Mind reading, taking the rental house through the whole village crying

Chapter 720 Birthday and Coming of Age

"Miss, you must keep your word. Let's make a pinky promise. You can't lie to me." Xue Huan stretched out her little finger, and Jiang Fubao also indulged her and made a pinky promise with her.

This gesture was the one she taught Xue Huan.

The sun climbed higher and higher, and by the end of the morning hour, all the guests had arrived.

Jiang Fubao came into the courtyard with his hair loose.

Her thick black hair fell like a waterfall, swaying around her waist. It was smoother than silk and brighter than gems.

Just by looking at her back, you can tell she must be a beauty.

In the crowd, Shen Hechi was surrounded by more than a dozen women and couldn't get away. His ears were filled with the women's compliments, but his eyes were closely following Jiang Fubao. It was not until Jiang Fubao entered the main hall that he distracted himself and paid attention to the people around him.

"I don't plan to get married in the next few years."

"I have to go to the Imperial City tomorrow. I am sorry that I don't have time to attend the banquet."

Hearing what he said, the women were a little disappointed, but they still wanted to fight for it. However, Wu Xiang was already a Jinshi at the age of Wu Xiang, and he was also so handsome. This kind of talent is hard to come by in a century and should not be let go easily.

He has a promising future. You don't even need to guess to know that he will become a great man in the future. Whoever gets close to him will be able to change his family's status.

Shen Hechi was surrounded again, and there were even more and more people. As long as there were girls of the right age in the family, all the old women and men came.

Jiang Fubao had no idea what was going on outside because the coming-of-age ceremony had begun.

Zhang Yanzi was standing behind her, combing her hair gently. The hair danced in her hands until it was arranged into an elegant bun. She then put on a hairpin and pearls. Jiang Fubao thanked her.

When she looked up, she found that everyone in her family had wet eyes.

"Time flies so fast, our little Fubao has grown up so quickly." The crying boy Jiang Siyin sniffed his nose and tears fell in big drops. He was the one who cried the most miserably.

Zhang Yanzi was already used to it. She took out a handkerchief and handed it to her husband beside her. After he finished wiping her eyes, she used it to wipe her own eyes.

All the guests sitting in the yard, who had sons and grandchildren of marriageable age, looked at Jiang Fubao with burning eyes.

Whoever could marry her would truly be marrying a golden nugget.

Before he even had his meal, Jiang Fubao was surrounded by people.

The free compliments came at her like a flood, and Jiang Fubao could hardly resist.

Shen Hechi, who was not far from her, was in the same situation. He wanted to call Jiang Fubao, but his voice could not be heard through the wall of people.

"Hurry and take a look. Those who know will know that it is our little Fubao who grew up in our eyes. Those who don't know will think that a fairy fell from the sky. She is so beautiful that it is hard to open your eyes."

"I don't know which young man is lucky enough to marry little Fubao. In my opinion, she should not be bad-looking, and her figure should not be too thin or too short. She should also have a reputation, otherwise she is not a good match at all. It's a coincidence that my nephew from my mother's family is suitable. He just passed the imperial examination the year before last and he is only seventeen this year. His future should not be underestimated. He will definitely pass the imperial examination. Fubao, you..."

"Oh, you are so arrogant. If you hadn't said he was a scholar, I would have thought your nephew from your mother's side was a Jinshi. In my opinion, a scholar is not worthy of Dr. Jiang. He should at least be a Juren. My nephew is really a Juren. Although our home is a little far away, we have a carriage, which is very convenient. It only takes less than two days to go back and forth. My nephew is a little old. He is twenty-eight this year, but it's good to be old. He is very caring."

"You're still not married at the age of twenty-eight? Maybe you have some hidden illness? Yan Zi, we have a very good relationship. You know my brother's father-in-law is the magistrate of Yingnan Prefecture, right? Although my nephew is only a scholar, he is only fourteen this year, about the same age as Fubao. I also know that your family loves Fubao and will definitely keep him at home for a few years. We are not in a hurry. If we can settle down, it won't be too late to get married after my nephew becomes a juren in the future. My nephew is studying in Sanshan School. I'm afraid Fubao has met him before. Isn't this fate?"

Jigui means that you can get married.

Jiang Fubao was targeted by a dozen women, and Zhang Yanzi was not much better off. The mother and daughter were squeezed in the crowd. It was only after Zhu Yingqiu and Sun Pingmei lied that they had something to do that they dragged them out and brought them to the main room.

Jiang Fubao's clothes were all wrinkled.

Zhu Yingqiu helped her comb her clothes with her hands, and Sun Pingmei helped her put the loose hairpin on her head back on.

The mother and daughter were in a very miserable state.

"These people really treat us as meat on the chopping board. Fortunately, we have the eldest sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law, otherwise we would probably be eaten up." Zhang Yanzi breathed a sigh of relief.

She was just worrying about how to refuse.

Those who can attend the banquet are all close to the family. They all have relatives who are officials or younger generations who are taking the imperial examinations.

It's not good to offend anyone.

"That's right. How old is Fubao? He is only fourteen now. It's too early to get married. He should wait until he is at least seventeen or eighteen." Zhu Yingqiu agreed.

The three sisters-in-law asked Jiang Fubao and her two sisters to sit in the main room and not run around, while the old couple and the men of the Jiang family were outside entertaining the guests.

The three sisters are now being targeted by many people. Once they go to the yard, they will be surrounded.

Sun Pingmei was worried, so she asked Jiang Tongtu to stay with her.

"Fubao, I said I would be responsible for the dishes for today's banquet, but you didn't let me. It's so boring to just sit here." After sitting for a while, Jiang Ruyi became a little restless. She ate melon seeds and even crossed her legs.

"We have the cook. Second sister rarely gets a rest, so don't work too hard. Come, let's play cards." Jiang Fubao was also a little bored. She asked the maid to bring cards, and together with Jiang Tongtu, the four brothers and sisters played Landlord.

"Fubao, am I not late?" Just when Jiang Fubao lost two taels of silver, Meng Bujiu came in from the yard.

He should have returned yesterday, but he encountered a murder case and was delayed until now. In order not to be late, he even changed his official uniform in the carriage. He looked a little tired, with bloodshot eyes.

"Brother Bujiu, you're here? Hey, didn't you get enough rest last night? Why are your eyes so red?"

Jiang Fubao was happy at first, but then he noticed his condition and became a little worried.

"Yes, I am so excited to think about Fubao's birthday. It's okay, I will have a good sleep tonight. Lingshan, bring the box here."

It was a happy day, and it was unlucky to have a murder. Meng Bujiu did not mention it, but he shouted to the outside.

Lingshan, who was guarding the door, stepped over the threshold. In his hand, he was holding a small mahogany carved box with a lock on it.

"Here, this is a gift for you, open it and take a look." Meng Bujiu then took out a key from his sleeve and placed it in her palm. His fingertips touched her skin, which was a little warm. Meng Bujiu's long eyelashes drooped slightly.

"What is it? Jewelry?" Jiang Fubao asked, blinking his bright eyes.