November 11th is an auspicious day for marriage.

As soon as it dawned, the Hou Mansion began to get busy.

All the servants and nursing home servants put on new clothes and started working in an orderly manner according to the pre-arranged arrangements under the supervision of the housekeepers Ma Qing and Yang Qiaolian.

The main gate of the Hou Mansion is wide open, with lanterns and colorful decorations, welcoming guests from all directions.

Everyone was busy, but Zhu Xiu had some leisure time.

After putting on the red wedding robe, combing her makeup and hair, nothing happened to him anymore.

Zhu Xiu wandered around the house and found that everyone except herself was very busy. Even Zhu Liang was arranged by Yang Qiaolian to follow Bi Zhenhai to prepare for the dinner.

Ma Qing and Yang Qiaolian were taking care of all the matters, so Zhu Xiu didn't have to worry about it and went to Wu Youdi's courtyard to listen to her talk.

Wu Youdi changed into a bright dress of a married woman. She was not used to wearing a loose dress and long sleeves. She didn't know where to put her hands and feet while sitting in the courtyard, and she felt uncomfortable all over.

Zhou Xian is combing Zhu Fang's hair and tying it into a beautiful concentric bun, which just reflects today's auspicious day.

The three ladies were chatting and laughing, but as soon as Zhu Xiu left, Zhou Xian stopped talking, and his face returned to a cold expression, not even looking at him.

Wu Youdi didn't say anything bad, she just held Zhou Xian's hand tightly to show comfort and support.

In her heart, Mrs. Zhou accompanied them all the way north and endured all kinds of hardships, so Brother Xiu's real wife must be her.

But she also knows that when you reach this stage of being an official, you often have to do many things that you have no control over.

For Brother Xiu and the entire Zhu family, the second wife of the Fu family is the best choice.

Fortunately, after meeting Na Fu Er Niang several times, Wu Youdi was also very satisfied. There was no fault in her appearance, figure and family background. Being able to marry Brother Xiu was also a blessing for the Zhu family.

While Wu Youdi was pleased, she could only sigh silently in her heart. This incident was considered a sign that the Zhu family was sorry for Mrs. Zhou.

"My uncle is getting a wife!" Zhu Fang came over cheering. The little girl was changing her teeth and her mouth was leaking when she spoke.

Zhu Xiu touched the cute bun on her head and secretly looked at Zhou Xian.

This girl didn't change into a festive and bright dress, she just wore a coat and skirt casually.

Fortunately, she was not wearing monk robes, so she was already selling Zhu Xiu a bit thinly.

Without giving Zhu Xiu a chance to strike up a conversation, Zhou Xian bowed to Wu Youdi, found an excuse and left.

Zhu Xiu opened her mouth to speak, but unfortunately the beauty had already drifted away.

Wu Youdi patted his hand: "Take your time, don't rush."

Zhu Xiu forced a smile towards his mother.

Wu Youdi murmured as if she was talking to herself: "Once you get married, you have to live a good life in the future... Whether it's Madam Fu, Madam Lingyan, or Madam Zhou, you have to treat others well, and you can't let them down.

A piece of affection..."

"Mom, don't worry, my child will remember it."

"From now on, you are a family man. Whether you are an official or work outside, you must learn to take care of your family and be cautious in doing things... You must not only be worthy of yourself, but also be worthy of the people in this family.

Woman, there is also a large group of subordinates who follow you to make a living...

Also, you have to discuss it carefully with Madam Fu. You two should have a baby as soon as possible, while your mother still has a few years to live, so that she can help you take care of it... Your elder brother has Liang Wazi and Da Ya, you

There’s no queen yet, so I’m worried...”

Zhu Xiugan smiled and said: "Mom, don't worry, this kind of thing won't take long, the child will definitely work hard!"

"That's good...that's good..."

Wu Youdi murmured, with a happy and satisfied smile on her face.

"Mom, let me help you go into the house and have a rest~"

Zhu Xiu helped his mother go back to her room to rest. She had just taken off her shoes and got on the bed. After leaning against her bed for a while, Wu Youdi fell asleep and snored.

Zhu Xiu sat by the couch and stayed with her quietly for a while, then got up and tiptoed out of the house.

Near noon, guests arrived one after another.

Pan Mei, Li Chongjin, Zhang Yongde, Zhao Kuangyin, Shi Shouxin and others arrived one after another, and they all wanted to accompany Zhu Xiu to the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion to pick up the bride.

Zhang Gui also arrived early and sent a copy of "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra" handwritten by Empress Dowager Li, with the intention of praying for blessings and eliminating disasters for Zhu Xiu's family.

The Buddhist scriptures copied by Empress Dowager Li were much more precious than any gold, silver or jewelry. Zhu Xiu thanked her in the direction of the Taiping Palace and asked Ma Qing to keep it and find a craftsman to install the watch after the wedding.

Zhang Gui was a eunuch and an elder in age. He couldn't help but follow Zhu Xiu around, so he asked him to rest in the Marquis Mansion.

Zhang Gui, however, couldn't sit still and volunteered to be a ceremony official.

He has been in the palace for many years and has learned a lot about etiquette. It would be good to have him give guidance to avoid making any jokes about etiquette.

Near noon, guests arrived one after another.

Pan Mei, Zhang Yongde, Li Chongjin, Zhao Kuangyin, Shi Shouxin and others were the first to arrive, and they all wanted to follow Zhu Xiu to the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion to pick up the bride.

In the hall, everyone gathered together.

Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde sat on separate sides, neither paying attention to the other.

Pan Mei, Zhao Kuangyin, and Shi Shouxin were caught in the middle. They took turns talking to each other, neither daring to neglect anyone or getting too close to anyone.

When Zhu Xiu came and took a look, the two guys were obviously still fighting. It seemed that the conflict over the rectification of the imperial army in front of the palace had not yet been resolved.

"Let me tell you, eldest brother, today is the wedding day for my younger brother and me. Isn't it inappropriate for the two of you to act like a dragon and a tiger?

If a fight breaks out later, can I still hold the wedding?"

Zhu Xiu spread her hands.

Zhao Kuangyin, Pan Mei, and Shi Shouxin were dumbfounded. Only Zhu Xiu dared to say this to his face.

Zhang Yongde put down the tea cup and said coldly: "Don't worry, I am not like some people who don't know the rules and rules. They have a little power in their hands, but they don't know how high the sky is!"

Li Chongjin slapped the table with his black-haired hands, stood up with a huff and said angrily: "Zhang Baoyi! Why don't you fucking accuse Sang and Huai! I'm the one who inspects the entire palace, but I have the final say on how to organize the imperial army in front of the palace! If you are not convinced, just go ahead and do it!"

Report it to the officials and I will be relieved of my duties!

Stop fucking staring at me. If you still don't accept it, can we find a place to practice?"

Zhang Yongde's eyes flashed: "Don't worry, the statement of impeachment against you has been sent to the officials! Today is the big day for Junhou and Zhu Xiu, and I don't share your experience. After today, whatever you want to practice, I will accompany you."

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Li Chongjin was furious: "You bastard, are you really going to impeach me? Get up, I will practice hard with you now!"

Zhang Yongde glanced sideways at him, snorted heavily in his nostrils, and picked up the tea cup.

Li Chongjin screamed in anger and was about to rush forward and grab him by the collar, but Zhu Xiu quickly stopped him.

"Hey, hey, don't mess around! Are you trying to mess up my marriage, you bastard?"

Li Chongjin gritted his teeth and clenched his two black-haired fists as big as sand bowls, but he also knew that today was a festive day and he must not do anything.

After some hard talking, Zhu Xiu looked at the two of them and said, "Two eldest brothers, please give me some face today. Don't make a fuss or make a fuss. Don't do anything. We'll talk about it after today."

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The two glared at each other, snorted and turned their heads.

Zhao Kuangyin secretly smiled bitterly, because Li Chongjin, Chai Rong, and Zhang Yongde were having a very unhappy time due to the rectification of the Imperial Guards in front of the palace.

At this time, only Zhu Xiu in the whole court could be the peacemaker.

Zhu Xiu served tea to the two eldest brothers respectively and said with a smile: "I wonder how Chai Junhou is preparing in the palace?"

Zhang Yongde said: "The rules in the palace are complicated. Even if they are simplified according to the prince's etiquette, there are still a lot of troubles. The princess went to the palace yesterday to help."

Li Chongjin hummed and said: "There is no excitement outside in the palace, and we can't have a wedding ceremony. It's boring."

After chatting for a while, everyone ate some food at will. When it was the auspicious time to go out to meet the bride, Zhu Xiu was fully dressed, climbed on the red boy with a big red flower on his head and a colorful coat, and was ready to go to the palace to pick up the bride.

"Old Pan, give me a voice!"

Behind Zhu Xiu, Pan Meili, Li Chongjin and others also mounted their horses.

Pan Mei cleared her throat, let go and shouted: "Let's set off to pick up our new wife!~"

"Crackling~" A series of firecrackers exploded, smoke billowed, and the huge procession of welcoming the bride set off along the street with gongs and drums beating as the neighbors cheered her off.

A large amount of copper coins spilled out from the basket, and the children picking up the lucky coins swarmed over with cheers.

Various pastries and candies were distributed to the people watching along the street, which attracted bursts of cheers and blessings.

More and more people followed the wedding procession to join in the fun. From the street to the end of the street, the crowds were so close that you couldn't even see the end.

Zhao Kuangyin was riding on horseback, with ribbons and confetti falling all over him, and he said with a smile: "Who would have thought that the marriage of a ninth-grade farming magistrate would be as lively as a prince and a prince."

Shi Shouxin beside him smiled and said: "I am a ninth-rank official getting married, but the guests who come to congratulate me are all noble officials of the third and fifth ranks. This is a great news!"

"Haha!~Zhu Xiuqi does strange things, even getting married is extraordinary!" Zhao Kuangyin laughed.

After a pause, Zhao Kuangyin said: "Shi Lang is now the Imperial Marquis of the Inner Palace, and all his trusted generals are inspected. It won't take long before the matchmaker who claims to marry you will crush the door of your home."

Shi Shouxin said in surprise: "Brother Zhao is joking, my younger brother's career has just started to improve, and he doesn't want to get married prematurely."

Zhao Kuangyin said: "Shi Lang's words are wrong! There is no conflict for a man to have a family and a career. A good marriage will help a lot in his career! After you have a family, you will be more stable in your work."
To be continued...