Above the stars

The melody of "Dawn Movement" gives people a feeling of new life, hope and vitality.

Just like the rising sun, it is about to bloom with dazzling light.

It's like a young bird has grown wings and is about to leave home just like its ancestors.

Surrounded by rows of palace ladies, tonight's protagonist, Princess Zhong Yuxiuxue of the Phoenix Empire, finally appeared.

Wearing an exquisite and elegant white princess dress with wrinkles on the chest, it looks very layered. The waist is slimmed and looks soft and slender. The lower part is fluffy, like a white mermaid with its tail spread out.

Wearing a small blue and white diamond crown on her head, she looks elegant and elegant, yet full of nobility.

Bright eyes, white teeth, natural beauty.

His numerous manners captivated the country and the city.

It is just like "the beauty of peach blossoms shines brightly", or "the appearance is thick, the meaning is far-reaching and true, the texture is delicate and the bones and flesh are even".

The vermilion powder is not deep and even, and the idle flowers are light and springy. Look carefully at all the good things, everyone is humane and willow waist.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on her alone.

This is the most beautiful woman in the world and the most noble woman.

none of them.

Phoenix smiled and greeted everyone who made eye contact, thanking them for coming to his coming-of-age ceremony. When they landed on Tang Bandi and Xiaopang's side, they even blinked mischievously.

"Now I would like to invite Her Royal Highness the Princess to deliver her coming-of-age speech." The master of ceremonies began to step forward to preside over the dinner process.

Under the guidance of the etiquette officer, Fenghuang walked to the podium that had been prepared in advance.

Those beautiful eyes looked around again, and said in a clear and sweet voice, "Thank you all for coming to my coming-of-age ceremony. In fact, I would have preferred this to be a birthday party."

"Birthday parties can be held every year, and they are more relaxed and simple. Sing happy songs and eat delicious food. Laughter and freedom."

"The three words "coming of age ceremony" are full of a sense of ritual. If you do it this year, you won't be able to do anything with a sense of ritual next year. It will make people feel more formal, more rigorous, and more cautious, for fear that they will say something wrong. What did you say, what did you do wrong?"

"But, this is only once in a lifetime, so you still have to take it seriously. From today on, I am an adult. I am still me, as if I am no longer me."

"In the future, I will no longer be an ignorant little girl. I will use an adult's thinking and lifestyle to strictly demand myself. Say what I should say and do what I should do. Be a good daughter of my father and an empire. A good princess."

"Of course, such a life sounds too boring. So, I will be naughty occasionally, even get drunk with my friends, go to some dangerous places, and love the people I want to love."

Phoenix clenched her right hand into a fist and raised it high, as if to swear: "I will be the coolest princess in the history of the Phoenix Empire."

Wow!

Thunderous applause.

"Princess Xiuxue is so cute. She is indeed the coolest princess."

"Just this coming-of-age speech is enough..."

"This coming-of-age speech is completely different from the previous ones. It's not boring at all."

"Your Majesty Xiuxue, you really dare to say that you want to go to some dangerous places and love the person I want to love."

"What does it mean to love the person I want to love? Does it mean that the person she likes is not in the interest of the royal family? So she couldn't help but shout it out in public? Is it a bloody and tearful accusation against arranged marriage?"

"What's there to guess about? She is a princess, of course she can love whoever she wants to love. With a look like this, what man can be worthy of him?"

"Just because she is a princess, it's not that easy. Why did the conversation end here?"

"Are you talking about Tang Bandit? Didn't she have an affair with that refugee boy from the old land? The royal family must not agree, right?"

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"Brother, Sister Fenghuang is so handsome." Xiaopang looked at Fenghuang on the stage and couldn't help praising her.

"Yes." Tang Bandit nodded.

It is actually a very brave thing to dare to make such remarks on such a grand occasion.

Tang Bandit could understand it, and many people should also understand it.

This speech only expresses one attitude: that is, I must have my own attitude in life.

how? Father and daughter are shouting from afar?

Probably not. If she had such a purpose, she would not have asked Sheng Xinhuai to take care of him and Xiaopang before.

Therefore, this is purely an opportunity to make a statement to the outside world by taking advantage of the coming-of-age ceremony. What I was like before will probably still be the same in the future. Don’t expect too much from me...

Is that what it probably means?

"Now I would like to invite the eldest Princess Zhong Si to perform the coronation ceremony for Her Royal Highness." The master of ceremonies announced the second procedure of the coming-of-age ceremony.

The so-called crown raising ceremony is when one or several highly respected female elders replace the ordinary crown worn by the princess with a nine-day crown with phoenix dance.

This task is usually performed by the mother of the little princess and represents a perfect inheritance...

Fenghuang's mother died young, so her aunt Zhong Sinian performed the coronation ceremony.

"I'll do it." A majestic voice came over.

Then, a large number of palace guards were seen pouring in, and then dispersed towards both sides.

Zhong Daolong, dressed in a black suit, accompanied by the eldest prince Zhong Tianque, slowly walked towards Zhong Yuxiuxue.

"Your Majesty the King." All the distinguished guests bowed.

When Tang Bandit took Xiaopang to imitate others' bows and salutes, he couldn't help but secretly look up at Zhong Daolong.

Is he Phoenix's father? The leader of the Phoenix Empire?

One of the most powerful people on the planet?

He looks very ordinary, polite and good-looking.

Well, he's smiling at me?

Zhong Daolong waved his hands casually and said aloud: "There is no need to salute, everyone. I didn't plan to come out originally. I knew that as soon as I came out, everyone would be nervous. I'm afraid that I won't be able to drink well and have fun." I still know that I can’t have enough fun.”

Zhong Daolong's approachable words made the whole audience laugh.

"The king also wants to have a drink?" Someone boldly shouted.

"Yes, we are more happy when the king is here."

"It's a worthwhile trip to see the king. Tonight is even more complete..."

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For many people, they come just for Zhong Daolong.

What can Princess Phoenix promise them? But when Zhong Daolong came, the meaning of this banquet was completely different.

If they can take this opportunity to establish a relationship, or become familiar with each other, it will be of great help to their future...

Zhong Daolong nodded and said aloud: "Now that I'm out, I will definitely have a drink with everyone. However, before that, I still want to say a few words to Phoenix."

The whole place fell silent instantly.

Most of the people present are smart people who know when to stir up trouble and when to shut up and listen to people talk about their feelings.

Zhong Daolong walked up to Fenghuang and looked at her lovingly.

For a long time, for a long time, my eyes suddenly turned red.

"Similar, so similar." Zhong Daolong said in a hoarse voice, "She looks exactly like your mother."

"Dad" Fenghuang felt sour in his heart and stepped forward to hold Zhong Daolong's big hand.

Shortly after she was born, her mother died.

Her memory of her mother is actually very vague, but there is always a looming shadow in her mind, subconsciously telling her that this is her mother, this is her mother

When she grew up, she watched the images left by her mother over and over again, and then pieced together a vivid image.

It looks familiar, but is actually unfamiliar.

Normally, father and daughter would rarely mention her, as if that person was a taboo in the family.

At the mention of it, everyone will fall into speechless silence.

However, today my father took the initiative to talk about it and said that he and his mother looked similar.

Mom, those two words are a gap in memory and a gate of tears.

Phoenix's heart suddenly became throbbing, her nasal cavity was sore, and she couldn't help but shed tears.

Zhong Daolong stretched out his hand to wipe away Phoenix's tears and said with a smile: "When your mother and I got married, she was wearing a white wedding dress like this, and the style was very similar. When I saw you, I thought of her."

"Originally, this crowning ceremony was supposed to be completed by my mother. Unfortunately, my mother passed away a long time ago, so I arranged for your aunt to take her place. I hope she can stand here instead of your mother to complete such a sacred and solemn ceremony."

"But just now I felt restless while sitting in the back. I kept thinking, how wonderful it would be if your mother were here. At such an important moment, your mother is not here, how uncomfortable would you feel?"

"So I told your brother that I have to come out, I have to come out and watch you, I have to come out and crown you. In the history of our Phoenix Empire, no king has ever crowned his daughter."

"When I was in the back just now, I heard you yelling that you wanted to be the coolest princess in the Phoenix Empire. If dad can't be the coolest princess in the Phoenix Empire, then I will do what I can do."

"I will crown our little Princess Xiu Xue. I will be the first king of the Phoenix Empire to crown my daughter."

"Dad." Fenghuang fell into Zhong Daolong's arms.

"Silly boy, don't cry." Zhong Daolong gently patted Phoenix on the shoulder and said, "As I said just now, crying is not cool at all if you want to be the coolest princess."

"I'm about to cry." Phoenix's eyes were moist and he said with a choked voice, "It's cool for me to cry."

"Okay, my daughter is cool when she cries. If she says she's not cool, I'll drag her out and behead her."

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Phoenix suddenly looked up at his father.

"Hahaha, Dad is joking." Zhong Daolong looked at Phoenix's red and swollen eyes and said with a smile: "It's my precious daughter's birthday party. What's wrong with me telling a joke to make her happy? Is there anyone who can't take it seriously?"

"Don't say such things." Fenghuang reminded.

"Okay, listen to my daughter." Zhong Daolong nodded, but said seriously and sincerely: "But, as your father, there is a promise that will never fail, that is, no matter where you are wronged, Dad will help you get it back countless times."

"Dad is the king of a country. You don't have to joke, you always mean what you say."

Miss Phoenix’s coming-of-age ceremony, don’t you have a monthly ticket to celebrate?