Nangong Zeyue stared intently at Jiang Shuyue, feigning ignorance, "Yue'er, tell me, what color suits me best?"

"Red. Although you look good in off-white, red makes you look more vibrant."

"What is a vibrant spirit?" Nangong Zeyue wanted to tease Yue Niang.

"Young master, what Miss means is that you look even more handsome in red," Qiu Ju said, covering her mouth and giggling.

The wedding dress fit perfectly, and the two went to the flower hall, where Jiang Shuyue asked Qiuju to open a jar of rice wine.

Nangong Zeyue pointed to the corner of her mouth, "Moon Lady, I really can't drink today."

Jiang Shuyue glanced at it and smiled, "It's just herpes, it's not a big problem. I'll get you some ointment to apply before bed, and it'll be better by tomorrow morning."

That night, Nangong Zeyue was perhaps intoxicated. After drinking a cup of rice wine, she couldn't stop talking once she started.

From his earliest memories at Black Dragon Pool, to his interesting life with his fellow disciples, to his wandering the world in search of his martial uncle.

"Moon Maiden, do you know? When Master found out I'd earned the title of a master thief in the martial world, he locked me in a room for three whole days."

"They made me stand facing the wall in repentance, but my fellow disciples secretly brought me steamed buns, and I knelt down and begged my master before he finally released me."

"I wasn't doing this for myself either. During those years wandering the martial world, I witnessed too much suffering and injustice. It was commonplace for local gentry to bully men and women."

I simply couldn't stand by and watch. My kung fu skills aren't up to par, and I was afraid I'd be outmatched, so I decided to rob the rich to help the poor at night. I hope Moon Maiden won't mind?"

Jiang Shuyue gave Nangong Zeyue an approving look. "You're right. If it were me, I would have done the same."

Nangong Zeyue knew some fragmented details about Jiang Shuyue's past, and to avoid upsetting her, he talked about his own past without asking Jiang Shuyue a single question about her life there.

The two chatted in the flower hall until the moon rose above the treetops before returning to their respective rooms to settle down.

The next day, Qiuju finished arranging things at home and went next door to prepare for the wedding night.

Gao Mu and Cang Yun personally hung up the newly bought window curtains, red silk was hung on the railings of pavilions and towers, and even small red lanterns were hung on the branches of trees in the courtyard.

Festive couplets were pasted on the entrance to the inner courtyard.

The servant noticed that the inner courtyard was decorated in a festive manner, while the gate of the mansion was still deserted.

Holding up the couplets, he asked Qiuju, "Steward Qiu, which couplet is most suitable to be pasted at the gate of the mansion?"

"Don't rush. We can set up the inner courtyard, the couplets and lanterns at the gate, and the big red 'double happiness' character by tomorrow morning."

The servant didn't understand and didn't dare to ask. Why rush to set things up tomorrow when they could have done it properly today?

Mei'er took several servants out to shop, while Jiang Shuyue and Lan'er pasted up the large red "double happiness" paper-cut window decorations.

After finishing pasting the window decorations next door, Nangong Zeyue was busy coming across the river to help.

"Moon Lady, is Sui Sui coming back tomorrow?"

Looking at the joyous atmosphere in the courtyard, Nangong Zeyue felt inexplicably uneasy.

"Yes, I have already told Su Nan to bring Sui Sui back from the academy tomorrow."

As he was about to become her father, Nangong Zeyue felt both excited and nervous.

He knew Sui Sui's true identity, so he naturally never expected Sui Sui to call him "father".

The paper-cut window decorations and couplets from the Lunar New Year were taken down before they had even faded.

Under the eaves, strings of red lanterns are hung at intervals.

After the inner courtyard was set up, Nangong Zeyue went back next door to get busy.

Jiang Shuyue changed into a dress and went to the flower hall for tea.

Jiang Shuyue decided on the wedding process herself, as following the local customs would be too tiring.

They couldn't even manage to keep the fact that the bride and groom didn't meet before their wedding.

Jiang Shuyue had barely sat down when Madam Su came to add to her makeup.

"Moon, your aunt hopes you will be happy and become a loving couple with Young Master Nangong."

Madam Su took a carved peony-patterned dressing case from the maid.

Inside were a pair of high-quality jade bracelets and a necklace, with a gold lock as the pendant.

Jiang Shuyue saw that the gold lock was about the thickness of her little finger.

Those jade bracelets were also of exceptional quality.

“Aunt, this is too precious. I will accept the gold lock, but you can take this pair of jade bracelets back with you as a betrothal gift for Yutong in the future.”

"Qiuju, put it away quickly. Don't listen to your young lady. Accept all the dowry gifts that came today, no matter who sent them." When Madam Su saw Qiuju bringing in tea and pastries, she quickly waved to her.

He then pulled Jiang Shuyue's hand and sat her down. "Yue'er, are you worried that your aunt is short of money? No, that's not the case. The Emperor has supplemented your salary, and these jade bracelets are a reward your uncle received. The cloth shop is also making a lot of money every day. I have plenty of money. It's enough for Ajin to marry Yutong in a grand manner."

Madam Su belatedly realized that it was inappropriate to mention the Emperor today.

Seeing her young mistress nod at her, Qiuju smiled and said, "Thank you, Madam. I will accept it on behalf of my young mistress."

"Thank you very much, Aunt. I will accept your kind offer."

Madam Su patted Jiang Shuyue's hand. "That's right. Don't be so formal with your aunt. Don't forget, we're family."

Jiang Shuyue's nose tingled slightly. "Yes, Yue'er won't stand on ceremony with her aunt."

"Moon, I have good news for you. Ah Hui is pregnant." Madam Su said, taking a letter out of her sleeve.

"Here, this is what she wrote to you and Sui Sui. I haven't read it yet. Quickly look and see what secrets Ahui has for you."

Jiang Shuyue opened the letter:

Hello, elder sister! I miss you all so much. I'm so happy to hear that Qiuju has married a wonderful man.

Sister, you must find your own happiness. Prince Kang treats me very well. The imperial physician just took my pulse and it's a sign of pregnancy. The Empress Dowager is understanding and has no intention of sending anyone to our courtyard.

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