Time flew as fast as the wind, birds sing the loveliest.it was now the twins 18th birthday.
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"young miss,I heard that the imperial family would be coming for your coming of age ceremony." one of the maidservants spoke enthusiastically.the maidservants were placing a hairpins on her hair.the butterfly hairpins with the colour of spring green, matching perfectly fine with her spring green hanfu.
The young miss looked at her image in the mirror,her grey eyes, dark hair,matches perfectly.
After a few make up dressing, suzhen was as pretty as a bride.
*knock knock*
there was a knock on the door"the young master Horus is here" the guard announced.
"let him in" Suzhen ordered.
Horus then entered the room with a warm smile on his face.he was wearing white robes.his hair was combed down, touching his shoulders down to his waist decorated with his favorite hairpin--he looked very formal and attractive.
"my little sis" he opened his arms for a hug as he walked towards suzhen.shw stood up and happily took the hug.
"your excused"he ordered.
one by one all the maids left the room, closing the door Before them.
Horus released her from his embrace "my sister looks adorable" he started poking her cheeks.she pouted irritably.and he found it endearing as he shifted to pinching her cheeks.
"mum and dad have been working all morning.this afternoon,mum lost her favorite hairpin that father gave to mum with the words ' my benevolent star' written on it.there is a search going on outside" he informed.
on the day of there first anniversary,the duke bestowed her with a hairpin made of rubies and chrysothemum flowers decorated on it.
"mum must no sad" she let out a sad sigh "they'll find it,if not, mum will be sad for days"
"hope so" he hoped.
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The sun made way for the moon,the clouds made way for the stars and it was time for the ceremony.the Manor was filled with guests.
suzhen and Horus, together with the duke and duchess entered the hall, as Soon as the entered,they received many greetings.
"happy birthday,young miss,young master."
"have a great birthday you two"
"wishing you great happiness"
the people gave their greetings and presents to the young master and miss.
"announcing the arrival of the great su. and benevolent moon. emperor Wang shu and empress Feihong. prince Feng mian ,the first prince and prince Haoran the forth prince"
The Eunuch announced the arrival of the imperial family.
A red carpet was placed for them as they walked in.
"Greetings to the sun and moon of the Empire" everyone in the hall bowed their heads and curtsied.
"you may all rise" the emperor ordered and everyone raised their heads.
"where are the birthday twins?" the emperor asked.suzhen and Horus come forward.they bowed their heads, careful to not disrespect the emperor.
he looked at the two for a while and saw the resemblance they had for their parents."prime minister Li, your son and daughter resumble you and your wife a lot" he chuckled.
suzhen's gaze landed on the two Prince's.they were both handsome--releasing warmth in their eyes.the forth prince caught suzhen's gaze and smiled.not knowing why, suzhen felt like butterflies were in her stomach.she immediately averted her gaze and looked on the ground.since when did the floor become interesting.
"well, let's continue with what we were doing.so don't mind us" the empress spoke up with a sweet voice.
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the emperor and empress sat on comfortable chairs as they were served tea.
The duchess loves brewing tea, especially oolong tea.
The empero and duke Li were discussing on political matters.
the empress took a sip of the tea and her eyes widened."Feijing, your tea is always great"
"thank you"
"don't just stand there.come sit with me" she offered.ahe gestured to where the Duchess will sit.
the duchess smiled and sat besides the empress.
"Feijing, your daughter resumbles your eyes smile,lips, voice--everything." she looked at suzhen who was chatting and laughing with other you misses.
"I wish she was my daughter"
"yes she really does remind me of myself when we were Young" the duchess commented.
the empress agreed.