Painting Doctor Jinhua

Chapter 135 Let the Truth Come to Light (1)

Xiao Jian originally didn't want to come, but for the sake of face, in the eyes of outsiders, although Xiao Xian and he were separated, they were still members of the Xiao family, and on the surface they were still father and son. It was impossible for a father not to come when his son came of age!

Another reason was that he had to find a way to see his wife, Princess Yunyin. Now that he had no official position, he could not see the emperor, but it was not easy to bring the family scandal to the government office, so he had to do as Xiao Jinyu said in the letter: Come back in five days to attend the coming-of-age ceremony, and your wife will be returned! Otherwise, you will bear the consequences!

When he saw Xiao Jinyu again, Xiao Jian stammered, not knowing what to say: It's all because this niece has become too famous recently, making him and Princess Yunyin look like shameless villains.

He was even terrified to leave the house, for fear that someone would throw vegetable leaves and eggs at him.

"The coming-of-age ceremony is about to begin, Grandfather, please come in!"

You're actually calling him grandpa at this time?

Xiao Jian forced a smile and then walked into the table.

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The guests and hosts took their seats and the ceremony of capping began.

After Xu Ling's brief speech, the officials sang loudly: "Play music!"

"On the auspicious day of the month, I will start to add Yuan clothes, abandon the word "you", and follow "you" to become virtuous..."

Amid the singing of blessings, Xiao Xian walked in front of the ancestral temple in the gaze of everyone. He was still dressed in white, spotless, with a handsome appearance and unparalleled nobleness.

He bowed to Xu Ling, then to several tablets placed in the ancestral temple, and then turned to his mother, Xiao Yuan.

Seeing Xiao Yuan sitting at the top with a kind smile on her face and a clear mind, Xiao Jian felt something was wrong.

This is the first time one wears a crown, which is made of black cloth, with a black belt, a black belt, and a jue hat, representing that one will be eligible to participate in politics in the future.

"In an auspicious month and on a favorable day, I will dress you properly, respect your dignity, and be prudent and virtuous..."

Amidst the singing of blessings, Xiao Xian was crowned for the second time. He wore a leather hat, a white hat, a black belt, and a white skirt, representing his responsibility to defend his family and the country's territory.

"In the right year, in the order of the month. All are in good order. Brothers are all here..."

This time it was Xiao Yuan's voice that rang out, and almost as soon as her voice came out, Xiao Jian was so shocked that he stood up from the ground and almost cried out.

He stared at Xiao Yuanshi in a daze, so much so that the guests watching the ceremony around him looked at him strangely.

"Empress Xiao, what's wrong with you?" Yuwen Hui beside him couldn't help but teasing.

Xiao Jian then sat down anxiously.

The three crowns were the juebian, with the purple skirt, pure clothes, black belt, and 韎鞈, which meant that Xiao Xian had the power to participate in sacrifices in the ancestral temple and be the head of the family! It also meant that he could take on the responsibility of revitalizing the clan.

"The coming of age is the beginning of etiquette, and it is the behavior of a son, a younger brother, a minister, and a young man..."

Xu Ling was the guest of honor in the ceremony. He not only crowned Xiao Xian, but also gave him a name. After singing this line, he asked Xiao Xian, "What is your ambition, Mr. Xiao?"

Xiao Xian concentrated his mind, and suddenly smiled and said: "I don't seek fame and fortune among the princes, but I hope that my loved ones are healthy and safe!"

"Is that all?"

Xu Ling was a little surprised, thinking that Xiao Xian would say something else, but after waiting for a long time, there was no further news.

"Yes, that's all!"

Xu Ling stopped asking questions and nodded.

"The virtue of a gentleman is likened to jade. It is warm and moist, which is benevolence; it is meticulous and clear, which is wisdom; it is honest but not sharp, which is righteousness. The poem says: 'When I think of a gentleman, he is as warm as jade, so a gentleman values ​​him.' So I chose the name: Runyan. Is that okay?"

"Thank you, Minister Xu, for the calligraphy. Very good!"

Xiao Xian bowed and replied, then stood up and faced the guests.

At this time, the guests were all whispering to each other. Among the whispers, one person's voice was particularly loud and he said in a mocking voice:

"That's strange. Xiao Xianlang's father is here, why would he bother Minister Xu to give him a crown and a name?"

It was Yuwen Hui who ignored Yuwen Xun's attempt to stop him and made a mockery wantonly.

Xiao Jinyu stepped forward and continued, "Mr. Yuwen, that's a good question..." Then he turned to Xiao Jian, "Fifth Uncle, now that Uncle Xian has come of age, should you hand over the power of the Xiao family's Xian branch to Uncle Xian?"

Fifth uncle?

As soon as these words came out, there was a buzz all around, and everyone started talking.

Xiao Jian's face suddenly turned pale, and his gaze suddenly turned to Xiao Yuanshi.

Xiao Yuan looked at him not wanting to be outdone.

"Twenty years ago, my mother led the Xiao family's prominent branch to escape the war in Jingkang, and later returned here. Because this branch was composed of women and children, my mother, as a woman, was told that she could not be the patriarch of the family. My fifth uncle then deceived my grandmother and made a concubine the legitimate daughter, and registered her as a member of the Xiao family's prominent branch..."

A short sentence stated the whole cause and effect. Having said this, Xiao Jinyu raised her head and looked at Xiao Jian coldly.

"If you, Fifth Uncle, could keep your promise and protect the women and children of this family and let them grow up healthily, that would be fine. But what have you done in the past twenty years? You indulged your wife Ru to wantonly kill the descendants of the Xiao family, causing the direct descendants to wither away. Now only my uncle Xian is left.

Even my uncle Xian was left half-disabled at a young age and seriously ill due to your vicious schemes. If I hadn’t returned to Jiankang... I’m afraid you…”

These words made all the guests present change color and start talking in a mess.

"It turns out that Xiao Xianlang's illness was caused by the Xiao family's patriarch's indulgence of his wife, Ru. How cruel!"

"There were also several young men in the Xiao family who passed away one after another. They all died young. I thought they were cursed. But it turned out to be man-made..."

"Yes! Didn't you hear clearly what that young lady Xiao said just now? She called the head of the Xiao family the fifth uncle, which means he is not his biological grandfather, and he is even passing off a concubine as the legitimate wife..."

"This is so hateful that even a person with a good family background can pretend to be one!"

Amid the endless buzz of discussion, Xiao Jian glared and shouted, "Nonsense, nonsense! You... Ah Yu, why are you accusing me like this? I am your grandfather, isn't it good for your family to live in harmony? Why do you do such a disrespectful and slanderous thing to your elders? You are unfilial and unfaithful!"

These words even made Li Mi, who was watching from the sidelines, angry. Prince Lanling and Cui Heng looked even more gloomy and angry.

"Empress Xiao, whether it is a false accusation or not, I think we should listen to what Miss Xiao has to say and let the evidence speak for itself!"

At this time Xu Ling stopped Xiao Xian who wanted to stand up and speak.

"That's right, show me the evidence! Hahahaha...that's right, show me the evidence. What evidence do you have?"

Xiao Jian shouted, "Is there any evidence that I passed off a concubine as the legitimate heir? Is there any evidence that Xiao Xian's illness and the illness of the legitimate son of the Xiao family who died before were caused by my indulgence of Princess Yunyin?"

This excited and loud drink immediately silenced the whole audience.

Countless eyes were directed at him with contempt.

What's going on here?

Did I say something wrong?

"Empress Xiao, Miss Xiao only said that it was you who indulged Madam Ru and caused the Xiao family's descendants to die out, but she didn't say that it was Princess Yunyin who did it?"

Xu Ling asked back, "So, the disasters that the Xiao family has suffered in recent years are really caused by your indulgence of Princess Yunyin?"

"Did you really pass off a concubine as the legitimate heir and impersonate the head of the Xiao family, a prominent legitimate branch of the family?"

Under Xu Ling's repeated questioning, Xiao Jian's face suddenly turned ashen.

At this moment, Xiao Yuan said loudly: "Yes, I can testify that I did this out of my foolishness back then!"

Xiao Jian suddenly raised his eyes, his gaze like a hawk shot straight at Xiao Yuanshi: You bitch, do you even want your own reputation? You actually admitted that it was all your own stupidity!

At this time, another gentle yet dignified voice came, "I can prove that Xiao Jian is indeed not a direct descendant of Prince Zhaoming, and the name Xiao Jian is not even in the Lanling Xiao family genealogy!"