Chapter 25: Acting blind to avoid getting dragged in (2/2)

Su Liya smirked ”Don't worry Fengyin. I will be so well behaved, you will give me an award”.

Zhu Fengyin watched her silently for some seconds and shook let head silently.

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Four days after the memorial ceremony, The wedding ceremony was held.

The fourth day of the month was selected as the auspicious day for weddings. The Minister's manor was decorated with red ornaments from the front gates to Zhu Fengyin's courtyard.

Everyone at Zhu Fengyin's courtyard woken up early to prepare for the wedding Zhu Fengyin was dressed in a beautiful Embroidered Red wedding gown and a red veil. Her make-up was done lightly such that it emphasised all her beautiful features.

Lu Yingjie arrived at the minister's residence before noon to escort the Zhu Fengyin to the Duke's residence. After greeting the girls family and paying their respect Zhu Fengyin was led into the Duke's carriage and they left for the Duke's residence.

Minister Zhu held a small banquet at his manor for a few guests while the Lu family held theirs. When they arrived at the Duke residence Zhu Fengyin and Lu Yingjie performed their bowls after which Zhu Fengyin was escorted to the main courtyard to wait while the groom attended to the guest.

Everyone left for the wedding banquet leaving only Zhu Fengyin and Su Liya in the room. Su Liya looked out of the window, when she didn't see anyone close by she let out a breath and rushed to the table at the centre of the room.

”Fengyin, I am starving! Can I eat a cake?”, Su Liya said. Her mouth watered as she looked down at the assortment of snacks spread out on the table.

”No, those are not for eating”, Zhu Fengyin replied softly.

”huh! if they are edible aren't they? why can we eat some... or is it like an unspoken rule or something?” Su Liya looked back at Zhu Fengyin.

”Yes, there is an unspoken rule. Those are only for show, I will be made fun of by my in-laws for being a glutton. if any of those are eaten. I had Tian Tian pack up some snacks, you can eat that while we wait”, Zhu Fengyin brought out a small paper bag from her sleeves and held it out ”Here”.

Su Liya looked longingly at the snack one more and sighed, ”Aiyo it isn't easy leaving in the past, everything is a tool even food”. She collected the paper bag and unwrapped the bag and like Zhu Fengyin said there were a few pieces of snacks inside.

She took out a piece, placed it on her handkerchief and passed it to Zhu Fengyin ”You didn't eat much this morning, here have a cake”. Zhu Fengyin took the cake from her and took a bite. Su Liya sat on the tool next to Zhu Fengyin, she gave her a few pieces of cake and ate a few.

They were done eaten by the time Lu Yingjie returned, Su Liya put away the evidence and stood next to Zhu Fengyin.