Chapter 772 Adding makeup
"What's wrong?" Tang Ning looked at her with amusement.
Qian Qiyue muttered, "They don't look like they're really here to get you married. Their flattery gave me goosebumps. And didn't you see just now? They looked at me like they wanted to eat me alive."
Although she is not very smart, she is not a fool. In the past, the ladies all looked at her with disgust.
They said she was rude and vicious, and some disliked her because she didn't look like a lady from a noble family. She would whip people at any time and had no dignity and grace like a girl.
But ever since Tang Ning's position as Queen was confirmed, especially during this period of time when she had been staying in the Tang Mansion and coming and going freely, and was close to Tang Ning, the way those people looked at her changed.
Not only were their words full of praise, but some people even asked her mother about her marriage.
Qian Qiyue is not stupid. These people are obviously coming for Tang Ning and her father who is increasingly favored by the emperor.
Tang Ning couldn't help laughing when he saw her mumbling, "Who told you not to tell others about the Fu family's marriage proposal? As for these people..."
"When I was in the palace before, Madam Cui helped me. The others also came to my brother's side early on, or took the initiative to show us goodwill when the court was still unsettled. Naturally, my brother and I should be closer to them."
The rebellion of the vassal kings has just been quelled, the situation on the north-south border is tense, and the money in the court is being spent like water. Some important official positions that could be moved had already been moved after Xiao Yan came to power. Those that are left are reserved for the fresh blood that the court will select after the new year, and they cannot be easily promised out.
However, when Xiao Yan seized power, many people came to him. Some of them were not capable enough to hold important positions, but they were still useful. Xiao Yan could not be stingy with these people, lest people say that the new emperor was ungrateful and mean.
Want to show kindness and be "thrifty" at the same time, this wedding is the best opportunity.
Although nothing tangible was given, the fact that the women in their household could come to see the queen off to get married, and even to see her off as half of her "family", was a great honor for some powerful officials who valued their reputation, and even made them happier than receiving some gold and silver rewards.
Because this represents their "closeness" to the emperor and empress.
Tang Ning didn't explain it clearly, and Qian Qiyue was confused. However, Xue Ru and Zhou Yuchang beside her understood what Tang Ning meant.
Isn't this just getting something for nothing, winning people's hearts without spending a penny?
The two were silent for a moment, and Zhou Yuchang expressed her admiration: "You and His Majesty are truly wise."
Tang Ning was helpless: "We have no choice. The court is asking for money everywhere now. It's difficult for my brother and I."
A lot of the gold extorted from the aristocratic families has been spent now, and there are still many places to spend money in the future. Although Gu Helian can help a little, the court cannot ask the Gu family to cover the cost when fighting a war. They are also forced to do so.
"Having them come over today will save my brother and me some trouble, and they'll be happy too. It's the best of both worlds."
Zhou Yuchang and Xue Ru both laughed when they heard this.
Qian Qiyue looked puzzled: "What are you laughing at?"
Tang Ning pulled at the small bun on her head and said, "He said you are pretty."
Qian Qiyue rolled her eyes and said, "You're just trying to fool me."
Although she was very curious, she was sometimes very simple. Seeing that Tang Ning refused to talk, she did not ask any further questions. She just muttered a few words and talked about something else in an instant.
"By the way, Tangning, did you see the makeup that my mother and I gave you? And the ones that Yuchang and your aunt gave you, did you see them all?"
Tang Ning smiled softly and said, "I've seen them all."
Qian Qiyue asked hurriedly: "Do you like it?"
Tang Ning: "I like it."
It's not perfunctory, I really like it.
Unlike Gu Helian and the others who directly gave away gold, jade, and money, as well as large boxes of silver bills and gold, Qian Qiyue and Zhou Yuchang sent some carefully selected items, including expensive porcelain ornaments, jewelry, and head ornaments, as well as cheaper daily necessities, and all sorts of miscellaneous items.
It was obvious that each of those items had been carefully selected by them, even the colors and styles were based on her preferences.
If you don't have the intention, you will never be able to do it so properly.
"Thank you, Sister Ayue and Sister Yuchang. Thank you, Aunt Qian and Aunt Jun for me, too."
Upon hearing this, Qian Qiyue smiled like a cat that had found a sweet cake, and Zhou Yuchang beside her also pursed her lips with a happy look on her face.
Tang Ning turned her head and saw Xue Ru standing quietly beside her. She said softly, "There is also something that A Ru gave to my sister. My sister likes it very much too."
A blush appeared on Xue Ru's cheeks, and her usually calm personality now showed some shyness as before.
"I don't have anything good, I just hope you don't mind me, sister."
"How could I dislike it?"
Xue Ru did not give expensive gifts like others, nor did she give any gold, silver or money. She only gave some daily handkerchiefs, close-fitting underwear, and some warm and comfortable shoes and socks.
Tang Ning could see that the stitches on those clothes, shoes and socks were barely good, some were even crude, and were not at all comparable to those of the palace embroiderers. However, looking at the girl in front of her, whose originally fair fingertips were covered with needle holes from needlework, and whose eyes were red from staying up late, she felt that those things were more precious to her than anything else.
Xue Ru pursed her lips and smiled obediently. Tang Ning said softly:
"Anything you give me, I like it."
Tang Ninghuan looked at the people around him, and felt a warm feeling in his heart.
There was a time when there was no one sincere around her, and everyone was full of calculations and contempt for her. Her life was full of darkness and she could not see the future. It seemed that the boundless despair made her think that she would never be able to break free until her death.
Even if she could do it all over again, she would still be stuck in the same place, obsessed with the unforgettable past, but now those once unforgettable memories are becoming more and more distant.
Those past events that once caused her pain and embarrassment.
Those unforgettable hurts and despair.
Those days of pain every night, being trapped in a small place with a disfigured and broken leg, unable to die.
Because of the warmth of the people around me, it seems like I have become another person's life.
She now has close friends, a lover, and relatives who love her dearly. She still remembers the dark past, but the pain that tortured her is gone. What is left to her is sunshine without a trace of haze, and the happiness she can get that can be seen at a glance under the bright sunshine.
Suddenly, festive music was heard outside, accompanied by earth-shaking firecrackers and laughter.
"The wedding party is here!"
Qian Qiyue quickly stood up and said, "People from the palace are here, Tang Ning, let's go out and take a look."
It was extremely lively outside. Qian Qiyue led Zhou Yuchang and the others out. Hua Wu handed over a kesi fan embroidered with dragons and phoenixes. When Tang Ning held the fan handle to cover her face, her fingertips tightened nervously.
"Girl, I will go to the door and watch."
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