Denghuaxiao

Chapter 248 Wedding Clothes

Changwu County is far away from Shengjing, and the bodies of the Lu family can only be found where Lu Rou was buried.

Ke Chengxing's death was unclear, and Mrs. Ke's death was hasty. Mrs. Ke's former nanny took care of the affairs of the Ke family, which was even more sloppy than when Lu Rou passed away. But it was precisely because of this sloppiness that Lu Rou He was not buried with Ke Chengxing.

Lu Zhu then erected a tomb in front of Lu Rou's grave with the mud, water and dust brought back from Changwu County, together with the past relics of the Lu family that he had finally collected.

This way, families can be together.

Pei Yunying was different. After Pei Di died, the Pei family was in disarray. He went back to the Pei family, took his mother's memorial tablet out of the ancestral hall, and moved it to the same place as his maternal uncle's house. From then on, his mother, his sister The two younger brothers have completely separated from the Pei family and have nothing to do with Duke Zhaoning anymore.

Lu Yun and Pei Yunying went to two graves, burned the marriage certificates, informed Quanxia's family, and promised each other.

Then I got busy, and when the summer was halfway over, gauze fans began to arrive at Ge Tailor Shop on West Street. "On the day of the summer solstice, all officials have a three-day holiday." During this summer festival, Lu Zhuo's wedding dress was delivered to the hospital.

When Qing Feng delivered the wedding dress, Du Changqing was engrossed in the shop eating "summer solstice cake". When he saw Qing Feng coming, his boss opened his mouth and the half-eaten cake fell on the table with a "clack", but he didn't care. , just looked at the visitor and said angrily: "What are you doing here again?"

Du Changqing really didn't have a good look on Pei Yunying.

Pei Yunying was very scheming and had a good skin. He fed Lu Zhuo some kind of ecstasy soup and deceived Lu Zhuo away. Not to mention this, since the engagement, he has become more and more unscrupulous. Every day after leaving the imperial city, he comes to Renxin Medical Center to see Lu Yan, bringing some snacks, sweet water and so on.

The man from West Street has never seen much of the world. He wore a public uniform and stood at the door of the medical center. He looked tall and handsome, attracting the wind and fire. How can the aunts on West Street resist this? Frankly speaking, he is more annoying than Dai Sanlang at the entrance of the temple.

Du Changqing was so angry that he yelled behind his back: "This is the 'Renxin Medical Center', not the 'Pan'an of Medicinal Materials'! There are a bunch of women looking there every day, what a mess it looks like!"

Widow Sun, who was looking pretty with her face, pushed her: "Nonsense, this Pan An is younger than that Pan An."

Du Changqing: "..."

That's not all. Pei Yunying came to the hospital uninvited every day. What was even more outrageous was that one day he came to the hospital to pay dozens of betrothal gifts. The gift list was longer than a belt, which made the neighbors on West Street look at him. Blinded.

Mom, that’s dozens of pounds of betrothal gift!

Previously, Du Changqing was talking about this matter to others outside: "The richer people are, the stingier they are. I have never seen that a wealthy family has to worry about every needle, and the face is all for outsiders to see. Maybe it will be given away hastily in the end. Order the betrothal gift.”

However, as soon as this moment came, I could no longer say anything to slander the other party.

Looking at the gift list again, oh, it is even more generous. The farmhouse, shop and mansion are all given very neatly. To be honest, if he were not a man, Du Changqing would have married himself just for this money.

In short, the betrothal gift that day really caused a stir in West Street, and later spread to the imperial city. Pei Yunying's colleagues secretly said that he was a "prodigal son."

Du Changqing took it for granted that he was both a prodigal, but at the same time he secretly cursed in his heart, saying that this man was very scheming and deliberately walked around West Street in order to win over people's hearts.

Lu Zhuo did not have a dowry herself. The dowry was the monthly silver from Du Changqing. With this little monthly silver, she could still buy sweet syrup for everyone in the medical clinic to drink. Speaking of which, Lu Zhuo is also very loose, and he really doesn't know how to run a household frugally.

Qing Feng put the heavy box in his hand in front of the table in the back room and said in a deep voice: "My lord asked me to come and deliver the wedding dress to Madam."

Du Changqing frowned: "I haven't passed the door yet, what are you shouting about?"

Qingfeng turned a deaf ear.

Lu Zhuo and Yin Zheng lifted up the felt curtain and came out. Miao Liangfang smiled: "Xiao Lu came just in time. Come and take a look at the wedding dress I made for you."

Lu Yun's wedding dress was prepared by Pei Yunying.

According to the marriage customs of the Liang Dynasty, most women's wedding clothes were embroidered by themselves before marriage, and the whole process may take several years. However, Lu Yan is really busy. He sits in the medical clinic every day and has to prepare prescriptions for the medical prescription bureau. And her embroiderer... Pei Yunying may be worried that she will show up at the wedding with her scribbling and scribbling behind his back. So she specially invited the best embroiderer to sew for her.

Lu Chen walked to the table, opened the copper box in front of everyone's eyes, and took out a heavy wedding dress from inside.

It is a very beautiful wedding dress.

A long red dress with gold-plated sleeves, paired with a waistband of the same color, a pearl-green crown and a harem, a gold-plated hijab... and a pair of red shoes with upturned toes.

The dress is embellished with embroidery and pearls, and the patterns of flowers, plants, phoenixes and birds embroidered with gold thread are exquisite and neat. Ge Tailor Shop next door also sells ready-made wedding clothes, but they are not necessarily as thoughtful and detailed.

"What beautiful embroidery," Yin Zheng praised, "I have never seen this style in Tailor Ge's shop."

Qing Feng nodded: "The pattern of the wedding dress was drawn by your own hands."

Lu Zhen was surprised.

She already knew that Pei Yunying was good at painting. But I didn’t expect that the wedding dress pattern was also made by him. He had to work in the palace on weekdays, and sometimes dealt with official documents at night, but he still had time to draw such a pattern, which made Lu Zhu feel a little ashamed.

Acheng cheered: "Master Pei is so good at painting! With this skill, even if you don't work in the front office in the future, you can still support yourself."

Miao Liangfang secretly pinched him.

After the wedding dress was delivered, Qingfeng went back to resume his life. At night, as soon as the door of the medical clinic was closed, Miao Liangfang and Du Changqing went home respectively. Yin Zheng took the wedding dress out of the paulownia box and asked Lu Zhuo to try it on to see if it fit.

Lu Yan changed his shirt and skirt and came out from behind the screen, and Yin Zheng's eyes lit up.

The woman wears a gauze dress with peony patterns, large sleeves and gold pins. The skirt is wide and looks as plain as a flower under the light. She usually wears plain clothes, but today she rarely wears colorful clothes. Even though she has not put on makeup and has her long hair hanging down, she looks completely different from usual.

Yin Zheng marveled and pushed Lu Zhu to the bronze mirror.

Lu Tong looked at the woman in the bronze mirror. The woman in the red dress with long sleeves was looking at him in the mirror. Her brows and eyes were gentle and soft, as if she were another person.

She hesitated, turned around and asked Yin Zheng: "Does it look good?"

"It looks good!" Yin Zheng smiled and rolled her eyes, walked around Lu Zhuo, nodded and said: "This size is very suitable, no need to change it anymore. On the day of the wedding, the girl will wear three golds and a hair crown, and wear a flower bun. , she must be as beautiful as a fairy from heaven!”

She said it exaggeratedly, and Lu Zhu was stunned and let Yin Zheng support him and sit down on the edge of the couch.

"Girl is about to go to Pei's house." Yin Zheng traced the embroidery on Lu Zhuo's sleeves with her fingertips, and said with emotion, "The days go by so fast."

Even though Lu Zhuo was still sitting at Renxin Medical Center after getting married and could still see each other every day, Yin Zheng still felt a little reluctant to let go.

After she and Lu Huan met at Luomei Peak, she supported them all the way to Shengjing. She saw Lu Huan go from planning with nothing to getting revenge, and she also saw Lu Huan gradually become an ordinary person in West Street. She was happy that Lu Huan had found a husband, but when Lu Huan was about to get married, her mood was very complicated.

It's probably like the younger sister who has been watching her grow up and is about to leave home. Even though she understands that the other person is smart and decisive, others can't make her feel wronged, and she can't help but worry.

"Yin Zheng," Lu Zhu looked at her, "after I get married, you can also move to Pei's house."

Yin Zheng was stunned for a moment, then waved her hands subconsciously: "How can this be done?"

"I told Pei Yunying that it is not safe for you to live alone in the hospital on weekdays. Anyway, I am still sitting in the hospital on West Street. After you move here, you can go in and out with me every day."

Yin Zheng shook his head: "How could you ever get married? I would follow you..."

"Why do you and I need to separate each other?" Lu Yan said with a smile, "If you find someone you like in the future and want to move away, it's not too late to leave."

Speaking of "the person you like," Yin Zheng's eyes moved.

When Lu Zhen saw this, he asked, "What about you? Are you still going to be the same as before with Shopkeeper Du?"

After returning to the medical clinic from Sunan, Lu Zhuo found that everything seemed to be no different.

Life seems to be the same as usual, Du Changqing is still the boss with a tough mouth and a soft heart, and Yin Zheng helps Miao Liangfang organize the medicinal materials. The two of them get along normally, as if nothing happened before. Only occasionally when he was joking, Du Changqing felt a little unnatural.

Yin Zheng laughed.

This smile was different from the bitterness he had felt every time he mentioned this before, and was actually a bit relaxed.

"Girl, I used to think that you should only focus on the present and not think about the future. When I was young, I saw distinguished guests and wealthy families in Sunan Tower, and it was nothing more than that. I was not interested in these things at first."

"However, now that I have seen you, my thoughts have changed."

Lu Chen: "Me?"

Yin Zheng nodded.

"Previously, I saw that the girl had something on her mind like me, so I rejected Mr. Pei a lot. Unexpectedly, when I came back from Sunan, I figured it out. Maybe the girl and I took this matter too seriously in the past. In fact, no matter how far-sighted a person is in his lifetime, how long can he see?”

She sighed: "Life is full of grass and trees. It is important to take care of the things ahead."

Lu Zhuo's eyes lit up: "So you..." Yin Zheng smiled and shook his head: "I haven't thought about it yet, girl, where is this? I don't think shopkeeper Du really wants to spend the rest of his life with me. In the same way, I I don’t like him enough that I can’t help but think he’s pretty good.”

"It doesn't matter if we are like this now, as for the future, whether we will be family, friends, or lovers, that is all in the future. After all, West Street Renxin Medical Center will not be separated."

Lu Chen was silent for a moment. Before he could speak, she pulled Lu Chen to his feet, pressed Lu Men's shoulders and asked him to sit down in front of the mirror.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Our top priority is to think about how to wear a flower bun on the wedding day. I have never worn a flower bun before."

She babbled and went to take the jewelry in the dowry and make gestures in Lu Zhuo's hair. Lu Zhuo looked at it for a while and shook his head in his heart.

That's all, what Yin Zheng said makes sense. Love and hate in this world are as unpredictable as clouds. Everyone has their own destiny, so there is no need to force it.

It is best to seek benevolence and gain benevolence.

…

The embroiderer's wedding dress was delivered to West Street, and Pei's house was busy day and night.

The furniture and utensils in the mansion have been changed from the inside out. Pei Yunshu took care of Pei Yunying's marriage very carefully.

The official affairs of the front office were complicated, and the Pei family no longer had any relatives. Pei Yunshu was originally a non-hurried person, but when it came to Pei Yunying's marriage, his slow temper suddenly turned into an impatient one.

The process of the six rites was complicated, and sometimes she was too busy. Pei Yunying could not see her superiors in the palace, so Pei Yunshu could only go to the front office to find someone to talk to her.

Duan Xiaoyan was often absent, but Xiao Zhufeng could often meet him. In addition, Xiao Zhufeng was on good terms with Pei Yunying. Although he was taciturn, he had a good temperament. He sometimes helped deliver things to the house, and it was the same today.

Pei Yunying was on duty in the palace, and the Xu Qin wine ordered by someone had arrived and he couldn't leave, so he asked Xiao Zhufeng to help deliver it to the palace. There is a heavy load of Xuqin wine, and each wine bottle is decorated with silk and embellished with gorgeous silver. The red silk is so beautiful that it is commonly known as "Yinhong".

When Pei Yunshu saw him coming, she hurriedly asked someone to take the wine basket, then took the tea on the table and handed it to him.

Xiao Zhufeng thanked him and said goodbye after drinking tea.

"Deputy Ambassador Xiao," Pei Yunshu called him.

Xiao Zhufeng turned around and Pei Yunshu looked at him with a bit of embarrassment on his face, "I want to ask you for help with something."

He stopped, turned around and said, "Miss Pei, it doesn't matter."

"It's about the wedding list." Pei Yunshu said: "Aying's wedding is coming soon. He had written a guest list for the front class. He has been drafting the menu these days. I looked at the list and wondered if it would be suitable. Since you are... People in front of the palace might as well take a look."

At this point, he felt a little embarrassed: "Actually, the housekeeper is doing all these things, but I'm always worried...Are I bothering you a little?"

This was not the first time Xiao Zhufeng came to help.

Even though he was Pei Yunying's good friend, Pei Yunshu felt bad every time he troubled others like this. Just looking at Pei Yunying, she knew how busy the front team was, and the deputy commander must not be relaxed either. However, he came every time he was called. Pei Yunshu felt that although Deputy Ambassador Xiao seemed a little cold and unkind, he was actually a good old man with a warm heart.

"It doesn't matter, it's just a small matter." Xiao Zhufeng said.

Pei Yunshu felt relieved and handed the prepared menu to Xiao Zhufeng.

Every dish at the wedding banquet was prepared carefully, just to see if there were any inappropriate taboos. After all, Pei Yunshu was not very familiar with the people in front of the palace. The most familiar ones were Xiao Zhufeng and Duan Xiaoyan.

Just as he was thinking about it, Xiao Zhufeng stretched out his hand, hesitated, and tapped the name of one of the dishes with his fingertips: "Let's go to this one."

"Baiwei Yun Soup?" Pei Yunshu was puzzled, "Isn't this good?"

"There are clams." After Xiao Zhufeng finished speaking, he added, "Someone in the front office of the palace developed an allergy to clams."

Pei Yunshu laughed and said, "I see. Speaking of which, I can't use clams. I get rashes all over my body when I use them."

Xiao Zhufeng said "hmm".

He ordered another dish of water lobster and fish, hand-washed crab, and several more dishes that Pei Yunshu couldn't use. Pei Yunshu's eyes gradually changed.

One dish can be said to be accidental, but two or three dishes are all chosen from things that I cannot eat on weekdays, which may be a bit strange.

Xiao Zhufeng picked several dishes in succession, and then he noticed Pei Yunshu's eyes. He paused, suddenly stopped, and for a moment, handed the menu back to Pei Yunshu as if nothing had happened: "That's it."

On the contrary, this becomes more obvious.

Pei Yunshu looked at him, gradually becoming suspicious.

Pei Yunying knew her taste well, and it was not surprising that Pei Yunying told Xiao Zhufeng. But firstly, Pei Yunying was very measured and would not tell her private affairs to her husband. Secondly, Pei Yunying left home when she was young, and there were some dishes that she later stopped eating, which even her younger brother didn’t know about. Xiao How does Zhufeng know?

Now that I think about it, besides that, he seemed to know her very well. Every time she comes to Pei's house, she brings some fruits and snacks, which are very suitable for her taste. Getting along with Xiao Zhufeng is like old friends for many years. He knows her very well, so it is naturally surprising.

Pei Yunshu looked at the person in front of her. The man was tall and neat in a guard uniform, and his figure seemed somewhat familiar. However, she was sure that she had no deeper friendship with him except in the front office of the palace, so she hesitated for a moment and asked softly. : "Deputy Ambassador Xiao, before you went to the front office of the palace...have we met before?"

Xiao Zhufeng's body stiffened slightly.

"No." He said.

Pei Yunshu became even more suspicious.

As if he couldn't face her probing gaze, Xiao Zhufeng turned his back and said, "It's nothing, I'll leave first. If you have anything else, please come to the front office to find me." After that, he hurried out the door.

Pei Yunshu looked at his back and thought, then Fangzi walked in with Baozhu. Little Baozhu, who can now walk, calls "uncle-uncle-" when he comes in the door.

Fangzi smiled and said: "The young lady heard that Deputy Ambassador Xiao was coming and was clamoring to come out to find Deputy Ambassador Xiao. Has he left already?"

Pei Yunshu nodded, picked up the orb and sat on her lap.

"It's Sima Zhao's wish to come here every now and then." Qiong Ying was a straight-tempered person. Upon hearing this, she said, "She just likes our lady."

"Qiongying," Pei Yunshu scolded, "don't talk nonsense."

"My servant also thinks that Qiong Ying is not talking nonsense," Fangzi smiled and came closer and pointed out to her, "The front office is so busy with official duties, and Deputy Ambassador Xiao can still find some time. He will come as soon as the lady calls him. He should help. I helped even those who shouldn't have helped. Every time I came over, I brought gifts to the little lady. If it was just a normal friend or for the sake of the young master, it wouldn't matter if I didn't look at the little lady. I like Deputy Commander Xiao, Deputy Commander Xiao obviously wants to raise Baozhu as his own daughter.”

"You!" Pei Yunshu pretended to be angry and wanted to hit her. Fangzi ran away laughing and laughed with Qiong Ying.

However, Baozhu was still holding Pei Yunshu's collar in his arms, calling out in a milky voice: "Mother-uncle-"

Pei Yunshu was helpless, and despite her helplessness, her cheeks couldn't help but heat up slightly.

She is not a girl who is sixteen or seventeen years old and has not left the court. What does excessive favoritism and patience mean? Even if she has never thought about it before, now that she is a bystander, she will know it clearly.

However, there is still one thing that still puzzles me: why is Xiao Zhufeng so familiar with her preferences and habits? Where does that inexplicable and vague sense of familiarity come from?

When Pei Yunying returned home at night, Pei Yunshu told him what happened during the day. At the end, he asked: "I have been at Pei's house when I was young, and I have never been to anywhere. I don't remember meeting Deputy Ambassador Xiao. But why does he know everything about me and it’s you who told me?”

Pei Yunying shook his head.

"Why is that?"

He raised his eyebrows and said slowly and deliberately: "It's a long story. If sister wants to know, ask Deputy Xiao yourself."

"I asked and he said no."

"Then you have to ask a few more times." Pei Yunying did not explain, "Ask a few more times and he will be willing to tell."

"Aying!"

The young man stretched his body and said, "Speaking of it, I am about to have a family. Deputy Ambassador Xiao is older than me and is still alone. He is simply lonely and miserable."

The words sounded familiar, and Pei Yunshu glared at him: "Pei Yunying..."

"Next time my sister goes to Wan'en Temple to pray for blessings, remember to help Deputy Ambassador Xiao pray for peach blossoms as well."

He blinked: "He must be very happy."