Anyway, whether it's a man or a woman, one thing you do when you're an adult is about hair. This tradition has been preserved in Japan until now.
In ancient times, both men and women had long hair, so both men and women had to tie their hair into a knot when they reached adulthood. Later on, when the men's hair was not so long, this ceremony of knot and hair became exclusive to the young girls' coming of age ceremony.
After Ikegami Youjia completed the first step of the process, according to the procedures, she would have to choose an elder among the guests to send off to Ikegami Youjia.
The people Ikegami Masaaki had chosen, were all people that came from the sect.
The former number one beauty in Japan was still amazing, so the moment Yuichi got on the stage, it immediately caused a wave of gasps from the audience.
Ikegami Youjia was pretty, after all, she was a girl. However, Qi Chuan's daughter was already around the same age as Ikegami Youjia, so to be able to have such a beautiful face was worthy of respect.
At this time, Prince Bohun who was originally sitting perfectly fine suddenly shouted: "It is truly better to know than to see, I have long heard that Miss Yu Chuan is the number one beauty in Japan, and now seeing her, it does live up to its name. Now standing on the stage, it is like a pair of beautiful sisters with Miss Ikegami Youjia! What a pity, I couldn't see Miss Yuchuan twenty years earlier. "Hahahaha …"
If his words were spoken in normal times, perhaps it would be regarded as a joke, but it wouldn't hurt.
But now it was Ikegami Youjia's Coming of Age Ceremony.
The Coming of Age Ceremony was considered one of the biggest ceremonies in life in Ikegami Family, it could even be compared to a wedding ceremony.
Hence, a hint of sullenness appeared on the face of Suiren. However, Yu Chuan was able to become the head of the family at such a young age, of course, he didn't give them away. A sullen look flashed on his face, and he smiled: "To be praised by His Highness, it's truly an honor for you!"
After she finished speaking, she no longer paid any attention to Bohun and directly walked towards Ikegami Youjia to start bowing her hair.
At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on Du Chuan, Gui Gui, and Ikegami Youjia, but no one saw that Kawamoto Giiti's face was already pale, obviously trying his best to suppress the anger in his heart.
In his opinion, what Bohun did was simply teasing his wife in public.
Once the knot was done, he would begin the third step of the adult form, which was to make a wish from the young girl.
Generally speaking, a young girl who had made a wish at the coming of age ceremony simply wanted her father to live a healthy life and her family to be harmonious and happy. Due to her bashfulness, there were very few young girls who had made a wish for a good husband.
Ikegami Youjia looked to be no exception.
But just as Ikegami Youjia was about to make a wish, Prince Bohun spoke out again.
"Before Miss Youjia makes a wish, how about you let me guess his wish first?"
Ikegami Youjia's face changed, but she was also worthy of her reputation as a talented young lady, she laughed: "Since Your Highness Bohun is so interested, I hope that Your Highness can make a guess, but, if you're wrong, you'll have to give me some compensation!"
Her words were both appropriate and witty, causing the guests below the stage to burst into knowing laughter.
Prince Bohun saw that his request had been accepted and seemed extremely happy, "Alright! However, if I guessed correctly, I wonder if Miss Youjia is willing to let me do the job for you? "
Ikegami Youjia blinked, "Your Highness hasn't guessed it yet, how can you tell if it's right or wrong? Moreover, your wish is very strange, I don't think the possibility of His Highness guessing correctly is high! "
Bohun laughed, "That might not be the case!"
Ikegami Youjia said: "Then I'll be waiting for you."
Prince Bohun said: "I guess Miss Youjia's wish is to find a good husband for himself! Isn't that right? "
Bohun's words were like a bomb thrown at him. The crowd immediately burst into an uproar.
He had clearly said it just now. If he guessed correctly, he hoped that he could fulfill her wish. But now, he said that his worry-free wish was to find a good husband for himself. Then, his meaning was no different than saying it clearly.
Ikegami Youjia obviously did not expect the usually well-mannered Prince Bohun to say such words in front of the crowd. However, the genius beauty was indeed the genius beauty. With a roll of her eyes, she immediately laughed out loud, "Your majesty has guessed wrongly this time. Your majesty must compensate me, don't go back on your words!"
Her words immediately resolved the awkwardness, and even Yeyue Zhiping couldn't help but look at her with admiration. He thought to himself, why is that old Ikegami Masaaki guy so impressive, to have given birth to such a good daughter?
Prince Bohun did not give up, "Oh? Then, what is Miss Youjia's wish? If he didn't say it out loud, how would he know that my guess was wrong? However, you must not speak out a wish so casually. In that case, I will believe that I am right. "
Prince Bohun spoke in such a manner that it seemed as if he was being shameless. However, due to his position, no one could say anything about it.
Ikegami Youjia thought for a moment, then said: "My wish, was actually very simple. If I told you, you all might not believe me, but I guarantee that my wish will be absolutely true."
Prince Bohun laughed: "Oh? What is it? "
At this time, Ikegami Youjia's face reddened. After muttering to herself for a while, she slowly said: "I like to play baseball! "I started to like them very early on. Ever since I was very young, I wanted someone to not care about my identity and play a good baseball with me."
Now, it was time for her to express her wish, but she suddenly brought up baseball. Everyone couldn't help but feel confused, so they didn't interrupt her.
Ikegami Youjia continued to speak: "Unfortunately, I do not! There's no one who doesn't care about who I am. Everyone gives in to me when they play baseball with me. They let me win, they let me win easily. Baseball, as you know, is a very competitive sport. It requires both sides to go all out in order to embody the spirit of baseball.
But once someone gives way to me, then the spirit of baseball will no doubt be tarnished and lose its original meaning. So I even thought for a moment that no one would ever play a real baseball with me in my life.
However, on that day, there was a person who didn't even give me a ball even though he clearly knew who I was. I always thought I was so good that I felt I wouldn't necessarily lose even if someone else wouldn't let me.
But the man made me see myself. I didn't even hit a ball he threw, and he threw the simplest, simplest kind of straight ball. "
Ikegami Youjia said, "Only at that time did I realize that I was actually living under such a huge pretence. If not for him, I don't know how much longer I would have felt for myself. Everything I've acquired today is due to my special identity. not because of how good I am. "
Although Ikegami Youjia's words were a little biased, but it was extremely rare for a girl of nobility to have such a sense of awareness. Everyone could not help but praise and nod their heads.
Ikegami Youjia continued to speak: "It was he who had me play an equal, free, fair baseball game for the first time, and it was also the first real match so far. It was he who made me see myself for the first time. Everyone who tries to get close to me is trying to get something out of me because of my special identity.
But that person, even before he left, refused to tell me his name. He clearly knew who I was, and when I tried to keep him, he even asked me, "What does all this have to do with him?" It was he who let me know that there are people in this world who do not care about my identity. "
Saying that, Ikegami Youjia paused for a moment, her gaze swept across the entire audience for a moment, and continued: "So, my greatest wish is to see that person again, and have a true match with him! "If possible, I hope to be his best friend!"
Unexpectedly, Ikegami Youjia's wish was like this, and the people below the stage couldn't help but immediately start whispering.
Ye Yuejian was indignant. That bastard actually knew how to take a girl's heart! Wasn't it just a baseball game? He actually took away a girl's heart just like that? Hmph, I wonder how many good girls that bastard has tricked …
However, Honzyou Yosuke's reaction could almost be described as heartache. If he knew that her wish was this, he wouldn't have allowed her to do as he pleased. It's too bad that it's too late now. I actually let that guy use such a method to walk into his heart …
Some were angry, some were sad. Naturally, there were also those who didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
The person who didn't know whether to laugh or cry was undoubtedly Ling Yun. How could he play baseball! He didn't even understand the most basic rules of baseball. He had never thought that the ball he cheated would be thrown into the girl's heart. He had originally wanted to use this method to leave an impression on the girl's heart, but to think that he would get such an effect. Was this heaven's will?
Of course, there were also those who didn't believe him.
"The only one who doesn't believe that is Prince Bohun." Was Miss Youjia's wish just a baseball? Isn't this a bit too child's play? Who do you think would believe that wish? "
Hearing Prince Bohun's clearly somewhat playful voice, the girl became angry. The originally bashful smile on her face immediately disappeared, and was replaced with a layer of ice.
As a matter of fact, if you want a girl's heart, then no matter how laughable this girl's wish is, it must be treated as the most extraordinary thing. Otherwise, you would be in trouble, like the current Prince Bohun.
Ikegami Youjia was very angry, this was the first time she said her wish in front of everyone, moreover, it was a boy who was being ridiculed for no reason. This kind of thing, no matter who it was, would not feel good, let alone Ikegami Youjia?
From the very beginning, she had been displeased with this guy. All this while, do you really think that I'm easy to bully?
Therefore, Ikegami Youjia straightforwardly said in a cold voice: "Whether or not there is someone who believes in it is not up to Your Highness to worry about. This is my wish, not Your Highness's wish, as long as I believe in it, it's enough. Furthermore, from what I know, it doesn't seem like His Highness was invited to the coming of age ceremony, could it be that His Highness came uninvited just to say these unrelated words to her? "
Once he said this, the entire audience was silent.
No one had ever dared to use such a method to speak to a member of the imperial family. Once Ikegami Youjia said this, it was clear that she wanted to humiliate Prince Bohun.
Prince Bohun obviously did not expect this girl to be so bold, to dare speak to him like that. He had lived such a long life, to be honest, he had never been treated like this before. Hearing that, a son stood up and pointed at Ikegami Youjia, "You …"
However, as for what "you" was, he couldn't say it out loud. After all, what Ikegami Youjia had said was the truth and it was true that no one had invited him here, and it was also true that he had been in the wrong in this matter. Logically speaking, this kind of coming of age ceremony for young girls was simply too insignificant for the royal family. It was just that because Ikegami Masaaki doted too much on her little daughter, she was able to put on such a grand show. For this kind of thing, normally speaking, even if Ikegami Family were to invite people from the imperial family to personally attend, it would be very difficult for them to write a congratulatory letter on behalf of the imperial family to congratulate Ikegami Masaaki. It was because of this reason that Ikegami Family clearly knew their own limitations and had not sent an invitation to the Imperial Family, in case they brought embarrassment upon themselves.
However, after Prince Bohun received the news, he had to personally attend, which was already rather dishonorable. Moreover, his princess had just passed away, so no matter who it was, they would be able to see through his intentions. This was already considered a bit too much, and if he continued to pester her, then even if the Emperor heard about this matter, he would definitely blame him. That wouldn't make up for the loss.
However, all along, because of his special status, he had always been respected no matter where he went, and no one had ever dared to disobey him, especially after his consort gave birth to the last male servant of the imperial family. His status became even more revered, and even seemed to have the power to overshadow the Crown Prince, he began to become more and more domineering, but he didn't expect that today, he would actually eat so much in front of a little girl.
When people are angry, they become despicable. The royal family was no exception.
Therefore, Prince Bohun secretly made up his mind in his heart.
Therefore, Prince Bohun ignored Ikegami Youjia, knowing that he could not gain anything from her. Practice has proved that.
Prince Bohun pointed his spear at Ikegami Masaaki.
"Sire Chi, your father's love is really well-bred. Could it be that the tutoring from Ikegami Family has already declined to the lowest level?"