In her past life, her father was murdered, her mother was imprisoned, her brother was violated, and her son had his heart gouged out. Su Xuening feigned madness her entire life but still couldn'...
"Your Highness, have you caught a chill?" When Granny Shang saw Bai suddenly sneeze, she quickly had a maid fetch a cloak and draped it over Bai's shoulders. "These past few days, Your Highness has had to worry about the Prince and prepare for his wedding. You must take good care of yourself!"
"I'm fine." Madam Bai guessed that Tang Wanrong was talking about her, and then, thinking of something, she looked at Granny Shang: "Has the Princess's wedding dress been sent?"
"We were just about to send someone to deliver it."
The prince's wedding is on a tight schedule, and everything is piling up at once. Everyone in the manor is very busy, and they haven't even had time to send the wedding dress to the general's manor yet.
Bai frowned: "Go and deliver it yourself. Go now, while there's still half a day left. If it doesn't fit, you can still alter it."
"Yes." Knowing that her mistress valued the future princess very much, Granny Shang did not dare to neglect her duties and immediately went to deliver the wedding dress.
Thinking that Xuan Yuanzhan might wake up after Su Xuening's marriage tomorrow, Bai felt a little relieved. She then turned to the maids and servants and instructed them, "Hang up the red silk properly; it's all crooked. And you guys, go and tidy up Linshui Pavilion again; the Princess Consort will be entering the manor tomorrow."
"Yes." The maids and servants all responded and immediately went to get busy.
At the General's Mansion, Madam Tang had the dowry delivered to the mansion, and other gifts were given as well. Then she bid farewell to Su Xuening.
Su Xuening personally escorted Tang Shi and Mu Lingxi onto the carriage.
No sooner had Tang Shi and Mu Lingxi left than people from the Holy King's Mansion arrived.
"This old servant greets... Miss Su." As soon as Granny Shang saw Su Xuening, she quickly stepped forward and bowed.
Normally, the Dowager Princess or the Princess Consort are addressed as Miss Su in the mansion, but she almost called her Princess Consort just now.
Su Xuening recognized that Granny Shang was someone from Madam Bai's side, and personally helped her up, saying, "Granny, no need for formalities. Does the Dowager Consort have something to instruct you on?"
Granny Shang bowed and reported, "The Dowager Princess has prepared a wedding dress for Miss Su and specially sent this old servant to deliver it."
As she spoke, the maidservants behind her presented the wedding dress covered with a red cloth.
Su Xuening hadn't expected the Bai family to be so thoughtful, and looked at Bihe.
Bihe immediately understood and stepped forward to take the tray.
Su Xuening bowed slightly to Granny Shang: "Thank you for your trouble, Granny. Please come in and have some tea."
Granny Shang quickly returned the greeting: "Tomorrow is your and the Prince's wedding day. There are many affairs in the manor, so this old servant must go back."
Su Xuening knew that their wedding date was set in a hurry, and the Holy Prince's Mansion must have a lot of things to take care of, so she didn't insist on keeping her: "Then please take your time, Granny."
Granny Shang bowed to Su Xuening and then led the maids back to the Holy Prince's Mansion.
Su Xuening also took Bihe and the others back to Jingxuexuan.
"Miss, the Dowager Princess is so kind to you, she even prepared a wedding dress for you."
Bihe placed the tray on the table, then lifted the red cloth. Upon seeing the magnificent headdress and wedding dress, both Bihe and Lülian's eyes lit up instantly.
"This wedding dress is so beautiful!"
"It looks so good, Miss would definitely look great in it."
Bihe looked at Su Xuening and smiled, "Miss, please try it on. If it doesn't fit, it can still be altered."
Su Xuening could see Bai Shi's thoughtfulness in the wedding dress. Even if she didn't care what kind of wedding dress or headdress she wore, she was willing to give it a try because of Bai Shi's efforts.
Su Xuening changed into her wedding dress and put on her headdress, and Bihe and Lülian were immediately captivated by her beauty.
"Miss, you are so beautiful!"
"It's so beautiful!"
Su Xuening looked at her half-face covered in black scabs in the bronze mirror and smiled bitterly.
She might be beautiful without the scars on her face, but how can she be considered beautiful now? However, Xuan Yuan Yu is still not giving up on her, and the scars on her face still cannot be cured.
It must be said that the wedding dress sent by the Dowager was indeed very beautiful and luxurious. The dress was made of the most precious silk, and the lifelike golden phoenix embroidered on it was even more exquisite, all made of golden silkworm silk thread.
There is also a crown, which is made of pure gold. The main body is still a golden phoenix. In addition to twelve thumb-sized pearls from the South China Sea, the golden phoenix holds a large ruby in its beak. There are also dozens of pure gold tassels on both sides of the crown. This crown not only weighs a thousand pounds, but is also worth a thousand gold pieces.
"Miss, this wedding dress fits you perfectly, it's like it was tailor-made for you." Bihe looked at the perfectly fitting wedding dress with some surprise.
It was exactly the right size, not an inch more or less.
Su Xuening raised her eyebrows. It probably wasn't tailor-made, since their wedding date had only been set for a day or two. It was impossible for something so exquisite to be made in such a short time.
It must have been altered to fit her measurements. The Holy Prince's Mansion didn't even send anyone to measure her, yet it was altered to fit her perfectly. This shows how thoughtful the Holy Prince's Consort was.
Just as Su Xuening was trying on her wedding dress, a maidservant outside announced, "Miss, someone from the palace has arrived."
Upon hearing that someone from the palace had arrived, Su Xuening was in a panic. Was it Xuan Yuanpeng, Consort Su, or even Xuan Yuanyu?
Somewhat annoyed, Su Xuening took off her wedding dress, changed into her own clothes, and went out with Bihe and Lülian.
The one who arrived was Lu Da, the chief eunuch serving Consort Su.
Upon seeing Su Xuening, Lu Da bowed and said, "This old servant greets Miss Su."
Su Xuening raised her hand slightly and said, "Eunuch Lu, you may dispense with the formalities."
"By imperial decree, Consort Su, Miss Su is hereby summoned to the palace for an audience."
Su Xuening frowned almost imperceptibly. What was meant to happen, couldn't be avoided.
Su Xuening tidied herself up and then followed Lu Da into the palace.
Huayang Palace.
After Lu Da went in to report, he came out and led Su Xuening into the inner hall.
"This humble woman pays her respects to Consort Su." Upon entering the inner palace, Su Xuening bowed to Consort Su.
Consort Su looked at her for a while before speaking, "We're all family, no need for such formalities, please get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Su Xuening stood up, lowering her eyes respectfully.
"Please sit down," Consort Su said, then instructed Granny Jiang, "Serve tea to the eldest young lady."
Granny Jiang immediately brewed a cup of tea and brought it to Su Xuening.
"Thank you for your trouble, Granny Jiang." Su Xuening nodded politely to Granny Jiang.
"You're too kind, Miss."
After serving the tea, Granny Jiang stepped back behind Consort Su.
"This is freshly picked Jingting Green Snow tea from this year, have a taste," Su Fei said with a smile.
Su Xuening picked up the teacup and casually smelled it. After confirming that it was not poisonous, she only touched the surface of the water with her lips, which was considered a small taste.
Su Xuening sat quietly, waiting for Su Fei to continue.
She knew that Consort Su must have had some purpose in summoning her; otherwise, she wouldn't have called her to the palace.
"Tomorrow is your wedding day, and I have prepared a dowry for you."
As Su Fei spoke, she gestured to Granny Jiang.
Jiang Mama understood and went to fetch a box.
Su Xuening casually opened it, but was surprised to see the long list of gifts.
Is this a dowry gift from Consort Su? Are you sure it's not for Su Feiling?