Chapter 691 Willing to Grow Old with Him
They walked slowly along the path leading home, just like any ordinary couple.
That day, Mianmian and Qing'er didn't return until dark, bringing back a large basket of fruit, all for Du Wanchun.
Du Wanchun also prepared their favorite corn cakes and hawthorn candy.
The family sat around in the courtyard at night, their laughter filling the air.
As the days went by.
Soon it was the day before Mianmian's wedding.
Wu Niangzi and Wei Xun arrived in Changliu Village ten days in advance. They had sent people to rebuild a large house in the old Wu family residence several months earlier.
This house will be where Qing'er and Mianmian live in the future.
When Madam Wu and Wei Xun arrived at the house, they began to make preparations early in the morning.
On their wedding day, they would start from here, using a bridal sedan chair to fetch Mianmian's bride, then travel around the village before finally arriving at the Wu family's house to complete the wedding ceremony.
Du Wanchun has also been having trouble sleeping lately, still feeling reluctant to part with Mianmian as she thinks about getting married.
Zhou Ruiyuan had come to terms with it, saying, "Even if Mianmian gets married, she'll still live in the same village as us. What's there to be reluctant about?"
Du Wanchun slowly said, "What if Qing'er wants to return to her fiefdom in the Northern Di in the future?"
Zhou Ruiyuan laughed and said, "Then when that happens, the two of us will travel around and enjoy the scenery. You'll see me every day, so you won't miss them."
Du Wanchun laughed along, "Who would want you?"
Zhou Ruiyuan leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words.
Du Wanchun laughed again.
The two of them were chatting and laughing.
Eunuch Zhang came to the door and called out, "Master, Madam, look who's here!"
Upon hearing the call, Du Wanchun immediately stood up and strode towards the door, where she saw Yi'er.
Yi'er was dressed in a silver-white long robe, which made him look much more composed.
That year, he became emperor in the capital, and did a better job than Zhou Ruiyuan. Now, his sister is getting married.
After handing over the affairs of the court, he took Cheng Wan'er on an incognito tour to Changliu Village.
Upon seeing Du Wanchun, he quickly bowed and said, "Mother."
Du Wanchun stepped forward and helped him up. "Yi'er, have you had a hard time these past few days?"
Although there were many affairs to attend to in the court, Yi'er was doing them with great interest. He smiled and said, "It's not hard work, it's just that Wan'er has to work a little harder."
Cheng Wan'er had to manage all sorts of trivial matters in the harem, but she was very clever and had long been adept at it.
She followed suit and bowed, saying, "Mother."
Du Wanchun reached out her other hand to help her up, saying, "Wan'er does look a bit haggard, Yi'er, you must take good care of her."
Yi'er smiled and said, "Mother, don't worry. A few days ago, the ministers asked me to choose a concubine, but I didn't agree."
Du Wanchun had not specifically instructed him on this matter.
She knew that Yi'er was not the type to be fickle, and that he would definitely treat Wan'er well.
Mianmian happened to come out of the house and saw Yi'er running towards her, "Big brother!"
Yi'er hugged her and said with a smile, "Big brother brought you a congratulatory gift this time."
Mianmian looked behind him and asked, "What gift?"
Yi'er turned around and called to the people behind her, "Quickly bring the things up."
When Mianmian looked closely, she saw boxes upon boxes of gold and silver jewelry, all of which were styles that Mianmian liked.
Du Wanchun, who was watching from the side, was also shocked.
Yi'er smiled and said, "Do you like them? But these are not gifts I'm giving you; they're from Yu'er."
At this moment, Yu'er also came in from outside the door, bringing with her the wedding dress that would take half a year to embroider.
The wedding dress was packed in a large red wooden box.
He first bowed to Du Wanchun and Zhou Ruiyuan, saying, "Father, Mother."
Seeing him arrive looking travel-worn, Du Wanchun quickly told him to get up.
Yu'er said to the large boxes in the yard, "Mianmian, these are from your second brother. Don't be fooled by your eldest brother."
Mianmian walked up to Yu'er, looked at the exquisite wedding dress, and smiled, "This wedding dress is really beautiful."
Yu'er was delighted to hear this, "I'm glad you like it. I was just afraid you wouldn't."
Du Wanchun chuckled to herself, "I think you're not worried that Mianmian won't like the wedding dress, you're worried that the woman who made it won't like it."
Yu'er, feeling a little embarrassed that her secret had been exposed, turned her head to Yi'er and asked shyly, "Big brother, don't just talk about my gift, where's yours?"
At this moment, Cheng Wan'er slowly took out a small box from her hand.
Mianmian looked at it very carefully.
Cheng Wan'er took the contents out of the box and found only a small imperial edict.
Yi'er smiled and said, "Your second brother can give you money, but all your eldest brother can give you is this fiefdom. This fiefdom is next to Qing'er's Beidi territory. It's a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains. You will be in charge of it from now on."
Mianmian took it in her hands, feeling extremely grateful, and bowed deeply to Yi'er.
Yi'er was not used to it, so she helped her up. "No need for formalities. Why don't you call me 'Big Brother' a few more times?"
Mianmian quickly called out "Big Brother" sweetly a few times, making everyone laugh.
Zhou Ruiyuan stood with his arm around Du Wanchun, watching the children play.
After Yu'er moved all her things in, Zhou Feng and Zhou Zhao arrived with their families, and gradually the courtyard became too crowded to fit everyone.
Grandma Zhou was laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight while holding her grandsons.
The Third Prince stood beside her, supporting her.
The whole family, regardless of who was who, helped with the wedding arrangements.
Han Yan'er, Nan Fengling, Cheng Wan'er, and Du Wan'er were all busy doing Mianmian's makeup.
The custom in Changliu Village is to come and fetch the bride very early on the wedding day.
They had to prepare everything Mianmian needed the night before.
Just as night fell, guests arrived at the house again: Zhou Quan, Tao Yaofang, and the Seventh Prince with his entire family.
A wedding in a small village brought together many members of the royal family.
The wedding day was exceptionally lively.
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