AWB Chapter 254 Wedding
Chapter 254 Wedding
Since other family members had no objections, Chen Cui began to assign tasks to her two daughters-in-law and prepare the betrothal gifts for her youngest son.
Changping had first consulted officials from the Ministry of Rites about this matter, and had retrieved lists of betrothal gifts from previous marriages of princesses, for them to use as a reference. The gift should not be too simple, nor too much more than others, and a good balance must be struck.
Therefore, the final amount of the betrothal gift was set at five thousand taels. A lot of antiques, jewelry, and precious calligraphy and paintings were added to the betrothal gift. In addition, the quantity and quality of other gifts were also top-notch. Overall, it was very decent.
The Empress Dowager in the palace was also very satisfied when she saw the list of betrothal gifts. She had been worried that the Liu family did not have a prominent family background and the betrothal gifts were too simple, which would embarrass Fuyou. She did not expect that the Liu family was quite sensible and did not embarrass Fuyou.
Because the decree of marriage had been issued, no matter how much preparation was made, Fuyou would not be far from getting married. The empress dowager was reluctant to part with the girl whom she had taken care of since she was a child, so she kept her in the palace and did not let her return to the palace.
Princess Fuyou didn't care even if she couldn't leave the palace. She was grateful for the empress dowager's indulgence in her marriage, and she also wanted to spend more time with her before the wedding.
In the future, when she gets married and becomes a wife, it may not be as convenient for her to enter the palace as it is now.
When it came to the betrothal gift for her youngest son, Chen Cui felt sorry for her two older daughters-in-law, so she secretly gave each of them an extra 5,000 taels of silver as pocket money, telling them to spend it as they pleased, just as if it were their own dowry.
Qin Ruozhi and Zhang Hongjuan had no choice but to accept the box of banknotes given by their mother-in-law.
The two were naturally happy to receive the banknotes. Even though their dowries were generous and they were not short of money, how could they not be happy when their mother-in-law gave them money so sincerely!
Logically speaking, Changfu's wife is a princess with a noble status, so it is reasonable for her to receive a larger betrothal gift. However, her mother-in-law actually wanted to give them some pocket money. This was an unexpected surprise!
After finishing the betrothal gift matter, the Liu family had to move again.
Chen Cui was glad that her family had bought a big house in advance, otherwise, when Changfu got married, there would be no space for a banquet.
Things in each room were packed up in advance and some of the less frequently used items were sent over in advance. On the day of moving, only the commonly used items were moved over. The movement was not big and did not attract too many people's attention, but a pot warming banquet was essential after the move.
The Liu family has a lot of social interactions nowadays. Since they have moved, they have to notify everyone and send invitations to inform them of the address of the new home and the date for the dinner party, so that friends and relatives can come to meet them.
Of course, it doesn't matter if we have relatives who are already living at home, but people like Chen Daoyuan don't need to be notified.
Chen Daoyuan failed the imperial examination this year, and didn't even make it into the top three. However, he didn't get discouraged: "How many people can pass the exam smoothly like my cousin? My success has exceeded everyone's expectations. I came to Beijing to take the imperial examination just to see some new things. If I fail this time, it's also within my expectations. I'll try again in three years!"
Chang Ping patted his shoulder and said, "It's great that you think so, but I suggest that you stay in Beijing to study and prepare for the exam. After all, the teachers and schools here are more knowledgeable and experienced than those in your hometown. Staying in Beijing will only benefit you!"
Chen Daoyuan nodded in agreement: "What my cousin said is right, but I have to go back to get married first. I made it clear before I came to Beijing that I have to go back to get married regardless of whether I succeed or not. I will come to Beijing after I get married!"
As he spoke, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face. If it weren't for Changping's good eyesight, he wouldn't even be able to see it.
Thinking that this cousin has been engaged for more than two years, it is indeed time for him to get married. Chang Ping nodded and said, "This is only natural. Our home is large and there is plenty of room to live. When the time comes, you can bring your younger siblings to Beijing and they will take care of your daily life."
Chen Daoyuan hesitated: "I'm away from home, shouldn't I let her stay at home to take care of my parents? Bringing her to Beijing with me is probably not a good idea!"
Chen Cui couldn't help but say to her nephew: "Serving your parents? That's because they don't have anyone to work, so they leave their wives at home to do the laundry, cooking and farming. Does your family need anyone to work? Your parents can't take care of themselves, so do they need someone to serve them?"
Chen Daoyuan shook his head. His family was considered a wealthy family in Yinping County. They no longer needed their family members to work in the fields, do laundry or cook. His parents had hired a maid to do these chores a few years ago and never let his mother get involved.
As for his parents, they are in good health. His father can eat three steamed buns in one meal, and his mother is full of energy when scolding his father and their brothers. She doesn't need anyone to take care of her.
"If that's the case, why do you still want to leave your wife in your hometown? Shouldn't you bring her to the capital so that the two of you can spend more time together and give birth to a grandson for your parents soon?"
Chen Cui glared at this confused nephew and spoke loudly.
Chen Daoyuan's face suddenly turned red.
My aunt-in-law is so rude. Why did she talk about giving birth to a grandson? How should I respond?
He could only nod randomly and said, "I understand."
Then he made an excuse to pack his luggage and slipped away quickly.
Chen Cui looked at her nephew's fleeing back and teased her sons, "Look at him, he's already grown up, and he's still shy!"
When her nephew got married, Chen Cui really wanted to go back to attend the wedding, but when she thought about the bumpy road and the fact that it would take at least three or four months to go back and forth, she backed out.
Especially when I go back, I have to visit everywhere and receive guests who come to visit, and all the useless social engagements. It makes me feel overwhelmed just thinking about it.
Therefore, although she missed her relatives in the Chen family, she did not go back with her nephew. She could only let her nephew take the gifts for each relative back.
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory has calculated a suitable day for the princess and Changfu to get married based on their horoscopes. That day is October 9 this year. This is a very auspicious day for them!
In other words, in about half a year, Chen Cui's third daughter-in-law will be coming home.
This summer, they lived in a large house with five courtyards. Due to its large area and abundant greenery, it was cooler than the previous house. Moreover, the ice cellar and cellar here were larger and could store more ice, thus creating more coolness.
However, since Chen Cui, the female members of the Liu family have all understood some medical knowledge and knew that women and children should not use too much ice. So for the sake of their own and their children's health, they would use it with restraint and not without restraint.
The summer heat faded and autumn came, and soon it was time for the wedding of Liu Changfu and Princess Fuyou!