Jiang Lingyao's return home on the third day of her marriage was a grand ceremony.
Now that the two of them have spoken frankly, their cooperation is truly seamless.
The next morning, Jiang Lingyao woke up early. After washing and changing her clothes, she specially chose a bright red spring shirt, paired with a ruby peony butterfly step and a peony forehead makeup. She looked like a lotus emerging from the water, eye-catching and attractive.
When Jiang Lingyao appeared in such a gorgeous dress, Duan Nanqi was a little dazed. Jiang Lingyao teased him, "What's wrong with you, husband? Is it because I am too beautiful that you are so obsessed with me?"
Duan Nanqi then chuckled and reached out to help her downstairs: "Who wouldn't be fascinated by a lady like this?"
These words were very pleasant to the ear. Jiang Lingyao smiled delicately, and the two of them smiled at each other, which was surprisingly a bit sentimental.
After a simple breakfast, Duan Nanqi said, "I heard that there are many uncles in your family, so I specially selected a few good horses from the horse farm. One for each of my father-in-law and uncles. The gifts for my grandfather and mother-in-law were prepared by my grandfather and grandmother. My grandfather's gift is a sword from southern Xinjiang that can cut iron like mud, and my mother-in-law's gift is a Sichuan embroidery double-sided spring flower screen.
Of these two items, the most valuable is the screen belonging to Jiang Lingyao's biological mother.
This return gift was prepared by Duan Nanqi according to the relatives of Jiang Lingyao's family. Regardless of whether it is valuable or not, the thoughtfulness alone is very rare.
Hearing this, Jiang Lingyao was a little surprised, but she also felt some indescribable emotions.
Duan Nanqi seems to be careless, but he is actually very capable and does things in a meticulous and beautiful way.
Duan Nanqi saw the joy in Jiang Lingyao's eyes and knew that she must be very happy, so his voice softened a little: "Of course, there are wedding candies, cakes, gold, jade, and cloth. The etiquette will not be lacking in the slightest."
"Are you satisfied with this, my lady?" His eyes were full of smiles. He bent down slightly and looked at Jiang Lingyao intently.
Jiang Lingyao lowered her eyes and said after a long while, "Thank you, my husband. But it's such a big expense. Can our family afford it?"
Jiang Lingyao uttered the four words "our home" very naturally, but both the speaker and the listener were stunned on the spot.
Jiang Lingyao was quite composed and quickly came to her senses. She continued, "Husband, we still have to live our lives in the future. We can't be so exaggerated just for the sake of face."
Duan Nanqi chewed over the four words "our home" in his mind over and over again. Although he knew that it was just a casual remark from Jiang Lingyao, he still couldn't help but feel nervous about it.
However, even though Young Master Duan was panicked, it was only a moment's relief.
After hearing what Jiang Lingyao said, Duan Nanqi's face once again showed a smug look.
He leaned forward again and whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, except for a few horses, the rest are all from the public school. This is an old custom in our family."
Jiang Lingyao was relieved.
As long as she doesn't spend her own money, it's fine. She is very satisfied that she can save face by using public money and giving it to her own family.
Therefore, when the two of them returned home, Jiang Lingyao's face was full of joy, and she looked like a happy new bride.
Because there were so many return gifts and several horses, the journey was very busy. When they arrived at the gate of the Marquis of Anding's Mansion, Jiang Lingyao's elder brother Jiang Linghao had been waiting for a long time.
Jiang Linghao is nearly five years older than Jiang Lingyao. He is currently serving as the assistant commander of the Central Army Military Command Headquarters, half a level higher than Duan Nangui's fourth-rank garrison commander.
Don’t underestimate this half-rank, it is Jiang Linghao who obtained it through his own military merits and is a bona fide deputy commander of the Central Military Commission.
He had been to the battlefield in his early years, having waded through blood and rain. His whole aura was awe-inspiring. When he stood at the door, he was like a door god, very frightening.
When Jiang Lingyao's carriage arrived at the door of her home, she opened the curtain and greeted Jiang Linghao happily, "Brother, I'm back!"
The sixth sister has always been so spoiled. Jiang Linghao never commented on her. His cold face rarely showed some smiles. He nodded to Jiang Lingyao and said to his brother-in-law, "We do have this marriage fate. Now you still have to call me big brother."
On the wedding day, both houses were bustling with activity, and many things could not be said. Jiang Lingyao was escorted out of the house by Jiang Linghao, and they just made some polite noises at the door, and didn't say anything else.
I'm going back home today, so we can have a good chat.
Duan Nanqi was also very sensible. As soon as he arrived at the door, he immediately greeted his brother-in-law.
"Brother, you are also my elder brother. Now we are related by blood. This is not only a happy event."
After hearing this, both families laughed.
Duan Nanqi greeted his elder brother-in-law, then came over and considerately helped Jiang Lingyao get off the carriage.
Jiang Lingyao held his hand and stood nimbly under the bright morning sun. Duan Nanqi looked at her tenderly, and they smiled at each other.
The two of them are talented man and beautiful woman. Standing together, they look like a perfect match, as beautiful as fairies.
Seeing the two of them like this, Jiang Linghao's anxious heart finally settled down a little.
He took a step forward and said, "Sixth sister, brother-in-law, our grandfather, parents, uncles and aunts are all waiting for us. Let's talk at home."
Jiang Lingyao's face was filled with joy. She quickly followed her brother while turning back to call Duan Nanqi. Her whole body was filled with happiness.
Duan Nanqi was also behind her and said helplessly, "Slow down, be careful not to fall."
Jiang Lingyao secretly praised Duan Nanqi, saying that if it came to acting with her, there was really no one in Yanjing more suitable than Duan Nanqi.
Listening to the praises of the people behind her, Jiang Lingyao returned to the Anding Marquis's Mansion with a happy face.
The Mansion of the Marquis of Anding is slightly lower than the Mansion of the Marquis of Yongping. The eaves and dimensions of the houses are slightly smaller, but overall the difference is not big.
Jiang Linghao led his sister and her family and walked quickly to the front hall.
When they reached the front hall, Jiang Lingyao immediately saw her grandfather and parents waiting there.
Although this marriage was very different from others, Jiang Lingyao couldn't help but shed tears when she saw her family.
"Grandfather, father, mother." As she spoke, she took two quick steps and almost cried out.
Duan Nanqi had never seen Jiang Lingyao like this before, and was a little at a loss for a moment.
"Madam..." He seemed reluctant to leave and took two steps forward. Just as he was about to say something, he saw the eyes of several other uncles in the hall.
I have to say that Jiang Lingyao has quite a few brothers and sisters in her family.
Duan Nanqi seemed a little embarrassed. He paused, then took half a step behind Jiang Linghao and followed this calm brother-in-law.
Jiang Linghao saw that he was a little at a loss, but he did not comfort him. He just followed his sister with a cold face and led his brother-in-law into the open room.
When the two arrived, Jiang Lingyao was already acting coquettishly beside the wife of the Prince of Anding: "Mom, I miss you so much."
The wife of the Prince of Anding looked at her with pity, her eyes were red, and it was obvious that she had just shed tears.
"Silly girl, it's just two alleys away. If you miss your mother in the future, just come home and see her."
As she said this, she looked at Duan Nanqi lovingly: "Will the good son-in-law not refuse?"
Duan Nanqi was stared at by everyone in the room, but his expression remained calm. He bowed to his mother-in-law Taishan attentively and said sweetly: "Mother, look at what you said, Anding Marquis's Mansion is your home, why would I carry you back home?"
Her answer satisfied the Crown Prince's wife. She nodded and patted her daughter's head gently: "Okay, don't act weird, go and pay your respects."
Jiang Lingyao then came to Duan Nanqi's side, and they both knelt down in front of the Lord Anding who was sitting in the main seat, and performed the ceremony gracefully.
When he stood up again, the wealthy and kind-hearted Earl of Anding spoke: "My grandson-in-law, the sword your old man gave me is good. I like it very much."
Duan Nanqi was slightly startled, and then he heard Anding Bo stroke his white beard and speak in a very casual manner: "We don't have so many rules in our family. Let's have a meal together today and let our sixth daughter talk to her mother."
The old man was smiling and looked particularly kind.
"Oh, by the way, you gave horses to all the sons in your family, but why is there no horse for me?"
Duan Nanqi: “…”
Duan Nanqi looked at the round figure of Anding Bo, and after a moment's silence, he said earnestly: "Grandfather, the horse I give you must be a good one. Now my grandson-in-law's horse farm doesn't have one, so I'll find a good one and send it to you."
Earl Anding burst into laughter, his voice was so loud that it seemed to be able to overturn the roof of the front hall.
Jiang Lingyao said at the right time: "Grandfather, my husband's horse farm is very good. When the weather is fine, I will accompany you to go for an outing."
Lord Anding laughed so hard that his eyes almost disappeared. He just said, "Okay, okay, I knew that the sixth girl is the most considerate to me, an old man."
He waved his hand and said, "Go see your parents."
At this moment, the prince and his wife of the Anding Earl were sitting on the right. Jiang Lingyao and Duan Nanqi knelt down again to pay their respects. After both sides said some auspicious words, the ceremony was considered complete.
The three-day return visit is just to pay respects to the bride's family and let them see how the bride is doing and whether the marriage is stable. There is no necessary etiquette.
Duan Nanqi heaved a sigh of relief only after he had met Jiang Lingyao's uncle, aunt, three brothers and two siblings.
Although they all look different, old Lord Anding is a kind old man like an old naughty boy, but his father-in-law, mother-in-law, and those uncles are more terrifying than each other.
After Jiang Lingyao was led by her mother-in-law to the inner house, Duan Nanqi sat nervously in the living room and looked at the Jiang family, young and old.
The naughty old Master Tong was sitting in the main seat with a smile on his face. Opposite him, the son of Anding, Jiang Zhisheng, was smiling widely. He exuded a scholarly elegance and looked like an immortal sitting there.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, Duan Nanqi felt a chill down his spine.
Jiang Zhisheng asked gently, "What books have you read, my son-in-law? Have you studied in the Imperial Academy?"
Seeing Duan Nanqi remained silent, Jiang Zhisheng said more lovingly, "Ah, you never did. It's okay, it's okay. You are now the Jinyiwei Zhenfushi, right?"
Jiang Zhisheng's voice was extremely gentle: "But what has Jianshu done? What assignments have you received recently?"
Duan Nanqi: “…”
Duan Nanqi was sweating profusely.
He finally knew who Jiang Lingyao took after to become so amazing.
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