Chapter 284 The Wedding Date is Approaching

"Come over here and try on this wedding dress. If there's anything that doesn't fit, there's still time to make changes."

It’s the tenth day of October, and there are still ten days until the wedding date on October 20th.

"I've tried it twice before and it was suitable both times."

Although Shen Yuan said this, he obediently walked behind the screen.

"What happened before is what happened before. If you gain weight or lose weight recently, you still have time to change it." Old Madam Shen stood outside and instructed, "Also, in the last ten days, don't eat anything too spicy. If you get pimples on your face, it will be ugly. Remember to have someone apply the ointment made from Poria cocos before going to bed at night."

"Look at what you said. Even if I have pimples on my face, Xie Hui still can't refuse to marry me?"

"You just have to carry this bar, don't you?"

The wedding dress was made of cloud brocade, and was very exquisite with layers of embroidery, but it was also very heavy.

"I'm not tall to begin with, and this wedding dress makes me look shorter."

"Don't be so poor. Come out and have a look when you're done."

Qingdai helped Shen Yuan walk out from behind the screen and in front of the people. Even though she had seen it several times before, He Ying still felt emotional. The little girl she watched grow up when she was a child was going to get married in her wedding dress so soon.

He Ying suppressed the irritation in her throat and stepped forward to pinch the waist of the wedding dress. "I think it fits well. There's no need to change it."

Shen Xi also nodded and said, "Yeah, I think so too."

"Then I'll take it off. This dress is really heavy. Sister-in-law, will my brother be unable to carry me that day?"

He Ying was feeling a little uncomfortable at first, but was amused by Shen Yuan again. "I'll let your brother practice more in the next few days, don't worry."

That afternoon, Eunuch Deqing came to the Shen family again to pass on an imperial decree. This time it was the Emperor's decree to Shen Yuan, telling her not to go to work from today until the tenth day of next month, which would allow her to rest for a full month. And it was not just an imperial decree, this time Deqing was also asked to bring a lot of rewards.

"Master Xiao Shen, I would like to congratulate you in advance. The emperor has said that you should have a good rest these days."

"Your Majesty, thank you for your concern. Thank you very much. If Eunuch Deqing is free on the 20th, why not come out of the palace and have a drink?"

"Of course, of course. If I can squeeze out a little time that day, I will come out of the palace to drink a glass of wedding wine with you and Master Xie."

After Eunuch Deqing left, Shen Yuan told her grandmother that the emperor was very generous this time. Officials of Dazhao were given special leave for marriage, but it was usually ten days.

Shen Yuan thought that Xie would not have so much free time when he returned there. Jingzhao Prefecture was so busy that he couldn't leave anyone behind.

Shen Yuan thought that the emperor was generous, not knowing that his free time for the past month was probably all thanks to Princess Kangle.

Princess Kangle entered the palace today and went straight to see the emperor. She had several things to say.

"The imperial edict has been passed on. Is one month enough?"

"It's okay."

"Then when they get married, can I go and see it?"

Princess Kangle frowned, "You go? If you go, who will care about Youqi and Manman's wedding? Won't they be busy entertaining you?"

"Well, let's have the young couple come to the palace the next day for me to see. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Just talk to Youqi about this. If he agrees, that's fine."

When the emperor heard this, he knew that she agreed. After all, Youqi was easy to talk to. If he told Youqi, she would definitely agree.

"Well, I will tell Youqi tomorrow. You just said you had something to say. What is it?"

"When the time comes to get married, I want to leave the capital with Xie Yuan, and then Xie Yuan will submit a letter of resignation."

This incident made the emperor stand up in shock, "What?!"

"Why are you leaving the capital for no reason? Where are you going after you leave the capital?"

"Just go anywhere and look around. I've been in the capital for half my life and I'm tired of it."

"Is this what you mean or what Xie Yuan means?"

"It's our idea. Let me tell you in advance, brother, so you won't blame me for not telling you earlier."

The emperor was puzzled. "How can you feel at ease just walking out like this after the wedding? When they have children, don't you want to see your grandson more often?"

"You've just gotten married and you're already worrying about your child? Besides, I can go and I can come back, so I'll come back if I need anything. My royal brother, just think of me as going out to play."

The emperor sat down with an unhappy look on his face, "Let me think about it. If you leave, I won't even have anyone to talk to."

"Brother, there are so many people in your harem, who can't talk to you?"

"I will give you an answer when we get married."

Because of this matter, the emperor did not wait until the next day. After Princess Kangle left the palace, he summoned Xie back to the palace.

"Yes, your mother said that she would leave Beijing after you get married. Did you know about this?"

Xie Hui nodded, "I know, my mother told me."

"You agree?"

"This is their own decision. Children should not interfere. Besides, mother and father just want to go out for a walk and will come back often."

"Humph, that's because you don't understand your mother. She's saying this now. If she feels that life outside is good, she won't come back for three or five years. Forget it. You can't decide on this matter."

The emperor waved his hands and turned to ask about Xie Hui's wedding preparations. "As for the little girl from the Shen family, my uncle told her not to go to work for a month and to have a good rest. What about you? You can pick a date yourself."

"The period will be the same as usual, just ten days."

"Ten days... Never mind, let's just take the fifteenth. You'll understand when you get married. You won't want to be apart from each other for even a moment."

"Yes, thank you, uncle."

The emperor continued, "Originally I told your mother that your uncle wanted to go and see your wedding, but she disagreed. However, she was right. If I went, I would steal the limelight from you two young couples. If I don't want to go, then I won't go. But after the wedding, remember to bring Miss Shen to the palace for dinner."

Xie Hui didn't say yes or no, he just said, "I'll talk to Manman later."

After Xie Hui left the palace this time, he did not go directly home or to Jingzhao Prefecture, but went to the Shen family. It was said that the two of them could not see each other three days before the wedding, so he had to meet each other as soon as possible while he was free today.

"The Emperor said that we should go to the palace to have a meal together after we get married. What do you think?"

Shen Yuan had no objection to eating. She smiled and said, "Eat. The food in the palace must be delicious. After eating, you might even be able to ask for a chef."

Xie Hui also smiled, "Okay, I'll come and ask for it when the time comes, and we won't have to look for a chef anymore."

"Brother Youqi, you are getting married soon. Are you nervous?"

Xie Hui shook his head honestly. Apart from happiness, he had no other emotions, let alone nervousness.

"Me too. Do you think it's because we know each other so well that we're not nervous about getting married anymore?"