Have You Written Your Will Today?
Chapter 123 Go to Hell

Chapter 123: Chapter 123 Go to Hell

It rained last night, just for about a quarter of an hour.

The air was cold, so the ground remained damp. Water ran down the eaves, and before it could drip down, it froze into hanging icicles.

Shen Hua slightly propped open the window frame, and the piercing cold wind swept in without restraint.

With a ’bang’, the window was shut tightly again.

Ningzhu held the embroidery hoop, but after a few stitches, she looked up to seek guidance from Shen Hua.

Shen Hua glanced over casually and nonchalantly nodded her approval. Ningzhu’s confidence soared, and as her needlework became more dense, the resulting embroidery made Shen Hua’s nods become more hesitant.

In the end, she couldn’t bear to watch it.

Her delicate, unhealthy, pale fingers rested on the chaotic embroidery.

"The needle set is one of the most traditional embroidery techniques. The flat needle set emphasizes layered stacking. The first layer should have clean edges, with the second and third layers being of uniform length, and they must connect with the tail end of the first layer’s lines. Subsequent layers of thread are inserted into the previous ones so that the threads closely interlock. Only then will the embroidery surface be smooth, and the color transitions appear natural and harmonious."

She spoke all this without taking a breath. Then she described the Jitao needle set, which is used for circular patterns and is generally similar to the flat set.

The shorter double set compared to the single set, the loosely arranged wooden comb set, the headset perfectly suited for embroidering bird feathers, and the Fire Hair Set for embroidering beasts.

Of course, there’s also the scattered set needle technique that’s most commonly used in Su Embroidery.

"The scattered set focuses on even lengths of thread, interspersed, with each layer overlapping the previous, with each needle tightly interlocked with the next. This technique allows for fluid changes in the thread direction and a rich and smooth blend of colors."

"If you were an embroidery lady, and the most strict Aunt Sun saw this, you would be in for a good scolding."

"Do you understand now?"

Ningzhu looked bewildered but honest: "No."

She gave a shy smile: "Could Miss Shen please demonstrate the embroidery for your servant to see?"

Shen Hua felt a headache coming on.

She turned to look at Yicui, who was smiling on the side.

"Just teach her well. If she doesn’t improve, it’s on you."

While they were talking, Nanny Cheng pushed the door open and came in.

"Miss Shen." She greeted with a bow.

"There is someone outside looking for you, said to be from the Seventh Prince’s side."

Two individuals stood outside, both dressed as servant boys. One of them, called De San, was a personal attendant to Ji Ge. The other one following behind De San was wearing obviously less impressive clothing.

"For these kinds of errands, you could have just sent a servant like myself, why bother coming in person?"

De San glanced at him with a sense of self-satisfaction in his tone.

"Well, I can serve my master closely, while you are but a second-class servant. There are many intricate details in these matters that you need to learn."

Seeing the other’s confusion, De San spoke impatiently.

"Although Miss Shen is the daughter of a merchant family and lives in this remote place, this house belongs to the Cui family."

The revelation elicited a gasp from the boy.

"The... Marquis Cui?"

"Exactly, the Master affectionately calls her ’Shen’ as if she were his sister. Do you think he would recognize a sister just anywhere? It must be that Miss Shen is favored by the light of Marquis Cui."

With this alone, even though Miss Shen has yet to be officially taken into the Marquis Yangling Mansion, it is worth his while to make the trip.

Upon seeing the servant’s astonishment, De San felt it necessary to add another piece of information.

"Even Lady Yan is on good terms with this Miss Shen."

The servant took a deep breath: "But there are rumors in the street that the Governor Mansion and Marquis Yangling Mansion will..."

"Shut up, until the two mansions release any news, all of this is baseless gossip, and you’re not afraid of inviting trouble upon yourself."

De San, cunning as he was, said in a lowered voice: "If this is true, it all the more shows that Miss Shen is Marquis Yangling’s beloved. He’s going to great lengths to have her on good terms with the future official lady of the house. How many men can do that?"

Upon receiving Nanny Cheng’s message, Shen Hua stood up, donning a heavy cloak, and stepped over the threshold to leave.

De San put on a smiling face.

"Our master said, forget anyone but never Miss Shen. The master loves lively occasions, and tomorrow is the big wedding; if Miss Shen is free, she should definitely come and have a drink."

As he spoke, he presented the wedding invitation.

Shen Hua flipped through the invitation, somewhat incredulous.

She is still in mourning and was under the impression that with Ji Ge’s wedding, having the servant send a few jugs of wine would suffice. Little did she expect to be asked to go in person.

De San saw Shen Hua’s hesitation and lowered his voice to convey the original message.

——Who cares about any of that ill-omened nonsense! I don’t believe in nor subscribe to such empty formalities. The person I’m marrying is not of my choosing, and this marriage can hardly be considered auspicious. Besides, the festive season has passed so long, could she really forgo attending the wedding banquet for three years of mourning? Tell her that if she doesn’t come, it means she’s looking down on me!

According to Da Qi’s longstanding tradition, a Prince’s wedding is held at the newly granted residence. If the couple is favored, the Emperor and Empress would attend in person. However, this marital alliance is different, with the Turkic envoys present, the Emperor has made an exception, allowing the bowing ceremony of the couple to take place in the Imperial Palace.

All the civil and military officials along with their families were in attendance at the palace to witness the ceremony and join the banquet, and after the grand ceremony, the newlyweds were to return to their newly granted residence.

The atmosphere at the new residence naturally couldn’t be allowed to cool down, and a few tables had to be set up there as well.

Inviting Shen Hua meant she would go to the New Prince Manor.

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The next morning, Ji Ge put on his python robe and went to Cining Palace to pay respects.

The Empress Dowager, unusually pleasing, greeted him with a smile: "You’ve come quite early. Have you had breakfast? Today is a big joyous day, and there will be a lot to do."

After exchanging polite responses, he went to Yangxin Palace to pay respects to Emperor He.

Emperor He personally came forward to support him, patting Ji Ge’s shoulder.

"If your birth mother were here, she’d certainly be happy to know you’re getting married."

What a hypocritical man.

Ji Ge: "Father remembers my birth mother?"

Emperor He: ...

With three thousand beauties in his harem, he couldn’t possibly remember whether Ji Ge’s mother’s surname was Zhou or Ling, or whether she was flat or round-faced.

Emperor He serenely smiled: "Although time is tight, the Ministry of Industry has worked through the night. The main courtyard of the Prince Mansion and many other places have been repaired properly. As for the rest, we can only proceed slowly later on."

"If you, father and son, have any requirements, just bring them up."

Ji Ge thought of what Cui Yun had said and didn’t hold back.

Ji Ge: "I want real silver and gold."

Emperor He was stunned.

He tentatively asked, "Don’t you want to hold office in the various ministries?"

If he really took up office, it would probably not be a good position anyway.

Even if Ji Ge had ambition, he wouldn’t get the chance to display it.

After all this scheming, why bother?

Ji Ge: "Father, I am not very capable."

"I just lack money."

"The more, the better!"

Emperor He’s gaze towards Ji Ge changed.

The three parts guilt turned into seven.

This son of his was too easily satisfied. How could he not grant such a vulgar wish?

"Alright, I am aware. Now go and pay your respects to your mother."

Ji Ge respectfully withdrew, but before he could enter into Jiao Palace, he ran into the Crown Prince who was approaching.

The Crown Prince looked at Ji Ge, the inheritor of the burden, with a gentle and sympathetic gaze.

"I’m sorry to you for this affair."

His pretense was evident: "However, I assure you. In the future, there will be no dealings between myself and your Seventh Sister-in-law."

He didn’t speak the words, but they were a reminder to Ji Ge that the Princess he was going to marry had already been touched by the Crown Prince.

She was already unclean, second-hand.

They made Ji Ge out to be a Leisure Prince in name, but in reality, he was just one to clean up the mess.

Ji Ge clenched his fists.

But to hell with that.

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