The next morning, before dawn, there was a knock on the door of the bridal chamber, and Cai Mama's voice came through.
Zilu was, after all, an unmarried young woman, and it was indeed inappropriate for her to guard the door on Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai's wedding night. So, Granny Cai came to replace her after finishing her work.
It was Granny Cai who knocked on the door at that moment.
"Your Highness, Your Highness's Consort, it's time to get up."
Otherwise, we might not be able to pay our respects and offer tea to Prince Ping, his wife, and his concubines later.
This is the first time I'm formally meeting my future in-laws, so there's absolutely no reason for me to be late.
Last night, the red candles were lit in the bridal chamber; at dawn, we will pay respects to our parents-in-law in the hall.
After finishing her makeup, she whispered to her husband, "Is my eyebrow makeup fashionable?"
This describes the anxiety and nervousness of a newlywed bride when she formally meets her husband's family on the second day of her marriage.
This was Jiang Xuelin's first official appearance at the Prince Ping's residence, so naturally she couldn't be late.
Granny Cai was somewhat worried. She was an old woman and naturally knew what the wedding night would be like, but the sounds from last night... didn't seem like they had consummated their marriage, and there was no calling for water.
King Ping and his wife will surely know about this today.
Before the wedding date is agreed upon, the groom's family will usually select two auspicious days for the bride to choose which day to get married on. The bride will also make sure to avoid the wedding day itself, so there is no issue of not being able to consummate the marriage.
Just thinking about the reaction of Prince Ping and his wife when they found out that the two had not yet officially consummated their marriage made Granny Cai want to sigh.
Unfortunately, even if I don't want to face it, time is running out, and I have to hurry.
Exhausted from a long day and having slept soundly, Jiang Xuelin heard Granny Cai's voice and remembered what had happened the night before. She suddenly opened her eyes and sat up.
Fu Hanlai also did the same somersault.
The two exchanged a glance, both wondering what else they would have to face today. They looked at each other in silence, and Jiang Xuelin asked Granny Cai to bring in people to help her with her washing and grooming.
Regardless of the circumstances, she couldn't be disrespectful. She had a problem with Fu Hanlai, but she didn't have any disrespectful thoughts towards the two elders, Prince Ping and his wife.
Granny Cai led several maids in to serve Jiang Xuelin, while Fu Hanlai was already sitting on the bed before they entered.
—Although he slept on the floor, he couldn't let anyone see it. Otherwise, wouldn't he lose face sleeping on the floor on his wedding night?
Fu Hanlai did not have Jiang Xuelin's maid serve him. Although he was now Jiang Xuelin's husband, and Jiang Xuelin should fulfill her duties as a wife by helping him dress, he was afraid that Jiang Xuelin might hurt him if she used too much force. Therefore, he decided to dress himself instead.
Anyway, the Prince Ping's mansion was worried that the maids would seduce him and ruin his health early, so they all served him with servants, and he usually dressed himself.
It was definitely not convenient to let Ping An and the others in at this time.
Fu Hanlai quickly got dressed and saw that Jiang Xuelin was also almost done getting ready and was sitting in front of the dressing mirror getting ready. He then asked Kang Tai to come in and comb his hair and fix his hair ornament.
The two were arguing as they tidied up, making the servants afraid to look up for fear of incurring their wrath.
After all... these people know best what those two did yesterday and how dissatisfied they are with this marriage.
As dawn broke outside, the two who had finished getting ready looked visibly dejected, lacking energy even so early in the morning.
However, if someone else were in their situation, they probably wouldn't be able to muster any enthusiasm either.
Even if you can't muster the energy and don't want to face it, you still have to set off.
Fu Hanlai's courtyard was not far from the main courtyard, and the two of them walked there easily. Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai walked side by side, followed by servants. Their pace slowed down more and more.
"Hey, Fu Ashou, did you figure out what to say last night?"
Jiang Xuelin lowered her voice and asked.
Even Jiang Xuelin, who is fearless, felt a little uncertain at this moment.
Isn't that Fu Hanlai?
Fu Hanlai too!
"You said you'd think it through right away, so have you thought it through yet?"
Fu Hanlai: "..."
"Um?"
Seeing that Fu Hanlai didn't say anything, Jiang Xuelin narrowed her eyes and looked over dangerously.
—With a look that asks if you're not good enough.
"...Of course I've thought it through. I'm not like you, I can't do anything about this." Fu Hanlai straightened his back, looking confident, as if Jiang Xuelin was asking a silly question.
"Really?" Jiang Xuelin looked at him suspiciously, thinking about what she knew about Fu Hanlai in the past. He shouldn't be prepared.
So that means you're just being stubborn?
Tsk!
She wanted to see how Fu Han would react when he arrived.
At times like this, she'd be more than happy if Fu Han came to save face.
For Jiang Xuelin, although it was important to save face in front of her mortal enemy, she was not a brainless person and would back down when necessary.
For example, right now.
Although the two slowed down, the main courtyard wasn't far to begin with, and they arrived quickly.
Prince Ping and his wife, along with Consort Yang, were already waiting inside, chatting and laughing with smiles on their faces. Then, a servant from the Prince's residence came in to announce that the young master and his wife had come to pay their respects.
Upon hearing this, Princess Ping immediately stopped joking and said impatiently, "Quickly, please invite the young master and princess in!"
Before long, Princess Ping saw her handsome son and his beautiful daughter-in-law enter from behind the curtain.
Consort Yang hadn't seen Jiang Xuelin's face yesterday, but seeing him today, she realized the two were a perfect match, and a smile appeared on her face.
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