Chapter 224 Chapter 224 Dragon Boat Festival
Yu Li came to Mo Yuchan's boudoir and found many young girls there.
Most of these girls are unmarried young ladies who came here specifically to accompany Mo Yuchan.
Mo Yuchan had already put on her wedding dress and put on makeup. She looked bright and beautiful. She sat there shyly, full of the joy of a newlywed.
The room was noisy and bustling, and the young ladies sitting nearby were all teasing the new bride, Mo Yuchan.
The maid leading the way came in and said respectfully, "Fifth Miss, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo has arrived."
Mo Yuchan is the fifth girl in the Mo family. In the Mo mansion, the maids call her the Fifth Girl.
Hearing this, the people in the room were stunned at first and looked over subconsciously.
Madam Zhenguogong, that's not...
Mo Yuchan stood up and went to greet her with a look of surprise, and said happily: "Li Niang, you are here! When did you come?"
She grabbed Yu Li and pulled her into the house.
As Yu Li came in, the girls in the room gradually quieted down. They looked at Yu Li cautiously, each of them like a little wife, without any of the cheerfulness they had when joking and joking just now.
Mo Yuchan pretended not to see it and introduced them: "This is the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, Yu Li. You should know her."
The girls present hurried forward to pay their respects, looking somewhat nervous.
They naturally knew the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo. Even if they had never seen her, they had heard of her name.
If we talk about what happened on the day of the palace banquet, the most talked about thing in the capital these days is still that. Even the women in the inner chambers who never leave their houses have heard something about it.
These girls had also heard of the reputation of the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, and at first they thought that those people were exaggerating. How could someone scare wild beasts so much that they collapsed to the ground and then carry those beasts with bare hands?
How much strength does it take? Even a man can't do it, let alone a weak woman.
However, there were so many witnesses that day, and they spoke with such confidence that they had no choice but to believe it.
The girls present had all heard from their family and friends how powerful the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo was and how she dared to deal with wild beasts, so they couldn't help but feel timid. When they suddenly saw her, they naturally couldn't face her calmly.
Yu Li said: "No need to be so polite."
She found that these little girls seemed to be quite afraid of her. She was silent for a moment, wondering whether she should leave.
Seeing that these girls were joking and joking with Mo Yuchan before, they should have a good relationship with her. Today is Mo Yuchan's wedding day, and we cannot make things difficult for her.
Mo Yuchan pulled Yu Li to sit down, asked someone to bring tea and snacks, and said with a smile: "Mother Li, this jade bean cake is the most famous dish of my chef. It tastes very good, and the taste cannot be made outside. You should try it."
She knew that Li Niang had a big appetite, so she had someone prepare some special food.
Speaking of which, this was also Yu Li's first time visiting the Mo Mansion. Mo Yuchan felt a little guilty because today was her wedding day and she couldn't entertain her well.
As long as food is mentioned, Yu Li's attention will be easily drawn to it.
The jade bean cakes cut into pieces are placed on a white porcelain plate, and the jade color is particularly beautiful.
She picked up a piece of Jade Bean Cake and took a bite. It was soft and full of bean fragrance, not too sweet, and very refreshing. She nodded and said, "It's really delicious."
Mo Yuchan smiled and said happily, "If it tastes good, eat more."
She poured tea for Yu Li with a smile and talked to her with a smile. Yu Li answered her one by one without any impatience.
The girls in the room gradually relaxed and looked at Yu Li curiously. They found that the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo was a young and beautiful lady with a good temper and was not scary at all.
Seeing her sitting there eating snacks makes people feel that the snacks are very delicious and they also want to try them.
As for the rest, nothing can be seen.
The girls sat for a while, then tactfully got up and left, saying they would come back later.
Without anyone around, Mo Yuchan spoke more freely. She looked at Yu Li with sparkling eyes: "Mother Li, I heard about what happened at the palace banquet that day. You are so amazing!"
Because she was about to get married, she was kept at home these days to learn the rules and regulations and was not allowed to go out casually.
She did not attend the last palace banquet, and only later did she learn what happened from her family members who came back from the palace.
When Mo Yuchan learned what Yu Li did that day, she was not afraid at all. Instead, she thought she was very powerful.
From the first time they met, she knew that Li Niang was an extremely powerful person. Not to mention being able to scare away wild beasts, even if she was told that she could fly and hide underground, she thought it was natural.
There's nothing to be afraid of.
Because no matter what she does, she is Yu Li, a very reliable person who will reach out to those in distress and save them from danger.
Yu Li looked calm: "Not bad."
"Then you are not injured?" Mo Yuchan asked worriedly, "I wanted to go see you, but I have been studying the rules for a long time. I am so tired that I can't go out."
Her mother also didn't let her go, saying that there was nothing wrong with the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo.
Yu Li said she was fine and asked her what rules she was learning.
After listening to what Mo Yuchan said, she felt fortunate that it didn't matter if she didn't learn these rules. Fortunately, the Fu family didn't require her to learn any rules.
Mo Yuchan whispered, "Actually, I don't like to learn those rules either, but many girls come this way, so I have to learn them."
Women have to learn etiquette before getting married. If they don't follow the etiquette, they will be laughed at when they marry into their husband's family in the future.
If you learn the rules well, it will be easier to integrate into your husband's family.
After hearing this, Yu Li patted her on the shoulder and said, "If you have any difficulties in the future, you can come to me."
Hearing this, Mo Yuchan couldn't help but laugh, hugged her, and said gratefully: "Li Niang, it's great to meet you."
Whether it was when I first met him or now, this person has not changed.
When they first met, she was just a commoner, and she was saved from darkness and was her savior; now, she has become the wife of a duke and is appreciated by the saint. With her current status, no one dares to provoke her, and they even have to give her some face.
Mo Yuchan was happy for Li Niang from the bottom of her heart.
Seeing her getting better and better, she is happy and hopes that she will always be so successful.
The two talked for a while, and then someone else came in.
Seeing them, Madam Mo, who came with her bridesmaid, felt a little uncomfortable at first, but soon returned to normal and said with a smile: "Sister Chan, it's time to comb your hair. You can't miss the auspicious time."
The room became lively again, and the girls who had gone out earlier came in.
They also have to send Mo Yuchan off to get married today, so they all have to stay here.
Madam Mo entertained Yu Li and said politely, "Mother Li, it's quite noisy here, do you want to sit outside and wait for a while?"
Yu Li’s identity is indeed extraordinary now, and Madam Mo is afraid that someone will offend her and fail to entertain her well.
Not only her, but the entire Mo family was worried, that's why they asked her to come over and keep an eye on it.
Seeing that the room was in a commotion and he couldn't help here, Yu Li followed Mrs. Mo out.
Mrs. Mo took her to a flower hall to rest, and had someone prepare a lot of tea and snacks, and she sat beside them.
Madam Mo said, "I didn't expect you to come here today, Li Niang, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, my sister Chan would have been..."
She still has lingering fears when she thinks about her daughter being abducted, and feels that no matter how she thanks her, it wouldn't be excessive.
Today is her daughter's wedding day, so Mrs. Mo couldn't help feeling a little sad. When she saw Yu Li, she thought of this and couldn't help but express her gratitude again.
Yu Li ate his snacks silently and told her not to be polite, "Yuchan and I are friends, this is what should be done."
These words were said in a dry voice, and Mrs. Mo wanted to laugh. When she rescued the people, she and her daughter were not friends.
Madam Mo gradually relaxed. As expected, even after becoming the wife of a duke, this girl's personality did not change much. She was not good at socializing.
Fortunately, she is the wife of the Duke, and others only respect her, so she doesn't need to please others.
This way there is no need to worry about her being bullied.
The two talked for a while, and Mrs. Mo went back to her work.
Yu Li stayed in the flower hall to eat and drink, and no one came to disturb her. I guess the Mo family had specifically instructed that.
When the time was almost right and the auspicious moment arrived, Yu Li went to see Mo Yuchan off to get married.
The wedding procession was lively and bustling, as they came with drums and gongs beating along the way. They welcomed the bride into the bridal sedan, and then left in a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Yu Li stood in the crowd and watched the wedding procession leave.
The Mo Mansion soon became quiet, and she said goodbye and left.
When the people from the Mo Mansion saw her out, they saw Fu Wenxiao coming.
He came on horseback, wearing a scarlet robe and a leather belt around his waist. He looked so heroic that the young girls couldn't help blushing and covering their faces with their fans to peek at him.
When the women in the Mo family saw him, they couldn't help but admire him in secret.
Duke Zhenguo Fu Xiao has been known as the most handsome man in the capital since he was a teenager, and he has been the dream lover of countless women.
Even though he had been away for a few years, there were still many girls who missed him. If it weren't for his noble status and the fact that his marriage had to be decided by a saint, I'm afraid the threshold of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion would have been trampled down by matchmakers.
Fu Wenxiao jumped off the horse and came in front of Yu Li. He first glanced at her, then nodded slightly to the people from the Mo Mansion.
Everyone in the Mo Mansion hurried forward to salute him and looked at the two people standing together.
The two of them looked very compatible. Although Fu Wenxiao had outstanding looks and unique temperament, Yu Li was no less impressive standing next to him.
The people in the Mo Mansion couldn't help but praise in secret.
As expected, she is an extraordinary girl who could attract the attention of Duke Zhenguo Fu Xiao.
Not only is she extraordinary, she also has great abilities. I don't know how such a girl was raised in that rural area.
Fu Wenxiao said: "You don't have to see me off, we'll leave first."
As he said that, he helped Yu Li get into the car and left.
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Carriages were driving on the street, bustling sounds could be heard on both sides of the street, and a faint fragrance could be smelled in the air.
Fu Wenxiao took out an oil-paper bag and opened it. It turned out to be filled with dried fruits. The unique smell of dried fruits filled his nose.
So that's where the fragrance comes from.
Yu Li asked curiously, "Why are you here? Did you buy this?"
He hummed, "I'm going out of town to do something today. I'll be back when I'm done, and I'll pick you up on the way." Then he added, "I bought this on the way. I smell it's good, so I'll give it to you to try."
Every time he went out, if he saw something delicious on the street, he would buy it back for her to try.
Yu Li took a bite and nodded, "It's delicious, sour and sweet."
While eating, she told him what she saw at the Mo family today, and said with emotion: "It's quite lively. It turns out that people in the capital welcome their brides in this way. They come all the way with gongs and drums, and set off firecrackers. It's lively and festive..."
Come to think of it, she has never been to a wedding. It must be very lively.
Fu Wenxiao sat there and listened quietly.
After she finished speaking, he poured her a glass of water and suddenly asked, "Li Niang, should we also have a wedding?"
"Huh?" She looked at him in confusion.
Fu Wenxiao's fingers were slightly bent, his face blushing, "When you married me, I was still in a coma. Our wedding was too hasty. I was thinking about holding another wedding?"
Yu Li thought for a moment and said, "But I'm afraid my mother won't be able to attend the wedding."
Is it inappropriate for elders not to be present at the wedding?
Fu Wenxiao was silent for a moment, then sighed, "You're right, we have to wait a little longer."
Seeing that she had finished drinking the water, he reached out to take the cup from her hand, then pulled her into his arms and hugged her.
He bent down and kissed her face, and whispered, "Wait a little longer, Li Niang, it will be quick..."
Yu Li patted him and said, "Xiao brother, I'm not in a hurry."
She asked him not to be too impatient.
Fu Wenxiao rested his forehead against hers, his voice a little hoarse, "A-Li, be patient for another year, just one year."
She smiled at him, her eyes curved into crescents.
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April passed and May came.
As the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, the Duke of Zhenguo’s Mansion has begun preparations for it.
Not only the Duke's Mansion, but the entire capital city is similar.
The Dragon Boat Festival hasn't arrived yet, but Qing Huan has already started to hang sachets on Yu Li. It is said that the sachets contain some fragrant herbs that can repel poisonous insects, snakes and ants, and wearing them can keep one away from illness and disaster.
May is also a poisonous month, a month when poisonous insects are rampant. People should fumigate with mugwort and wear sachets.
Fu Yanhui and his sister both wore sachets that were made for them by Zhou.
Zhou also made sachets for Yu Li and Fu Wenxiao, and told them, "You have to wear them for the next few days, and take them off after the Dragon Boat Festival."
"Do you have to wear it for so long?" Yu Li asked curiously.
Zhou smiled and said, "Of course, everyone wears it like this. It can keep away poisonous insects, snakes and ants. It's good."
In addition to wearing sachets, Yu Li likes to eat rice dumplings more.
Before the Dragon Boat Festival, the kitchen started making rice dumplings, but Yu Li's favorite was still the ones made by Zhou. This was the taste she experienced when she first ate rice dumplings. She felt that the taste was something no one else could make, and it whetted her appetite.
Zhou knew that she loved to eat it, so she made a big pot for her before the Dragon Boat Festival.
Two days before the Dragon Boat Festival, Fu Wenxiao came back and said, "This year the Saint is going to the canal to watch the dragon boat race, and he wants you to go with him."
"Dragon Boat Race?" Yu Li looked curious. She had never seen it before.
The dragon boat race in Beijing should be very exciting, right?
Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, a dragon boat race is held on the canal, and all officials will follow the saint to watch the race and have fun together with the people.
However, in recent years, the old emperor may have been in poor health or for other reasons, so he did not go to watch it.
It was not until this year that he regained his interest and specifically told Fu Wenxiao to bring his wife along.
When Princess Yuan An heard about this, she laughed out loud and said, "It seems that our saint regards Li Niang as a bodyguard."
Fortunately, he told Fu Wenxiao in private, otherwise if others heard it, who knows how they would laugh at him.
Princess Yuan'an was not surprised at all. After seeing Li Niang's abilities, it was normal for the emperor to have some concerns.
However, because Yu Li is the wife of the Duke and a capable person, the old emperor certainly cannot do anything openly, but in his heart he probably wants to get her to be a guard by his side so that no one can harm him.
"The saint has grown old and more suspicious." Princess Yuan An said calmly, "He doesn't trust the princes or the palace maids. The only one he can trust is you, and now Li Niang has also been added."
Fu Wenxiao said calmly: "My uncle raised me, and I have always respected him."
Princess Yuan An curled her lips and said, "I'm glad you think so. He is your uncle, and you should be filial to him."
Then the mother and son talked about other things. Yu Li sat there eating and listened silently.
If there is nothing to do recently, the two will come to the princess's mansion to visit Princess Yuan'an. They usually come during the day. Anyway, in the eyes of the world, Princess Yuan'an is in poor health, so it is normal for her son and daughter-in-law to visit her.
After they finished talking, Princess Yuanan turned to look at her daughter-in-law. She saw that her cheeks were puffy and her eyes were looking at her, clear and innocent, with a smile in them.
She knew why the emperor trusted the child.
I believe that anyone who understands her personality would find it difficult to have a bad impression of her.
Princess Yuanan could see through her character at a glance, and naturally the old emperor could too.
This is exactly why people can't help but want to trust her.
"Li Niang, do you want to eat more?" Princess Yuan An asked gently.
Yu Li nodded and ate another box of snacks. When his supernatural powers were accumulated enough, he treated the princess.
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