Chapter 408: Adult Ceremony

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
It was still dark when the clouds were dug up and dressed. Then we took a carriage to reach the Wen Hua Hall in the palace.
As customary, the coming-of-age ceremony usually takes place in the morning at the temple, where priests bless the young boys and girls. In the evening, there will be a birthday ball. Reply: Got it!
However, given the long-standing grievances between Crow and the Church of Illumination and the absence of any signs of reconciliation, Emperor Lanhao generously offered the use of the Wenhua Hall as the venue for Crow's coming-of-age ceremony.
The ceremony begins, firstly with the guests taking their seats. As the coming-of-age ceremony is of a private nature, the number of invites is not large, consisting mainly of Yun Tai's close relatives and teachers.
Seated in the front row are Emperor Lan Hao and his wife, the Duke and Duchess Huguo, and the Duke and Duchess Sang Xi. Following them are the couple Yun Yi and various princes...
接着是云苔身着浅粉色少女晚礼服踩着音乐的节奏踏入文华殿。
She stood still.
乐停。
桑席身着正式的光系魔法师袍, 从席位上站起, 从旁边侍者手中双手捧起宫内珍藏的光系魔法权杖, 走到云苔面前。
Yuntai kneels down.
Sangxi recites a blessing spell.
A beam of holy light shoots out from the top of the magic wand, enveloping Yuntai completely.
The entire Wenhua Hall suddenly feels bathed in a radiant light, instantly becoming pure and sacred.
The holy light dissipates.
Yun Tai expresses gratitude.
Sang Xi retreats to the side.
The Duke of Huguo, Yun Dingcheng, stands up and picks up a forearm-length golden key from the server's tray. The key has a hollowed-out clover shape at one end with the number '16' in the middle. It is quite plain without any gemstone adornments. "My dear child, from today onwards, you will open a brand new door and embark on a new path in life. Henceforth, you will face life's challenges and experience its joys and sorrows on your own. May you, my child, be able to..." (Note: The translation of the last sentence is incomplete. Please provide the complete sentence or clarify if any specific ending is preferred.)
够从容应对生活带给你的一切考验。”
"Yes."
云苔双手接过钥匙, 握紧。
这预示着她拿到了成年的钥匙。至于独立生活，云苔表示不奢望。她还是很惜命的。
云鼎成归座。
接下来是桑家外婆水婉娜摘下了云苔头上的粉钻小冠, 换成了紫色的。粉色代表着少女时代, 紫色代表成年。当云苔站起来, 转身，看到的便是桑老太太在旁边不停地用绢角轻点眼泪；在座的桑老爷子的眼眶也红了；护国公云老爷子是一脸得意洋洋；云驸马依然面无表
情, 让人无法猜出他的想法。看着仪式有条不紊地进行着，殿内不少人感慨，谁又能想得到呢，这个来自偏远小镇的小姑娘，短短的几年里在整个大陆掀起如此大的风浪。现在又在帝国最显
贵的地方举行成人礼。依照惯例，当仪式结束后，下午是各自休息时间，晚上还有一场生日舞会等着女主。原本皇帝陛下自然是想好人做到底，把文华殿借给云苔当会场。不过听说遭到了护国公和云驸马的强烈反对。于公，云苔的身份不适合在文华殿举办生日舞会。于私，这毕竟是云苔的成人生日，人生中最重要的生日之一，总要给亲祖父
And pro dad have the same opportunity to perform. As the fiery sunset just dyed the sky red, the Duke of Huguo's mansion in the imperial city was already illuminated by countless magical lights in various colors. Although it was Yun Tai's birthday ball, due to Yun Tai's special identity, there weren't many people of the same age who received the invitation.
。夜幕降临，报时钟敲响，当云苔搭着今晚的男伴—云家大哥云逸进入舞厅后发现，大厅的一边摆满了各式的美食和酒水，引发人食欲的造型遭受到前所未有的冷
People who are familiar with each other are chatting in groups of three or two, occasionally toasting to each other or bursting out in laughter. The atmosphere is already very lively. However, what catches her attention is the clothes these people are wearing! Yun Tai noticed early on that, unlike in another world where people dress differently according to different occasions, the people in this world seem to prefer their own single professional uniforms. But she...
What I didn't expect is that even the dance party is like this. Wherever I look, there are very few people wearing traditional costumes to attend the dance party. There are gladiator costumes, wizard robes, pharmacists' robes, and even doctors' white coats!
Is this really a dance party?
Yuntai really can't imagine the scene of wearing a white coat dancing in a magnificent dance floor!
Yuntai looked at Yunyi next to him with a stunned expression.
"Keep smiling," Yunyi reminded calmly, raising his arm. Translated:
Tonight's party is for Yun Zun's birthday. Yun Yi will be Yun Zun's dance partner. "Do I really need to change clothes?" Yun Zun asked Yun Yi softly, with a stiff smile on her face, and placed her hand on his arm. Although she is very satisfied with her outfit, it's always better to adapt to local customs.
Not so much like an outsider.
"No need."
When today's protagonist arrived, the discussions in the lobby gradually ceased. A path was cleared from the entrance of the lobby.
As Yun Tai walked forward, he nodded to the surroundings.
Arriving at the front, the music started playing, and Yun Yi and Yun Tai bowed to each other before starting to dance gracefully.
When the song ended, the young men and women also entered the dance floor one after another. After Yun Tai and Yun Yi, Yun Hao, and Shui Hongming each took a turn, they quickly exited the dance floor. It turned out that spinning in circles was not her forte! However, as soon as she left the dance floor, Yun Tai was immediately surrounded by a large crowd. As far as the eye could see, almost all familiar faces were there, and their average age was as old as Teacher Huo Ji's. The peers from the Yun and Shui families had long been pushed to the side, with no chance of getting close. It wasn't that they wanted to cause trouble, but they definitely wanted to be with Yun Tai at the dance party.
It is too difficult to see Yun Tai in person for casual academic discussions.
The couple from the Sang family, the Duke of Huguo, and the elderly lady from the Shui family stood in the corner, looking at Yun Tai who was surrounded by the crowd, with a look of emotion.
"It feels like just yesterday when she was small enough to be held in my arms. In the blink of an eye, she's grown so much," sighed Grandma Sang.
Grandma Sang gently patted the hand she held in her own, comforting her, "We have done right by our daughter's trust. And we must also thank the Duke for his protection. If it weren't for you..." "Family members shouldn't speak ill of each other. Yun Tai is my own granddaughter, how could I not protect her? If I can't even protect my own granddaughter, then I would be a laughingstock," smirked Yun Ding proudly, his smile not leaving his face since the morning. Yun
Tai's talent may be lacking, and his cultivation may be lower, but so what? This child became the most dazzling figure among his peers through his own efforts, surpassing all the outstanding geniuses. The elderly patriarch of the Water family sat on the side, his gaze searching the room for his grandchildren. Seeing several younger generations surrounded by prominent figures they never dared to imagine before, he couldn't help but feel emotional. Who could have imagined? The century-long struggle of the Water family paled in comparison to the rise of these past few years, a speed that made him feel like he was dreaming. Besides the efforts of his own younger relatives, all of this was made possible by the protagonist of today, and they seized the opportunity.
！
"Have you ever heard Yun Tai talking about her future plans?" Yun Dingcheng asked curiously. After Yun Tai reached adulthood, she would face various potential suitors. Although Yun Yi is Yun Tai's biological father and the Yun family does have some influence over her marriage, it is limited compared to the Sang couple. Ever since Yun Dingcheng learned that Sang Hospital was planned by Yun Tai alone before she turned ten, he knew that his granddaughter was a person with ideas. He wanted to understand more so that he could cooperate in a timely manner. Since Yun Tai has found someone who she genuinely loves and is willing to marry..."
After the arrival of "Gan Waigong," he definitely seized many opportunities to showcase himself! If Yuntai knew about Yundingcheng's current thoughts, she would definitely feel wronged. She had the idea of establishing and running Sangshi Hospital, but she was prepared to spend her whole life to realize it. Moreover, she anticipated that it might not be fully achievable, or only partially. The idea of achieving her goals in just two short years, without having to worry about anything and merely being a silent partner in Sangshi Hospital, earning dividends without doing anything, was something unimaginable for Yuntai at that time.
Even in my dreams, it seems impossible to achieve.
The old waterlord immediately perked up his ears.
Grandma Sangxi shook her head: "I'm not sure." When it comes to the current situation in Yuntai, Sangxi feels both proud and anxious. His expectations for his granddaughter are nothing more than for her to live a safe and peaceful life, inherit his small herbal medicine shop, marry an ordinary person who loves her, and have a few lively children.
Child
“这Child子有她自己的想法。如果老国公想要知道什么，最好是直接问她。”
“也是。不过今晚就算了。”云鼎成笑看着被人群包围的云苔。
Surrounded by a crowd, Yun Tai felt dizzy and overwhelmed. No one came to her rescue, and she wanted to glare at people, but her gaze couldn't penetrate the human wall.
As the party came to an end, she lay flat on the bed and suddenly realized that today had passed by so uneventfully? It was over! Nothing unexpected happened! Yun Tai raised her hands in gratitude towards the sky, then turned over and went to sleep!