Shuang'er was someone Xie Shiyan kept by her side specifically to take care of her.
She was usually quiet and always stood silently behind Gu Jiangli, doing whatever he asked her to do.
This is the third time I've brought plums for Gu Jiangli today.
Even the usually quiet Shuang'er noticed something was amiss.
She first obediently brought Ximei over.
Then he said:
"Miss Gu seems to have a craving for sour foods lately."
Gu Jiangli realized this problem a long time ago.
I know I'm pregnant, of course I know, I just haven't told anyone yet.
But Shuang'er had clearly already noticed this.
"Shuang'er, there's no need to publicize this matter for now. I'll tell the general myself when I have the chance."
Shuang'er was shocked, "So, you really are..."
Gu Jiangli narrowed his eyes and nodded.
Shuang'er understood Gu Jiangli's intention and then sensibly replied, "Yes, this servant understands."
The servants in the manor are unaware of the terms between Gu Jiangli and Old Madam Xie.
However, everyone knows that Gu Jiangli is someone Xie Shiyan dotes on.
Although the two have not yet held a wedding banquet, Xie Shiyan has always treated Gu Jiangli as his wife.
It's safe to say that the wedding banquet is only a matter of time.
Now that Gu Jiangli is pregnant, she will inevitably become the general's wife in the future.
Shuang'er will only become more respectful towards her.
Gu Jiangli ate the plums, feeling the life inside her.
She was also waiting for a stage to be set.
A stage where everyone can perform.
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Seven days passed quickly.
The Xie family was bustling with activity.
Red lanterns hung throughout the corridors and at the entrances of each room.
The Xie residence was originally located in a very secluded place, but today it is bustling with people.
Almost all the wealthy and powerful families in the capital have gathered at the Xie residence today.
Although Xie Yongshan was not good at handling interpersonal relationships in officialdom, Liu Baoxuan was not from a wealthy family.
But unfortunately, it's a princess getting married today.
When the emperor sends his daughter off to marry, who wouldn't give him face and come to offer their blessings?
General Xie and Madam Liu were so busy at the door that they couldn't keep up with the arrangements. As large boxes of congratulatory gifts were continuously delivered to the Xie residence, Madam Liu couldn't stop smiling.
Because she also understood that these gifts were not only for the Xie family, but also for the princess.
If it belongs to the princess, then it belongs to Baoxuan. If it belongs to Baoxuan, then she, as the older sister, also has a share.
Liu felt that she would never have to suffer from other people's disdain again.
He finally gained a foothold in the Xie family.
When the auspicious hour arrived, the princess's eight-bearer sedan chair arrived at the Xie residence as scheduled.
Princess Jinghe was followed by a procession of several hundred people.
The dowry was as long as a street.
Liu looked around, neck and neck, but still couldn't see the end of the line.
She tugged at her husband's sleeve and whispered:
"My lord, it is indeed true that His Majesty dotes on the princess. Even though Princess Jinghe married a man who was completely unworthy of her, His Majesty still prepared such a large dowry for her."
General Xie was also very satisfied.
The princess's large dowry also brought honor to the Xie family.
"She is, after all, a princess. If her dowry is too small, it will inevitably arouse suspicion. Baoxuan should be secretly happy about this marriage."
Liu covered her mouth and laughed.
Absolutely.
No one would have imagined that a younger brother who came from a beggar background would become a prince consort.
The matchmaker, beaming with delight, walked over and said to Liu Baoxuan standing at the door:
"Your Highness, please come forward to greet your bride."
Liu Baoxuan was initially somewhat timid, but then he suddenly remembered Gu Jiangli's words and felt much more confident.
Liu Baoxuan stood tall with his head held high and chest out, and came to the sedan chair, which was taller than him.
"Princess, please get out of the carriage."
Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, Princess Jinghe lifted the curtain, slapped Liu Baoxuan's hand away, and jumped down from the carriage.
Everyone stared in disbelief at the sight.
The next moment, Princess Jinghe completely ignored Liu Baoxuan and stepped directly into the threshold of the General's Mansion.
She neither informed General Xie and his wife nor waited for the matchmaker to bring her the red satin.
She strode into the main room, as if she were the only one getting married today.
This scene infuriated Liu Baoxuan to the point of madness.
General Xie and Lady Liu looked extremely grim.
However, the guests were all present, and they dared not voice their complaints, but could only try their best to maintain the atmosphere.
"Please take your seats, everyone..."
The guests were all there to have fun, and everyone's eyes were filled with mockery.
They all took their seats and waited for the wedding ceremony to begin.
Liu Baoxuan stood alone under the carriage, staring intently at Princess Jinghe's back, but did not make a move for a long time.
General Xie and his wife had to give Liu Baoxuan several meaningful glances before they could get him to move.
Even during the wedding ceremony, everyone could still sense the discord between the princess and her husband.
All the kowtows were performed by the princess, who was always one step ahead in bowing and one step ahead in rising.
When serving tea, he was still absent-minded, only focusing on serving the tea and not saying a single unnecessary word.
Almost everyone sensed that the princess was not willing to go through with this marriage.
And so gossip began to circulate among the crowd.
"Didn't Princess Jinghe insist on marrying Xie Shiyan? How come she's now married to Liu Baoxuan, whom we've never even heard of?"
"Who can argue with that? Everyone says the princess couldn't stand the loneliness and found a man to relieve her lovesickness, but who would have thought that Liu Baoxuan would directly insult the princess."
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