C67 (2/2)
”I heard that they borrowed some food and cooks from the other residences. However, there are too many people at this time, so I guess there aren't enough for the food and wine.” The other end has already been brought over to the restaurant to be bought. ” Madam Ma shook her head and said, ”Since we've come to the prefectures to celebrate, who wouldn't prepare for half a year? Even so, we're still too busy to touch the ground.” The General's Estate, on the other hand, had said that they would marry as soon as they got married, and that they would even marry into a new bride. It's not surprising for things to be so chaotic. ”
As they were talking, they said to Madam Zhen Nan, ”I heard that the young prince of Beicheng is going to choose one of the embroidery ladies to marry. The General's Estate was afraid that the chosen wife would be chosen, hence they hurriedly married her into the clan. ”Your sister Qin is also participating in the North and South Embroidery Meet. She's also one of the embroidery ladies. Aren't you afraid that she'll be selected?”
”What's the use of being afraid?” Madam Zhen Nan said with a wry smile, ”I can't casually marry her off right now. I will only tell my first wife to inquire about the news. If there is anything else, immediately come and notify me. I will return to my residence. ”
Madam Ma moved closer with a smile and said, ”The General's estate has married two wives today. However, other than the youngest one, there are three other families who have reached the appropriate age for marriage. Why don't you marry Miss Qin as well?” Have the general's estate come in three joyous moments. ”
Madam Zhen Nan remained silent as she listened. In fact, this was her intention, which was why she rushed over. Seeing that Shang Jie and Old Lady Jiang were too busy to stop them, she had no choice but to drag He Zixin along and whisper about this matter to him. On the other hand, He Zixin rushed over to stop Shang Jie and told her that it was because the two ladies, He Residence and Chen Residence, were in the right eye that they married Jiang Hua An and Jiang Hua Kuan. Naturally, he had to discuss this matter with Third Bro Jiang Hua Hong. He had just asked Jiang Hua Hong about it, but he was unwilling, so there was nothing he could do about it. Madam Zhen Nan had no choice but to give up. After some thought, he realized that even though the Northern State of Chen was far away, it wasn't as if it wouldn't allow him to return. His eldest daughter had married far away, it had been a few years since he had last seen her. Furthermore, the imperial concubine of Beicheng might be looking forward to marrying into an ordinary concubine, but not yet. In order to prevent his daughter from marrying too far away, it wasn't appropriate to allow someone else to marry. After comforting herself, she decided to let go of him. There was nothing to be afraid of. After all, this was the imperial concubine of a prince who would bring glory to her ancestors.
Several of the wives began to discuss amongst themselves. ”It would be a great honor for the Crown Prince to go to the He Mansion to propose marriage. Who would have thought that the He Mansion would not grant their daughter to him? Now, the Residence of He and the Residence of General had fallen out with the Crown Prince of Northern Cheng. This personal grudge can't turn into national hatred. ”
”I'm afraid it will be very difficult for the prince of Beicheng to swallow this down.” Another man said, ”Unless the emperor were to grant the little princess to the young prince of Beicheng, who can't ask Miss He for help but actually got her. Naturally, there's nothing left to say, even with face. This is naturally gone.”
”The Little Princess is the apple of the Emperor and Queen's eye. How could she be willing to marry into Beicheng?” Madam Zhen shook her head and said, ”If the Emperor and Empress really had no other choice but to betroth the Little Princess to the Crown Prince of Northern Cheng, the relationship between the north and the south would naturally be strong. The only thing I'm afraid of is that if the empress misses the little princess, she would vent her anger on the Residence of He and the Residence of General. From time to time, she would make things difficult for the Residence of He and the Residence of General. ”
As they were talking, another lady arrived. Breathing heavily, she said, ”Let me tell you, it's not even noon yet, and I heard that the young general of the general's household had come to the Residence to escort the bride. As I was approaching the Chen Residence, I made an appointment with Lady Han Lin to meet him on the streets. Who knew that after getting on the palanquin, the second young master who welcomed the matchmaker and the general's estate said that he was afraid that the palace would betroth Miss Zhu to the little prince of Beicheng and that he would ask her to marry him? When Lady Hanlin heard that Miss Zhu might be the one chosen for the marriage ceremony, she became agitated; and when she heard that Young Master Kuan was coming, she was both surprised and delighted to be engaged to him. Master Kuan then said that just now, when he had sent someone to the Residence of He to invite Supervisor He, he had been informed that today was an auspicious day, but he had almost had to wait for the right time to present himself to Fang Daji. When Lady Han Lin heard this, she turned around for a moment. It was me who pushed her away, saying that this matter should not be delayed, quickly prepare the wedding dress for Sister Zhu and don't miss the auspicious time. Lady Han Lin came back to her senses and called for someone to prepare her wedding dress. As she was busy, the general's wife brought a bridal sedan to carry the bride in. She also brought Master Kuan a bridal gown and changed into it. I was the one who helped out at the Han Lin Manor, and after seeing that Miss Zhu had gotten on the bridal sedan, I went to prepare a congratulatory gift and hurried over. It seems that the General's estate is really on fire today. ” Then he sighed: ”I just turned around and went to get my wedding present, and I can't even catch up to the ceremony. Where's the bride? Did you send it into the bridal room? ”
”Of course I'd rush to the bridal chamber, and I'd wait for you to arrive before paying my respects, right?” The other wives all laughed, ”Speaking of which, Young Master Kuan is nineteen years old. The girl he married is twelve years old, only seven years away. She's a good match. ”This Lady Zhu Zhu is truly a lively and playful woman, and is well-dressed with someone as mature as Young Master Kuan. It would be nice if she could do that.”
While they were discussing about Chen Zhu here, Chen Zhu was sitting in her new room, feeling flustered. This morning, she had returned from Northern Chengdu. After disembarking from the boat, she returned to her residence and met up with the people there. After exchanging some words of parting, she explained in detail what had happened during her trip to Northern Chengdu, as well as having lunch. Who knew that they would be woken up by someone shaking them out of their dreams? Before they even got out of bed, the girls had already gone to her bed to change clothes and wipe their hands. After a while, she put on some rouge, combed her hair, and inserted a hairpin before shouting, ”Alright, quickly put on the red headscarf. The palanquins are all here!” She thought it was a dream, so she didn't mind and continued to doze off with her eyes closed. However, unexpectedly, another group of people rushed into the room and started talking. When the sounds became noisy, they opened their eyes and realized that they were not dreaming, but were about to be married off. They panicked and asked, ”Who will you marry? To where? ”
”The one he married is the magnanimous young master of the General's Estate.” Yao Jiancai's wife smiled and said, ”You've really given me face by coming here to propose marriage, and even taking advantage of the opportunity to do so. This is a rare occasion.”
”I …” Hearing this, Chen Zhu panicked. Just as she was about to jump down, she was held down by Madam Han Lin.
”There's no need for you, you, and I. This is indeed a rare good marriage.” Seeing that Chen Zhu still wanted to speak, Madam Han Lin covered her mouth, ”Good girl, Mother won't harm you!” As they were talking, they heard the sounds of joyous laughter coming from outside. Chen Zhu's elder brother hurriedly came in and hugged Chen Zhu, saying, ”We don't have enough time to entertain the Empress. We can just follow the rules of that small household and let your elder brother carry you onto a bridal sedan. If you want to take advantage of the lack of time and pass by, don't delay and miss the auspicious time. ”
As Chen Zhu's elder brother was speaking, Lady Han Lin tightly covered Chen Zhu's mouth, not allowing her to speak. She was afraid that she would say something unpleasant as usual without any taboos. Chen Zhu's elder sister-in-law was busy putting on her red embroidered shoes.
Chen Zhu clenched her fists in grief and indignation, and under the red veil, her small face turned completely red. I didn't say I wouldn't marry, why are you two covering my mouth and not letting me speak? The elder brother was even more straightforward as he directly rushed in and carried me out before throwing me onto the bridal sedan. Well, I just wanted to say, let me go to the latrine. But you won't let me speak. I am holding back, what should I do?
”Lady, what do you think?” Chen Zhu's personal servant, Little He, saw Chen Zhu move left and right. She was afraid that the Empress would say that the bride was disgraceful, so she quickly went over and whispered, ”Are you hungry?”
Chen Zhu fiercely shook her head, crying out in her heart, ”God, please save me!”