flstandardbreds Chapter 160 Do You Know (55)
Chapter 160 Do You Know (55)
On the eighth day of the first lunar month, the sky was clear and the air was fresh, with a gentle breeze.
There was a constant stream of people and cars in front of Sheng Mansion, and the sound of gongs and drums was deafening, creating a festive atmosphere.
The vermilion lacquered gate was wide open, and servants in festive attire stood on both sides, all of them in high spirits and with smiles on their faces.
Sheng Hong was wearing a crimson-purple official uniform, with a gleaming jade belt around his waist, looking exceptionally majestic.
Lin Qinshuang was wearing a luxurious brocade robe with a peony pattern and a gold-threaded eight-treasure pearl hairpin on her head. She looked elegant and radiant.
The betrothal gifts had already been prepared and were neatly placed in the square in front of the mansion. The dazzling array of gifts was dazzling.
The mahogany carved boxes were filled with silks, satins, gold, silver and jewelry, shining with dazzling brilliance.
There are also precious antiques, calligraphy and paintings, valuable medicinal materials, and boxes of Jiangnan silk, which demonstrate the strong financial resources of the Sheng family.
A pair of lifelike golden unicorns symbolize good luck and fortune.
A jade ruyi, crystal clear, symbolizes everything going well.
There is also a pair of jade bracelets with dragon and phoenix patterns, which are exquisitely carved and symbolize the auspiciousness of dragon and phoenix and a happy marriage.
The list of betrothal gifts is several pages long, recording in detail the name, quantity and value of each betrothal gift, which is astonishing.
"The auspicious time has arrived, let's get the sedan!" With a loud shout, Sheng Hong and Lin Qinshuang boarded the gorgeous carriage surrounded by the crowd.
The huge betrothal procession stretched for several miles, with the sound of gongs and drums and the blast of firecrackers, heading all the way towards Yu Mansion.
People along the way stopped to watch and talk about it, all of them envious of the good fortune of the Yu family to be able to form an in-law relationship with the Sheng family.
The front of Yu Mansion was also decorated with lights and full of joy.
Grand Tutor Yu and Old Madam Yu had already led their entire family and had been waiting in front of the mansion gate for a long time.
Seeing the Sheng Mansion's betrothal procession approaching in a mighty procession, Grand Tutor Yu's face was filled with smiles and he hurried forward to greet them.
"Lord Sheng, Princess Fuxi, thank you for your hard work on the journey!" Grand Tutor Yu bowed, his tone full of enthusiasm.
"Master Yu, you are too polite. Today is Changfeng and Yanran's wedding day, so we naturally have to be more grand." Sheng Hong responded with a smile.
Under the guidance of the servants of the Yu Mansion, the betrothal gifts of the Sheng Mansion were carried into the Yu Mansion one by one.
The guests of Yu Mansion came forward one after another, praising these priceless betrothal gifts.
Yu Yanran hid behind the screen, listening to the noisy sounds outside, feeling both nervous and expectant.
She secretly peeked out through the gap in the screen and saw Sheng Changfeng in a festive red brocade robe, looking particularly handsome and elegant.
There was a faint smile on his face and his eyes were full of tenderness and love.
Yu Yanran's heartbeat involuntarily quickened, and a blush appeared on her cheeks.
After the betrothal gifts were handed over, Sheng Hong, Lin Qinshuang, and Grand Tutor Yu and his wife sat down in the main hall.
The maid served fragrant tea, and the atmosphere in the hall was harmonious.
"Lord Sheng, these betrothal gifts are truly too valuable. I feel unworthy of them." Grand Tutor Yu sighed.
"Master Yu, you are too kind. Yanran is the apple of your eye. These betrothal gifts are just a small token of our Sheng family's appreciation." Sheng Hong responded modestly.
"I have watched Changfeng grow up since he was a child. He has good character and great talents. He will become a great man in the future." Grand Tutor Yu praised Sheng Changfeng highly.
"Yanran is also a well-educated and good child. I believe they will be happy together." Lin Qinshuang said with a smile.
The two sides exchanged some pleasantries and then began to discuss the wedding date and other specific matters.
In the end, the wedding date was set one month after Chang Feng's triumphant return.
When leaving Yu Mansion, Sheng Hong and Lin Qinshuang were both in a very happy mood. This marriage was finally completed successfully.
Yu Yanran, who was hiding behind the screen, was also filled with sweetness and longing in her heart.
She imagined herself wearing her wedding dress and getting married with Sheng Changfeng, and a happy smile appeared on her face.
In Sheng Mansion and Wei Rui Xuan, the air is filled with the faint fragrance of sandalwood.
Wang Ruofu leaned against the cushioned Arhat bed, twisting a string of sandalwood Buddhist beads in her hand, moving them one by one, making slight clinking sounds.
Sheng Hong sat on a rosewood armchair, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand. The fragrance of the tea filled the air, but it did not relax his frown at all.
He took a sip of tea and placed the teacup on the table with a crisp sound.
"Madam," Sheng Hong spoke slowly, his voice slightly tired, "Now that Feng'er's marriage is settled, it's time for us to worry about Bo'er's marriage."
Wang Ruofu stopped what she was doing, placed the Buddhist beads on the low table beside her, and looked up at Sheng Hong.
"Master, do you have a suitable candidate?"
Sheng Hong sighed and rubbed his brows, "I do have my eyes on the Hai family's eldest daughter, but..."
He paused, seeming to find it difficult to speak.
Wang Ruofu immediately understood his concerns. Although the Hai family was also a family of officials, their status was lower than that of the Sheng family.
"Master, are you worried about the Hai family's status?"
Sheng Hong nodded. "Although the Hai family is a family of scholars, they are not as good as our Sheng family. I am worried..."
"Master," Wang Ruofu interrupted him, "marry a virtuous woman. The Hai family has a clean and upright tradition. I've met the Hai girl a few times. She's well-educated, gentle and virtuous. She's a rare and good girl."
She paused, her tone firm, "I believe that family background is important, but character is more important. A young lady from the Hai family is so virtuous, she will definitely be able to assist Bo Ge'er and become his good wife."
As Sheng Hong listened to Wang Ruofu's words, his frown gradually relaxed.
"Madam, you are absolutely right. I am too obsessed with family background."
He stood up, walked to the window, looked at the blooming flowers outside, and his mind suddenly became clear.
"Just as Madam said, I will send someone to the Hai family to propose marriage tomorrow."
Wang Ruofu showed a relieved smile on her face, "I believe that Brother Bo will definitely like the girl from the Hai family."
In the Duke of Qi's Mansion, the atmosphere seemed a bit depressing.
In previous years, the mansion was always bustling with guests on birthdays, but this year, due to Gu Yankai's passing, the princess ordered everything to be kept simple, and even cancelled the birthday banquets of previous years.
Princess Pingning sat alone by the window, looking at the bleak autumn scenery outside, her heart filled with loneliness.
At this time, the door was gently pushed open and Qi Heng walked in holding a tray.
There were several exquisite dishes placed on the tray, the aroma was so fragrant that it made people salivate.
"Mother," Qi Heng put the tray on the table and said gently, "I know you don't have a good appetite today, so I specially asked the chef from Fanlou to make a few of your favorite dishes."
Princess Pingning looked at the dishes on the table, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
"Heng'er, you..."
Qi Heng smiled and said, "Mother, today is your birthday. I want to make you happy."
As he spoke, he took out an exquisite lantern from behind him. There was a lifelike phoenix painted on the lantern, which looked particularly beautiful under the candlelight.
"This is a picture I drew myself. I hope you like it."
Princess Pingning looked at the lantern in front of her, her eyes gradually moistened. She took the lantern and said with a sob:
"Heng'er, my good child, you have really grown up."
Qi Heng gently hugged his mother, feeling her trembling body, his heart filled with warmth.
"Mother, I have something to tell you."