Chapter 354: A perfect match made in heaven, a perfect marriage
The first day of May is the day when Su Jing of the Su family marries Shen Qingli, the third daughter of the Grand Secretary's family.
Before daybreak in the morning, the Su family members got up early. The banquet tables in the mansion were already set up, and everything for entertaining guests in the back garden and front yard was ready.
The Su family married the first daughter-in-law, who was also the legitimate daughter of a Grand Secretary. They could not lose her dignity, so all the specifications were of the best to avoid losing face.
Red silk wedding characters can be seen everywhere. Su Jing's yard has been decorated as a bridal chamber. The couch in the room is covered with peanuts, longans and red dates.
They are also piled into small towers on the plate, placed steadily.
Su Jing changed into his wedding suit early in the morning. The crown on his head was very gorgeous. It was a gift from the emperor to the palace craftsmen specially made for him when he heard that he was going to get married.
The golden hair crown with a tassel chain made Su Jing look precious.
It was the first time that Su Wan saw such a noble elder brother. Usually, he had the image of a modest and gentle gentleman, and his clothes were very simple.
But there is no doubt that if Su Jing dresses up well, he is not inferior to any noble son. He has an innate temperament, which shows that his life is extraordinary.
Su Wan was also wearing a purple gauze skirt embroidered with gold-thread crabapple flowers today. The crabapple flowers at the corners of the skirt were clustered together, which looked very beautiful.
Su Jing took the auspicious time and led the wedding procession to the Shen Mansion to pick up the bride.
The four brothers of the Su family and Jiang Yu all followed Su Jing on horseback. They were all dressed respectably, but they would not overshadow Su Jing.
Today I accompanied Su Jing to pick up the bride and went through many difficulties.
The ceremonial band played gongs and drums along the way and set off firecrackers from time to time. Ordinary people on the street stopped by the roadside to watch the fun and talked about the wedding with great interest.
It is said that it is a match made in heaven. The love story of the two has spread in Kyoto. As Su Wan said before, Miss Shen and Minister Su hit it off at first sight and fell in love again. Unfortunately, the then top scholar Su was transferred to Xuanhe and could not return to Beijing for several years. Miss Shen was already of marriageable age, but she was still waiting for him infatuatedly. When the top scholar completed his great cause and returned, he proposed to Miss Shen, and the lovers finally got married.
The two families were of equal status, with one family producing a second-rank minister, a fourth-rank military general, and a princess who was generous to the people and had a kind heart.
It is said that perfect couples are made in heaven, and kind people should be a family.
The Shen Mansion was still decorated with lights and red silks everywhere. In Shen Qingli's boudoir, many noble ladies from Kyoto came to add to her makeup.
After the bride is picked up, they will go to the Su Mansion to attend the wedding banquet.
All the brothers and sisters of the Shen family came back, even the half-sisters came back and politely added makeup to Shen Qingli.
They are concubines' daughters and have to rely on the support of the Grand Secretary's Mansion. Now the third sister is marrying Minister Su, and Minister Su's mansion is of good family background. By building a good relationship with the third sister, they can have another viable network of contacts.
The eldest brother of the Shen family, who is also Shen Qingli's biological brother, came back from faraway Huizhou to attend his sister's wedding and send her off.
He took office as the prefect of Huizhou, and he would be transferred back to Beijing in two years at most.
This time when he came back, the Shen family had a small reunion. The eldest brother of the Shen family was still very satisfied with Su Jing. His ability to manage the Xuan River well showed his ability. He had already known that the people in the Su family were very good and capable.
Mrs. Shen cried several times today, always wiping her tears quietly.
Looking at my daughter in her red and green wedding dress, with a phoenix crown and a bridal gown, she was incredibly beautiful.
Shen Qingli is almost twenty years old. In modern times, she is still young, but in ancient times, she would be an old maid. She has received a lot of criticism over the years, but she doesn't take it seriously. As long as she can live a good life in the future, what's wrong with getting married later?
It is said that it is difficult to have both. A woman with a good family background may not marry a good husband, and a woman with a good husband may not marry a good family background. But she has both. Is she a winner in life?
Shen Qingli looked at her crying mother and her eyes also turned red.
"Mother, don't worry, your daughter will come back to see you often."
"Nonsense! Since you're going to your husband's house, you should prioritize your husband's house in everything. Be filial to your parents-in-law, support your husband, be friendly to your sisters, and take care of the inner house. Don't always think about running back home. Your parents-in-law are simple and kind people. You're married to the Su family, so you should respect them well. Princess Xuanle is your best friend, and you'll be your sister-in-law in the future. I believe you can get along well with her. The Su family's brothers-in-law are all promising and capable people. As the eldest sister-in-law, you should set a good example for the relationship between the sisters-in-law in the future. Do you understand?"
Mrs. Shen had said these words to her daughter many times, but Shen Qingli listened patiently.
"Qingli, you are the youngest daughter of our family, and you are the apple of everyone's eye. But now you are going to be married, and you have to change the bad temper and bad habits you have developed at home. People have entrusted the household chores to you, and you will have to take care of the family. You can't have a bad temper anymore, understand?"
After Mrs. Shen finished speaking, the Grand Secretary came again, and Shen Qingli was helpless.
It was Brother Shen who felt sorry for his sister and retorted:
"Father and Mother, our Qingli married into the Su Mansion to enjoy life, not to be a slave. I agree that she should be filial to her parents-in-law, support her husband, and be friendly to her brothers and sisters. But if she is wronged, our Shen family will not tolerate it."
"Pah, pah, pah, look at what you said, your brother-in-law is so untrustworthy? I know Ajing, this child is the most caring. The Su family's parents are also so kind. How can our Qingli be wronged if she marries him?"
Mrs. Shen really trusts Su Jing and thinks highly of this son-in-law.
"Well, Su Jing is also a student I have mentored. I know his character. Princess Xuanle gave away her family property for the Jin Kingdom. Doesn't this prove how well-educated the Su family is? In short, we are all relieved that Qingli is marrying into the Su family."
All the brothers in the world who love their sisters will be dissatisfied with their sister's lover. Even if they admit it in their hearts, they will still say a few sour words.
Don’t talk about the eldest brother, let alone the second brother, isn’t it the same for the five brothers in the Su family?
Jiang Yu was almost squeezed to death.
"Master, Madam, the son-in-law is almost here, we can get ready." The nanny beside Madam Shen came to report.
When Shen Qingli heard the voice, her face turned red with nervousness and shyness.
The maid quickly helped her cover the tassel curtain on her hair crown, and then brought her a peacock fan for her to use to cover her face.
"Everyone, get ready! Don't show mercy to my brother-in-law! Show off your best skills and give him a good test!"
At the command of the eldest brother of the Shen family, the talented men and women took their positions and prepared to block the door.
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