Ke Yunyun snorted in dissatisfaction, "They know that Xiji has a special relationship with our family. It's almost winter, but they are so shameless to buy things on credit from the store. Although I didn't let them succeed, I feel a little uncomfortable. After Tang is gone, I will definitely not treat them well!"
The couple returned home while talking.
Ke Yunyun asked Tang Yu to wash up immediately. Without the troublesome person, the Tang Mansion returned to peace. Once Ke Yunyun's mood improved, she took the children to the Yong'an Marquis Mansion.
It was already winter, with howling northwest winds, but it hadn't snowed yet.
Su Tai lit a charcoal stove in the house. Ke Yunyun came in with the children and quickly sat down next to Su Tai. "Cousin, my mother-in-law has returned to the countryside."
She couldn't wait to share her joy.
Su Tai also laughed, "It's no wonder I've been criticized. It's just right that you're here. The Xiong family's betrothal gift list has just arrived. Please check and see if there are any problems. If there are no problems, you should quickly prepare a dowry for Mingyue."
Ke Yunyun took the betrothal gift list and looked at it, and found that it was complete, with everything it should have.
She nodded with satisfaction immediately, "I mean to write a letter back and ask my eldest and second uncles to help me find a craftsman to make my dowry. We don't need to use very good materials. Just give me a little more money and I will make all the necessary boxes, beds, cabinets, etc.
How about bringing the rest from the Imperial Capital?"
Su Tai pondered and said, "Xiong Feng is the county magistrate after all, and Mingyue is married off as a rich man, so the dowry must be more, not less, so as not to be looked down upon by others. I have prepared a dowry for Zhang'er that is still extra, so you can take some things back later."
Ke Yunyun didn't bother to be polite with Su Tai. She accepted the things very readily and asked Ke Mingyue to come over and kowtow three times to Su Tai.
In a blink of an eye, it was the eleventh day of the twelfth lunar month.
Tomorrow is Shen Yuezhang's wedding day.
The Yong'an Marquis Mansion, which had always been low-key, suddenly became high-profile that day. Not only was the mansion decorated with lights and colorful decorations, but a long red carpet was laid outside the mansion. Both sides of the carpet were filled with various frozen flowers, which were lifelike and beautiful.
You have to know that it is the coldest time of the year. Not to mention that such beautiful flowers are not available, even if there are any, no one would be so wasteful as to line the street with them to form a long path.
People passing by gathered around to watch, and many wives and daughters of officials even came in horse-drawn carriages to find out what was going on.
The area outside the Yong'an Marquis Mansion inexplicably became a scene in the imperial capital.
Different from the bustle outside.
Liu Laosan in the mansion had been sighing for a long time, and was heartbroken. "Xiaotai, you can't spend money like this! Those are rare and precious flowers! You froze them all! What a waste! What a waste!"
If he knew that Su Tai was doing these things in the villa, he would have stopped it early.
Su Tai smiled indifferently, "Foster father, this is Zhang'er's lifelong event, I must give her everything I have, and make it a grand celebration!"
Liu Laosan snorted, somewhat speechless, "I don't care if you want to make a big fuss, but today I want to remind everyone to be careful and put on those life-saving things that can be worn."
Su Tai was shocked, her eyes widened, "Godfather, do you know something?"
Liu Laosan raised his eyes as if nothing had happened, "What can I know? It's just that the emperor and the empress suddenly left the palace to attend the wedding ceremony. The emperor hasn't left the palace to join in such a festivity for many years, so it's always necessary to be on the safe side."
Su Tai gasped, "The Emperor and Empress are going to the Princess's residence? When did this happen? Why didn't I hear any news?"
Liu Laosan was also a little depressed. "This is the news that just came out this afternoon. That's why I said it's not appropriate for you to make such a big fuss about this matter! What if you bring some messy people into the imperial capital?"
Su Tai was also a little panicked at this moment, "How about I put the things away?"
Liu Laosan shook his head, "It's too late! So let it be!"
Su Tai returned to the backyard anxiously. Her eyelids suddenly started twitching. After thinking it over, she decided to go to the Princess Huai'an's Mansion in person.
"Your Highness, I heard that the Emperor and Empress will come to the mansion tomorrow?"
Princess Huai'an was obviously very happy. "Did you receive the news too?"
Su Tai forced a smile and reminded him cryptically, "Your Highness, I heard that the Emperor rarely leaves the palace. This year, many noble families are dissatisfied with the major changes in court officials. I don't know if there will be any trouble."
Princess Huai'an agreed with her, "I have considered the situation you mentioned. Ajue has made all the necessary preparations, so I think nothing will happen."
Seeing that Princess Huai'an was confident, Su Tai gradually felt relieved.
The next morning.
Shen Yuezhang got up early and dressed up.
Chuncao and Chunxing also dressed up in new clothes, and the whole yard was filled with joy.
After Shen Yuezhang finished dressing up, Su Tai led Ke Yunyun and others over.
Only then did Shen Yuezhang realize that he didn't see Shen Yuean.
"Mom, where's my little sister?"
Su Tai smiled and explained, "Zong Yu and An'er were taken to the Princess's residence by Ajue's men early this morning. They said they wanted them to be virgins, but I don't know what the ceremony is."
The ceremonial officer sent by the palace gave a few vague explanations, but no one paid any attention.
When Murong Jue came with a group of people to get married, everyone put their doubts behind them and gathered in the yard to wait for the dowry to leave the house.
The people watching on the street were most interested in the woman's dowry.
When the dowry began to leave the house, the people followed along the way.
In the Princess's Mansion, two half-grown children, Shen Congyu and Shen Yue'an, were dressed in red and stood on either side of the Emperor and Empress in an orderly manner.
The Queen looked at this and that, unable to hide her admiration, "Your Majesty, Lord Shen and Madam Shen are so lucky to have such a pair of golden boys and jade girls."
The emperor nodded with a smile. Although the royal family had few offspring, the Shen family had a pair of twins, a boy and a girl. It seemed that Shen Yuezhang was a blessed person.
He liked his family members to marry blessed girls, just like the sixth prince's concubine.
Thinking of this, the emperor took the cakes on the side and rewarded Shen Congyu and Shen Yuean.
The two took the snacks, and Shen Yuean stuffed them into her mouth without hesitation. She only took a bite and turned to run out.
When they came back again, Amber followed with a plate of bread, while Shen Yuean held a plate of cake.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this is my favorite snack. I specially asked the maid to make it and send it to you today. It is definitely different from the snacks in the palace."
Shen Yuean's mischievous appearance amused the emperor and empress.
The emperor did not pursue her disrespect and followed her wishes and asked Eunuch Zhou to remove the snacks and replace them with cakes and bread.
Eunuch Zhou said flatteringly, "Your Majesty, I am also very greedy for this novelty. Can you give me a piece?"
The emperor took a piece and stuffed it into his mouth. "Is this okay?"
Eunuch Zhou quickly expressed his gratitude.
After carefully tasting a few bites, his eyes lit up instantly, "Your Majesty, this snack is delicious, really delicious!"
Everyone present immediately looked at the two plates of snacks and started to crave them. (End of this chapter)
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