146 Dear Husband (1/2)

”This servant greets Her Highness, WangFei.”

After XuanRong had finish taking a bath, YuMi arrived. Since the servants were not allowed to approach the back courtyard of QinWang Fu without any approval from Mu Qing, XuanRong's dowry servants were not able to prepare XuanRong's things yesterday during the wedding. The servants did not know if Chief Mu Qing forgot but since everyone was busy yesterday, Zou mama could only compromise. It was not good to argue with their Guye's servants and affect the future harmony between husband and wife. Luckily, when the dawn came, they were allowed to enter and serve XuanRong but unfortunately, since XuanRong carried a huge number of things from the Prime Minister's residence, they were not able to finish putting everything into places, including XuanRong's personal things. Thus, when YuMi arrived, there were two young eunuchs behind her, carrying several clothes and jewelries.

After placing the clothes and jewelries on the table, the two young eunuchs bowed their head respectfully towards XuanRong before they excused themselves. XuanRong smiled and thanked the two eunuchs, ordering YuMi to send them out of the room. When YuYing saw the clothes on YuMi's hands, YuYing went speechless. She could not help but ask YuMi after the later came back.

”Where did you find these?”

”Replying to YingJie[1], when this servant was walking towards WangFei's courtyard, this servant encountered Chief Mu and ordered this servant to bring these several outfits and jewelries to WangFei. These clothes and jewelries were prepared for WangFei by the order of His Highness. Chief Mu ordered this servant to let WangFei pick the one WangFei likes and let Wangfei wear it later.”

Hearing YuMi's explanation, YuYing nodded. She turned her head and asked XuanRong.

”WangFei, which one do you like? Would you like to try this peach colored dress?”

While asking, YuYing pulled the peach colored dress and let XuanRong see the designs and outline of the clothes. One by one, YuYing and YuMi showed the clothes to XuanRong.

Looking at the precise embroidery with difficult patterns in each and every clothes, XuanRong knew how much effort the embroiders put in. Even the clothes she brought from the prime minister's residence were all inferior in terms of embroidery skills and type of cloth used. The cloths used in making the dresses were all place tribute from other country and only those from the Imperial Family were allowed to use it.

A soft smile was plastered on XuanRong's face when she realized how thoughtful Xu Fei Yi was. She could not help but remember his big smile, looking stupid as he calls her 'Wife JieJie.'

After selecting a purple colored dress with patterns befitting for a high-ranking lady, YuYing and YuMi tied XuanRong's hair in a bun and adorned it with beautiful hair ornaments. After she was done dressing up, XuanRong looked her reflection on the smooth bronze mirror in front of her.

Looking at her own reflection wearing a married woman hairstyle, XuanRong could not help but froze. For a fifteen-year-old girl like her, wearing such thing made her look more mature. Though she did not look awful, she could not help but feel awkward inside.

'…. I really look like a married woman…'

Few moments later, an eunuch ushered XuanRong to the left wing of the palace where Xu Fei Yi was waiting.

When XuanRong arrived, she saw a huge man-made lake with a small patio at the center. Walking forward, XuanRong saw Xu Fei Yi and Mu Qing. Xu Fei Yi was sitting in front of the table that was full of food while Mu Qing was standing two steps behind him.

Together with YuYing and YuMi, XuanRong entered the patio.

”This Wife greets His Highness and Chief Mu.”

XuanRong half-bent her knees and bobbed her head as she paid curtsey to Xu Fei Yi.

Copying XuanRong, YuYing and YuMi also gave respect.

”This servant pays respect to His Highness and Chief Mu.” Both uttered simultaneously.

”This servant pays respect to WangFei. Please, Your Highness. This servant does not accept your bow.” Mu Qing awkwardly replied.

Hearing Mu Qing's words, XuanRong smiled.

”Chief Mu is an elder. As a person who belonged to a younger generation, it is only appropriate to show respect towards Chief Mu. Besides, Chief Mu is His Highness' closest person. How can I [2] not show respect to you.”

When XuanRong lowered her eyes, her and Xu Fei Yi's line of sight aligned.