Chapter 478 Who Sets the Rules for Whom
"Brother, this betrothal gift, isn't it wrong?"
Almost at the same time, the Xue family also had the same question. After checking, Aunt Xue went straight to Wang Ziteng to ask him. Although she had no high position, it was natural for her to not know such a thing. Moreover, since she had decided to marry Jia Cong, how could she not understand the etiquette in advance?
Seeing his sister asking, Wang Ziteng smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I am also a little confused, but I just asked the old prince, and he was right. It was Jia Cong, the Marquis of the Jia Mansion, who presented the gift. However, the ceremony of accepting the bride price was all arranged by His Majesty through the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Clan Affairs."
"It's not just our family, it's the same over there."
"I just asked Cunzhou privately, and Cunzhou said that the old lady was also very surprised yesterday. However, not only His Majesty and the Empress, but even the Emperor Retired personally ordered this matter, so it cannot be refused."
"You don't need to worry, it's not a bad thing either way."
Aunt Xue finally felt relieved. "Then should we add some more to the red envelope we sealed earlier? After all, all the guests here are extraordinary. If we don't add enough, won't people think we are stingy and neglectful?"
"No need for that!" Wang Ziteng shook his head. "Who of these people cares about that little bit of money? Besides, I've already made an agreement with Ruhai on this matter. If we change the agreement, it will make it difficult for Ruhai to do his job."
"I think Ruhai is also having a headache right now. I will discuss countermeasures with Ruhai after this matter is over."
"At least I have my brother to help me. Otherwise, I would be so confused now!" Aunt Xue said with a wry smile. Although she did not have an imperial edict, she was thorough and clear-headed, even better than Lady Wang, Lady Xing and others. However, this matter was really beyond her knowledge.
"How can you and I be so polite!" Wang Ziteng said with a smile, "If you don't let me come to my niece's matter, then I don't want to. You can go to the backyard to take care of it. I'll accompany you in the front, so you can rest assured."
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"Grandma!"
In the backyard, Daiyu happily welcomed Lady Jia into the house!
Today the old lady did not wear any formal makeup, but instead wore a red wedding dress, which made her look particularly festive.
Entering the house, the old lady looked at her granddaughter and couldn't help shedding tears for a moment. She had sent her daughter off to marry in the same way back then. Now so much time has passed and even her granddaughter has reached the age of marriage.
Madam Xing, who had arrived earlier, hurried forward to offer comfort, "Old Madam, today is a great day for our family. Look at your granddaughter, now she's become our daughter-in-law. What a fate! From now on, your grandmother will become your biological grandmother."
The old lady also stopped crying, embraced Daiyu and said, "Well, well, well, your mother passed away early, and I was most worried about you, my granddaughter. Now that you have become my granddaughter-in-law, and that monkey treats you sincerely, I can finally rest assured."
Daiyu also wept softly and said, "Grandma, from now on I will be filial to you with all my heart and show filial piety to you on behalf of my father and mother."
"Hmm!" The old lady took Daiyu's hand, and the more she looked at her, the happier she felt. Although she hadn't been able to make the two Yu'ers a couple, Jia Cong's grandson was also a good one, and a perfect match for her own Yu'er. Moreover, Yu'er would be her own daughter-in-law in the future, and being able to stay with her all day long was truly wonderful.
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"Where is the new bride? Why doesn't she come out to greet the guests?" As the daughter of the Wang family, Wang Xifeng naturally went to the Xue family.
Moreover, Jia Zheng was taking care of the front yard, so she came directly to the back house.
"Second sister-in-law is here!" Baoqin came out in a red dress. "Sister is in the room!"
"Oh, it's Sister Qin. I thought my brother Cong was going to have a new wife!" Wang Xifeng laughed and pulled Baoqin.
Baoqin blushed, "Second sister-in-law, please don't tease me. Today is the day for my brother and sister to get married."
"That's okay. I'll talk to Brother Cong some other day and have someone come over again."
"You little Feng girl, what nonsense are you talking about again?" Baochai came to greet her in the hall and looked at Wang Xifeng with a half-smile. "Does Feng girl know when Cong'er will go to the West Mansion?"
Others thought it was just two sisters bickering, but how could Wang Xifeng not know what Baochai meant? Although the two had never said it explicitly before, Wang Xifeng knew that this clever sister knew about her and her enemy's affair.
"Bao girl will soon become our daughter-in-law. Once you enter the mansion, Second Mistress will set the rules for you!"
"Feng girl, who will set the rules for whom in our family in the future? Don't you, the housekeeper's second wife, know this?"
Wang Xifeng quickly shut up, thinking she was digging a hole for herself to fall into...
"Hmph, Second Madam can't win an argument with a sharp-tongued person like you. Today, Second Madam is here to pay her respects on behalf of the Jia family , and you still don't offer her good tea and delicious fruits." She said this with a firm mouth and went straight into the room.
"My niece congratulates my aunt!" After entering the room and seeing Aunt Xue, Wang Xifeng went up to her and bowed exaggeratedly.
"I don't care about the others, but I wouldn't want the red envelope you give me today to be too small!" Wang Xifeng said, clasping Aunt Xue's arm. "My precious sister is so proud today. This betrothal gift—who else in the world, except the legitimate son of the royal family, can be so respectable? Wouldn't this be the first one for me in this divine capital?"
"This time, Sister Bao has made all the girls in Shenjing City jealous. Who wouldn't be jealous of such respectability?"
Aunt Xue also laughed happily, "Okay, okay, I'll prepare a big red envelope for you later. I won't let you make this trip in vain!"
"Madam, the officials from the Imperial Household Department have arranged a banquet. There will be thirty tables in the front yard and twenty in the backyard. Madam Wang sent me to ask you where the banquet will be arranged and what the arrangement is."
"Ten tables in the main hall, five tables each in the flower hall and the side hall! Let my sister-in-law accompany them in the main hall, and I'll go to the flower hall!" Aunt Xue thought for a moment and made up her mind. "Feng girl, I know you hold great respect in the eyes of the imperial edicts of various mansions. Please help me take care of the side hall!"
Wang Xifeng was indeed confident now, so she agreed without hesitation, "Don't worry, auntie, I will take good care of you!"
After saying that, the two of them each brought a group of old women and maids and headed straight for the hall.
