Li Yueniang quickly washed her face, and then had the maid beside her style her hair into a beautiful bun.
Ruhua took out the clothes that Li Yueniang had specifically requested.
This is a light yellow dress made of the finest Shu brocade, originally given by Xiao Mochen to Li Xiangyang to make clothes.
However, Li Yueniang thought the fabric was beautiful, so she traded it with Li Xiangyang for a lot of good things.
Li Xiangyang was still young and never cared about these clothes. Seeing that Li Yueniang liked them, he gave them all to her.
Li Yueniang was deeply moved and praised Li Xiangyang for being sensible, but this did not stop the two sisters from bickering when they met.
Wearing this dress, Li Yueniang looked exceptionally vibrant. Coupled with her appropriate makeup, she gave Yuan Huiniang a slight smile, exuding the air of a well-bred young lady.
Just as Yuan Huiniang was about to praise her, Li Yueniang shamelessly asked, "How is it? Does it look good, sister-in-law? Do you think Han Yu will like it?"
Yuan Huiniang: ...
They're not even married yet, what will become of them in the future?
It is said that the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother, and this Yue Niang was someone Yuan Huiniang watched grow up. Now, seeing Li Yue Niang looking so eager to get married, Yuan Huiniang felt as if her own cabbage had been eaten by a pig.
But looking at Li Yueniang's smiling face, Yuan Huiniang was genuinely happy for her.
After all, meeting a good man is the happiest thing in a woman's life.
Thinking of this, Yuan Huiniang's nose tingled with emotion, and she nodded, replying, "Beautiful, our Yueniang is the most beautiful."
"Let's go, let's go pay our respects to Mother first and see if she has any plans."
Li Yueniang nodded upon hearing this and followed Yuan Huiniang to Yan Qingqing's courtyard.
Yan Qingqing also got up very early, after all, the betrothal was a big deal. As a mother, she couldn't help but worry about it.
Today she wore a purple curved skirt and a red-gold lotus hairpin, exuding an aura of wealth and nobility.
When Yuan Huiniang and Li Yueniang arrived, Yan Qingqing had already finished packing.
After the two greeted Yan Qingqing, Yan Qingqing waved to Li Yueniang, and Li Yueniang quickly went to Yan Qingqing's side.
Yan Qingqing reached out and patted her head, saying with a smile, "After you get engaged, you'll be a grown woman, and you can't act so carefree anymore."
After you get married, you should prioritize your own little family.
I don't expect you to be a good wife and mother, but in the future, you must be able to stand at the same level as Han Yu in terms of both ability and thinking.
If you rely on him blindly, you will only make yourself his appendage.
As time goes by and he gets older, he'll get tired of you, and then there will be nothing left between you.
If you can be independent and stand shoulder to shoulder with him, even if the feelings between you fade one day, he will still retain some respect for you.
Li Yueniang is still young, and perhaps she cannot fully understand what Yan Qingqing said, but she will definitely understand in the future.
Because only love between equals can last longer.
Li Yueniang couldn't fully understand what Yan Qingqing was saying, but that didn't stop her from keeping those words firmly in mind.
Because Li Yueniang knew that her mother would never harm her.
After Yan Qingqing finished instructing Li Yueniang, Yuan Huiniang began to discuss the specific procedures for the betrothal with Yan Qingqing.
As the women, they actually have a lot less to worry about. They only need to focus on hosting.
However, this was, after all, a marriage bestowed by the emperor, with the Ministry of Rites also involved. Yuan Huiniang was afraid that if she didn't handle it well, people would laugh at them, saying that the people of Mingzhao Prefecture didn't know etiquette.
Therefore, Yuan Huiniang came specifically to ask Yan Qingqing for advice.
Yan Qingqing said with a smile, "Hui Niang, you don't need to be so nervous."
Customs for weddings and funerals vary from place to place. As the woman, besides cooperating with the Ministry of Rites, you can follow the rules of Canghe Town for everything else.
With Yan Qingqing's words, Yuan Huiniang finally felt relieved.
However, Yan Qingqing thought for a moment and then said, "I just want to give you a heads-up so you'll be aware of what's going on."
Although Han Yu was the only son in his family, and the Han family had some business, the scale of the business was not large.
Last year alone, when Han Yu got into trouble, the Han family sold off a lot of their assets to cover it up.
Even with the Emperor's reward and the Ministry of Rites' additional gifts, the Han family's betrothal gifts wouldn't be too generous.
You should be mentally prepared and not have any thoughts about the Han family's small dowry.
Especially Yueniang, you've recently made some new friends in the capital, so don't compare yourself to them later.
Yuan Huiniang and Li Yueniang both nodded quickly upon hearing this. Li Yueniang even said, "Mother, don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who's easily swayed."
I have a general understanding of the Han family's situation, so why would they compare their betrothal gifts with others?
As long as the Han family treats me well, the betrothal gifts won't be too meager.
Yan Qingqing nodded in agreement.
The Han family is not as wealthy as the extremely rich and powerful, but they are still better off than the average family.
If it's too shabby, not only Li Yueniang but even Yan Qingqing wouldn't agree.
The Li family had just finished breakfast when they heard a burst of music and drumming coming from their doorway.
The area in front of Mingzhao Prefecture was also crowded with onlookers. It was quite a spectacle, as it was rare to see the second-place scholar, the third-place scholar, and the third-place scholar all coming to propose marriage on behalf of the top scholar.
Moreover, all four of them were riding tall horses, which looked particularly pleasing to the eye and reminded everyone of the day when they rode through the streets on horseback.
Many people witnessed Li Yueniang injuring Han Yu, so many people around them jeered that Han Yu's wife was someone he had extorted after being injured.
Ji Tongwen asked in a low voice, "Brother Han, aren't you angry about what they said?"
Han Yu laughed upon hearing this, "My wife is mine now, what's there to be angry about?"
Besides, what they said is true. If I hadn't asked the Emperor for a marriage decree in time, how could Lady Mingzhao have possibly married Yue'er to me?
Not only is Yue'er beautiful, but she's also incredibly good at business.
She started managing the family's embroidery workshop at the age of eleven. How many women in the world could do that?
Ji Tongwen felt he had been incredibly rude just now. Why did he, a single guy, bring up these things? Now he's been force-fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
Upon arriving at the gate of Mingzhao Prefecture, the group dismounted simultaneously.
Immediately, a gatekeeper went in to report.
Li Xiang'an and Li Xiangkang came out to greet the guests.
They had no father, and their eldest brother, Li Xiangping, was not around, so only the two of them could handle such an important matter.
Fortunately, Li Xiang'an was a smooth talker and had seen all kinds of big occasions, while Li Xiangkang was not only a scholar but also studying at the Imperial Academy. His knowledge and vision were far beyond those of ordinary children.
The two men bowed to the group, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then had their servants distribute lucky money to the onlookers before inviting them into the Mingzhao Mansion.
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