Chapter 321 The Princess of the Dandy World Just Wants to Show Off 17
Mingnan stood up, took the book and read it page by page, saying as he read: "From now on, all the money and gifts in the mansion will be handed over to Zhengfu to handle. The key and account book of the treasury will also be given to him."
Zhou Xingzhi and Xie Wuyu were both startled when these words came out. They looked at each other and Zhou Xingzhi bowed respectfully, "Yes, I will deliver the things to Zhengfu later."
Xie Wu Yu was a little hesitant, "I'm not very good at housekeeping."
Mingnan smiled and said, "What a coincidence. I'm not good at it either."
Xie Wuyu: "..."
Mingnan said, "I don't care anyway, and if you don't care either, then let Xingzhi take care of it."
Zhou Xingzhi's smile immediately disappeared when he heard this.
She turned to Xie Wuyou and said seriously, "Zhengfu is the husband bestowed by His Majesty. The king personally married him through the main gate. As the husband, he should be responsible for managing all matters in the palace."
As she said this, she bowed deeply to thank Wu Yu.
Xie Wuyu: "..."
He said helplessly: "I know, I'll take care of it."
Zhou Xingzhi immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Wang!"
Mingnan secretly glanced at Xie Wuyu's helpless face and couldn't help laughing.
Xie Wuyou saw it and immediately glared at her.
Mingnan turned back as if nothing had happened, spread the gift list on the table, pointed to a line of words on it and said, "These things are not very good, change them to two pairs of jade bracelets, a glazed screen, and a gem-inlaid incense burner..."
She paused for a moment, unable to think of anything else, and said to Zhou Xingzhi, "Add some more valuables. The return visit in three days is a big day, and it concerns the reputation of the husband, so we can't be careless."
"Yes, I understand." Zhou Xingzhi took back the gift list and said, "I will personally take people to choose."
Mingnan nodded and waved his hands.
After Zhou Xingzhi left, Xie Wuyu took a sip of tea and said softly, "There's no need to make such a big fuss."
"Why not? Going back to your parents' home is not only a family reunion, but also a show for outsiders. The generosity of your gifts represents how much you are valued by your wife's family. There are countless people watching you, both openly and secretly."
"It's all about saving face."
"You have to do a good job of saving face." Mingnan ate a grape, then pinched another one and threw it into Xie Wuyu's arms.
"I will go back with you tomorrow, bringing a bunch of gifts to prove that I value you. It will also bring honor to your Fuguo Mansion. Others will know that I love you, and naturally they will be more respectful of you."
She glared at Xie Wuyu and said, "You don't know what's good for you."
Xie Wu Yu caught the spinning grape, held it in his palm, and chuckled softly.
He peeled the grape skin and fed the flesh to Mingnan's lips, "Yes, I don't know what's good for me, Lord, please calm down."
"That's more like it."
Mingnan held the grape in his mouth and chewed it slowly.
Xie Wuyu looked at her bulging profile and twirled his fingertips.
This person is quite cute.
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The Dayun Dynasty was more considerate of women because women were in power.
On the second day after the wedding, you don’t have to get up early to visit your parents-in-law, so you can have a good rest for the day.
Serving tea and other activities are moved to the third day and carried out together with the visit to the parents' home.
So Mingnan and Xie Wuyu did nothing on the second night. On the third day, they got up early, dressed, and went to the palace to pay their respects to the Emperor and Fengjun.
When Mingnan and Xie Wuyu arrived, Fengjun Palace was already full of people.
The Emperor and the Queen of Phoenix sat in the main seats, looking majestic and solemn.
The Crown Princess and the Second Princess sat below, and opposite them sat the master of the harem.
No matter what their relationship was like in normal times, at least in front of the emperor, everyone had a decent smile on their face, watching the newlyweds slowly approaching.
Mingnan wore a royal blue double-breasted blouse with a pomegranate red tube-top dress underneath. Her long hair was tied up and tucked into a seven-phoenix gold crown with pearls, revealing her beautiful eyebrows and eyes. She looked noble and stunning.
As she got closer, all the beauties in the hall turned pale.
However, Xie Wu Yu, who was walking beside her, was not outdone at all.
He was wearing a cross-collared brocade robe of the same color as Mingnan, with a hint of red showing at the collar and cuffs, matching the other.
He was born fair, and the royal blue color made his face look handsome and his spirits high.
The two walked side by side to the emperor, knelt down respectfully, and said loudly: "Your son pays homage to your mother, your father."
"Long live the mother, long live the emperor, long live the father—"
The emperor was still very satisfied with Xie Wuyou. He did not make things difficult for him. He just said a few words of encouragement, then took his tea and rewarded him with a bunch of treasures.
Feng Jun loves face and gives a lot of rewards.
Mingnan took Xie Wuyou to meet a group of people, and accepted a gift from each person he met.
The princess' husband is actually Xie Wuyu's brother. Because of this relationship, the princess is naturally closer to Xie Wuyu and Mingnan, and her smile is also sincere.
But when he got in front of Mingjin, the atmosphere became very subtle.
Of course, it was mainly one-sided between Mingjin and Cuiqing.
Mingnan pulled Xie Wuyu over and greeted them openly, "How are Second Sister and Second Brother-in-law today?"
Xie Wuyu bowed, "Wuyu has met the Second Imperial Sister and the Second Imperial Brother-in-law."
The attitude is neither humble nor arrogant, and neither waves nor chaos.
Cui Qing hurriedly stood up to return the greeting.
Although their family backgrounds are similar, Cui Qing lacks something compared to Xie Wuyu.
The more Mingjin watched, the less excited he felt.
Obviously, she was the one who took a fancy to this man first, but Mingnan got there first.
Lu Feiyu is right, and so is Xie Wuyu.
Mingnan was born just to steal her things, right?
Although jealousy was boiling in her heart, she still had to put on a generous look and smiled as she presented the gift she had prepared long ago.
It is a beautiful white jade Guanyin.
Ming Jin said: "Guanyin sent a child, I wish my third sister and her husband to have a daughter soon."
At Mingnan's glance, Biqing stepped forward and prepared to take the box. However, just when she was about to take it, the other party's maid suddenly let go, and the box fell to the ground.
Jade is fragile and will break if it falls.
Broken jade on such a good day is unlucky no matter how you look at it. It is bound to leave a knot in people's hearts and will be used by people with ulterior motives to make a fuss.
This is not a malicious thought.
Biqing's face changed drastically. From an outsider's perspective, it was because she failed to catch Guanyin that she dropped her head. Then all the blame would be on her!
"ah--"
Everyone present couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, and their hearts were lifted up.
Biqing reached out to take it hastily, but someone got there before her.
Xie Wu Yu flicked his wide sleeves, and before anyone could see clearly, the box containing Guanyin fell steadily into his arms.
This move is neat and casual.
Mingnan raised his eyebrows quickly and looked at Xie Wuyu with appreciation.
Xie Wu Yu received her encouragement, smiled softly, handed the box back to Bi Qing, and said meaningfully: "White jade is common, if it breaks, it breaks. Guanyin is precious, if it breaks, even the gift giver will be guilty of disrespect and dishonesty. Be careful in the future."
Bi Qing was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat. She took it with both hands in fear and trepidation and held it tightly in her arms, "Yes, I will remember Mr. Wang's instructions."
Mingjin looked at him deeply, and his hands clenched in his sleeves involuntarily.