Su Wanyan understood immediately, and, resting her head on his lap, played with the tips of her hair and laughed, "It's a good thing you guys came, otherwise we wouldn't know how to break this deadlock tonight."
Yu Nanqing raised a slight brow: "Is Yan'er referring to Miss Dai and Liao Wenchang?"
“Yes, if you guys don’t come, it’s not good for us to just follow from a distance. We’ve invited him to come, so it’s not good to just send him away halfway through.”
"How did we end up meeting Liao Wenchang?"
Su Wanyan chuckled: "I arranged it."
She didn't put in much effort; she simply sent someone to tell Marquis Ding'an that Liao Wenchang should go to the Magpie Bridge during the dragon lantern parade. As for the purpose and the people involved, Su Wanyan told Marquis Ding'an not to say anything more.
Marquis Ding'an wasn't some ignorant old fogey. Combining the news of her gatherings with Dai Zhiwan and Xu Yixuan these past few days, he roughly knew what was going on.
It just so happens to be the Mid-Autumn Festival, and since we're young people, there's nothing wrong with us getting together for a stroll.
Most importantly, Marquis Ding'an had also put a lot of thought into Liao Wenchang. Now that no one in the Marquis's mansion could shoulder the responsibility, Liao Wenchang was the last hope of the mansion. Therefore, he hoped that Liao Wenchang could come to his senses and allow his marriage to Dai Zhiwan to proceed smoothly.
If they wait a year or two, they can have a son or daughter, so that the lineage of the Marquis of Ding'an can continue.
Yu Nanqing had an expression that said, "I knew it."
Then Su Wanyan continued, "But I just wanted to give it a try."
What was the result?
"It was relatively peaceful." At least Dai Zhiwan didn't show much annoyance later on.
Su Wanyan was exhausted and wrapped her arms around Yu Nanqing's waist: "I can't hold on any longer. I'm going to sleep for a while. Wake me up when we get to the Prince's Mansion."
Upon hearing this, she simply closed her eyes.
She was exhausted today, and even when they arrived at the Prince's residence, Yu Nanqing couldn't wake her up.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xu Yixuan visited the Duke of Changguo's residence.
After that, the Changguo Duke's Mansion made the teaching of Dai Zhiwan much easier, but the necessary procedures and rules still needed to be learned.
Even so, Dai Zhiwan still managed to find plenty of time to meet up with Su Wanyan.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Dai Zhiwan's impression of Liao Wenchang improved a lot. The day after Liao Wenchang bought her lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival, Dai Zhiwan sent someone to return the money for the lanterns to Liao Wenchang.
Liao Wenchang couldn't accept it, so he returned the silver.
Seeing this, Dai Zhiwan made some pastries and sent them over, saying they were a return gift for the peach lanterns. Liao Wenchang felt it wasn't right to accept pastries for free, so he sent her some small items as a return gift.
Over time, the two became acquainted.
When Dai Zhiwan told Su Wanyan these things, Su Wanyan couldn't help but have a big smile on her face.
Time flies, and it is now October 15th, the day of Dai Zhiwan and Liao Wenchang's wedding.
Just like on the day Xu Yixuan got married, Su Wanyan got up early before dawn and went to the Duke of Changguo's mansion with Xu Yixuan.
When Su Wanyan and Xu Yixuan arrived, the Duchess of Changguo was combing Dai Zhiwan's hair. Upon seeing Xu Yixuan and Su Wanyan, she smiled and stepped forward to greet them, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness. Today is a joyous occasion for Xiaowan. We are deeply grateful to Your Highness for coming to add to our happiness."
The wife of the Duke of Changguo was surnamed Dou and named Mengxian.
She looked to be in her forties or fifties, with streaks of white in her hair, and a dignified and kind demeanor.
Su Wanyan raised her hand to gently support her, saying, "Madam, there's no need for such formalities."
Xu Yixuan stepped forward and curtsied, saying, "Aunt Dou."
Madam Dai smiled and said, "I know you two have always had a good relationship. Since you're here, I won't disturb your private conversation."
With that, she handed the comb to the maid who was combing her hair, and with a smile, she withdrew.
As soon as Madam Dai left, Dai Zhiwan stepped forward, lifting her skirt: "Quick, did you bring any food? I'm starving!"
"Pah, pah, pah." Xu Yixuan pretended to cover her mouth: "On such a joyous day, why are you talking about death?"
After saying that, he put the food box he was carrying on the table: "I know you're craving something sweet, so I made osmanthus and white kudzu sweet cake. A few days ago you mentioned that the goat milk soup you ate at the Prince's Mansion was quite good, so I made some for you today. Eat it quickly so you can get ready."
As they were talking, Dai Zhiwan had already picked up a piece and stuffed it into her mouth.
Xu Yixuan smiled helplessly, picked up a comb and ran it through her waist-length black hair: "Eat slowly, there's still plenty of time."
Su Wanyan couldn't help with the dressing up, so she reached out and put a piece of sweet cake in her mouth, saying, "I'm just here to freeload."
Dai Zhiwan pushed the food box towards her: "Eat, eat, eat. The gifts you gave me are enough to mooch off me for several lifetimes. Here, eat some more."
"You're always good at using someone else's flowers to present to Buddha," Su Wanyan teased.
As the morning sun rises, the auspicious time approaches.
Dai Zhiwan was carried out of the Duke of Changguo's mansion by her brother. The groom, riding a jujube-colored horse, was waiting at the gate of the mansion.
When the Changguo Duke's Mansion and the Ding'an Marquis's Mansion formed a marriage alliance, the wedding procession circled the capital three times.
From welcoming the bride and picking her up to the wedding ceremony, it took almost half a day.
This scene reminded Su Wanyan of Xu Yixuan's wedding day, and while she was happy, she naturally offered her heartfelt blessings.
There wasn't much Su Wanyan could do for them; all that remained was hosting banquets between the Duke's and Marquis's mansions.
On this joyous day, Su Wanyan and Xu Yixuan seemed to have endless things to talk about, chatting from the banquet table to the inner cabinet. It wasn't until night fell that they realized it was getting late and had to say goodbye and return to their respective residences.
After Dai Zhiwan's wedding, Su Wanyan planned to return to Fuzhou. The date was set for October 20th, five days after Dai Zhiwan's wedding.
This means that Su Wanyan had no intention of staying in the capital any longer.
Dai Zhiwan learned of this news the day after Su Wanyan's return to her parents' home, which was the day before Su Wanyan was to leave the capital.
When she arrived at Prince Gong's Mansion in a flurry, she saw the servants already packing their luggage for the next day's departure.
Su Wanyan wasn't too surprised to see her. Instead, she smiled and said, "Everyone says that married girls are more mature, but I can't see that in you."
Dai Zhiwan frowned, wanting to say something, but in the end she couldn't say anything. In the end, her eyes were red, and she suddenly lowered her head and covered her face, feeling an indescribable sadness.
Early winter had arrived in early October, and the cold wind lifted the hem of Dai Zhiwan's skirt. Su Wanyan smiled and slowly stepped forward, taking out a handkerchief to gently wipe away the clear tears on her cheeks: "After all, you are the older sister, so why do I have to comfort you?"
Dai Zhiwan didn't know what to say.
She hoped Su Wanyan could stay in the capital for a longer period of time, but it was not possible.
Yu Nanqing and Su Wanyan had only stayed in the capital for two months when the Empress Dowager had already made thorough tests on the Prince Gong's Mansion, both openly and secretly. Even if she hoped that Su Wanyan could stay in the capital, she could not be too willful.
Su Wanyan pulled Dai Zhiwan into the house and comforted her for a while. Dai Zhiwan didn't say anything. After she had cried enough, she silently said goodbye to Su Wanyan without saying anything more.
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