The hot July ended with the fourth prince falling and getting up again and again.
Time soon came to the tenth day of August, which was the day when Qiao Mansion hired Han Mansion.
Mrs. Qiao got up early. Although she had checked the betrothal gifts according to the gift list many times, before going out, she still checked it again uneasily.
Qiao Zhongguo specifically took leave today and stood aside obediently to strike at any time.
But Mrs. Qiao thought he was rough, so she didn't let him interfere even once.
According to custom, the man will invite two to four female relatives to meet with a matchmaker to deliver the bride price and betrothal gifts to the woman's home.
Mrs. Qiao is very happy to have Miss Han as her daughter-in-law, but there are not many high-status female relatives in the Qiao family and the Duke of Yan.
In order to prevent Miss Han from being wronged, Mrs. Qiao directly called the sisters in the Beijing circle who played well with her.
In addition to the matchmaker Mrs. Yang, there are also Mrs. Xiao of Dingguo Gong family, Mrs. Wang of the Ministry of War Shangshu, and Qiao Tianjing's immediate boss Mrs. Dou of the Hubu Shangshu family, etc.
Such a strong recruitment lineup really gave the Han family plenty of opportunities.
As Qiao Tianjing is the groom-to-be, he does not need to participate in the appointment.
So he held Qiao Jiaojiao and stood at the door of Qiao's residence, watching everyone beat gongs and drums as they carried Yishui's betrothal gift over.
Qiao Jiaojiao smiled broadly, her heart full of joy.
"Yeah yeah!"
She was screaming, and her inner voice didn't stop for a moment.
【It’s so lively! Sister-in-law, come over quickly! 】
[Look at my brother, he’s still holding it in! You might say he's reserved, but actually he's more like a coquettish person, haha! 】
[Maybe the eldest brother was so happy that he rolled around on the bed in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep! 】
Qiao Tianjing: "..."
He didn't!
He was just secretly happy in his heart!
Miss Han...is about to become his wife.
Thinking of this, the corners of Qiao Tianjing's mouth raised unconsciously. He pressed it again and again, but failed to suppress it.
Seeing this, Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help covering her mouth and snickering.
[Hehe, there is no shame in being happy. In the future, eldest brother can also be like his father and build up his reputation as a doting wife! 】
[A shameless person is invincible. You can tell just by looking at his father. When people laugh at him for being henpecked, how many times can he still laugh along with him! 】
Qiao Zhongguo, who had just followed the betrothal procession out of the door, happened to hear these words, and he immediately nodded with deep understanding.
He, Lao Qiao, is famous for doting on his wife!
This should become the family motto of their Qiao family, so that both the great man and the young man can carry it forward!
It took more than an hour to carry all the betrothal gifts from the Qiao family to the Han family.
The onlookers on the road couldn't help but secretly gasped when they saw this scene.
I thought that the lintel of the Han family was too different from that of the Qiao family, so the girl from the Han family would not be taken seriously. I didn't expect that the Qiao family had prepared such a generous betrothal gift, which was enough to give the girl from the Han family face.
At this time, people had already gathered in circles outside the Han Mansion, and the Qiao family's housekeeper was standing in the hall reading out the gift list. This was a rule and a sign of respect for the woman's family.
Mrs. Yang and Mrs. Xiao stood together. Seeing this joyful scene, they couldn't help but feel happy for Mrs. Qiao who couldn't come.
After the ceremony is completed, the woman returns the gift, which is still brought back by the man, indicating that the woman is very satisfied with the marriage.
Hanya Xian stood in the back hall, listening to the sound of gongs and drums in the front yard, and her heart was beating fast.
These days, she has been obediently waiting at home to get married. Her father knows that the Qiao family is special, and he has also begun to talk to her about things in the court during this time.
"Xian'er, the eldest son of the Qiao family has a gap in his chest, so he will definitely not be able to live under others for a long time. Daddy said this not to ask you to fight for anything, but I just hope that you can keep up with the footsteps of the eldest son of the Qiao family."
"Women can speak less and be careful in their words and deeds, but they cannot be empty-headed and empty-minded."
"Of course, dad also knows Xian'er's abilities. When you get to Qiao's house, Xian'er, you don't have to belittle yourself."
"You are a good daughter that my father has worked so hard to raise. Even if you are allowed to compete with the men in Beijing, my father can confidently say that you may not lose!"
When Hanya Xian heard this, her nose suddenly became sore.
She naturally knew how much her father loved her. Her mother was in poor health and would not be able to have children after giving birth to her.
Because of this, my father never said anything coldly to my mother, nor did he ever take a concubine to support my concubine. He just devoted himself to cultivating her.
Although her father was ostracized by the courtiers for being too upright, she always understood that her father had loyalty in his heart. He was devoted to the people and had already put his personal life and death aside.
Daddy is the person she respects and admires the most!
"Dad, don't worry, even if Xian'er arrives at Qiao's house, she will never forget the character of our Han family!"
"Xian'er is my father's only daughter. How can I disgrace my father's reputation?"
When Han Mingzhe heard this, he felt ashamed first.
His reputation was so bad that there were very few boudoir girls who were willing to make friends with Xian'er. He was worried that there wouldn't be enough manpower on the day of the wedding...
The day that everyone had been looking forward to finally arrived on the ninth day of September. This was the day when the Han family sent the dowry.
Qiao's mansion opened the door early in the morning. Qiao Tianjing happened to have a rest today, so he waited at home.
The inside and outside of the Green Bamboo Courtyard have been cleaned several times. Red silks and satins are hung everywhere, and lights and colors are decorated, making it extremely festive.
At nearly noon, Miss Han's dowry was brought in, filling the Qingzhu Courtyard to the brim.
Big red silk flowers were hung on each of the camphor wood boxes. There was a large dressing table that Han Mingzhe spent a lot of money on having the craftsmen make it several months ago, and it was now placed in the main room.
After all the servants left, Qiao Tianjing stared at the main room in confusion.
He has always liked elegance and does not like those complicated and luxurious things, so the main house has always been simple and the colors are very plain.
Now that he saw the exquisite dressing table and the red color, he felt for the first time that such a lively and lively place was good and full of human touch.
Especially when he thought that Miss Han would live with him here in the future, and this place would be filled with her breath, Qiao Tianjing felt a sense of urgency and expectation in his heart.
Just as he was blushing and heartbeating, Qiao Zhongguo suddenly walked in from outside the hospital.
He did not enter the house, but shouted outside the door: "Boss, get out!"
Qiao Tianjing quickly calmed down and walked to the door. Several books were thrown at him.
After all, he was skillful and caught it calmly, looking at his father with a puzzled look on his face.
"Dad, what is this?"
As he spoke, he lowered his head. When he saw the big words "Secret Techniques in the House" written on the cover of the book, his hands shook in fright and his face turned red.
Qiao Zhongguo touched his nose in embarrassment and said in a low voice: "We in the Qiao Mansion don't have any rules about intercourse with maids. I guess you, a young boy, are still confused."
"Study carefully, don't-"
After all, Qiao Zhongguo couldn't say any more. He gave Qiao Tianjing a meaningful look and ran away!
Qiao Tianjing felt his blood rushing all over his body and his whole body was warm. Seeing no one around, he walked into the main room holding the book.
He...should study hard...
