Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 1060 - 1058_1

Chapter 1060: Chapter 1058_1

The next day was when Yun’er was to receive more dowry, and Marquis Shengping Mansion was bustling once again.

Many people came bearing substantial gifts to add to her dowry.

Mrs. Liu watched as people they rarely associated with also came to bring gifts, she couldn’t help but wonder, "Xiao’er, why has the number of people coming to supplement Yun’er’s dowry exceeded our expectations by so much? Thankfully you brought the servants from the Wang Mansion to help, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to handle it all."

Xiao’er nodded, "Yes, there are many more than expected."

However, she guessed why, as she heard many of them gathering and discussing Jinghao’s situation.

It seems their interest was not in the wine, but in the man!

The result of the provincial examination just came out, and Jinghao was the top scorer. He already came in first place when he took his scholar’s examination, now he comes first in the second-tier scholar examination. People are guessing he might be the second Jingrui, which would mean an immeasurable future.

Rather than saying they came to bring dowry, it would be more accurate to say they brought their daughters to get a chance to be seen by Jinghao.

It is known that the Marquis Shengping Mansion values character over family background in their marriage arrangements! So, many ministers’ wives brought their daughters to supplement the dowry.

Everyone knows that the second son of Marquis Shengping Mansion is neither married nor engaged and there has been no discussion about it. Where else could they find such an ideal son-in-law?

Everyone missed out on the youngest top scorer who became a magistrate, so this time, they are determined not to miss out again and are visiting to bring dowry. If it wasn’t for inappropriate timing, they would want to immediately discuss the marriage proposal with Mrs. Liu! After all, who would want to miss the opportunity of being the youngest wife of the imperial decree officer?

"Mother, these people are probably here because of Jinghao. Ah, let someone inform Jinghao to stay in his courtyard with Zhiwen, Zhiwu and Jingjie. There are many women about; it wouldn’t be good if there are any unintentional collisions," Xiao’er thought there were too many people and after many girls and ladies brought their dowry, they would walk around in the garden. Some things were better to be prevented. Otherwise, if someone really calculates it, it would be disgusting!

"Your consideration is thorough, I will let someone remind them."

"Wait, mother, assign two more people to guard outside Jinghao’s courtyard to prevent anyone from mistakenly entering!" Xiao’er thought about it and felt that playing it safe would make the voyage safe. More precautions would never be wrong.

"Alright!" Mrs. Liu nodded, then left with large strides.

Soon after, Du Yijin, Ruan Weizhen, Gu Qiqi and Fifth Princess walked in together. Everyone stood up to greet them when they saw them enter.

Xiao’er and Yun’er hurriedly went to meet them. Xiao’er greeted them with a smile, "Did you all agree to come together?"

"We just happened to meet outside the door!" replied the Fifth Princess, laughing.

"Is that so? How telepathic you are then! "

They each took out the dowry they brought for Yun’er, naturally drawing the envy of many.

However, everyone understands that Yun’er is marrying the crown prince of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. They are either princesses or high-ranking ladies, representing the Imperial Court’s prestige. Naturally, the dowry cannot be less. Even the Empress Dowager sent someone to give a generous dowry because she was worried that people would think that the people of Minze Country were stingy!

At this time, the Fifth Princess took out Fu Ranhui’s dowry. Du Yijin also took out Shangguan Wanru’s dowry for Yun’er.

Xiao’er saw this and asked curiously: "Aren’t Ranhui and Wanru coming? Why entrust this to you?"

"Zhuan’er caught a cold and is very clingy. Wanru can’t leave and won’t be able to make it." Du Yijin explained.

"Ranhui also caught a cold, and is feeling a little unwell, so she entrusted me to bring things over."

"Is that so? Did they see the imperial doctor yet? Is it very serious?"

"The imperial doctor has seen them, it is not too serious. However, children usually become clingy when they are unwell."

"That’s true." Xiao’er nodded,

"Ranhui condition is not severe either, she just worried that she might pass it to the bride, so she didn’t come." The Fifth Princess conveyed Fu Ranhui’s thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Yun’er shook her head: "I am not a child, so I won’t be easily infected. The princess is being overly cautious.

"Having a cold can make one feel very exhausted. It’s good for the princess to stay at home and rest. Alright, there are lot of people here, why don’t you all sit and chat in the courtyard where I used to reside? There are mahjong sets and chess sets prepared. You are all familiar faces, I need to help greet guests, so I won’t accompany you." Du Yijin is pregnant. Xiao’er was worried about her being in crowded areas in case she gets bumped into someone. Therefore, she suggested that they go sit in the courtyard where she used to reside.

"We don’t need your company as long as we have mahjong to play with!" The Fifth Princess did not stand on ceremony with Xiao’er. After saying this, she took the lead and headed to the courtyard where Xiao’er used to reside.

Xiao’er planned to accompany them there, she went halfway but was called away by someone. Xiao’er then asked a maid to lead them to her old courtyard.

As they walked, everyone was discussing what Yun’er’s sea wedding might be like. Imagining a wedding on a ship, they all thought it was very romantic.

"Princess, what kind of wedding ceremony are you thinking of planning next year when you marry the Duke of Zhen?" Gu Qiqi asked. Indeed, she deeply admired the wedding that Jingrui held, but she had married too early and there was no hope for her now!

"Isn’t there a strict ancestral system for the princess’s wedding?" The Fifth Princess also wanted to host a modern-style wedding. After all, she had waited for over ten years for this wedding and naturally hoped it could be meaningful and romantic. However, the ancestral traditions cannot be forsaken and what she wished for was not something that could be easily achieved. Didn’t Xiao’er come up with a method which she herself could not use for her own wedding? She surely wanted to host a modern-style wedding, but was not able to carry it out!

It must be said that the Fifth Princess got it right! Xiao’er wanted to wear a white wedding dress, but it seemed too unconventional here. She didn’t want to seem overly surprising! Actually, Xiao’er was mainly worried that even if she made a white wedding dress, the conservatives like Mrs. Liu would forbid her from wearing it. She felt it would be wasted effort.

"That’s true. However, although we cannot hold a modern-style wedding in the Imperial Palace, I think you could consider it after getting married. You just need to persuade the Duke of Zhen," Gu Qiqi suggested.

Upon hearing this, the Fifth Princess felt inspired. If she could leave the palace earlier, it might really be possible!

Ruan Weizhen and Du Yijin also felt that Gu Qiqi’s idea made sense and agreed unanimously.

While discussing this, none of them noticed the ground beneath their feet, the first was the Fifth Princess who felt herself slip and fell backwards.

Following her was Gu Qiqi who was walking next to her, and Du Yijin who was walking behind her.

"Be careful!" Ruan Weizhen, who was walking beside Du Yijin but was a step slower, instinctively reached out to catch Du Yijin. However, she got knocked by Gu Qiqi, who was also falling backwards. In the end, they all ended up falling on the ground.

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