Before daybreak, Zhu urged Yurong to get up, "Today is not the time to sleep. Get up early to take a bath and dress up. This will take time."
"Mom, don't we go to the Wei family at dusk? It's not even daybreak now, why are you getting up so early?" Yurong yawned several times in succession. She was really too sleepy.
Zhu said, "There are so many things to do. Do you think that the man will come to pick up the bride and the woman will leave? You'd better hurry up and be obedient."
She was already a grown-up girl of sixteen or seventeen, but she still wanted her mother to treat her like a child. Zhu felt both amused and confused.
But at the same time, Zhu knew that her daughter was reluctant to leave her, but what could she do? Her daughter was marrying into such a good family, and her future son-in-law was also a rare talent, so what was wrong with that?
After being urged to get up, Zhu had her bathed in milk first, and then in flower petals. Seeing the fresh flower petals, Yurong smiled and asked, "Where did my mother pick these?"
The fourth branch of the Yang family is not a wealthy family, and they don’t have a garden or anything.
Bi Tao hurriedly smiled and said, "My master went out to buy it this morning."
"My father? Will he buy this?" Yurong spread her hands in confusion, but she was sure that she would also take a flower petal bath. What girl wouldn't want to smell good?
After taking another bath, I had red date porridge and a palm-sized gold and silver steamed bun in the morning. As soon as I finished eating, the maid got water to rinse my mouth and even changed the tooth powder, for fear of having a bad taste in my mouth.
After she had washed and dressed, the maids helped her to brush her hair. Yurong cooperated very well and did not move around much. She was pleasing to the eye whenever she sat or lay down, just as she had always been, the image she gave to people, that of a beautiful vase. Therefore, her unexpected promotion later on stunned everyone.
The old lady who was dressing her hair was almost frightened when she entered the room, "The girl is so beautiful, I dare not neglect her."
Yulian, who happened to come with Yuzhi, heard everything. Of course, Yulian was dressed very well today, but she was too short. She was only as tall as Yuzhi's shoulders. She was thin and small, but her clothes made her look very pitiful and attractive.
When Yulian walked in, she saw Yurong wearing only her inner skirt, with her dark bun hanging down her shoulders and her face flushed. At the first sight, everyone present was gloomy.
"My third and fifth sisters are here. Please sit for a while. My cousin will also be here later."
Her father gave birth to her when he was 30 years old, so her cousins had already married. Among the sisters of the same generation in the family, she and Yulian and Yuzhi are the only ones who have not married yet. Yulian has always wanted to find a good husband and has high standards, while Yuzhi has family connections. Besides, the cousin she mentioned is her uncle's daughter Zhu Susu.
My uncle is about ten years younger than my mother, so his daughter is about the same age as Yurong.
Yuzhi and Yulian sat down hand in hand. Dai Po was quite good at talking. "As expected of the descendants of a famous family, the nieces of Princess Han are all so pretty, like fairies from heaven."
Bi Tao smiled and said, "You should help our young lady with her makeup as soon as possible. Today is the most important day and there can't be any mistakes."
The old lady said seriously: "Of course."
Not to mention that the Yang family is Princess Han's maiden family, the Wei family is even more of a noble family.
First, she scratched her face. Yurong's fair face turned slightly red when she was touched. Mrs. Cha said hurriedly, "The young lady's skin is too tender. We dare not use too much force."
"It's okay. Just dress me the same way you dress other brides." Yurong smiled.
Only then did Mrs. Cha let go of her hands and feet, and she did her makeup and dressed up. She then asked several female apprentices to comb Yurong's hair, put on her crown, and then put on her pearl crown. With the help of her servants and sisters, Yurong put on her wedding dress.
She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled.
On the other side, Wei Xuanning's situation was more complicated than hers. He went to say goodbye to Old Madam Wei when he got up early. When Old Madam Wei saw him like this, she burst into tears and said, "Good, today is especially good."
"Grandma, let me talk to you." Wei Xuanning didn't know what kind of person Yang Yurong was. She was like the datura flower from the Western Regions. What if it looked beautiful but was actually poisonous? What would happen to the Wei family then?
This person's identity is suspicious, but I have to marry him.
In the future, I will have to trouble my grandmother a lot in the back house.
Old Madam Wei seemed to have sensed something and said, "You, today is your good day, you should go and welcome the bride happily."
"Yes." Wei Xuanning just smiled.
After he walked away, Gao Shanru came out from behind the screen. With a smile on her face, she walked up to Old Madam Wei and said, "You said your mouth tasted bitter yesterday, so I made some sour date cakes. The sour dates have been pitted and pickled with honey. They are neither too sweet nor too salty. They are delicious."
Madam Wei smiled and said, "Shanru, I have gained weight since you came. Your cooking skills are really good."
After saying this, Madam Wei became a little sad again. Gao Shanru was not of this character before. She was born in the Huayang Gao family and was regarded as the apple of her father Gao Xiang's eye since she was a child. She was exceptionally bright and beautiful. Wherever she was, there would be laughter and joy. Xuan Ning and she were childhood sweethearts. At that time, she was braver than Xuan Ning. Every time Xuan Ning cried, she comforted him like an older sister.
It’s a pity that lovers can hardly be together.
Now Gao Xiang has been exiled because of the case of deposing the crown prince, Madam Gao has always been frail and sickly, and Princess Xin'an has repeatedly tried to harm Shanru. What will the Gao family do if the Wei family does not protect them?
Besides, Shanru is not young anymore because she is waiting for Xuanning.
Originally, after the princess's matter was settled, she discussed the marriage with the Gao family, but Yang Yurong happened to come along. The girl first resolutely broke off the engagement with Zhang Lingyi, and her father even dared to swallow up the Zhang family's heirloom. What's more, when the noble concubine talked about Yang Yurong, it turned out that she was the person strongly recommended by Princess Han, and she was even brought into the palace for her.
I don’t know if this person can last long.
Thinking of this, old lady Wei just felt a headache.
Gao Shanru seemed to be oblivious to Madam Wei's worries and only smiled playfully: "The wedding is very lively today, Shanru will also go and ask for a glass of wedding wine."
Mrs. Wei came back to her senses and said with a smile, "You young people should be more lively."
Gao Shanru went out with a happy smile.
She was born courageous, unlike most timid women. The skinny little brother she used to comfort no longer needed her.
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"A makeup poem. The groom, please write another makeup poem."
The Yang family members stood at the door and clapped their hands, asking Wei Xuanning to compose another poem. Wei Xuanning sang another poem in a graceful voice, and Yurong's brother came out and said, "Okay, okay, don't miss the auspicious time."
Everyone started to make a noise: "Yang Sanlang must be worried about his sister."
Yurong listened to the bustle outside and said to Zhu Susu with a smile, "You guard the door."
As soon as the inner door was opened, the young ladies, carrying fragrant scents, came and beat the groom and the best man with clubs. Yulian rarely ate all year round, so she just put on a show and let the Wei family members in.
Seeing that they had all come in, Yuzhi could no longer stop them.
Wei Xuanning saw the bride being led out. She was wearing a pearl crown. She was no longer as graceful as before. Instead, her back was straight and her posture was upright.
He bowed, and then Yurong was taken to pay farewell to her parents, and then helped by servants to get into the carriage.
Zhu poured a basin of water behind the carriage, feeling depressed.
Yang Zhao comforted her, "Come on, let's go in."
It has been a tradition since ancient times that a daughter who is married off is like spilled water.
I have been preparing for this for so long, but my daughter is gone just like this. I feel heartbroken.
Yurong held up a fan to shield her face, and would not put it down until they reached the Wei family. Bitao accompanied her inside, trying to tell the anecdote: "Ms. Lian is really just like you said, she just wants to show off herself. The third lady is an honest person, but she is very honest."
These sisters, who were once from the same clan, had only been away for a short while, but Yurong felt they were very far away.
Wei Xuanning was riding a tall horse in front, and the people on the roadside looked at him enviously.
"Miss, we will be at the Wei family soon. I heard that the bride will not touch the ground today, and people will have to carry the cloth piece by piece before she enters."
As she was talking, the sky suddenly became stormy and dark clouds covered the sky. Ramei quickly stopped talking and said, "Miss, this..."
It will be sunny tomorrow morning, why is it cloudy now? This is not a good sign! She looked at Yurong in a hurry. Yurong was always afraid of thunder at night, but now she couldn't help laughing, "God, you really treat me well."
Wei Xuanning's face was also livid. They had clearly chosen an auspicious day, but the weather was very good in the morning, and yet it started to rain suddenly in the evening. Wasn't God playing tricks on them?
The people in the Wei family couldn't help but wonder, is this some kind of evil fate?
Once it rains, the team will easily become chaotic. Wei Xuanning originally planned to make a few circles before returning to the Wei family to liven up the city, but he never expected it to rain heavily.
"We're here." Bi Tao breathed a sigh of relief.
But how could the bride keep her feet off the ground? After all, it was useless to lay a felt cloth on the ground, as it was all wet.
Yurong asked in a low voice: "Do I have to wait until they spread the wedding cloth before I can leave?"
"No need." But Wei Xuanning came over and said lightly: "I'll carry you in."
ah?
The raindrops fell on Yurong's face. She was quickly picked up. Amid the heavy rain, she couldn't help but look at Wei Xuanning and her hands unconsciously circled his neck.
The servants were also stunned...
Zhou Ziying had just finished visiting the bridal chamber when she heard the maids say, "It was raining so hard that we were planning to send a sedan chair over, but the eldest master came in carrying someone."
Even Yurong didn't know why he wanted to run wildly in the rain while holding her in his arms. The Wei Mansion was so big, wasn't he tired?
Wei Xiang looked at his son coming over, and he and the guests looked at each other in bewilderment. Fortunately, Wei Xuanning put Yang Yurong down at this time. He said loudly: "It's raining too hard outside. I was afraid that the bride would not be able to stay, so I brought her here directly."
Yurong felt that it was a good thing that she had a fan to cover herself, otherwise, this would be too ridiculous.
Fortunately, the father-in-law Wei Xiang was also a well-read man, and he took the initiative to say, "Come in first and wait for the bridesmaid to come and preside over the wedding. Fortunately, you made a decision immediately, otherwise you would have missed the auspicious time."
Yurong followed Wei Xuanning into the hall and stood there. She couldn't help but glance at Wei Xuanning's hand. It was shaking...
But he was actually afraid of missing the auspicious time. It was already difficult to return in the wind and rain. If he still waited for the laying of felt or the sedan chair, it would definitely waste a lot of time. It was really not good to delay the auspicious time.
It turns out to be like this.
They were strangers and it was just a simple marriage, but he took it so seriously.
"The bridesmaid is here."
Wei Xiang and Zhou Ziying sat in the hall, watching the young couple bowing to each other. Needless to say, Wei Xuanning was outstanding, and the bride was even more eye-catching. The two of them stood together, as if all the beauty in the world was given to them.
"After the ceremony, the bride and groom will be escorted to the bridal chamber." The Wei family seemed to have regained the excitement of their wedding, and even the heavy rain could not stop their enthusiasm.
Zhou Ziying had a smile on his face, but he recalled an old story in his heart. His cousin Lu Yingying in his previous life once said that Yang Yurong did not have her period when they consummated their marriage, so Li Xun disliked her. Later, although she was very skillful and won Li Xun's favor, she made Li Xun depose the original queen.
Can……
She narrowed her eyes. It was not so easy to talk to the Wei family. Princess Han always favored Yang Yurong, but Madam Wei was not like that!