Chunling went back and thought about it carefully for two days. After agreeing, the happiest person was none other than Granny Chang. In the inner quarters, she was in high spirits because of this happy event.

Granny Chang had served Madam Xu for decades, and Steward Chang was also a very influential person in the front accounting office. They had always regarded the two brothers, Chang An and Chang Shun, as their own sons, and now they had brought out all the respectable things they had to offer.

The portion prepared for Chang'an, even just for Chang Shun, was enough to make some of the maids in the mansion envious, given that Old Madam Xu had given her an open nod.

However, Li Shiyue did not lag behind. She opened her dowry chest and took out a pair of fine silver bracelets and a pair of ruby ​​hairpins to adorn Chunling's dowry.

"These are part of your dowry, and this is something I prepared separately for you. Now that you're married, you can't be short of money, so this isn't included in your dowry. It's a separate gift for you, so please keep it safe."

Li Shiyue left Chunling alone in the room and sent the others out.

After saying that, he pushed the booklet and a wooden box next to him over.

The booklet was filled with a detailed list of everything she needed, all of which had been custom-made outside.

The wooden box contained a stack of silver notes, about a dozen in total, piled together. However, this wasn't mentioned in the register, clearly indicating that Li Shiyue had given it to her privately.

"girl......"

Chunling looked at the items in the booklet. Not to mention any large items, even something as simple as a wardrobe had been newly made by Li Shiyue.

"There are also several new clothes and jewelry. Although they are plain, I still chose six sets, all made by the embroiderers and tailors according to your figure."

“Once you’re married, you’re a new bride. I can’t let you leave empty-handed, only carrying his things. These are all new, and I’ve included them in your dowry. I never thought that the girl who has grown up with me would be getting married.”

Li Shiyue raised her hand and wiped the corner of her eye with a handkerchief.

Fortunately, she married someone from nearby, living with Granny Chang, not far from the Duke's mansion.

Otherwise, if she married far away and couldn't see him, Li Shiyue would really be reluctant to let him go.

After saying that, she turned around and took out an exquisite brocade box. There was a mischievous smile in her eyes: "This is not something I prepared. My grandmother sent it over early this morning."

"It's a longevity lock, prepared for you and Changshun."

Longevity locks are usually prepared for newborn children, which shows that Madam Xu's desire to hold her grandchildren is no longer limited to Xu Yunci and Li Shiyue, but she is even looking forward to Chang Shun and Chunling's child.

As soon as she finished speaking, Chunling's face showed surprise and joy, followed by a hint of shyness.

"I've included the things that my mother and two aunts sent in your dowry. This book was sent by Granny Chang, who said it was a collection of Chang Shun's savings, and it's also included in the betrothal gifts, all of which will be given to you."

Li Shiyue pointed to another booklet, which was just as thick as the dowry she had prepared.

Moreover, it contains more detailed records, specifying where the items were obtained and what they were used for.

Judging from the handwriting, it doesn't look like the accountant's handwriting. Could it be that Chang Shun wrote it himself?

Li Shiyue observed Chunling's expression, noticing the shyness on her face, and suddenly paused, a wave of reluctance washing over her once more.

She could only keep comforting herself, telling herself that Chunling was just getting married and would come back to be with her every day. Thinking this way, she gradually felt more at ease.

After nearly ten days, everything was settled, and an auspicious day was chosen. Chunling was now ready to prepare for her wedding in peace.

The sky was clear and blue that day, without a single cloud, and the warm sunshine made me sweat profusely.

The rockery in the garden is surrounded by willow branches, which sway gently, bringing a cool breeze across the calm lake surface.

The weather is nice today. It's cool and refreshing to sit under the shade of the trees in the garden. It's rare that Madam Xu would even step out of Shousong Hall.

Sitting in the octagonal pavilion, Li Shiyue sat next to Madam Xu, while Madam Yang, Madam Wei, and Madam Zhou sat on the other side, each holding a round fan.

"Has Chunling and Changshun's wedding date been set? They're all family, so the proper etiquette can't be disregarded."

Although they were both servants, the Duke's mansion did not treat servants as less than human. Since they were engaged, it was a marriage ceremony, and all the proper etiquette had to be observed.

Madam Xu looked at Granny Chang beside her and said something, which was also to save face for Li Shiyue.

Even though she believed that Granny Chang and Steward Chang couldn't have done such a thing, she still had to say it and let others hear that Li Shiyue was different in her eyes.

How one behaves before marriage, and how one should behave after marriage.

"Don't worry, Madam. The date is set within ten days, but everything that's supposed to be included will be there."

Granny Chang answered with a smile, even glancing at Li Shiyue with a hearty laugh.

Madam Xu also looked over. Li Shiyue nodded and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Granny Chang has prepared everything. I heard from Steward Chang that those things were prepared a few years ago. The old couple just hope that Chang An or Chang Shun can find a confidant to live with."

“Chunling has been with me since she was a child, and she was left to me by my mother. How could I let her suffer any injustice? Don’t worry, old man, how could you not trust Granny Chang to do things?”

Madam Zhou glanced at it, her round fan swaying slightly: "Granny Chang has been by Mother's side for decades, so she naturally knows what's going on. I heard that you also prepared a silver lock for Chunling and Changshun."

"Chang Shun is the youngest, and Chang An is the older brother. I wonder which girl the nanny has chosen for Chang An?"

"Oh right, is Chang'an still unmarried? These two brothers, the younger one is about to get married, but the older one is still single." Madam Xu turned to look at Granny Chang, and seeing Granny Chang nod, she wondered which maid in the manor would be suitable.

"Although Chang'an and Chang Shun are brothers, Chang'an is not as eloquent as Chang Shun, and he is a bit cold-hearted. I have never heard of him treating any of the maids in the mansion differently."

Granny Chang wasn't sure about this either, since Chang An had never mentioned who from the household was coming. Granny Chang looked slightly embarrassed.

"There are plenty of maids in the manor. Chang'an always goes out with the young master, so he probably doesn't have much time to spend with them. Perhaps in another two years, he will come to his cousin for help himself."

Li Shiyue spoke with a smile, and to be honest, she didn't intend to use the opportunity of helping Chang Shun and Chun Ling get together to also get rid of Chang An.

To be honest, Chang An has not expressed any admiration or affection for anyone. If she were to be arranged into a marriage at will, she would easily end up with a lot of resentment.

Thinking this way, Li Shiyue felt it was better to wait for Chang An to come and make the offer himself, since marrying the person she loved was an extremely wonderful thing.