Chapter 73: Another Golden Marriage
The next day, it was just dawn.
There was a bang on the compartment door.
The little girl on the bed tossed and turned restlessly, even covering her head with an embroidered pillow, but she couldn't block out the annoying noise.
“Who is it?!”
The girl sat up suddenly, with messy hair, and stretched.
"Girl, it's me!"
It was Hongju's voice, with a hint of urgency.
The hazy girl yawned, then dragged herself listlessly out of bed, opened the door, and said lazily, "What's the matter?"
When Hongqiu saw her daughter's lazy look, she panicked and quickly pushed her into the house and closed the door.
"Girl, Pei Erlang has come to Jingjue Temple!"
"He was very worried when he learned last night that you and Miss Pei were in danger. He came up the mountain to visit you early in the morning. You should pack up quickly." Hongqiu chuckled.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Aren't Aunt Pei and Sister Pei here? He will definitely go to see Sister Pei first." The girl dragged her lazy steps back to the couch, leaned back, and planned to take a nap.
"oops!"
Hong Ju was anxious for the moment and quickly walked to the bedside. "Mrs. Pei and Miss Pei got up early and have already gone to the dining hall for dinner. Pei Erlang is waiting for you at the courtyard gate!"
"What?!"
The girl's sleepiness was completely gone. She suddenly sat up, her dark eyes wide open, and she stuttered a little, "You... said he... where is he now?"
"I'm waiting for you at the gate!" Hongqi repeated helplessly.
…
A quarter of an hour later, the neatly dressed girl hurried out, crossed the courtyard and came to the gate.
After passing the moon-shaped gate, I first smelled a faint sweet fragrance of osmanthus. My gaze shifted slightly and I saw a thin and tall moon-white figure standing quietly in front of the osmanthus tree. Mottled light and shadow fell on him, revealing the air of a noble and elegant young man.
Song Lingyi took a breath and called softly, "Brother!"
Pei Zhao turned around upon hearing the voice, his expression as gentle as ever. "I came in a hurry, did I disturb your rest?"
Song Lingyi smiled slightly and waved her hands repeatedly: "No, how could that be, I have always slept less."
"I heard everything that happened yesterday from the servant..."
Thinking he was going to say something comforting, Song Lingyi, fearing the atmosphere would become too solemn, smiled and said, "It's nothing, actually. I've never had good luck, but whenever I encounter danger, I always manage to escape it safely. I had a close call yesterday and wasn't hurt at all. Your maid, on the other hand, was shot in the foot by an arrow, and I don't know how long it will take for her to recover."
Pei Zhao smiled unusually gently.
Seeing how excited she is and still caring about others, she probably is fine.
The two of them walked together to the Buddhist temple. The temple corridor was quiet. Pei Zhao tilted his head to look at the girl who was talking beside him. The warm sunlight of the early morning shone on her fair jade-like face, which seemed to have a faint smoky color, soft and charming.
When they were almost at the Buddhist temple, the old lady came out, followed by the two wives of the Pei family and Pei Ling.
Guan looked at the young man and girl from afar, smiling from ear to ear: "Lingyi and my Erlang are truly a perfect match. When they walk together, even the surrounding scenery pales in comparison."
The old lady smiled knowingly.
I originally thought that the marriage between my granddaughter and Pei Erlang would have to wait and see, but before dawn today, Pei Erlang rushed up the mountain to visit his granddaughter. He is a caring man.
The two of them get along well and can continue their golden marriage, which is also a good thing for both the Lu and Pei families.
"Since they are a good match, let's get two children soon."
Hearing the old lady's words, Guan was overjoyed: "Don't worry, old lady, I will go back today and have someone start preparing for the engagement."
The old lady said, "Although the Lu and Pei families are old friends, Lingyi has lost her parents. As her grandmother, I don't want outsiders to laugh at her during her marriage. The three letters and six ceremonials must be followed, and not a single step can be missed."
Understanding the old lady's hidden meaning, Guan immediately said, "Of course, the Pei family will definitely not treat Lingyi badly in terms of betrothal gifts."
Pei Ling stood quietly by the railing, looking at the girl who was walking towards him, talking and laughing, with mixed feelings in her heart.
In fact, she had known about Sister Song for a long time and was aware that outsiders were comparing them. At the Pei family's birthday banquet, she pretended not to care, but in her heart she disliked and even looked down on Sister Song. When she saw the "dolphin" painting, she even secretly rejoiced at her stupidity.
But yesterday's experience was like a loud slap in her face.
The Lu and Pei families have a good relationship, but they have only met a few times. If it were her, she might not be able to be as selfless and brave as Sister Song.
While she was daydreaming, Song Lingyi had already walked up to her and waved her hand in front of her eyes, "Sister Pei!"
Pei Ling came back to her senses, her eyelashes fluttering. "Hmm...what's wrong?"
"Are you going down the mountain today?" she asked.
Pei Ling nodded: "The carriage is waiting at the mountain gate."
The eldest aunt had to go back early to prepare for the marriage proposal, so she naturally had to go back with the elders.
"It's so soon. I thought I could stay a little longer." Song Lingyi pursed her lips, her tone regretful.
Pei Ling smiled faintly: "When sister returns to Kyoto, I will come to visit you."
"It's a deal then. See you in Kyoto."
…
After a round of greetings, the Pei family carriage was seen off.
The old lady called Song Lingyi to the meditation room, drank a sip of hot tea, and said calmly, "I believe you also know the purpose of the two aunts of the Pei family coming to Jingjue Temple. Pei Erlang has a gentle temperament and is a rare and kind man."
"Grandmother had a serious illness a while ago, and it's hard to say how long she can hold on. But as long as I can see you find a good husband and personally escort you to your bridal sedan, I have no regrets."
Song Lingyi felt a sudden pang of pain in her nose. She leaned on the old lady's knees, raised her little face and said, "What do you mean by no regrets? Grandma hasn't even seen her great-grandson yet. I will be filial to you, and you will surely live a long life."
The old lady touched her head and smiled kindly: "After returning to the capital this time, the engagement process should begin. Don't just think about playing all day. The Pei family is a famous and prestigious family. You must learn to appease the subordinates and understand the family genealogy."
Song Lingyi frowned slightly.
What is a military unit and what is a family genealogy?
I thought getting married was just a change of environment, why did it have to be so complicated...
Forget it, forget it. If the enemy comes, we will fight him with our soldiers; if the water comes, we will block it with earth.
Thanks to the relationship between the two families, she will not encounter conflicts between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law when she marries there. The sisters-in-law and the aunts and sisters-in-law can also live in harmony. Everything is developing in a good direction.
"Don't worry, grandma. I will be obedient."
The old lady sighed with emotion. Her granddaughter had only been found for half a year and now she was about to arrange a marriage. She was really reluctant to let her go.
"Your grandmother was unable to attend your coming-of-age ceremony, but on your wedding day, she will definitely send you off with a grand ceremony and a huge array of red embroidery."
Song Lingyi smiled brightly and rubbed her cheek against the old lady's knees affectionately, like a cat, "Thank you, grandma."
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