The ceremonial procession stopped outside the gate of Guanju Palace.
Jiang Jiang and Le Wen ran in happily.
Hua Xia helped Sheng Xiyan down from the ceremonial procession, and saw Dun Guiyuan glaring at her fiercely outside the side hall, and then turned around and went in.
"My Lady, it's a good thing that Miss Dun went in, otherwise she would have to pay her respects to you."
Sheng Xiyan said with a smile: "She has a little cleverness."
As I walked into the courtyard, I suddenly saw three people coming out of the main hall.
In an instant, Sheng Xiyan's nose felt sore and tears welled up in her eyes, shining like two gems in the sunlight.
So this was the surprise Xuan Ling was talking about, it was indeed a huge surprise.
"elder sister!"
Sheng Xitang shouted happily and tried to run down the stairs, but was stopped by Ruan Niang.
"Little sister, this is the palace, we must first pay our respects to the Empress."
"knew."
Mother Sheng hugged Jiang Jiang, tears in her eyes, and kissed him continuously.
"Grandma, don't cry."
The three of them walked down the steps from the porch, and Sheng Xiyan hurried to greet them.
As soon as they arrived, Sheng's mother put down the general and knelt down with Ruan Niang and Sheng Xitang.
Sheng Xiyan choked up and said, "Mother, get up quickly, sister-in-law, get up..."
"My Lady, etiquette cannot be abolished."
Sheng Xiyan quickly helped Sheng's mother up, and Hua Xia helped Ruan Niang up.
Sheng Xitang ran over to tease Jiang Jiang, "Little Tuanzi, do you still recognize your aunt?"
Le Wen asked, "Are you Jiang Jiang's aunt?"
Jiang Jiang put his hands behind his back and said in a serious tone, "What is an aunt?"
"You little idiot, you really forgot about me!"
Sheng Xitang forcibly picked up Jiang Jiang, and Jiang Jiang couldn't help but giggle.
"Call me auntie."
"Hahaha, auntie..."
Lewen tilted his pigtail:
"You are Jiang Jiang's aunt, which means you are my aunt too! Jiang Jiang and I were engaged as children. It was arranged by my father!"
"Yeah, then auntie will hug you too."
Sheng Xitang squatted down and held one in each hand.
Inside the hall, Sheng's mother and Ruan Niang were sitting on the plum blossom couch.
Meixiang and Xiangling brought a table of exquisite snacks.
Hua Xia and Shan Hu helped Sheng Xiyan take off her wedding attire in the inner hall and changed her clothes before coming out.
She wore a soft smoke-like auspicious cloud lily outer garment and a thousand-water skirt, and even the neckline was embellished with crystal pearls.
She had taken off the luxurious phoenix crown and was now wearing a golden hairpin, which made her look extremely precious.
"Mother, sister-in-law, when did you come?"
Ruan Niang helped her onto the soft couch on the other side and sat down inside.
"Yesterday, a guard and a eunuch came to our house and asked us to get ready and go to the palace at noon today.
We three were nervous, especially mother, who was afraid of embarrassing the Queen. So, are we dressed decently?
Ruan Niang smiled and touched the pink brocade skirt on her body.
"Sister-in-law looks really good in bright colors."
"Your brother picked the material. He has good taste."
When talking about Sheng Jingheng, Ruan Niang's face was full of pride and sweetness.
Mother Sheng said, "I don't know how your brother did in the exam. If he does well, he will be able to help the queen more in the future."
Sheng Xiyan held her mother's hand, and for a moment she became emotional again, with tears in her eyes.
As a child who was adopted, I am so lucky to be loved by my family and to be considered in every way.
Ruan Niang comforted her:
"Your Majesty, please don't cry. Today is your birthday, and it's also a big day for you to be crowned a consort. You should laugh, laugh heartily.
Your brother will do well in the exam, I have confidence."
"Yes, please don't cry, madam. It makes your heart sad when you cry. At least you are doing well now. I can give an explanation to your father. He loves you the most."
Father, it would be great if you were still alive.
Sheng Xiyan's eyes and nose were red, and she couldn't control her emotions. She leaned on her mother's shoulder, just like she used to do at home.
Hua Xia brought a sandalwood box inlaid with gems.
When it was opened, there were two emerald green jade bracelets and one mutton-fat jade bracelet inside.
Sheng Xiyan put it on herself.
"One for my mother, one for my sister-in-law, and one for Xitang made of mutton-fat jade."
"How much silver would this cost? It's so green and transparent..." Ruan Niang exclaimed.
Sheng Xiyan picked up an egg-sized rose-shaped gold hairpin and inserted it into Ruan Niang's bun.
"Sister-in-law, you work the hardest in our family. This is for you. I wish you good luck and everything goes well."
Ruan Niang carefully stroked the gold hairpin and said with a smile:
"This huge hairpin weighs down my head. Last time the Emperor brought you home, he gave you a yard full of betrothal gifts. After you left, he opened the boxes and saw, oh my god, there were gold bars, jade articles, several large boxes. Guess what, Your Majesty?"
Sheng Xiyan smiled and said, "Mother must have asked me to hide it overnight, right?"
"Yes, Mother had your brother dig a secret room in the backyard and hide the treasure there! She also changed the lock on the main gate and inserted pointed tiles on the courtyard wall."
Hua Xia asked, "Madam, would you like to have lunch?"
"Okay, let's prepare the meal."
There were more than a dozen delicacies on the round rosewood table. Sheng Xitang led Jiang Jiang and Le Wen in.
Sheng Xiyan started another lively chat, "Xitang has grown up, which talented boy have you taken a fancy to?"
"No, sister, I don't want to get married yet!"
"No need to rush. Sister, please ask the emperor to find a capable and talented person for you."
"Thank you, sister."
After several people took their seats, they all had smiles on their faces and were overjoyed.
"Try Meixiang and Aunt Zhang's cooking."
"Your Majesty, eat too. Jiang Jiang, let your grandma feed you."
"You don't need to feed me. I can eat it myself. You can eat it."
Jiang Jiang and Le Wen held the small bowls and laughed while eating.
Mother Sheng touched Le Wen's pigtails and said with emotion, "The Emperor has granted us the favor of arranging our children's marriage. We will be blessed in the future."
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