In the following days, Su Xiyue slowly took some time off, and handed some of the account books and other things in her hands to Cheng Zilan to take care of, while Su Yuer assisted from the side, firstly because she was afraid that Cheng Zilan
Lan had just married in, and the servants in the mansion would cause some disobedience. Secondly, it was also to allow Su Yu'er to continue practicing her skills. After all, she would be getting married in two years at most, and it was time to learn how to be a housekeeper.
I looked at the people around me, including the embroiderers, those who tidied the warehouse, and prepared some new brocade quilts, but everyone was very busy, except her!
On this day, Su Xiyue had nothing to do, so she lay down on the soft couch and fell asleep!
"Miss, please wake up quickly, Prince Rui's Mansion is here to hire someone!"
Su Xiyue was woken up by Xiao Lu. She raised her eyelids reluctantly and continued to sleep. She muttered, "Come on, come on! Isn't my sister-in-law here?"
"Miss, don't you want to see your own betrothal gift?"
Su Xiyue felt a little more energetic now, "Do I need a return gift?"
"Miss, thank you for remembering to say this! You'd better get up quickly."
Su Xiyue then got up and dressed up, then picked up a purse slightly larger than an ordinary sachet and went to the front hall.
As soon as we arrived at the front hall, my dear! How many betrothal gifts have been prepared? The hall and the front yard were almost full! And it seemed that something was heard screaming, and again
Look, in the yard, there are actually a pair of live deer, a pair of wild geese, and a pair of extremely rare peacocks!
Su Xiyue also knew that these living creatures were originally intended to prepare two pairs of children, but because she had lost her mother long ago and her father had not remarried, there was no serious mistress in the house, so according to custom, they each had their own children.
Got a pair ready!
Looking at the seafood, there are eight types of seafood prepared, and countless silks and satins! There are also some unopened boxes, which are probably filled with gold, silver, jewelry and the like!
Su Yu'er came closer and said, "Second sister, I just saw it, it was ninety-nine lifts! It seems that it also means long-term! From this, it seems that the prince still has you in his heart."
Su Xiyue smiled lightly, "It's just for the sake of the royal family. But you think too much!"
Su Yu'er laughed in a low voice, "Second sister is so lucky. Look, the eldest sister is here too."
The people who came to deliver the betrothal gift were Qinglong and Baihu, as well as people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Seeing that everyone in the Houfu came out, they began to read the gift list.
Everyone in the hall listened, and the look of shock on their faces became more and more obvious. When they heard that there were ten dendrobium pearls from the East China Sea, ten night pearls, and ten thousand taels of gold, almost everyone took a breath.
!
Isn't the prince's offer too generous? According to the rules, some of the betrothal gifts sent are kept, and the rest is carried to the husband's family along with the woman's dowry. Some are simply given away
All the betrothal gifts were carried along with the bride.
Now the betrothal gift sent by the prince is probably unmatched by anyone in the entire capital? This is probably what the emperor means!
A few people exchanged some polite words in the front hall, drank a cup of tea, and then prepared to go back to do business.
Seeing this, Su Xiyue took out the purse in her hand and said, "This is my return gift to the prince. Please give it to the prince."
Qinglong took the things over, but he didn't care at all that her return gift was so simple. He said respectfully, "Don't worry, Princess, I will personally deliver it to the prince."
In front of everyone, Qinglong actually called her Princess. Everyone was shocked, especially Su Lian, who thought secretly in her heart. They all said that King Rui was cold-hearted, but his subordinates treated Su Lian.
Xiyue is so respectful, which shows her status in the prince's heart! Moreover, without the prince's instruction, how could they, the subordinates, have the courage to call her princess?
Su Xiyue looked at the pair of wild geese and thought that the custom here is that the dowry must be delivered to the husband's house one day in advance, and then the maid sent by the woman's side will tidy it up. This includes decorating the wedding room properly. These days count
It's quite appropriate.
The wild geese generally do not eat the food given by others, and usually cannot live for more than seven days. Therefore, people usually ask the woman to send the dowry and then release the wild goose. This is also to seek good luck.
We can't let this living creature's betrothal gift die at home. This would be extremely unlucky!
"Grandma, father, and daughter's dowry are almost ready, do you think?"
Su Zhi smiled and said, "Why are you so anxious? My brother hasn't given you the box gift yet!"
After finishing speaking, Cheng Zilan took out a small box and handed it to Su Zhi. Su Zhi held it in front of Su Xiyue again, "Sister, in recent years, my brother has been less at home and more outside, and he has not taken good care of you.
These can be considered as gifts from my brother to add to your box."
When she opened it, Su Xiyue was stunned! These were the dowry left by her mother. When her brother got married, she gave more than half of it to her brother. She was afraid that he would not accept it, so she specially handed it over to Cheng Zilan.
Yes, unexpectedly, it turned back again!
"Brother, these things?"
"Good sister! Just keep it first if I give it to you. Mother only has one daughter, so naturally I should give it to you! Don't make my brother angry! Just keep it."
The old lady smiled and said, "You girl, since it is your brother's wish, just accept it!" After saying that, she glanced at Cheng Zilan and saw that there was no resentment on her face, so she felt relieved.
"Come on, come on, Yue Yatou, since it was Azhi who started it, I, the old woman, will also give it to you! You don't want to accuse me of being a petty person!"
With that said, he took a small box from the nanny next to him and gave it to Su Xiyue.
This time I opened it and saw that it was all full of banknotes!
"Yue Yatou, your mother left you a lot of dowry, but my old lady doesn't have much valuable things, so you should keep these banknotes first. The rest, I have to give to Yu Yatou and Si
The girl is keeping it."
The old lady's words naturally aroused a burst of laughter. Only then did Su Lian react and quickly asked the girl next to her to bring the things over.
"Didn't eldest sister already give me a box gift?"
Su Lian smiled and said, "This is not mine! It belongs to my mother-in-law. She said that the two families are now relatives. She specially prepared this for you. She also said that I hope you don't take what happened to Leng Yumei to heart.
After all, we are a family after all."
Su Lian's words had a profound meaning. Su Xiyue naturally understood and said with a smile, "Then please ask eldest sister to thank Madam Leng for me."
"Second sister, I gave this to you. Haven't you always said that my red dress is good? I made these myself, so don't dislike it!" After Su Yu'er finished speaking, everyone noticed her.
At my feet, I don’t know when there was a mahogany box.
When the servant opened it, he saw that it was full of sachets!
"Sister Yu'er is indeed thoughtful. Sister, thank you in advance."
Su Xiyue knew that these things may not look very eye-catching, but they are indispensable for the bride! It is difficult for her to think carefully and thoughtfully.
