Chapter 218 and the wedding ceremony
All along, among the two grandsons, the old lady only paid attention to the number one scholar who was her direct descendant.
The old lady shook her head and said, "Look, I just said that in this family, you are the one who is the most calculating."
Mrs. Gu could only smile and said, "Every child has his or her own merits."
How can they all have the same temperament?
As soon as Mrs. Gu interrupted her, the old lady stopped talking about Qiao Wenbing.
Once Qiao Wenzhi got married, there wouldn't be many opportunities to sit and chat like this in the future. We chatted a little later tonight, and when we left, it looked like the old lady had to be supported by others, otherwise she would fall to sleep while walking. .
It was Qiao Wenzhi's haircut ceremony, so everyone hurried to rest.
However, when they were about to leave, Gu and Qiao said sincerely, "If you stay at home a little longer, mother has something to ask you."
She was too busy for a while and had no time to wait for Qiao Wenzhi to get married. She finally asked what was going on with Qiao Guxin and Shen Qiuhe?
When the news about Qiao Wenqing's injury came out, Mrs. Gu realized that it was Qiu He who saved Qiao Wenqing. Her prejudice against Shen Qiuhe was not so big now. Otherwise, if Shen Qiuhe didn't come back this time, she would always be suspicious. Is it because the court is running an errand or is Shen Qiuhe looking for his own reasons?
Qiao Guxin immediately responded. After being busy all day, he went back to wash up and then went to sleep.
Just when they were in a daze, they were still chatting outside while listening to the rosary and chanting incense, saying that it would be better to be in the Marquis' Mansion. Although they were comfortable now, there were too few people and few could talk. It didn't seem like that. In the Hou Mansion, you are surrounded by familiar people, and you can talk to them about anything.
Qiao Guxin sighed in confusion. She didn't know who said it, but the girl's family insisted on getting married?
Early the next morning, Qiao Guxin didn't actually wake up from her sleep, because she was afraid of delaying the auspicious moment. She didn't even open her eyes, so she let the rosary support her to get up.
While waiting for breakfast, I finally woke up.
As the eldest daughter in the family, Qiao Guxin was a guest when she got married. She couldn't accompany Qiao Wenzhi early in the morning, so she could only sit outside with Gu.
After finishing the meal, Qiao Guxin went to the front yard.
Today, Mr. Gu and Mr. Ning Shun are going to welcome guests. Qiao Guzhen, a married girl, is waiting in the inner hall. He helps Mr. Gu keep an eye on the person who nodded, so as not to cause any trouble.
Qiao Guxin arrived early, and Ning Shunhou had just arrived when she passed.
The father and daughter now met a rival. At that moment, Qiao Guxin felt that Qiao Wenbing was right. The man in front of him was no different from a farmer. He was even hunched over when he looked at it. The clothes of the Hou Mansion were worn on him. I just feel as funny as singing.
Qiao Guxin bowed slightly and said, "Father."
Ning Shunhou hummed and looked at Tong Qiao with nothing to say, "Your mother is inside."
Then, he moved his eyes to the side.
Qiao Guxin didn't say anything more. After getting up, he walked inside, his sleeves brushed against Ning Shunhou's clothes, and then they separated.
Father and daughter are like unfamiliar strangers.
She is obviously the daughter of Marquis Ning Shun, but it is Gu who is busy. In addition, she is dressed solemnly today, and her forehead is sweating at this hour. For those who don't know, they thought Qiao Wenzhi was the daughter of Gu and her second aunt. .
"Are you looking at your father?" Seeing that Qiao Gu's expression was not kind, Mrs. Gu immediately stopped the person and asked.
Qiao Guxin nodded, and a smile appeared on her face, "Mom, don't worry about me." Originally, Gu was the one who was the most angry, but now she couldn't let Gu comfort her anymore.
Mrs. Gu sighed and patted Qiao Guxin on the shoulder, "You are so sensible that it makes people feel bad."
I couldn't cry today. Gu's eyes were red, but she still held back her tears.
The worst days have passed, and now are good days.
The guests arrived one after another, and when everyone was gathered, they began to sing.
"The princess has arrived." But the voices outside were overwhelming the singing.
The people below reported that it was Princess Siyuan.
Mrs. Gu frowned suspiciously, what was she doing here, but no matter what, royal visitors could not be ignored, so they immediately joined Ning Shunhou and led everyone to welcome him.
Princess Siyuan's sedan chair had already stopped outside the door. After everyone bowed and bowed, she slowly got off the sedan chair and said, "No courtesy."
After everyone stood up, they stood on both sides. Princess Siyuan stood in the middle and walked slowly towards the main hall.
After arriving, the princess naturally wanted to sit in the main seat, but her parents moved their hands to the left.
After everyone sat down, Princess Siyuan asked someone to bring up the gift of hairpins, "I heard that my concubine had hairpins, so I specially asked for a glass of water and wine."
"The princess is joking. If the princess can come, the whole house of the Marquis will be full of glory." Mrs. Gu immediately responded.
Originally, after singing the ceremony, they were about to start adding hairpins, but Princess Siyuan suddenly came over, so she had to deal with Princess Siyuan first. Aunt Jin quickly sent a message to Qiao Wenzhi, asking her to wait before appearing.
Princess Siyuan pursed her lips and smiled, "Mrs. Hou is really good at talking."
It would be better not to say anything about her compliment. No matter how old the Gu family is, Princess Siyuan's words are just like saying that the younger generation likes the elders.
Even Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but frown.
Princess Siyuan was completely unaware and looked straight ahead, "I have just recovered from illness these past two days and I like this lively place. I happen to be very close to Mrs. Shen Er. Forgive me for being abrupt, but I will also add some joy to this.
Madam Hou, do you think I am qualified to be a guest?"
Immediately, he turned to look at Gu.
Mrs. Gu did not expect Princess Siyuan to want to add hairpins to Qiao Wenzhi, but the princess said, no matter whether they are suitable for each other, you can't dislike it, "What the princess said, it is the honor of the Hou family and the blessing of Wen Zhi that the princess condescends."
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Then, he looked at Mrs. Zhang.
Originally, it was said that the first one was an aunt of the same clan, the second one was the Chu family's wife, and the third one had the highest status, so Zhang was invited. But now that Princess Siyuan wants to take action, she can only ask Zhang to retreat.
It's over.
After all, it’s not easy for others to say this.
Mrs. Zhang was sitting close to the front and listened clearly. She understood Mrs. Gu's dilemma and immediately nodded to Mrs. Gu.
Seeing Mrs. Gu's promise, Princess Siyuan nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at Marquis Ningshun, "I heard that the Marquis has not been in the house recently. Let me tell you, if this man doesn't come back to the house, there must be something wrong. But look at the Marquis.
If this is the case, I must be overly concerned."
Everyone knew about Huo Huo's scandal, and it was definitely inappropriate for Princess Siyuan to say this at the wedding ceremony. It was as if everyone would be like the consort, keeping an outside wife.
"Princess, you are joking." Ning Shunhou has never been good at dealing with others, and since the other party is still a woman, he responded lightly and stopped talking.
Qiao Guxin waved and asked Nianxiang to go over and whisper a few words to Gu. No matter what Princess Siyuan said now, they would endure it.
Princess Siyuan also said that she had been ill two days ago, which was a nice thing to say, but she was afraid that she might have gone crazy after getting sick.
You must not offend Princess Siyuan now. If the Hou Mansion goes crazy, who will dare to take care of it?
Of course, I couldn't say this thoroughly, so I only told Mrs. Gu the word "forbearance".
Gu's reaction was also quick. As soon as Nianxiang stepped back, Gu turned to look at Princess Siyuan, "The time has come, shall we start now?"
Asking this, it was as if Nianxiang came here simply to remind her not to miss the time.
"Of course, I can't wait." Princess Siyuan smiled and nodded, her tone of voice was hasty, not at all the calmness that a royal family should have.
No matter what, let’s start with the ceremony.
Qiao Wenzhi was helped out slowly and stood in the middle. She walked a few steps by herself the rest of the way. When she arrived in front of the case, she raised her hand and crossed her eyebrows, kneeling to the princess and her parents.
The aunt of the same clan was already waiting. She was now wearing auspicious clothes. After washing her hands, she added hairdos to Qiao Wenzhi.
Then, he began to lecture, hoping that Qiao Wenzhi would abide by her duties as a woman.
After the ceremony was completed, Qiao Wenzhi stood up and bowed again.
Then Mrs. Chu walked to the middle, added a hairpin to Qiao Wenzhi, and then read a eulogy.
Hearing that Mrs. Chu was going to write a eulogy for Qiao Wenzhi, Feng Zhaoan wrote it himself, wishing to use up all the beautiful words in the world, as if this was the only way to bring out the beauty of Qiao Wenzhi.
The words of praise were so poetic and picturesque that the guests watching the ceremony could not help but applaud.
After the ceremony was completed, Qiao Wenzhi stood up and bowed again, and finally Princess Siyuan came on stage.
The maids on the left and right helped Princess Siyuan to stand up, clasped her hands in front of her, stopped every step, and walked slowly towards Qiao Wenzhi.
When the red cloth was lifted up, he picked up the hairpin crown, put it on Qiao Wenzhi, and said blessings.
Only then did the ritual become complete.
Mrs. Gu and Marquis Ningshun stood up at the same time, and Marquis Ningshun announced that the ceremony was complete, thanked all the guests, and then the banquet could begin.
As a concubine, Qiao Wenzhi felt extremely honored to have Princess Siyuan as her guest. Even though Princess Siyuan was surrounded by chicken feathers, she was a member of the royal family, so it could only be their honor.
The second aunt could not go to watch the ceremony, so she could only listen to the reports from the people below, imagine how grand the ceremony was for her daughter and her hairpin ceremony, she smiled and shed tears.
When Qiao Wenzhi came back, the second concubine was already waiting in her yard.
"Auntie." Qiao Wenzhi called immediately. She was really nervous now, fearing that she would make a mistake in her errand. Her palms were all sweaty at the moment.
Qiao Wenzhi was originally afraid of the heat, so the second aunt quickly pulled her into the house, "It's good, my daughter is doing well."
In the past, this would have been unthinkable.
Qiao Wenzhi stretched out her hand and shook it, trying to dry the sweat on her palm, "With a mother and a big sister, daughters are always good."
Qiao Wenzhi knew in her heart that without them, where would she be today?
The second aunt wiped the corners of her eyes and nodded repeatedly, "What I'm saying is that when you get married, if you have the opportunity to help, you must also help your direct descendants."
While the couple was talking about their own words, they heard noises coming from the courtyard and saw that Aunt Jin was leading people in, each holding many boxes in her hands.
The second aunt quickly stood up, "What is this?"
Aunt Jin stood up after a moment, "Madam, the gifts given by the guests today should be placed under the name of the second girl. If my aunt is free at this time, help me put them in the register and wait for the good afternoon."
Put it in the dowry."
The dowry is going out tomorrow, so I have to put it away tonight even if I stay up late.
"What makes this happen?" People give gifts as a favor, and they have to return it when the time comes. I won't mention this anymore, and these people are all giving gifts to the direct descendants.
Chapter completed!