Su Chengye wanted to explain but couldn't, so he could only sneer.
The man took two steps closer and whispered, "Please take good care of us from now on, Lord Su. We should visit each other more often."
While the two were talking, Huang Zhong spoke again, "Your Majesty, you will sit in the main seat, and the old Princess Ning will sit on the side."
At today's wedding ceremony, Princess Ning will sit with the emperor, and Huang Zhong feels it is necessary to inform the emperor in advance.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuande said, "Today is a major event for Prince Ning's Mansion, so it is better for the old princess to take the main seat."
He also felt a little embarrassed because he was there and the mother had to sit aside and accept the kneeling worship of her son and daughter-in-law.
Although this is the etiquette, which mother doesn't want to be properly worshipped by her son and daughter-in-law?
Huang Zhong hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you cannot do that. You are the king, so why shouldn't you sit in the main seat?"
He thought that it was an honor for the old princess to sit with the emperor. But of course he couldn't say this out loud, so he could only lecture the emperor.
Su Yuanzhou also said, "Uncle, please don't scare Minister Huang. If you don't sit in the main seat, Minister Huang will probably be crushed to death by the censor's memorials."
Even though his true identity had been revealed, Emperor Xuande still allowed Su Yuanzhou to continue calling him uncle. In Emperor Xuande's words, the bond between him and Princess Yongning was not only mother and son, but also uncle and nephew.
Su Yuanzhou's joking words made the guests burst into laughter. The atmosphere, which had been somewhat tense due to the emperor's arrival, relaxed considerably.
The man who had just spoken to Su Chengye was also dumbfounded. After all this commotion, the person sitting with the emperor was not the Marquis of Pingning, but the old princess.
He suddenly felt a little embarrassed. He wanted to persuade Su Chengye, but he didn't know how. He could only turn around and talk to someone else.
Su Chengye lowered his head slightly, his expression not looking good. He didn't know if it was a psychological effect, but he always felt that the eyes of others looking at him were full of ridicule.
But since the emperor was here, he dared not show his dissatisfaction. When he looked up again, he had returned to normal.
Huang Zhong continued to tell Emperor Xuande the details of the wedding ceremony. The other people in the Ministry of Rites secretly scolded Huang Zhong for being cunning. Isn't this equivalent to showing off in front of the emperor?
After Huang Zhong reported the wedding ceremony, Su Yuanzhou led Emperor Xuande to rest.
Knowing the Emperor's arrival, Prince Ning's residence had already prepared Biluoju. Biluoju faces the water in front and a garden in the back. Not only is it elegant and secluded, it's also cooler than the other courtyards.
After Puyi and the Dragon Guards inspected the entire Biluo Residence, they completely surrounded it. When the Emperor left the palace, safety was paramount.
After settling the emperor, Su Yuanzhou went to prepare for the reception.
At this moment, in the inner courtyard of Prince Ning's Mansion, Lin Wanyin was talking with Madam Jiang of Marquis Jingyuan's Mansion.
The Jiang family is also a founding hero, but they have not been doing as well as the Su family in Beijing in recent years.
However, Jiang Taihe, the legitimate young master of this generation of the Jiang family, was a capable general of Song Hongshen when he attacked the Liao Kingdom.
People who come out of the army value feelings. After Su Yuanzhou and Song Hongshen returned to Beijing, they treated the Jiang family with courtesy.
Although Jiang Taihe was still stationed in Liaodong, Su Yuanzhou still sent a letter to the Jiang family.
But Mrs. Jiang coming with her two daughters was beyond Lin Wanyin's expectation.
Although it was unexpected, guests are welcome and we have to treat them with all our heart.
Mrs. Jiang was about the same age as Lin Wanyin, but she looked several years older. She had narrow eyes and raised eyebrows. Although she was smiling, she still had a bit of a sharp and sarcastic look on her face.
At this moment, Mrs. Jiang was introducing her two daughters, the seventh daughter Jiang Ziyan and the ninth daughter Jiang Yingzhi.
The ninth daughter, Jiang Yingzhi, was a legitimate daughter, with a delicate and innocent look. She was already thirteen years old, but she still clung to Madam Jiang, looking naive.
Seventh Miss Jiang Ziyan had reportedly injured her face a few days ago, so she was wearing a veil, making her appearance difficult to discern. However, from her features to her figure, she was clearly a beauty.
Lin Wanyin also took a special look at the bun she had on. It was a popular style twenty years ago, and not many people would wear a bun like that now.
The two ladies stepped forward and politely saluted Lin Wanyin. Lin Wanyin took their hands and praised them a few more times. Two transparent white jade bracelets were also placed on their hands.
Jiang Yingzhi touched the bracelet with joy, not hiding his fondness for it. On the other hand, Jiang Ziyan was a little reserved, thanking him and then standing aside.
Lin Wanyin chatted with Madam Jiang for a while, then turned around and instructed the maid, "Go and invite the fourth young lady over, and ask her to take the two young ladies of the Jiang family for a walk in the garden."
Not long after, Su Shunci walked in from outside. Seeing that it was Madam Jiang, Su Shunci was surprised for a moment.
She recognized the Jiang family's wife; she was a frequent visitor to Huajin Pavilion. She was reluctant to spend money, but always wanted the best. Every time she came, the young men below couldn't help but frown.
But today was her brother's big day, so Su Shunci naturally couldn't show it. She stepped forward and bowed to Madam Jiang, saying a few polite words.
Of course, Mrs. Jiang didn't think there was anything wrong with her. She thought she was familiar with Su Shunci and was not at all shy when greeting her.
Su Shunci didn't want to say more to her, so she followed Lin Wanyin's instructions and took the two young ladies of the Jiang family to visit the garden.
The Ning Wang Mansion was large, and the three of them spent half an hour wandering around. Su Shunci saw that Jiang Ziyan was a little reserved, and when he heard that she was a concubine's daughter, he took good care of her.
After they got to know each other, Su Shunci asked Jiang Ziyan, "What happened to Miss Seven's face? My eldest sister has a miracle doctor at her house. If you need to remove the scar, maybe I can get some ointment for Miss Seven."
She was also born out of wedlock, so she knew how difficult it was for a young lady born out of wedlock to live in a family. Especially with a legitimate mother like Madam Jiang, life was even more difficult.
Su Shunci felt emotional again, thinking that she was so lucky to have such a stepmother and elder sister like her mother and elder sister.
Jiang Ziyan's eyes were unconsciously evasive. "My face just used some rouge, and it suddenly became red and swollen. I guess I'll just stop using rouge for now. I won't bother you, Miss Su. Thank you very much."
Su Shunci saw the evasion and panic in her eyes, but she thought she was afraid of people mentioning it because her appearance was ruined.
"Then Miss Seven, wait a few more days. If you don't see any improvement, send someone to find me."
Jiang Ziyan nodded and asked, "It's about this hour now. Shouldn't His Royal Highness Prince Ning go to welcome his bride? Is the Emperor also going to welcome his bride?"
Her curious yet cautious tone reminded Su Shunci of herself. She had never seen much of the world before, and when she went out, she was just like Jiang Ziyan.
Her heart softened, and she softly replied, "The Emperor is not going to welcome the bride. He should still be resting in Biluo Residence. When he returns from welcoming the bride, the Emperor will go to the front to accept the kneeling worship of my brother and sister-in-law."
Jiang Ziyan nodded after hearing this, and after a while she said, "Miss Su, I'm a little tired. Can you help me find a room to rest? I still have to go to the ceremony after the bride enters the house."
Su Shunci quickly said, "I'm sorry for not thinking it through. I'll take the two young ladies to rest."
Jiang Ziyan followed Su Shunci, thinking about what to do next.
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