man in front of her. Little Seven, Jade Zishu, whoever he was, was someone she considered the most important relative in her heart. With two lifetimes of reincarnation, his position in her heart naturally held a different weight from everyone else.

Everyone's gaze focused on them, and rumors about the Jade Crown Prince of Donghai Kingdom and Miss Qianyue resurfaced in people's minds. But facing this Yun Qianyue and Jade Zishu standing together, unlike Rong Jing and Yun Qianyue whose every move exuded affection and closeness, they radiated a faint warmth and holy purity from their deep connection. At this moment, the rumors that had circulated for a month were completely dispelled.

Standing together, anyone looking at them felt they were perfectly matched and in tune with each other, but there was no soul-penetrating love or hatred.

"True friendship is based on mutual understanding; why should blood relations be the only measure of intimacy When Zhong Ziqi died, Boya never played the zither again." Jade Zishu slowly and deliberately said each word: "Qianyue, you should grow up now!"

Yun Qianyue's tears suddenly fell without warning. She looked at Jade Zishu; his jade-like features blurred as if through a time-warping scroll. She bit her lip and nodded firmly, "Yes, I need to grow up!"

This ordinary sentence contained meaning only she and he understood.

In the previous life, she pushed her career chessboard to its peak, but only she and Little Seven knew that she was still just a child. This time around, she pretended to be ignorant and spoiled in front of the old emperor and others. Now, it was time to stop pretending; it was time for her to grow up! Growing up wasn't just about age; it was also about her heart.

"Don't cry! You should be happy with this day!" Jade Zishu wiped away Yun Qianyue's tears from under her eyes, smiled at her faintly, and turned to walk back to his seat.

In that moment, everyone was silent.

There had been occasions when Miss Qianyue of the Yun王府had openly wept in public, but this quiet, overwhelming joy expressed through tears wasn't sorrowful or pitiful; yet everyone felt she looked incredibly beautiful at this moment.

The master of ceremonies was taken aback before calling out, "Second bow is over, third bow!"

"Little girl, should I take the next bow" Ye Qingran's voice rang out.

Yun Qianyue glanced at Ye Qingran but didn't respond, shifting her gaze to Rong Jing instead.

Rong Jing's lips curved slightly as he walked over and stood in front of her. He smiled at her and said, "Since you crowned me, it's only fair that I now crown you."

Yun Qianyue nodded.

Rong Jing took out a rosy pink peach blossom warm jade hairpin from his sleeve; the moment he did so, a soft pink glow illuminated around him. Yun Qianyue clearly heard gasps of astonishment from those around her as she looked at the hairpin in Rong Jing's hand. It was clear and transparent, with a rare rosy pink warm jade that was exquisitly crafted into two lifelike peach blossoms without any impurities or traces of carving. This reminded Yun Qianyue of what he had told her earlier about Emperor and Empress of the previous dynasty planting peach blossoms all over Fushoushan Mountain.

"Do you like it" Rong Jing asked softly.

"I love it!" Yun Qianyue nodded firmly.

Rong Jing smiled faintly and gently placed the hairpin in her hair, his eyes focused and movements steady.

"Isn't this the peach blossom jade phoenix hairpin of the last empress from the previous dynasty" The Filial Prince suddenly exclaimed.

As soon as he spoke, Yun Qianyue heard another round of low gasps.

Rong Jing put his hand down and looked at the hairpin in Yun Qianyue's hair with satisfaction. He turned around to look at everyone before focusing on the Filial Prince, smiling warmly, "Cold Uncle is right; this indeed is the peach blossom jade phoenix hairpin of the last empress from the previous dynasty."

The Filial Prince was taken aback and seemed as if he wanted to say something but seeing no one else speak up, swallowed his words.

Rong Jing ignored the Filial Prince, turned around again, and smiled at Yun Qianyue. He said gently, "Yun Qianyue, congratulations on reaching adulthood!"

Yun Qianyue's smile bloomed like a clear lily in the snow. She hugged Rong Jing softly and cooed, "Rong Jing, congratulations to you too! Congratulations to us both for growing up together!he wanted to ask him: “Lord Feng, how badly did Rong Jing bully you before you could hate him so much”"Stupid woman! Go to sleep now! You’re not allowed to leave until your injuries are healed!" Feng...