Zhumen Chunshen

Chapter 282 Preparations ([-])

Yao Cunhui subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that the rumors subsided.She guessed that Shen Quan quietly asked someone to release those words about Lu Ying.He was much smarter than her, calmly misleading others, using another rumor to cover up one rumor.

That night, Shen Quan sneaked into the Luomei Courtyard of Yao's family again, where Nanny Tang and Shan Shan still lived, almost scaring Yao Cunhui to death.

It was funny when Shen Quan saw it, and reassured her that she was very careful and would never disturb anyone, Yao Cunhui gradually calmed down.

"Are you also here to ask me about the rumor?" Yao Cunhui was a little hesitant. She didn't want to lie to Shen Quan, but she didn't know if Shen Quan would care if he knew the truth. After all, he is a man. Which man in this age can not care My fiancée gossips with others?
"Probably." Shen Quan smiled, his eyes as deep as the sea stared at her deeply, "But I know that even if it is true, it would be a coincidence and misunderstanding. You like me, how could there be anything else? People! I'm here to make you feel at ease, don't think wildly! You see, you are really crazy!" Shen Quan raised his hand and rubbed her head in a funny way.

Yao Cunhui's chest suddenly became full, and his nose was a little sore. He looked at Shen Quan and said, "I, I knew that you would believe me. Just trust me. I have nothing to do with that person." Relationship! It was a scheming from the very beginning." Yao Cunhui told Shen Quan what happened that night, including the fact that Bai Muyuan used it to blackmail her.

Shen Quan raised his eyebrows high, and said with a sneer, "How dare he threaten you?"

"It was also my negligence for a while, I didn't expect to ask him to plot!" Mentioning this failure in his life, Yao Cunhui felt very resentful.

"Forget it, don't mention the things that have passed, you can get married in peace of mind, just wait to be my bride." Shen Quanhu laughed again.

Yao Cunhui nodded with a smile, and said as if offering a treasure: "I've been rushing to do embroidery work every day recently, um, it's all for you..."

"Really? Let me see!" Shen Quan was surprised and delighted, and his eyes lit up.

"How can I do that!" Yao Cunhui's face flushed, and he evaded a little shyly: "Yes, you can only watch it after you leave the cabinet!"

Shen Quan was overjoyed and couldn't help laughing out loud, causing Rong Ma to cough twice vigilantly outside.

Yao Cunhui was taken aback and hurriedly urged Shen Quan to leave.Shen Quan smiled, hugged her for a long and passionate kiss, Fang reluctantly let go, and left quietly.

A few days later, Shen's residence handed over invitations, Madam Xiao wanted to come to visit.

This is a rule in the capital area of ​​the Great Zhou Dynasty. When the marriage between a man and a woman is confirmed, the prospective mother-in-law will give a piece of jewelry to the daughter-in-law, and the future daughter-in-law will also hand over a sachet embroidered by herself to the prospective mother-in-law to take back to the future husband. It's Xiaoding.After making a small decision, Fang is the man's family who will give the dowry.When Mrs. Xie came to Beijing, she also acted in accordance with the rules of the capital.

Because the marriage between Shen and Yao's family is a gift from the emperor, although the marriage has been confirmed, the procedures that should be followed cannot be omitted because of this.The Shen family originally wanted to send the Iceman and the respected old lady of the Shen family to Yao's residence to make a small settlement, but the rumors in the capital had just passed, and the Shen residence had to express their attitude, so Mrs. Xiao had no choice but to come here in person. , to show that the Shen family is not affected by the rumors at all, and supports the future daughter-in-law.

The Yao family was very happy after receiving the invitation, and immediately got ready to get busy.It just so happened that Mrs. Gu had already arrived in the capital, so Mrs. Gu came forward to receive Mrs. Xiao, and let Nanny Tang and Shan Shan, who were familiar with the etiquette and etiquette of the upper-class families in the capital, give some advice.

But Yao Cunhui was very uneasy and even a little scared, so that when he heard the news, his eyes widened and his face changed a little.

Mama Rong, Nanny Tang and the others didn't know why, so they made fun of her, thinking that she was a new daughter-in-law, seeing that her mother-in-law was tender-faced.Mother Tang also comforted her, saying that Mrs. Xiao is a very kind lady, not a mean and petty woman with eyes on the top of her head, and she will definitely like her when she sees her.

"Can I not see you?" Yao Cunhui asked Mother Tang pitifully.As soon as she heard Mrs. Xiao, subconsciously appeared that sad face and teary eyes, that staring eyes and those undisguised words, telling her clearly: she is not at all Don't like her, don't like her with her son!
"Stupid talk!" Mother Tang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "This is a serious matter, and it's a good thing. Why is Miss Biao so embarrassed? Besides, ugly daughters-in-law also have to see their parents-in-law. What are you afraid of! You have learned the rules well. Great, there will definitely be no mistakes, my wife and Shan Shan are also pointing it out!"

"Yes, Second Miss, don't be nervous! You are not that little girl who has never seen the world, what is there to be nervous about? When the time comes, you must be well-groomed, and you must leave Madam Xiao alone." Impression! You have to remember, that is your future mother-in-law!" Rong Ma also said beside her.

The two old ladies looked at each other, and you persuaded Yao Cunhui sentence by sentence. Although you used this kind of preaching tone, you were actually somewhat satisfied in your heart: Miss usually acts a little out of order, but now she looks like a A bride to be married!

On that day, Yao Cunhui was put up and dressed up by Nanny Tang and Mother Rong early in the morning. She was wearing a bright red and gold embroidered jacket and a pleated skirt of the same color. It is decorated with exquisitely and intricately embroidered lace, and gold and silver threads are staggered across the lock.There is a red gold hairpin inlaid with emeralds inlaid with red and sapphire jewels, and on the other side is a sapphire hairpin inlaid with a big thumb pearl.

She was so happy that Mother Tang took her hand and looked at her for a long time, and kept praising Miss Biao for her dignity.

In fact, Yao Cunhui was not the only one who was nervous, Mrs. Xiao was also in a panic.Originally, she didn't want to come this trip, but Shen Quan took the initiative to find her for this matter. She had no way to refuse her son's request.Also, the mother-in-law, Mrs. Shen, also sent a message: This is not only for the Yao family's face, but also for the Empress Dowager Quan's face!
Mrs. Xiao was sitting in the flower hall where Yao's family entertained guests, and Mrs. Gu accompanied her with a smile. After a while, Mama Rong, Shan Shan, and Liao Hong helped Yao Cunhui out.

Mrs. Xiao saw a young woman in a bright red dress sprinkled with gold, with her head slightly bowed and swaying forward, her body moved involuntarily, and the hand holding the handkerchief tightened for no reason.Mrs. Xiao subconsciously looked at Yao Cunhui, but she didn't want Yao Cunhui to quietly raise her eyes to look at her. Their eyes met, and the two of them immediately looked away, but they felt even more embarrassed.

"Hui'er, I've met Mrs. Xiao soon!" Seeing that Yao Cunhui was stiff and nervous, Gu Shi hurriedly smiled and reminded her in a low voice.After speaking, he smoothed things over to Madam Xiao and said with a smile: "This child is shy!"

"It's okay, it's okay!" Mrs. Xiao took the opportunity to secretly breathe a sigh of relief and forced a smile.

"Hui'er has met Mrs. Xiao! Greetings to Mrs. Xiao!" Yao Cunhui let go of Hong Liao's hand, took two steps forward, and knelt down to say hello to Mrs. Xiao.

"Get up, don't be too polite!" Mrs. Xiao raised her hand kindly.

"Madam Xie Xiao!" Yao Cunhui also heaved a sigh of relief, and slowly stood up straight, afraid to look up at Madam Shang Xiao again.

Rong Ma and Hong Liao stepped forward to support her to the side, standing beside Gu Shi.

The scene was a little cold for a while.Tang Nanny was also a little stunned, thinking that Mrs. Xiao should not take the initiative to speak next?Compliment Yao Cunhui a few words, Mrs. Gu a few more polite words, Madam Xiao praises it back again, and then it's time to take advantage of the situation to make a wedding ceremony for Xiao Xiao.Why is Mrs. Xiao also looking preoccupied and restless?

"Hey, Mrs. Xiao, please have some tea!" Mrs. Gu was also puzzled, but fortunately she is also an old man, seeing that sitting like this is not a problem, she picked up the tea bowl and nodded to Mrs. Xiao with a smile Please.

"Oh, thank you, thank you!" Mrs. Xiao, as if waking up from a dream, hurriedly picked up the tea bowl beside her, lifted the lid, took a sip, then put it down, smiling and nodding her head in praise: "Good tea!"

Mrs. Xiao came back to her senses this time, looked at Yao Cunhui with gentle eyes, and praised with a smile.Mrs. Gu is not Yao Cunhui's biological mother, nor is she the aunt's mother. Naturally, it is not easy to belittle Yao Cunhui, so she just smiled vaguely and said something like "This child is a blessed one!" , the conversation quickly slipped down.

Afterwards, Mrs. Xiao smiled and beckoned Yao Cunhui to go closer, took her hand and said with a smile: "It's the first time we meet, and I don't have anything good for you. I've worn this bracelet for 20 years, and I don't know if it suits you young people." Eyes, let's keep it for fun!" As he spoke, he slipped the suet jade bracelet, which was as smooth and smooth as cream, onto Yao Cunhui's wrist.

"Gift from the elder, Hui'er, thank you Mrs. Xiao!" Yao Cunhui hurriedly bowed his knees to thank, Hong Liao presented a small palm-sized mahogany gold-painted box with both hands, Yao Cunhui took the box, and presented it to Mrs. Xiao with both hands.Madam Xiao took the box and handed it to Mama Li with a smile.Yao Cunhui bowed his knees and retreated, which was considered as the completion of the task.

"Since Mrs. Xiao is here, why don't you stay for a light meal at noon!" Mrs. Gu said with a smile again.If Mrs. Xiao didn't stay, she would take the opportunity to leave.

Everyone thought Mrs. Xiao would leave, but they didn't want her eyes to turn lightly, but they fell on Yao Cunhui.

Yao Cunhui was slightly embarrassed, and laughed quickly: "Although Yao's mansion is not as good as Madam's mansion, there are still a few things to enjoy in the yard. If Madam doesn't mind, stay for a walk and have a light meal!"

"Okay!" Mrs. Xiao nodded with a smile, "Since that's the case, Huier, take me for a walk in the garden!"

"Yes," Yao Cunhui bowed his knees and agreed. Mrs. Gu, Nanny Tang, Mama Rong and the others all smiled slightly, said a few polite words, and got up together to send Mrs. Xiao out.

Everyone knew that Mrs. Xiao must have something to say to Yao Cunhui, so they didn't follow and sent it to the next step.

Yao Cunhui led Mrs. Xiao to the empty and uninhabited place by the lake, saying "slow down" and "careful step" and other gossips from time to time while walking.

When we arrived at the lakeside, we saw a pavilion near the lake, Madam Xiao went there with Yao Cunhui, and stopped Madam Li and others who were following.

(End of this chapter)