After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Ke Yunyun snorted in dissatisfaction, "They know that Xiji has a special relationship with our family. It's almost winter, and they still have the nerve to go to the shop to buy on credit. Although they didn't succeed, I still feel a bit uncomfortable. Once Tang leaves, I will definitely not give them a good look!"

The couple returned to their residence while talking.

Ke Yunyun immediately told Tang Yu to wash up. With the troublesome person gone, the Tang family returned to peace. In a good mood, Ke Yunyun took the children to the Yong'an Marquis's residence.

Winter had already arrived, and the northwest wind was howling, but it hadn't snowed yet.

Su Tai lit a charcoal stove in the house. Ke Yunyun brought the children in and quickly sat down next to Su Tai. "Cousin, my mother-in-law has gone back to the countryside."

She couldn't wait to share her joy.

Su Tai laughed along, "It wasn't for nothing that I took the blame. It's good that you're here. The Xiong family's betrothal gift list just arrived. Please check if there are any problems. If there are no problems, we need to hurry up and prepare Mingyue's dowry."

Ke Yunyun took the betrothal gift list and looked at it, and found that it was complete, with nothing missing.

She immediately nodded in satisfaction. "What I mean is to write back and ask my eldest and second uncles to help me find a craftsman to make the dowry. We don't need to use the best materials. Just give us a little more money and have all the necessary chests, beds, cabinets, etc. made."

How about we bring the rest from the capital?

Su Tai pondered for a moment and said, "Xiong Feng is, after all, a county magistrate. Mingyue is marrying up, so the dowry can only be more, not less, so as not to be looked down upon by others. I have prepared a dowry for Zhang'er with some left over. Take some things back with you later."

Ke Yunyun didn't stand on ceremony with Su Tai and readily accepted the gifts, then had Ke Mingyue come over and kowtow three times to Su Tai.

Before we knew it, it was the eleventh day of the twelfth lunar month.

Tomorrow is the day Shen Yuezhang will get married.

The usually low-key Yong'an Marquis's mansion suddenly became high-profile on this day. Not only was the mansion decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, but a long red carpet was also laid out outside the mansion, with all kinds of lifelike frozen flowers on both sides of the carpet, which was a beautiful sight.

Keep in mind that this is the dead of winter. Not to mention that such beautiful flowers are nowhere to be seen, even if they were, they wouldn't be as haphazard as this person, who has actually laid them out along the entire street.

People passing by gathered around to watch, and many wives and daughters of officials even came by carriage to find out what was going on.

The area outside the Yong'an Marquis's residence has inexplicably become a scenic spot in the capital.

Unlike the hustle and bustle outside.

Liu Laosan, the third son of the family, had been sighing and lamenting for most of the day, his heart aching with worry. "Xiaotai, you can't spend money like this! Those are rare and beautiful flowers! You've frozen them all! What a waste of money!"

If he had known that Su Tai was messing around with these things in the villa, he would have stopped her long ago.

Su Tai smiled nonchalantly, "Godfather, this is Zhang'er's life-long event. Shouldn't I do everything in my power for her? I'll make it a grand affair!"

Liu Laosan snorted, somewhat speechless, "I don't care if you want to make a big fuss, but today I want to remind everyone to be careful and wear whatever you can to protect your life."

Su Tai was startled, her eyes widening in surprise. "Godfather, do you know something?"

Liu Laosan raised his eyes as if nothing had happened. "What could I possibly know? It's just that the Emperor and Empress suddenly left the palace to attend the wedding ceremony. It's been so many years since the Emperor has left the palace to join in such a celebration. It's always good to be on the safe side."

Su Tai gasped, "The Emperor and Empress are going to the Princess's residence? When did this happen? How come I didn't hear anything about it?"

Liu Laosan was also a little annoyed. "The news just came out at noon today, which is why I said it's not appropriate for you to make such a big fuss about this! What if you bring some shady characters into the capital?"

Su Tai was starting to panic. "Should I pack up the things?"

Liu Laosan shook his head, "It's too late! That's it!"

Su Tai returned to the backyard with unease, her eyelids suddenly twitching wildly. After thinking it over, she decided to go to the residence of Princess Huai'an in person.

"Your Highness, I heard that the Emperor and Empress will be visiting the residence tomorrow?"

Princess Huai'an was clearly pleased. "You've received the news too?" Su Tai forced a smile and subtly reminded him, "Your Highness, I've heard that the Emperor rarely leaves the palace, and this year, the major reshuffle of court officials has caused dissatisfaction among many aristocratic families. I wonder if this will cause trouble."

Princess Huai'an agreed wholeheartedly, "I have considered the situation you mentioned. A-Jue has made thorough preparations, so there shouldn't be any problems."

Seeing that Princess Huai'an was confident, Su Tai's anxiety gradually subsided.

Early the next morning.

Shen Yuezhang got up early to dress up.

Spring grass and spring apricots were also dressed in new clothes, and the whole courtyard was filled with joy.

After Shen Yuezhang finished dressing, Su Tai led Ke Yunyun and the others over.

Shen Yuezhang then realized that he couldn't see Shen Yuean anywhere.

"Mother, where is my little sister?"

Su Tai explained with a smile, "Yu and An'er were taken to the Princess's residence early this morning by A Jue's people. They said they were to be made into virgins, but I don't know what kind of ceremony it is."

The official in charge of ceremonies sent from the palace gave a vague explanation, which no one paid much attention to.

When Murong Jue arrived with a large entourage to arrange the marriage, everyone put their doubts aside and gathered in the courtyard to wait for the dowry to leave the mansion.

The people watching on the street were most interested in the woman's dowry.

As the dowry began to leave the mansion, people followed along the way.

In the Princess's residence, Shen Congyu and Shen Yue'an, two teenagers dressed in red, stood respectfully to the left and right of the Emperor and Empress.

The Empress looked at this one and then at that one, unable to hide her delight. "Your Majesty, Lord Shen and Madam Shen are truly blessed to have given birth to such a perfect couple."

The emperor nodded with a smile. The royal family had few offspring, but the Shen family had a pair of twins, a boy and a girl. Shen Yuezhang was clearly a blessed person.

He liked his family members to marry lucky girls, just like the sixth prince's concubine.

Thinking of this, the emperor took some pastries from the side and rewarded Shen Congyu and Shen Yue'an.

The two took the snacks, and Shen Yue'an stuffed them into her mouth without any hesitation. After taking only one bite, she turned and ran out.

When they returned, Amber followed, carrying a plate of bread, while Shen Yue'an carried a plate of cake.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, these are my favorite snacks. I specially had my maid make them and send them over today. They are definitely different from the snacks in the palace."

Shen Yue'an's precocious and mischievous nature amused the Emperor and Empress.

The emperor did not pursue her rudeness, and went along with her request to have Eunuch Zhou remove the snacks and replace them with cakes and bread.

Eunuch Zhou said ingratiatingly, "Your Majesty, this servant is also very tempted by this novel item. May I have a piece?"

The emperor simply took a piece and stuffed it into his mouth. "Is this alright?"

Eunuch Zhou quickly expressed his gratitude.

After carefully tasting a few bites, his eyes lit up instantly. "Your Majesty, this pastry is delicious, truly delicious!"

Everyone present immediately looked at the two plates of pastries, and their mouths watered as well. (End of Chapter)