Qin Chan smiled and said, "Big sister, you are so calm and composed, you must have a plan in mind."
Qin Yan turned to look at Qin Chan and poked her forehead: "You've read so many books, and this is how you praise people?"
"Ah, I'm suddenly at a loss for words." Qin Chan chuckled, lay down and closed her eyes: "Go to sleep, go to sleep, we still have to get up early."
Several people also lay down and fell asleep.
Maybe they were tired, so they slept until someone called them to wake up.
It was dark when I closed my eyes, and it was still dark when I opened my eyes.
Qin Wan was also asleep. She was put into the bathtub with her eyes closed. After she finished taking a bath, she finally woke up completely when the white cotton thread twisted the fine hairs on her face, which was both painful and comfortable.
Qin Xie specially invited Madam Quanfu to comb her hair.
As the bridesmaid put on Qin Wan's makeup, Madam Quanfu sang auspicious words: "One comb means raising the case to the level of eyebrows, happiness and health; two combs mean a worry-free life, peace and joy; three combs mean growing old together, never parting."
Madam Quanfu combed her hair three times and then handed the comb back to the matchmaker, who put her hair in a bun and put a heavy phoenix crown on her head.
Before she got dressed, Qin Xie brought her breakfast: "Eat first and then get dressed."
Qin Xie watched Qin Wan pick up her meal and start eating. She stood up and touched the wedding gowns hanging beside her. Each one was gorgeous and heavy. Tears fell from her eyes, but she wiped them away quickly. "Fortunately, the weather is cold now. If it were in June or August, I would suffer if I wore such clothes."
In order to be dignified, court robes are made of relatively stiff fabrics. Even in summer, the materials are not as breathable as ordinary clothes.
Qin Wan winked playfully and said with a smile, "My daughter is afraid of the heat, so she set the wedding date in October."
Qin Yan didn't even know about this: "You decided the wedding date? Why was my wedding date set so hastily? It took less than two weeks from the time we met to the time we got married."
Her mother, Aunt Qin, glared at her: "Don't you see how naughty you are at home? If someone wants you, why don't you marry her off quickly? Otherwise, you will bring trouble to me and your father at home."
Qin Xie knew that although Qin Yan's marriage seemed hastily arranged, they had actually been investigating Qin Yan's potential husband for several years. She looked at Qin Chan, the only one in their family still unmarried. She couldn't help but sigh, "Wan'er has entered the palace to become the Crown Princess. Chan'er's marriage may not be that simple."
In the past, the Qin family was far away from the center of power, and their children could choose their marriages according to their own preferences.
It doesn’t matter the other person’s family background, identity, or status. As long as the person is good and the children like him or her, the marriage can be successful.
Now that Qin Wan has entered the Eastern Palace as the Crown Princess, and the Emperor values her, those who are interested in forming a marriage alliance with her are probably attracted by the relationship between the Qin family and the Eastern Palace.
Second Aunt Qin felt a little distressed when she saw Qin Chan like this. She whispered, "Actually, I have helped her find a couple over the years. We had a warm relationship, but ever since Wan'er got engaged, they have distanced themselves from our family."
At this point, Second Aunt Qin sneered again: "But when the news of Wan'er being named Princess spread, they became more attentive to her. One family even sent a matchmaker to their house, hoping to arrange a marriage, but I kicked them out."
Qin Xie agreed with her approach: "It's time to fight them off. We don't want things that seek profit and avoid harm."
Aunt Qin looked at Qin Chan who was laughing and joking with her sisters, and laughed again: "We are not in a hurry for her marriage. Now Wan'er is the Crown Princess. Even if Chan'er doesn't marry, our other daughters will not have trouble getting married either. It won't affect them."
"Aunt, don't you know?" Qin Wan put down the bowl and said to Qin Chan with a pout, "Third Uncle has a pretty apprentice who is very good at calligraphy and painting. Third Uncle even said he would find a good match for him."
Her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but Qin Chan heard it clearly. She blushed immediately, "What are you talking about, sister? I don't want to get married. I want to stay at home and be with my mother forever."
Qin Wan teased her, "I didn't say Third Uncle was matchmaking for you. Why are you so anxious? You should just stay home and never get married in this life. I'll support you."
"Big sister! You keep teasing me! Don't forget that you are the bride today. I'm going to block the door and prevent His Royal Highness the Crown Prince from coming in so soon! Let's see if you're in a hurry." Qin Chan stomped her feet in shame and anger, turned around and ran away.
Aunt Qin quickly stood up and chased after her: "I'll go stop her and stop her from making trouble."
"Let's go out and take a look too."
Qin Yan and others left in a flash, leaving the last time for the mother and daughter.
Qin Xie wanted to say something, but she didn't know where to start. She just watched Zhenzhen and the others help her put on her wedding dress layer by layer, tears finally falling: "Once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea. The palace is already dangerous. Last night, an assassin came. I'm really..."
Qin Wan thought of the assassins from last night: "Grandfather didn't say if the interrogation revealed anything?"
Qin Xie shook her head. "Your grandfather should have considered putting it off until after the wedding. I'm just worried about you. After you enter the Eastern Palace, without us to protect you, you'll have to rely on yourself for everything."
Qin Wan carefully leaned against Qin Xie's shoulder and said softly, "And the Crown Prince. He came as soon as there was movement in the mansion yesterday. It seems he has been keeping an eye on this place."
Qin Xie was furious when she mentioned this: "He's still paying attention to our family, so his Eastern Palace is not clean! Sending a dowry can cause trouble! When you go there, you must sort out the entire Eastern Palace and make sure that everyone is reliable."
Qin Wan smiled and said, "Of course. I guess he left a few people behind for me to kill as an example to others. Mother, don't worry."
Qin Xie laughed angrily: "Killing a chicken to scare the monkey? The chicken hasn't even been killed yet, and you're going to catch your brother first."
Qin Wan also laughed: "It backfired. Now the prince will be worried. The wedding hasn't even started yet, and the mother-in-law has already had something against him. Today's bride reception will not go smoothly."
"You're so talkative." Qin Xie scolded with a smile, and her worries were relieved a little. Seeing that Qin Wan had finished her makeup, she called Qin Yan and the others to come in and keep her company, and then went back to her business.
At this time, the Qin family's house was cleaned inside and out. Even the railings damaged by arrows and the doors and windows were repaired. It was impossible to tell that a great battle had been fought last night. There was only a joyful atmosphere.
At this moment in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Emperor and the Empress watched Xie Qing bid farewell to them and walk away to welcome the bride, and their smiles faded.
Eunuch Zhang glanced at the emperor and empress, and quietly signaled everyone in the hall to leave.
Concubine Li glanced at the queen, raised the corner of her mouth in a sneer, stood up, bowed silently, and went out first.
Concubine Min and the others followed closely behind, but Lu Linglong wanted to stay: "Why are you leaving? Didn't you say you were waiting here for the prince to come back to pick up the bride? You..."
"Get out of here!" Li Zhaoyi covered Lu Linglong's mouth with one hand, grabbed her arm with the other, and dragged her out forcefully.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony became quiet, and in this huge palace, it seemed as if even breathing could echo.
"Queen, do you know your mistake?"
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