After chatting for a while, the Lady of Dingguo was exhausted and decided to go back to her room to rest.
Shen Zhiyan escorted the Marquis of Dingguo and his wife to the courtyard.
Lady Hou laughed and said, "It's not right for you to keep this from this girl all this time."
Shen Zhiyan stroked his chin: "This girl is growing up day by day, but her temperament hasn't changed at all. I need to teach her a lesson."
Lady Hou laughed and said, "Isn't it you who really wants to play a trick on her?"
"That's not true."
Lady Hou snorted; she'd never believe him! "Then when is the marriage proposal date?"
Shen Zhiyan said, "I've already made my choice. Let her pick either the 10th or the 12th of November."
"Isn't it just tomorrow and the day after tomorrow?"
"Um."
"That's fine, let's propose marriage sooner, exchange betrothal gifts sooner, and get married sooner."
This time, Lady Hou even brought the betrothal gifts.
When I received Shen Zhiyan's letter saying that he wanted to marry Ye Caiping.
The entire Marquis's residence was in an uproar.
Everyone marveled, truly living up to Shen Zhiyan's reputation; he always accomplishes great things quietly.
Manman chattered on for half a year, but there was no sign of her at all.
We still need Shen Zhiyan!
Upon receiving the news, the old lady immediately ordered the betrothal gifts to be prepared and arranged for Lady Hou to come in person to present the betrothal gifts. If it weren't for her old illness, which prevented her from enduring the hardships of traveling, the old lady would have flown over herself long ago.
Shen Zhiyan returned to the courtyard and then sent Duanwu out.
......
Ye Caiping is looking at the first batch of finished products in the glass workshop.
"Madam Ye." Shanzi ran in. "Brother Duanwu is here. He said he needs to talk to you."
"oh."
As Ye Caiping spoke, she walked out.
As soon as she left the workshop, she saw Duanwu waiting there, smiling broadly: "Greetings, Madam Ye."
As Ye Caiping walked home, she said, "You've come at the right time. The first batch of finished products from the workshop is very good. If nothing unexpected happens, all the glass for the Marquis's residence will be produced in the next few days."
Duanwu laughed and said, "Wow, that's great! Then we can have it installed before Grandma's birthday. We can then give a grand introduction to the glass at Grandma's birthday banquet."
Hearing this, Ye Caiping's heart leaped with joy: "Then... what did you want to see me about today? Is it to urge me to finish my glass?"
"No, no! Hehe, it's our first wife who's here! She's the Lady Hou, my master's sister-in-law."
Ye Caiping was taken aback, her expression slightly shy: "Oh, it's Madam Hou. Then..."
Duanwu leaned closer and whispered, "Master asked, everyone has arrived! The betrothal gifts are all prepared, when can we propose marriage?"
Ye Caiping, with her hands behind her back, said, "Um...anytime."
"Alright. My husband says tomorrow or the day after tomorrow is an auspicious day. Which one does Madam Ye prefer?"
Ye Caiping froze in her tracks: "Isn't this...too fast?"
"No, no, if we delay any longer, we won't make it in time for the old lady's birthday banquet."
Ye Caiping then understood that Shen Zhiyan wanted to take advantage of the old lady's birthday and the New Year to bring her to the capital to meet her future mother-in-law.
Duanwu said, "However, if Madam Ye finds it too fast, I will go and tell Master that next year is also fine."
Next year? Ye Caiping gritted her teeth, "That won't do!"
Ye Caiping silently calculated the time in her mind.
There are only two auspicious days left this year: tomorrow and the day after tomorrow!
If the marriage proposal is tomorrow, the betrothal ceremony can be held the day after! Since we need it quick, let's hurry!
Ye Caiping coughed lightly: "Okay then... let's do it tomorrow."
"Alright, then I'll head back now. There's still a lot to prepare. Madam Ye, I'll take my leave now."
After saying that, Duanwu left excitedly.
Ye Caiping felt both happy and a little nervous about the marriage proposal tomorrow.
Shanzi said, "Madam Ye, you haven't told the old master and the master about your relationship with Mr. Shen yet! The marriage proposal is tomorrow..."
Ye Caiping's face stiffened slightly: "Then... let's go talk to him now."
He then started walking forward.
......
When they got home, Jin'er and her sister were already back.
Du and Jinhua were also there, chatting with Old Lady Ye in the main room.
Jin Hua said, "Jin'er, the hair ornament on your head looks really good."
Ye Jin'er touched the ruby tassel on her head: "This was a gift from the Lady of the Marquis. Where is Manman's aunt?"
Madam Du was taken aback: "Miss Shen's aunt?"
Old Mrs. Ye was sewing shoe soles when she heard this, she stopped sewing, and her eyes lit up: "Madam Shen is here? That's...!"
Why did Madam Shen suddenly arrive at this inopportune time?
As they were talking, Ye Caiping walked in. I don’t know if it was just my imagination, but I felt that her face was flushed and she looked a little smug.
"Sister-in-law and Jinhua are here." Ye Caiping walked to Old Lady Ye's side. She had wanted to talk to Old Lady Ye about proposing marriage, but with so many people around, she was too embarrassed to say it.
Jin Hua, Xiao Yan, and a few others were discussing the embroidery shop.
Ye Caiping was anxious, after all, it was already afternoon, and she needed to prepare as soon as possible.
After thinking for a moment, he tugged at Old Lady Ye's sleeve: "Mother, I need to tell you something..."
"What did you say?"
"Let's go back to the room and talk..."
Grandma Ye nodded suspiciously: "Okay."
So he took Old Lady Ye to his room and closed the door.
Du Shi, Jin Hua, Xiao Yan, and the others looked at each other, wondering what the mother and daughter were whispering about.
Just as they were wondering, Old Mrs. Ye's loud voice suddenly rang out: "What did you say? Mr. Shen is coming to propose marriage tomorrow?"
Du Shi, Jin Hua, and Xiao Yan were all dumbfounded. What had they just heard?
Ye Caiping, her face flushed red, cried out from inside the room, "Mom, keep your voice down, shh!"
"What are you whining about? Keep it down, or we won't be coming to propose tomorrow?"
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