Madam Su reached out and tapped Su Muyao's forehead. "I see you're really focused on that shipbuilding project. What day is it today? Have you forgotten?"
Su Muyao blurted out, "We need to build the ship's rudder today."
Madam Su was both amused and exasperated; her second daughter had truly gone mad with shipbuilding.
"You've really gone mad from building ships, you're becoming more and more like your older sister! Today is the day the Marquis of Anguo's family comes to propose marriage!"
Su Muyao then realized what had happened, her face flushing red. "Mother, I really forgot. But, Mother, it's okay if I'm not there for the betrothal ceremony... right?"
As Su Muyao said this, she looked at Madam Su with some caution.
As expected, Madam Su's face darkened. "What nonsense are you talking about? Can shipbuilding compare to your life's most important event? Hongxiao, get Miss a new set of clothes and dress her up nicely."
According to the etiquette of the Great Chu, the woman must be present when the groom's family presents the betrothal gifts, to show that the two are mutually in love, and that a blind marriage is not allowed.
At this moment, Hongxiao's injuries had also been healed by Su Ruojin. She covered her mouth and chuckled, "Yes, Madam." She then pulled Su Muyao away.
Su Muyao thought to herself, "Why did Shen Yu have to choose today of all times to propose? It's ruining my time to watch the ship's wheel being built."
But thinking about it, the rudder wouldn't be finished anytime soon, so Su Muyao felt a little better.
Granny Deng stayed by Madam Su's side and smiled as she watched Su Muyao leave, saying, "Madam, this old servant thinks that the Second Miss is actually better than before."
Madam Su smiled and said, "Yes, Mu Yao used to be well-behaved, sensible, and reasonable. She was a good girl. But compared to now, she has indeed lost some of her liveliness. It seems that Xiao Jin was right. I shouldn't have kept her so restrained."
Then, as if she had thought of something, Madam Su's smile faded, and a trace of worry appeared on her face. "I wonder if the Marquis of Anguo's mansion will still indulge Mu Yao like this after she marries into the family."
Mu Yao finally found something she loves to do. If she can no longer do it after getting married, she must feel uncomfortable.
Not all aristocratic families in this world can be as open-minded as the Su family.
Granny Deng comforted her, "Madam, Prince Shen is also doing these things. I think he will love the Second Miss as much as the Regent loves the Princess, and he certainly won't restrict her."
"I hope so," Madam Su said, still somewhat worried.
Back inside, Hongxiao gave Su Muyao a thorough makeover before finally getting her mistress ready.
In the mirror, Su Muyao's hair was as black as ink, tied up in a high bun, with a few stray strands hanging down by her temples, making her fair face appear even more delicate.
A gold hairpin with red gemstones dangling from her hair, paired with a jade hairpin, shimmered with different colors in the light and shadow, making her skin appear as white as snow.
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and a touch of blush on her cheeks added to her charm.
The pale pink lip rouge, like a peach blossom blooming on the lips, seemed to hint at an impending smile.
Wearing a dress made of light gold shimmering brocade that sparkled in the sunlight, she looked even more charming.
This was a dress specially made by Su Ruojin for Su Muyao, instructing her to wear it on the day of the betrothal at the Marquis of Anguo's residence. Su Muyao naturally obeyed her elder sister's words.
"Miss, you look beautiful today," Hongxiao said sincerely.
Su Muyao blushed and said angrily, "You're so sweet-talking."
At this moment, a nanny came in to report, "Second Miss, the people from the Marquis of Anguo's residence have arrived."
Su Muyao arrived at the front hall, where Lady Anguo and Shen Yu were already there.
Today, Shen Yu was dressed in a light blue brocade robe, with a matching silk sash tied around his waist. A piece of warm white jade hung from the sash, and his jade crown was tied high, making him look even more handsome.
When Lady Anguo saw Su Muyao's attire, her smile remained unchanged, but she was secretly surprised.
Lady Anguo was no stranger to the world; she frequently attended palace banquets and moved around the palace. She could tell at a glance that Su Muyao's dress was made of shimmering brocade.
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