Chapter 440 Congratulations

Miao Ansu was secretly surprised when he heard this.

lady?

Which lady?

From the tone of voice, he sounds like he is entertaining guests.

Then it should be someone from the British Duke's Mansion.

The hateful third wife of the Song family!

Whose children don't haggle over dowry and betrothal gifts when they get married? But she kept all these in mind, as if the Miao family owed her something. She looked at me with a nose that was not a nose and eyes that were not eyes. I sat here for a long time without her even saying a word of introduction.

Miao Ansu sneered.

The first, third and fourth branches of the Song family are just side branches of the Duke of Ying's Mansion. Let her go for now. It won't be too late to deal with her after I have established myself.

Thinking of this, she finally felt better.

Over there, Dou Zhao was seeing off the eldest lady of the Lu family and the third wife of Duke Jing's mansion.

My mother has an uncle. Others could leave, but Grandma Lu, who was a relative of Song Yichun, was embarrassed to leave first. So when the bride came in, she just sat in the hall and drank tea indifferently.

Dou Zhao naturally had to accompany him.

Mrs. Zhang San stayed because of Dou Zhao's face. Dou Zhao was talking to Mrs. Lu in the hall, and she was joining in the fun.

Jiang Yan followed Dou Zhao closely.

Seeing that she had fulfilled her duties, Grandma Lu stood up and said goodbye.

Dou Zhao and Jiang Yan escorted the two men to the Chuihuakou Gate.

Seeing someone leaving the new house, they also dispersed.

Dou Zhao and Jiang Yan were seeing off the guests in front of the Chuihua Gate.

The new house became quiet.

Miao Ansu immediately had a seizure.

"Ji Hong, I asked you to reward the maids, why didn't you move?" Her face was cold, which was totally inconsistent with the festive atmosphere in the room. "Don't you even understand the rules?"

Ji Hong's eyes turned red, and she whispered, "My master only gave me a dozen Fenghong in total. I'm afraid that the young ladies and masters of the Song family and the children of those in-laws will come in and serve you tea..."

It is at least understandable not to reward the maid, but it would be embarrassing if Song Han’s brothers and sisters and relatives of the Song family came to congratulate him without giving him any gifts.

It happened that the two brothers from the eldest branch of the Song family were uncles and had to help entertain the guests in the front, so it was impossible for them to come to the bridal chamber to make trouble; although Song Jun from the third branch and Song Yao from the fourth branch of the Song family were younger brothers-in-law, the third wife disliked the Miao family and restrained Song Jun from coming to the backyard; the fourth wife had no intention of showing off, so she followed the footsteps of the first and third wives obediently, holding Song Yao's hand tightly; and Song Jin had always been used to being spoiled at home, and since he had received a lesson at the Duke of England's Mansion last time, he regarded the Duke of England's Mansion as a daunting place, and cried and made a fuss, refusing to attend Song Han's wedding, so the third wife of the Song family had to say that she was sick. The in-laws were even more discerning, and none of them wanted to get involved in the Song family's affairs. All those who came to the wedding banquet were adults, and there was not a single child. As a result, none of the Song family's aunts and uncles came to make trouble in the bridal chamber.

Miao Ansu gnashed his teeth and said, "He embezzled the Song family's 16,000 taels of silver as a betrothal gift, but he didn't even give me a few taels of silver. Is he trying to force me to death?"

Miao Ansu's wet nurse Shi was shocked when she heard this, and hurriedly said, "My dear lady, today is your big day, you must not say anything sad!" As she said this, she bowed several times towards the west and recited a few scriptures.

Miao Ansu endured it again and again and didn't say anything more unpleasant.

She asked Ji Hong: "Is the woman wearing a silver-red vest in my room just now the wife of the Crown Prince, Dou?"

When arriving for the first time, everyone will take a look around.

Miao Ansu couldn't move, but Ji Hong smiled and tried to establish relationships with the maids and servants arranged by the Song family in the new house, calling them "sisters, sisters, and aunts". She curiously asked who was who and got to know a few of them.

"That's the eldest lady of the Song family, Mrs. Tan." Ji Hong shook her head. "The Crown Prince's wife has been drinking tea in the hall with the eldest lady of the Lu family and the third wife of the Duke of Jing."

Before marrying into the Song family, Miao's family had already found out all about the Song family's relatives. Although she had never met anyone, Miao Ansu had already memorized all the relationships and knew who was who as soon as she heard them.

She was stunned and asked, "Madam, haven't you come into the bridal chamber yet?"

Ji Hong knew that her young lady was the most competitive, so how could she say that Dou Zhao did not enter the bridal chamber?

She said tactfully, "There were too many people in the bridal chamber. The Crown Prince's wife stood at the door for a while, and then she had to retreat with the Grandmother of the Lu Family and the Third Wife of the Duke of Jing."

Miao Ansu was tired after a day of work and was a little tired. He didn't think seriously about Ji Hong's words, but asked, "What does the Crown Prince's wife look like? Does she look easy to get along with?"

Ji Hong thought of her surprise when she saw Dou Zhao, and whispered, "The Crown Prince's wife is very pretty, graceful, and speaks slowly and calmly. She should have a good temper." Then she smiled and said, "Anyway, we will recognize each other tomorrow morning. Miss will know whether she is easy to get along with after seeing her with her own eyes."

Miao Ansu nodded.

Song Han didn't return to his room until the third watch struck.

He was drunk and was carried into the bridal chamber by his personal servant.

Miao Ansu hurriedly ordered someone to bring Song Han some sobering soup.

Song Han, however, fell asleep on the wedding bed.

Song Mo and Song Han returned to the room at about the same time.

When he returned, Dou Zhao was still leaning on the big pillow, reading a book and waiting for him.

Seeing him coming back, Dou Zhao immediately put down the book and asked, "How was the wedding banquet in the outer courtyard?"

"It's not bad." Song Mo was too lazy to say more, and said, "Finally, this matter has been dealt with."

The maid came in with water to help Song Mo wash up. Dou Zhao personally helped him get some clean clothes and said, "I have prepared a gift for Miao according to the gift my mother gave to my eldest sister-in-law when she came into the family. Do you have anything else to add or subtract?"

Because of what Song Han did, Dou Zhao didn't even want to look at him. But Miao was innocent, and she did this just for Miao's sake.

Song Mo thought this arrangement was very good and said, "After they return to her parents' home and live there for a month, I will ask my uncle from the Lu family to separate Song Han and his wife and live on their own." He sounded as if he wished Song Han would disappear immediately.

Dou Zhao could understand his feelings, so she gently stroked his hand and told him about Mrs. Hu's matchmaking for Jiang Yan. She said, "Look, it's just that she showed up with me and someone came to matchmaking for Sister Yan. When I'm better in a few days, I'll take her out for a walk and a good match will come soon."

Song Mo nodded and said, "Pick a good family for Ayan. I don't ask for the other party to be rich, but only for him to live with Ayan wholeheartedly."

"Yes!" Dou Zhao said with a smile, "So I plan to spread the news that Mrs. Hu is coming to propose marriage. When Ayan and I climb Xiangshan Mountain on September 9th, there will probably be more people coming to propose marriage."

Song Mo laughed and said, "I will accompany you to climb Xiangshan Mountain then."

"You must go!" Dou Zhao said angrily, "If you don't go, who will help me hold Yuan'er?"

"So I'm only worth five taels of silver?" Song Mo joked.

Yuan'er's wet nurse received a monthly salary of five taels of silver.

Dou Zhao chuckled.

Song Mo held Dou Zhao in his arms.

His breath hit her neck hotly...

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Early the next morning, the radiant Dou Zhaohe and Song Mo, holding Yuan Ge'er, went to the small hall of the upper house.

Song Yichun hasn't come yet.

Song Mo and Dou Zhao were teasing the child.

Song Maochun's family came first.

Song Mo and Dou Zhao stood up with a smile to greet the guests.

The dominance of Song Mo and his wife had long made Song Maochun and his wife regret their past actions. Every time they saw Song Mo and Dou Zhao, they felt guilty. Seeing them smiling, they suddenly felt flattered. They hurried forward and greeted them with flattery in their brows: "Your Highness is here so early? I thought we were the first! No wonder people outside praise the prince for his diligence. He makes us better than him!"

Yuan Ge'er's smiling face made Song Mo feel very happy. He rarely joked with Song Maochun: "Diligent? Uncle, you are too flattering to me!"

Song Maochun smiled awkwardly.

Mrs. Song tried to smooth things over, holding Yuan'er's little hand and smiling at Dou Zhao, "It's only been half a month since we last met, and look at Yuan'er's little face, it has grown and become more beautiful."

Dou Zhao smiled brightly.

The families of Song Fengchun and Song Tongchun came in surrounded by Song Yichun.

Song Yichun's face was gloomy, and when he saw Yuan Ge'er, his expression became somewhat complicated.

Song Fengchun and Song Tongchun exchanged glances, while Song Jun and Song Jian, who were completely unaware of the intrigues among the adults, rushed over to hold Yuan Ge'er's hand. One said, "I am your fifth uncle," and the other said, "His hands are so small, smaller than my cousin's."

Dou Zhao smiled and let the two children look at Yuan Ge'er curiously.

Mrs. Song San hurried forward and pulled Song Jun aside, explaining to her with embarrassment: "Children are ignorant, please don't take it to heart."

The child was too young, and any slight disturbance could lead to serious trouble. She was afraid that Song Jun would get too close to Yuanger, and if anything happened to Yuanger, Song Jun would be held responsible.

Dou Zhao did not force Song Jun, Song Jian and Yuan Ge'er to get close, and Xiaoxiao said nothing.

When Mrs. Song Si saw this, she hesitated for a moment but did not move.

Song Yichun found this scene quite glaring.

He said calmly, "Okay, okay, everyone sit down and talk!"

Everyone sat down, men on the east and women on the west.

The three brothers of the Lu family all brought their wives, while Zhang Xuming and Feng Shao and his wife came to the Jingguo Mansion.

Grandma Lu smiled and said, "The eldest princess and our old lady and old lady are old, so they won't join in the fun. Let my husband and I bring the gift over."

Mrs. Zhang San said with a smile: "My father and mother went to visit the eldest princess, so my brother and I came to congratulate our cousin Tian En."

Song Yichun knew that the eldest son and the second son could not be compared, but these people were too much and showed no mercy at all. Did they think Song Han was incompetent?

He felt resentful in his heart, but he could do nothing about it - his feet were on other people's bodies, and if other people didn't give him this face, could he really force them to do it?

Song Yichun frowned and nodded, asked them to sit down, and drank his tea in silence. The atmosphere in the small hall seemed a little depressing.

Grandma Lu was teasing Yuan Ge'er while talking to Dou Zhao: "How many times a day does he drink milk? Does he make noises in the middle of the night? It will be the hundredth day in a month. Have you set the date for the hundredth day wine?"

Mrs. Zhang San clapped her hands behind Mrs. Lu, attracting Yuan'er's attention.

Song Jun and Song Jian found it interesting and ran around Yuan Ge'er.

The small hall suddenly became lively.

Song Yichun's face turned pale, and he called out to Zeng Wu loudly, "It's already noon, why haven't Tianen and Miao come yet?"