Chapter 78 Wu Yumin and Xie Yuntang's Wedding
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling comforted him, saying, "Father, there are always affairs of state, and there is never a time when they are not complicated. You still need to take care of your health."
As for the matter of Gu Lianfei mentioned by the Eldest Princess, Xiao Ling didn't respond at all.
The eldest princess originally intended to bring Gu Lianfei into the manor, but seeing Xiao Ling's attitude, she had no choice but to give up.
Duke Qi lowered his head, shoveled rice into his mouth, and hummed in response.
Xiao Ling asked with displeasure, "Mother, why are there so many maids in my courtyard?"
The eldest princess explained, "It's because you're getting on in years, and you can't be surrounded by only servants. Having two maids in the courtyard will make things look more lively."
"That's too many, and they're all quite unruly. I don't like the smoky atmosphere in the yard," Xiao Ling complained.
Looking at Xiao Ling's expression, the eldest princess asked tentatively in a humble manner:
"So what do you want?"
"Keep Wenlan and Wenmo, and send the rest away," Xiao Ling said calmly.
The eldest princess asked expectantly:
"What, you like them?"
"They spend a lot of time at the residence, know the rules, and aren't a nuisance to look at."
When the eldest princess heard Xiao Ling say that he didn't mind the two of them, she was a little happier.
"Okay, as you wish."
During this month, Xie Yunyu continued to stay at home, looking at account books and reading storybooks, while helping her mother arrange the marriage between Xie Yuntang and Wu Yumin.
Xie Yuntang and Wu Yumin's wedding was set for the third day of the twelfth lunar month.
With only half a month left until the deadline, Zheng was extremely busy.
Although she was very busy every day, Zheng was full of energy, as if she had been injected with chicken blood, and was very excited.
Around November 20th, Xie Yuanshan also returned from the academy to help with household chores.
After Xie Yuntang left the yamen, he was also kept on a whim by Zheng, trying on clothes from several boxes one by one.
There were so many things to do: paying respects to relatives and friends, and going to the ancestral hall to offer sacrifices.
If we're talking about who in the Xie family has the most leisure time, it has to be Xie Yunman.
He was in poor health, and his family didn't dare let him overwork himself, so they told him to come back on the first day of the twelfth lunar month.
Xie Yunyu was also busy working day and night with Zheng Shi.
Qin Yingying and Xue Weiyang both invited her out, but she declined both times using this excuse.
Time quickly came to the third day of the twelfth lunar month, the day of Xie Yuntang's wedding.
Xue Weiyang, as Wu Yumin's good friend, came to the Xie residence with her and was very fond of Xie Yunyu.
The two were talking when they heard that Qin Yingying had sent someone to deliver a gift.
Xue Weiyang pouted and said, "It's clear she's not so heartless; she even knows to come and give your family a token of her appreciation."
Xie Yunyu smiled and said, "Qin Qiniang is not a bad person; she is an upright person."
Xue Weiyang shook her head: "That's because you didn't see her being unreasonable."
Xie Yunyu quickly took her hand and comforted her, "Let's not talk about her anymore, let's go see my sister-in-law."
Xue Weiyang laughed and said, "You changed your tune pretty quickly!"
Xie Yunyu replied smugly, "That's right."
Just as the two were about to head to the backyard, they heard someone singing at the gate, saying that the Crown Prince had sent someone to deliver gifts.
Then they heard that the Prince of Shou'an had sent gifts.
Those in the know at the Hanlin Academy all knew that Xiao Ling had previously studied calligraphy under Xie Yuntang, so there was no surprise.
Those who were unaware of the situation saw that Xiao Ling's gift was sent along with the Crown Prince's, and assumed that he was only giving a gift out of respect for the Grand Tutor.
In short, Xiao Ling's gift was perfectly placed here, arousing no suspicion whatsoever.
However, after receiving the news, the eldest princess felt heartbroken and was so sad that she couldn't eat for a whole day.
Xie Yunyu and Xue Weiyang went to the bridal chamber and saw Xie Yuntang lift his veil.
Under the veil, Wu Yumin's face was radiant and glowing.
As the matchmaker showered her with praise, she gradually blushed.
Xie Yunyu served Wu Yumin water to wash her hands and received a large red envelope in return.
When Xue Weiyang saw this, she also stepped forward and reached out for a red envelope, and Wu Yumin smiled and gave her one as well.
Afterwards, the two mingled with the crowd for a while before leaving the bridal chamber together.
As soon as Xie Yunyu stepped out the door, she was called away by a maid, who said that Madam Zheng was looking for her.
Xie Yunyu then told Xue Weiyang to do as she pleased and asked Xia Zhi to show her around the house.
Xue Weiyang waved her hand and said, "No need, your family is so busy today, you don't even have enough manpower."
I'm with Shanxi, so we can just wander around.
You don't need to worry about me.
Xie Yunyu had no choice but to leave with Xia Zhi after hearing this.
After leaving the courtyard of the new house, Xue Weiyang did not head into the crowd, but instead walked towards a quiet place.
As soon as she entered the backyard, she saw a man rushing out and accidentally bumping into her.
Xue Weiyang was puzzled. Wasn't this the inner quarters? How could there be such a rash man here?
The man quickly bowed to Xue Weichang:
"Excuse me, I have urgent business to attend to. Any offense caused..."
Before he could finish speaking, he looked up at Xue Weiyang in surprise and said:
"It's you?"
After Xue Weiyang saw the face clearly, she exclaimed in surprise:
"So you are my benefactor! Last time we parted in haste, and you didn't even leave your name. I didn't know who to repay your kindness to."
What a coincidence to run into you here today!
The person who bumped into Xue Weiyang was naturally Xie Yunman.
He was entrusted by his grandfather to pick up something, and in his haste, he bumped into Xue Weiyang.
"It was nothing, Madam Xue, you don't need to take it to heart," Xie Yunman said politely.
"I had urgent business to attend to and was in a hurry. I accidentally bumped into you. I hope you will forgive me, Madam Xue."
Xie Yunman bowed to Xue Weiguan again as he spoke.
Xue Weiyang waved her hand and said with a smile, "It's alright, it's alright."
Seeing Xie Yun's hurried expression, she said, "Since you have urgent business, then go ahead and do your thing."
Xie Yun nodded, bowed, and left in a hurry.
After Xie Yunman's figure disappeared, Xue Weiyang belatedly realized:
"Oh, you still haven't told me your name?"
But Xie Yunman had already walked far away and didn't hear her words at all.
Shan Xi, standing nearby, asked, "Miss, is this the person who saved you last time?"
Xue Weiyang nodded in agreement.
Then, annoyed, she said, "Oh dear, I forgot to ask him his name again?"
Upon hearing this, Shan Xi said, "Miss, this is the inner quarters. If he can come and go freely, he must be a member of the Xie family, or someone closely related to them."
"We can ask one of the Xie family's servants or maids, and we'll find out."
Upon hearing this, Xue Weiyang's eyes lit up, and she patted Shan Xi on the shoulder, saying:
“That makes sense. Let’s follow him. If we see him, we’ll ask someone.”
The two chased after the direction in which Xie Yunman had disappeared.
But we only saw him heading towards the men's area.
Because of the distinction between men and women, men and women are seated separately at banquets.
Xue Weiyang couldn't chase after them directly, so she could only watch helplessly as Xie Yunman's figure disappeared before her eyes.
Then he turned to Shan Xi with a questioning look and asked, "What do we do now?"
Shan Xi thought for a moment and said, "Miss, why don't we go and ask Third Sister Xie directly?"
Xue Weiyang made a quick decision: "Let's go."
When the two found Xie Yunyu, she was extremely busy.
Xie Yunyu didn't have a moment to spare until almost the end of the wedding banquet. Xue Weiyang quickly pulled him aside and asked:
"I was hit by someone in the backyard just now."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yunyu quickly pulled her aside and looked her up and down, saying:
Are you alright? Are you hurt?
"It's nothing, it's nothing. I was just wondering why there was a man in such a hurry in the inner courtyard, and I wanted to ask who you are."
Xie Yunyu laughed and said, "It's just a few of my brothers inside. Can you tell how old that guy is?"
"About your age."
"Do I look like you?" Xie Yunyu asked with a smile.
"They do look somewhat alike. However, the man's facial features are more defined, and he's a bit thinner," Xue Weiyang recalled.
Xie Yunyu laughed: "The person in my family who looks most like me is my second brother. We are twins."
Next is my third uncle's cousin, Yunhui.
I don't know who you're talking about.
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