Chapter 248 Wedding Dress

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

Ke Chengxing died in an unclear manner, and the old lady Ke died in a hurry. The funeral of the Ke family was handled by a nanny who had once been the old lady Ke, which was even more sloppy than when Lu Rou died, but it was also because of this sloppiness that Lu Rou was not buried with Ke Chengxing.

Lu Tong brought back the mud, water, and ash from Changwu County, together with the relics of the Lu family that he had collected with great difficulty, and built a cenotaph in front of Lu Rou's grave.

In this way, the family members can be together.

Pei Yunying was different. After Pei Di died, the Pei family was in disarray. He went back to the Pei family and took his mother's tablet out of the ancestral hall and moved it to the house of his maternal grandfather and uncle. From then on, his mother, his sister and brother completely left the Pei family and had no connection with the Zhaoning Mansion.

Lu Tong and Pei Yunying went to two graves, burned the marriage certificate, informed their families in the afterlife, and made promises to each other.

Then they got busy. When the summer was halfway through, the gauze fans began to arrive in Ge Tailor Shop on West Street. "On the day of the summer solstice, all officials have three days off." During this summer festival, Lu Tong's wedding dress was delivered to the clinic.

When Qingfeng delivered the wedding dress, Du Changqing was busy eating "Summer Solstice Cake" in the shop. When he saw Qingfeng coming, the owner opened his mouth and the half-eaten cake fell on the table with a "click". He didn't care, just looked at the visitor and said unhappily: "What are you doing here again?"

Du Changqing really didn't have a good face for Pei Yunying.

Pei Yunying was scheming. He had a good appearance and gave Lu Tong some kind of magic potion, and then he tricked Lu Tong away. Let’s not talk about that. After the engagement, he became more and more unscrupulous. Every day after finishing his work in the imperial city, he would come to Renxin Clinic to find Lu Tong, and bring some snacks and sweet drinks.

People in West Street had never seen much of the world. He stood in front of the clinic in his official uniform, tall and handsome, attracting the wind and fire. How could the aunts in West Street resist him? They said he was more annoying than Dai Sanlang at the temple entrance.

Du Changqing was so angry that he cursed behind her back: "This is the 'Renxin Clinic', not the 'Medicine Pan An'! There are a bunch of women watching every day, what a mess!"

The widow Sun pushed him: "Nonsense, this Pan An is younger than that Pan An."

Du Changqing: "..."

That's not all. Pei Yunying came uninvited every day, but what's more excessive is that one day he came to the clinic to give betrothal gifts, dozens of loads of betrothal gifts, and the gift list was longer than a belt, which made the neighbors on West Street stare.

My God, that was dozens of loads of betrothal gifts!

Du Changqing had talked about this with others outside before: "The richer the people, the more stingy they are. Haven't you seen that the rich families are so stingy with a needle? They are just doing it for outsiders. Maybe they will just give a hasty betrothal gift in the end."

However, at this moment, he could no longer say anything to slander the other party.

Looking at the gift list again, oh my, it was even more generous, with farms, shops and mansions given very generously. To be honest, if I were not a man, Du Changqing would have been willing to marry me just for this money.

In short, the betrothal gifts on that day really caused a sensation in West Street, and later it was spread to the imperial city. Pei Yunying's colleagues secretly called him a "prodigal son".

As a prodigal son, Du Changqing agreed with him, but at the same time secretly cursed him in his heart, saying that this man was scheming and deliberately wandered around West Street to win people's hearts.

Lu Tong herself did not have a dowry. The dowry was the monthly silver given by Du Changqing every month. Even with this monthly silver, she often bought sweet syrup for everyone in the clinic. Speaking of which, Lu Tong was also very extravagant and really did not know how to save money and manage the household.

Qingfeng put the heavy box in his hand on the table in the inner bunk, and said in a deep voice: "The master ordered me to deliver the wedding dress to the lady."

Du Changqing frowned: "You haven't married yet, why are you shouting nonsense."

Qingfeng ignored him.

Lu Tong and Yin Zheng lifted the felt curtain and came out, and Miao Liangfang smiled: "Little Lu came at the right time, take a look at the wedding dress made for you."

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

According to the wedding customs of the Liang Dynasty, most women's wedding dresses were embroidered by themselves before marriage, and the whole process might take several years. However, Lu Tong was really busy. She was in the clinic every day and had to sort out prescriptions for the Medical Prescription Bureau. Her embroidery skills... Pei Yunying might be worried that she would appear on the wedding scene after sewing and drawing behind his back, so he specially invited the best embroiderer to rush to sew for her.

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

It was a very beautiful wedding dress.

The red long skirt with large sleeves and gold embroidery, a waistband of the same color, a pearl crown and a shawl, a gold embroidery veil... and a pair of red shoes with raised toes.

The skirt is embellished with embroidery and pearls, and the floral and phoenix patterns embroidered with gold thread are delicate and neat. The Ge tailor shop next door also has ready-made wedding clothes, but they are not so thoughtful and meticulous.

"What beautiful embroidery," Yin Zheng praised, "I have never seen such a style in Ge's tailor shop."

Qing Feng nodded: "The pattern of the wedding dress was drawn by the adults themselves."

Lu Tong was surprised.

Pei Yunying was good at painting, she knew it before. But she didn't expect that the pattern of the wedding dress was also from him. He usually has to serve in the palace, and sometimes handle official documents at night. He actually has time to draw such a pattern. Lu Tong is a little embarrassed.

Ah Cheng praised him: "Master Pei is a great painter! With this skill, even if he doesn't work in the Palace Front Office in the future, he can still support himself."

Miao Liangfang secretly pinched him.

After the wedding dress was delivered, Qingfeng went back to report. At night, after the door of the clinic was closed, Miao Liangfang and Du Changqing went home. Yin Zheng took the wedding dress out of the tung box and asked Lu Tong 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 descending from heaven!”

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

"The 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 in 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 watched 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 Chen's eyes lit up: "So you..."

Yin Zheng smiled and shook his head: "I haven't thought about it yet, girl, where does this go? I don't think Shopkeeper Du really wants to spend the rest of his life with me. Likewise, I don't like him enough to have to be with him, at most. I think others are 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, Yin Zheng is right. 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 had a good relationship 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 need your 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. How busy the front team was, she could tell by looking at Pei Yunying that 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 the front department. 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 had no use for. 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, now able to walk, called "Uncle-Uncle-" when he came in.

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."