Fan's words left Lin Shikang speechless.
Marry Princess Xilan and become her son-in-law?
Ha, his mother really knows how to dream.
“Mother, stop dreaming. With my current situation, it would be a blessing from our ancestors if a girl from a good family could marry into our family. Stop fantasizing about such unrealistic things.”
"How is that wishful thinking? If that princess doesn't like you, would she do so much for you?"
“Mother, she is a princess, and I am… Our statuses are so different, it’s impossible. Please don’t think about it. We’ve traveled for so long, everyone is tired. Mother, please go and rest.”
"Grandmother, I've prepared a lot of new clothes for you. Please go and see if they fit," Lin Huihui said.
At this moment, Madam Sun chimed in, "Madam, the eldest young lady has prepared a trunk of clothes for you. Come, let this old servant help you inside to take a look."
Upon hearing about the new clothes, Madam Fan was immediately delighted and, with the help of Granny Sun, returned to her room.
Lin Shikang pulled Meng Ruyan along: "Ruyan, you don't need to take your mother's words to heart. This is your home."
Meng Ruyan wiped away her tears: "I know, I won't be angry with my mother."
"Let's settle in first; you must be tired from the journey."
Meng Ruyan bowed to Lin Huihui and prepared to go down to make the arrangements.
"There's no need to bow to Huihui anymore; she's a junior."
Hearing this, Meng Ruyan couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat. Lin Huihui was the eldest daughter of the family, a proper mistress, while she was just a concubine. Lin Lang actually said that there was no need to bow!
Meng Ruyan was deeply moved.
Back in the room, the maid Dong'er said excitedly, "Madam, Master is so good to you. You don't even have to bow to Miss. Master is treating you like his legal wife."
Meng Ruyan was deeply moved at the moment, her face beaming with happiness: "Master is indeed very good to me."
...
Time flies, and it's already the first day of August.
Today is the wedding day of Manager Yu and Hua Yuqing.
Yang Cui and her family attended.
Manager Yu originally didn't plan to have a big celebration since it was his second marriage, but he didn't expect that all the well-known people in the county would come.
"Manager Yu really has a lot of influence. Not only did General Cen and his family come, but even people from the yamen sent congratulatory gifts."
"That's only because of Madam Cen."
"Yes, everyone knows that when Madam Cen was down on her luck, it was Manager Yu who gave her a chance."
"However, Madam Cen's character is truly impeccable. Logically speaking, someone of her status should have given Manager Yu a generous gift, but she actually had her whole family attend!"
...
The guests were all talking about it, expressing their envy of the innkeeper and praising Yang Cui.
"Can you rest assured now?" Yang Cui teased in a low voice.
Cen Xiao knew exactly what his wife meant, and he said without changing his expression, "What's there to be worried about? Can he compare to me?"
"Haha, I wonder who got jealous and spent a fortune to buy ten beauties... Oh dear, speaking of which, it's been a long time since I wrote a storybook. Next time I'll write this plot into my storybook, and then I'll definitely... Ouch, why are you pinching me?"
"You are not allowed to write."
"Why not? I'm going to write it, hmph."
Cen Xiao reached out and grabbed her hand: "Good wife, have you been too free lately? You even have time to write storybooks? Believe me, I'll make you so tired when we get back that you won't want to move. Hmm?"
That jerk started making suggestive remarks without warning. Luckily, they both kept their voices down so no one could hear them, otherwise it would have been incredibly embarrassing.
"The general and his wife have such a good relationship. They were whispering to each other even while drinking at their wedding. It's so enviable," said Kuang Meiyu, who was standing not far away, with a look of envy.
“Of course, Sister Meiyu, are you looking for a husband? Then you’d better keep your eyes open and make sure he meets my father Cen’s standards,” Sanya said.
"A man like General Cen is one in a million; where can you find one like him?"
"Keep your eyes open, you'll definitely find it. Look, my mother found it, didn't she?"
"Sanya, I think you're showing off."
"I'm not showing off, I'm just telling the truth."
Kuang Meiyu was somewhat speechless, then asked, "Are you going to the capital again?"
"Yes, my mother said we'll set off the day after tomorrow."
"I really envy you."
"What's there to envy? My family and I really don't want to go to Kyoto. There are too many bad people there, but we can't avoid it. Ugh, it's so annoying..."
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