Luo Shenyuan was silent. Then he compromised: "Okay, bring her a can of soy milk with more sugar."
Yi Ning wanted to say something, but Luo Shenyuan looked up at her and said with a smile, "Try saying you don't want soy milk again."
Luo Yining swallowed her words, not daring to retort. Smiling, Mother Fan brought out a lake-green silk jacket with auspicious patterns and a navy blue skirt. She also wore a sapphire and gold filigree hairpin and emerald-green stone earrings. Her skin was whiter than snow, a subtle fragrance permeating it. She had grown a little older, and a hint of charm between her brows was natural.
Luo Shenyuan narrowed his eyes slightly. How could a man not be tempted by her? They were both outstanding beauties. Luo Yilian made people pity her, while she made people want to possess her.
She didn't dress up on a daily basis, so she wasn't noticeable. He understood this, and that's why he disliked her interacting with other men.
I don't want to take her out anymore.
The carriage creaked to the Cheng family's door. Even before I disembarked, I could hear a bustling commotion. Old Master Cheng had been the Chief Censor of the Censorate. His three sons all served in the capital, with the most promising being the eldest. And the most promising of his grandchildren was, of course, Cheng Lang, the current Chief Censor of the Censorate and today's groom.
Yining had already prepared festive bedding, egg rice, Huadiao wine, and other items. These were essential. The real gift was a red gold auspicious cloud-shaped ruyi inlaid with sea pearls the size of lotus seeds, and three hundred taels of red. After the gifts were paid, the men and women separated. Yining was led through the hanging flower gate by a housekeeper wearing a dark red bodice, while Luo Shenyuan was personally welcomed by Master Cheng to the front courtyard banquet area. The Cheng and Luo residences were about the same size, each with its own unique layout and festooned with lights and decorations.
The tent was set up outside the alley, and the neighbors were invited to a free banquet. The Cheng family's wedding to Xie Yun was a grand affair, with a three-day, continuous feast that cost at least two thousand taels of silver. The banquet in the backyard was for distinguished guests, and Lin Hairu had already arrived, bringing Luo Yilian with her.
"Your father personally instructed that no matter how tight the marriage preparations are, she must be taken out for a walk and see the world." Lin Hairu said in a low voice, covering her mouth.
Luo Yilian, who had been dragged out for a stroll, didn't like crowded places and drank her tea with a calm expression. The two maids still stood behind her, inseparable.
"I've been waiting on her for a long time for her marriage. She has so many conditions that it makes me exhausted." Lin Hairu's voice became even lower. "I am also responsible for accompanying her to interact with other ladies?" It doesn't make sense for a mistress to revolve around a concubine's daughter. But Luo Chengzhang wants to live at home until Luo Yilian gets married, and then he will return to the yamen. She doesn't want to conflict with him.
Yining grabbed a handful of pine nut candy and gave it to her: "Just pretend you didn't hear it. It will be fine in a few days, and you will be completely at peace."
The flower hall was bustling with activity, with fruits and melons being brought in endlessly. The women of the Cheng family were busy entertaining the guests. Luo Yining slowly chewed a handful of pine nut candy. Several of the Cheng family's younger wives were waiting on her. Second Madam Cheng was the most distinguished in her words and actions, and she was known for her tact and tact. First Madam Cheng was the most aristocratic, and she was known for her indifference towards others.
When she was introduced, I found out that the grandmother of this Grandma Cheng was the elder sister of the late emperor, so she was named "Princess of Danyang County" by the late emperor when she was born.
When introducing Luo Yining and Luo Yilian, Lin Hairu mentioned Luo Yining first.
Mrs. Cheng had been absent-minded at first, but after hearing this, she glanced at her and asked, "I remember Mrs. Luo San was Governor Lu's adopted daughter, right? She's even listed in the family tree."
Luo Yining was a little surprised. How did the county lady know this?
Grandma Cheng said, "When I was young, I was hit by a carriage. It was the governor who rescued me. I call him Fourth Uncle." Grandma Cheng was about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, which was quite youthful. She immediately beckoned to the maid, "...Change Hanyang Mist Tea for Madam Luo San. Why is this Lu'an Guapian tea?"
Then Lin Hairu introduced Luo Yilian, but she didn't mention that she was going to marry Lu Jiaxue. She just said that she was a concubine's daughter who came with her. Why would anyone pay attention to a concubine's daughter? She nodded lightly and let it go. Grandma Cheng didn't even look at Luo Yilian.
Luo Yilian was so choked up that she couldn't speak. She really wanted to shake these people's collars and tell them that she was going to marry into the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion. She was much more important than any adopted daughter.
But Lin Hairu didn't mention it, and since everyone was drinking tea, she felt it was difficult for her to say it herself.
Luo Yilian was filled with anger and thought that she would wait until she got married before letting these people take a good look at her.
It was a long time after lunch when the wedding procession finally returned, and everyone gathered outside to watch. The area was packed with people, and the wedding procession was beating drums and gongs. It was very lively, and even more people came to watch the wedding ceremony, so the front hall was packed. Yining watched Cheng Lang from afar, only seeing his tall and handsome figure in his bright red wedding attire. She thought it was better not to go and see him, since he wouldn't be able to see her, and it was nice to get married like this. Then she went back to the banquet to eat. While everyone else was busy watching, she had the chance to eat more, as she was hungry.
Just after taking two bites, the ceremony was over. Second Madam Cheng came over to look for someone: "Mrs. Luo San, are you willing to go to the bridal chamber to make trouble? Mrs. Ge from the Ge family had something to do and suddenly went back, so we are short of people here."
"...Is it necessary to gather so many people?" Thinking about seeing Cheng Lang and Xie Yun get married, Yi Ning felt that it would be better for her not to go.
Second Madam Cheng smiled and said, "We must gather twelve people for good luck. Eleven is absolutely impossible. Mrs. Luo San, please come with me. It won't take much time. I have invited everyone I know, and now I can only rely on Mrs. Luo San to help."
Luo Yining was still thinking about how to refuse, but Second Madam Cheng had already pulled her to her feet: "If you don't go now, it will be too late."
Yining was pulled away by her, feeling complicated. When Cheng Lang saw her later, he didn't know what to think!
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