Inside Shousong Hall, Madam Xu was wearing a wide-sleeved jacket with auspicious cloud patterns and gold leaf brocade. Her hair was neatly styled and she wore a set of cloisonné enamel and kingfisher feather jewelry.

Holding a handkerchief in her hand, she sat upright on a pearwood chair in the main room of Shousong Hall, facing the courtyard gate. Her gaze couldn't help but wander outside, but as if remembering something, she remained seated without moving an inch.

The person closest to her was Zhou, who was wearing a plain Hangzhou silk jacket with wide sleeves and a turquoise background. Underneath, she wore a white undershirt with a turquoise cross-collar and a waist-cinching design, and her jade-white skirt was embroidered with light blue patterns.

She looked bright and cheerful, and didn't seem like a woman who already had two children.

Standing happily beside Old Madam Xu, Zhou noticed that Old Madam Xu couldn't help but look around. She raised her hand and gently placed it on Old Madam Xu's shoulder, shaking her head almost imperceptibly.

His gaze swept over the families of the officials in the room, a smile playing on his lips. He leaned close to Madam Xu's ear and whispered, "Don't worry, I've had someone keeping an eye on things. They'll definitely make a sound when they arrive."

No sooner had she finished speaking than hurried footsteps were heard outside the door. The maid who entered bowed to Old Madam Xu and said, "The County Princess has arrived. The County Princess has entered the courtyard."

The maid glanced at Zhou Shi and quickly withdrew.

Standing in the middle, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, was Xu Yunci, who was holding one end of a red floral silk robe. He had just entered the Shousong Hall.

Although this is the Rongguo Duke's mansion, blocking the gate is not an easy task.

All eyes turned to the entrance. The first thing that caught the eye was a bright red dress with gold thread. Then, Li Shiyue, wearing a red veil and a phoenix coronet and wedding gown, slowly walked in.

To Li Shiyue's left was Granny Xi, who was wearing a red flower. Behind her were Crown Princess Xu Lingyu and the two Xu sisters, Xu Lingzi, who were already married.

Today, Granny Chang also changed into a brand new purple jacket with dark patterns. She carried a futon tied with a large red flower in her hand and walked out from the side and placed it in the middle.

With a kind face, she put down the prayer mat in her hand, naturally extended her hand, and said, "Please, Your Highness."

This was the first time she had heard the term "county princess" from Granny Chang. At home, she was always addressed as "cousin," and she never corrected her. But now, she felt a little uncomfortable.

Before Li Shiyue could even speak, she felt her eyes welling up with tears as she reached out and placed her hand on Granny Chang's hand.

Even through the red veil, Granny Chang seemed to easily sense her emotions. She grasped her wrist and noticed that her eyes were already red-rimmed, yet there was a smile in them.

"On this joyous day, Miss, please do not shed tears. If you must shed tears, they should be tears of joy. The old lady is up there, so please do not worry."

The voice wasn't loud; it was just whispered in Li Shiyue's ear. The familiar address did make Li Shiyue feel a little more at ease.

Through the back cover on his head, he could vaguely see what was in front of him, but of course, he couldn't see very clearly.

"Today, as I leave my home, I bid farewell to my elders to express my gratitude for their upbringing!"

The rising intonation of Granny Xi's voice instantly lifted the slightly somber atmosphere in the room.

People like Madam Qin from the Grand Tutor's Mansion, who have always been on good terms with the Rongguo Duke's Mansion, and now Madam Cheng'en, who are also on both sides, echoed the congratulatory words as they heard the voice of the matchmaker.

In fact, if anything, Old Madam Xu had already said more than enough. Besides, apart from Li Shiyue moving to the main courtyard after today, which is a bit far from Shousong Hall, there has been no other impact.

Just thinking that Li Shiyue would become the eldest daughter-in-law of the eldest son's family, and remembering Li Shiyue's mother, Old Madam Xu felt a little sad, feeling that she had not let her only daughter down.

"When you get married in the future, your grandmother doesn't ask for anything else, she just wants you and Erlang to be happy together, very happy..."

Before she could finish speaking, Old Madam Xu choked up and raised the handkerchief in her hand, her sorrowful eyes seeming to be looking at someone through Li Shiyue.

Li Shiyue knelt on the prayer mat. According to custom, she could not easily step forward. Fortunately, Xu Lingyu was quick-witted and reached out to hold the old lady Xu's hand, saying words of comfort.

“Yan Yan will be our new wife in the future, and we will see her every day. Not to mention Erlang, my mother and I both like Yan Yan very much.”

Xu Lingyu's words carried considerable weight. With the Crown Princess personally making the noodles, who would dare to look down on this wife of the Duke of Rong's heir?

Her meaning was already quite clear in Chengyu Pavilion. Although she spoke in favor of Xu Yunci, she didn't go to the front or wait in Shousong Hall. Instead, she went directly to Chengyu Pavilion, showing the attitude of having her maternal sisters back her up.

When she got up, Granny Chang personally helped her up and escorted her all the way to the courtyard gate before stopping.

She knelt down, her voice tinged with tears, but she spoke with a smile: "I once saw the Fifth Miss off on her wedding day, and today I see the County Princess off on her wedding day. I wish the Prince and the County Princess a harmonious and loving marriage, and that they may be forever united in heart and soul."

The "Fifth Sister" she mentioned was Li Shiyue's mother, Lady Xu, the wife of the Earl of Yunyang.

Li Shiyue was taken aback, and stopped her outstretched hand, seeing that Granny Chang had withdrawn her hand.

She held the golden ruyi in her arms, standing still with her knees slightly bent. Suddenly, a warm touch covered her palm. Looking up, she could only see the outline of Xu Yunci's face through the red veil.

Xu Yunci stood beside him, his warm hands enveloping Li Shiyue's hands, and looked at Granny Chang with a serious expression: "Thank you, Granny."

Following behind him were Guo Xun and Yang Ke, the only two she recognized, along with a few other people who were probably her friends and fellow officials in the same court.

Yang Ke covered her mouth and laughed from behind, looking at Xu Yunci's bright red wedding dress with some emotion: "Second brother is so handsome, even I, his husband, am attracted to him."

"Smack!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than he was struck on the head by Guo Xun.

He held a folding fan in his hand, glanced at Xu Yunci or the others who were obviously not paying attention, and shook his head helplessly: "If your second brother Xu hears this, you might end up living in the capital."

Yang Ke's eyes darted around, and after hearing Xu Yunci finish speaking, she quickly chimed in, "Welcome the bride out of the house!"

His shout completely dispelled the slightly sad and reluctant atmosphere, followed by cheers from the crowd.

She was led towards the gate of the mansion, not expecting the journey to be so long, especially since it was her first time leaving the mansion of the fourth branch of the family.

If you walk east from Shousong Hall, you'll find a garden and a row of courtyards, which connect to the courtyard where the four families live. This connection was specially made.

Sitting in the bridal sedan chair, my head was still spinning. I hadn't been to this part of the fourth family's courtyard much before. With the red veil covering my face, my vision was also blurry. Turning left and right, I felt a little dizzy.

The sedan chair was lifted steadily, and she could not see what was happening outside, but she could hear the sounds of music and drums coming from outside, which seemed to be very lively.

She reached out and lifted the red veil, handing a clean handkerchief through the curtain.