Her home and Xu Yixuan's home were already close, but because she was nervous, she took such a long detour. Su Wanyan really didn't know what to say.
Dai Zhiwan nodded repeatedly, then asked, "Wanyan, aren't you nervous?"
Su Wanyan shook her head. She didn't feel nervous at all; in fact, she was quite calm.
Of course, I'm still happy for Xu Yixuan.
"You woke up so early, I'm afraid you won't be able to stay awake until the wedding ceremony." Ancient wedding ceremonies were elaborate, and the weddings of daughters from wealthy families were even more complicated. For a family like Xu Yixuan's and the Grand Secretary's Mansion, the wedding ceremony could last all day.
There was no rush for the afternoon banquet, so Dai Zhiwan could take a break during the break.
But surely Dai Zhiwan would not be absent from the wedding ceremony.
Dai Zhiwan shook her head repeatedly: "I didn't sleep at all. I tossed and turned all night, afraid that I would miss the time, so I simply didn't sleep."
"..." Su Wanyan admired him.
After having a meal with Dai Zhiwan and getting ready, Su Wanyan went to the Duke of Shun's mansion by carriage with her.
Before leaving, Su Wanyan packed some snacks.
When they arrived at the Duke of Shun's residence, it was still dark.
However, the mansion of the Duke of Shun was already brightly lit. When the gatekeeper saw the carriage of the Prince Gong's mansion, he respectfully welcomed Su Wanyan and Dai Zhiwan inside.
At this moment, in Xu Yixuan's boudoir.
Xu Yixuan was surrounded by a group of maids and servants, who were bathing her, washing her face, and combing her hair.
Before long, Madam Xu led a group of maids to deliver the wedding clothes and ornaments.
“Xuan’er.” Madam Xu looked to be in her forties.
Looking at Xu Yixuan, her eyes shone with joy and affection.
Xu Yixuan looked up and saw that it was her mother. She stood up and was about to bow, but Madam Xu stepped forward and stopped her: "Today is your big day. There is no one else in the room. Let's skip the family rules for now."
"Yes," Xu Yixuan replied obediently, her eyes lowered.
This "yes" brought tears to Madam Xu's eyes for no apparent reason. Xu Yixuan was born late; if you count carefully, excluding the children born to her uncles and aunts from other branches, Xu Yixuan was the youngest in her branch.
Madam Xu held her hand tightly, momentarily speechless.
This wasn't the first time Madam Xu had sent her daughter off to get married. Xu Yixuan had two older sisters, but because they needed to avoid suspicion, both of Xu Yixuan's older sisters married far away.
Of course, the Duke of Shunguo's family also had a good selection process.
Now that Xu Yixuan has married into the capital, Madam Xu should be able to see her whenever she wants, but she still can't help but feel emotional.
She wanted to say something, but said nothing. She gently pressed Xu Yixuan down in front of the dressing table, picked up a comb, and gently brushed her black hair: "Now that you're married, you can't be so childish anymore..."
But once she had spoken, Madam Xu stopped herself.
Xu Yixuan has always been well-behaved and has never been capricious.
Xu Yixuan still obediently replied, "Yes."
Madam Xu pursed her lips, her eyes full of affection. Just as she opened her mouth to say something, a maid entered the room and reported, "Miss, Madam, Princess Gong and Miss Dai have arrived."
A glint flashed in Xu Yixuan's eyes: "Quickly, invite them in."
Before long, Su Wanyan and Dai Zhiwan appeared in Xu Yixuan's sight.
Madam Xu and all the maids and nannies in the room stopped what they were doing and curtsied to Su Wanyan.
Su Wanyan quickly said, "No need for all of that, you all go about your business."
Madam Xu was surprised by Su Wanyan's arrival. She knew that Dai Zhiwan and Xu Yixuan had a good relationship, and that the Shunguo Duke's Mansion and the Changguo Duke's Mansion had very close ties.
So it's not surprising that Dai Zhiwan came, but Su Wanyan...
In Madam Xu's eyes, the relationship between the Duke of Shun's Mansion and the Prince of Gong's Mansion was ultimately more about interests than feelings, so she was somewhat surprised to see Su Wanyan come so early to send Xu Yixuan off for her wedding.
Madam Xu, of course, did not show these things on her face. She curtsied and greeted them with a smile: "Today, Xuan'er is getting married. With the grace and protection of Her Majesty, the entire Duke's Mansion is extremely grateful."
“Yixuan is my close friend, so I naturally had to come to her wedding.”
Madam Xu smiled and curtsied again, then said, "There are many matters to attend to today, and I'm afraid I may not be able to entertain you properly. I hope Your Highness will not take offense."
This means we shouldn't interrupt them for now.
Su Wanyan quickly followed her words and said, "How could that be? It was I who disturbed Madam Xu. Madam Xu, please go ahead with your business."
"This humble woman takes her leave."
Once Madam Xu left, Xu Yixuan anxiously asked, "Why did you all come?"
Before Su Wanyan could speak, Dai Zhiwan, her eyes already red, stepped forward and took her hand: "Sister! I can't bear to part with you!"
Xu Yixuan is one year older than Dai Zhiwan. In public, Dai Zhiwan would call her Yixuan, but in private, the two addressed each other more casually, calling each other older sister, younger sister, Sister Xuan'er, or Sister Zhiwan.
Xu Yixuan found it amusing: "The Grand Secretary's residence is not far from the Duke's residence. You can see him anytime you want. Why are you crying?"
"That's different."
Dai Zhiwan knew that the Grand Secretary's residence was in the capital, but she just didn't want Xu Yixuan to become someone else's family.
She grew up with Xu Yixuan, and she had long thought that Xu Yixuan would marry into their family, but she gradually realized that her grandfather had no such intention at all.
She was unhappy about this for a while.
She didn't feel anything when Xu Yixuan got engaged, but now that Xu Yixuan is really getting married and moving to another family, she feels not only nervous but also extremely sad.
On this joyous day, she dared not utter these words; she could only embarrass herself, her features contorted in a frown.
Su Wanyan smiled, placed the food box on the table, opened it, and took out Eight Treasures Cake and Plum Blossom Cake: "Stop talking and eat something first."
Xu Yixuan's eyes lit up instantly: "How did you know I was hungry?"
She got up early in the morning to shower and wash, and by now she was so hungry that her stomach was practically touching her chest.
In fact, the cooks in the Duke's mansion were also preparing meals, but the timing was always around the same time. After Xu Yixuan finished dressing up, Madam Xu would bring over some snacks.
It's just that it's inconvenient to eat after makeup, so often the bride only takes a couple of symbolic bites.
Therefore, the two plates of pastries that Su Wanyan sent were exactly what Xu Yixuan needed at that moment.
Su Wanyan smiled and said, "Who wouldn't be hungry in the middle of the night? These are all fresh out of the oven and still warm. You should eat some."
"This plum blossom cake is delicious! You should try some." Dai Zhiwan picked up a piece and fed it to Xu Yixuan.
Xu Yixuan obediently opened her mouth and took a bite. A sense of satisfaction welled up from her heart as she finally had something in her stomach. She nodded and said, "Mmm, it's really delicious."
While Xu Yixuan was eating, Su Wanyan began to examine the jewelry and wedding dress on the table.
The wedding dress was placed on the hanger, and its original appearance could be clearly seen. It was based on a bright red base, embroidered with gilded mountains and seas, swirling clouds and mist, and a golden phoenix. Even Su Wanyan, who knew nothing about jewelry, knew how valuable this wedding dress was. The embroidery was superb and priceless.
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