Jiang Ningbao's uncle's house is far away from the capital, so he chose to take the waterway all the way. Although the waterway is relatively fast, in ancient times, many people would feel uncomfortable when taking a boat, and they were prone to seasickness.
It was getting dark, and Jiang Ningbao, a girl to be married, was not suitable to leave the house, so her eldest brother Jiang Jin went to resettle her uncle's relatives. She went to the wine cellar and took two jars of Qingxin Ningshen Medicinal Wine brewed a few days ago and handed them to her eldest brother.
"Brother, give these two altars of medicinal wine to Uncle and the others to relieve their discomfort."
This medicinal wine is most suitable for people who suffer from seasickness. It can stop vomiting and dizziness, and it can also make people feel refreshed and comfortable.
Jiang Jin didn't expect Ningbao to brew this kind of medicinal wine, and Jun's face was full of surprise.
"Ningbao, I'm going to visit my uncle and the others first, and I may be back very late, so you go to bed early." Jiang Jin pampered Ningbao's head, picked up two jars of medicinal wine and quickly left the yard.
Looking at the back of his eldest brother leaving, Jiang Ningbao smiled and returned to the house. The people from the uncle's family arrived in time, and Jiang Ningbao was relieved.
The people who came to add make-up today did not have any relatives or friends from the second room, not even the second wife of the Xie family who was rescued by Jiang Ningbao's mother, they just sent someone to give a make-up gift.
An ordinary makeup gift.
Jiang Ningbao didn't care, the second wife of the Xie family probably hated her to death, a woman who had been divorced climbed up to Ding Guogong, and then pressed on her direct son.
Once she gave birth to the Duke's heir, the title of Duke Ding's mansion would not fall to Xie Jingyi.
Jiang Ningbao thought to himself, if possible, the second wife of the Xie family would probably not even give a makeup gift, but everyone knows that Jiang Ningbao's mother saved the second lady, and the second lady could not be ungrateful and ruined her reputation.
"Girl, your uncle's family is here, and our second room can finally feel proud. This day, the servant heard the servants in the mansion privately say that the girl doesn't even have a decent elder, and she has to rely on the master of their first house for help. Take a breath."
Chunxi said angrily.
Jiang Ningbao took a sip of tea, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his lips: "We can't control the mouth growing on other people, besides, I really need the master of the big house to help entertain the guests now."
"If the second master and the second wife are still here, there is nothing about the big house." Chunxi was still very unwilling. The girl married Ding Guogong, and most of the wives who came to give the make-up gifts were of high status.
For this reason, the eldest lady received these wives in person and took the opportunity to expand her network, while the relatives and friends of the uncle's mansion were handed over to the eldest young lady who had secured her pregnancy.
Jiang Ningbao was silent.
There are gains and losses, as long as the parents are alive, it is better than anything else.
"Not only that, but the servants in the yard told the servants that some visitors privately said that the girl does not show her dowry, because she is afraid of being said to be shabby, and she can't do it, so she can only rely on Ding Guogong's dowry to support the scene." Chun Le was also upset at the side. Said.
It's obviously a good day to add makeup, but there are always some people who talk nonsense.
"Whoever said that the girl's dowry can't be handed out, it's because the girl just doesn't want to show off." Chun Xi couldn't help snorting, and argued angrily.
Jiang Ningbao chuckled, and said indifferently: "Whether my own dowry is rich or not, that's all we need to know. Why should everyone know about it?"
"It's not a good thing to show off in a high-profile manner and be easily missed by others."
When most noble girls add makeup, they will display their dowry. Jiang Ningbao doesn't mean to show off. Whether it is prepared by herself or the dowry gift from Duke Ding, it is so rich and coveted.
As far as the wood of the dowry furniture is concerned, except for a small part of it is made of huanghuali wood, the rest are almost all made of golden nanmu and rosewood, especially the ingenious rosewood dressing table, which is too eye-catching.
Jiang Ningbao didn't intend to post the dowry, and of course Mrs. Zhang didn't have such an idea.
Jiang Mingyao got married on the tenth day of the fifth lunar month, and the wedding dates were quite close together. Mrs. Zhang was going to show off the generous dowry she had prepared for her daughter, so she definitely couldn't let her niece steal the limelight.
Mrs. Zhang once read Ding Guogong's dowry list, and she was so jealous that her eyes would bleed. If the niece wanted to post the dowry, she would definitely stop it, and she couldn't let outsiders know that their uncle's house did not prepare a dowry for the niece.
Therefore, some people who came to add makeup today saw that Jiang Ningbao did not post the dowry, so they thought that Miss Jiang Si's dowry was supported by Ding Guogong's dowry, and they were embarrassed to post it.
Yang Shuqing learned that Jiang Ningbao didn't show off her dowry, a mocking smile appeared on her beautiful face, she was quite self-aware, given Jiang Ningbao's status in the Changning Bofu, how much dowry the Bofu could buy her.
But when she thought that Jiang Ningbao would be her mother-in-law in the future, she felt a shock in her heart.
This night, Jiang Ningbao was so happy thinking that he would see his uncle and the others tomorrow, he forgot to write a letter to exchange feelings with Duke Dingguo, and washed up early and went to bed.
Dingguo Gong Xie Heng didn't wait for the little girl's letter until the end of the Xu Dynasty, and couldn't help feeling a little irritated in his heart. His expressionless handsome face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost, which was bitingly cold.
The guards in black bowed their heads together.
Xie Qi felt that what was wrong with the Duke tonight must have something to do with Miss Jiang Si, so he couldn't help but bite the bullet and stepped forward to respectfully say: "Master, today is the day when everyone goes to the uncle's house to add makeup, and there are many guests. It must be very tiring to entertain them all day, so I probably took a break early."
Ding Guogong frowned when he heard the words, and a hint of distress flashed in his eyes.
It seems that the little girl is really exhausted.
I heard that on the first day of putting on makeup, the number of people putting on makeup was the most, and the next few days should be less, only relatives and friends from afar came to give gifts one after another.
The little girl should be more relaxed tomorrow. Thinking of this, Duke Ding calmed down a little, and the irritability in his heart disappeared without a trace.
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On the second day of adding make-up, Jiang Ningbao's uncle's family sent the make-up gifts to Bo's house with great fanfare, attracting crowds of people in the capital.
Yang Shuqing, who still laughed at Jiang Ningbao's shabby dowry yesterday, changed his face when he learned that Jiang Ningbao's uncle's family arrived in the capital in time. The same surname is Yang, but the Xuzhou Yang family has nothing to do with Anyuanhou.
Although the Xuzhou Yang family looked inconspicuous and had never married into the royal family for generations, no one dared to underestimate it. Even the Yang family where Marquis An Yuan belonged was not as old as the Xuzhou Yang family.
Everyone in Changning Bo Mansion was also taken aback.
Originally thought that the Yang family in Xuzhou was far away from the capital, and when the news of the imperial decree to grant the marriage reached Xuzhou, the Yang family had no time to rush to the capital to attend Jiang Ningbao's wedding, who knew they were too happy.
Mrs. Jiang remembered the old things three years ago, her eyes darkened, and she didn't want to deal with the Yang family at all. Although the Yang family is said to be from a scholarly family, the Yang family is not at all like people from a scholarly family, and they are very difficult to deal with.
At the gate of the mansion, Mrs. Zhang welcomed the relatives of the second sibling's natal family into the mansion with a stiff smile.
"Please come in."
The Yang family who came this time included several uncles and aunts of the Yang family, as well as their children, a large and mighty group of people, all dressed in fine clothes, caused a sensation in the Bo residence.
The people who came to add makeup all looked at the Yang family members intently.
This is Miss Jiang Si's natal family.
They were all startled when they saw the carloads of precious makeup gifts sent by their parents to the uncle's house. Is this a makeup gift? It is comparable to the dowry of ordinary wealthy people.
Standing in the yard, Jiang Ningbao looked at the copper boxes all over the floor, and his eyes were slightly red with emotion. He didn't expect that his uncle and the others would bring such a generous gift of makeup from far away Xuzhou.
Antique calligraphy and painting, head and face jewelry, silk and satin, precious wood, precious spices and medicinal materials... This lavish gift of makeup shocked the servants of the West Courtyard.
Both Chunxi and Chunle smiled with their eyes narrowed.
At this time, there was a commotion outside, and the elder brother Jiang Jin brought his uncle and the others over with a happy face.
Most of the Yang family is handsome, and so are the few uncles, who look handsome and elegant, and even their cousins and cousins have good looks.
Several aunts also look like gentle and elegant ladies.
As soon as they arrived at the yard, they saw a slim and beautiful woman standing in the middle of the yard. They hadn't seen each other for three years, and Jiang Ningbao looked even more beautiful and charming.
The eyes of the uncles and aunts of the Yang family lit up, as did the cousins.
"My cousin is so pretty."
One of the youngest cousins couldn't help but exclaimed. Seeing everyone looking at her, she blushed with embarrassment and hid behind her sister, which elicited a burst of good-natured laughter.
Jiang Ningbao pursed her lips and smiled, and greeted them one by one with a smile on her face. Her gestures were elegant and calm, and her voice was melodious, which made people feel like spring breeze and felt comfortable.
Seeing this, the uncles of the Yang family nodded secretly.
Jiang Jin was full of pride, his sister Ningbao was the best.
Jiang Ningbao led all the people from his uncle's family to sit down in the lobby, and Chunxi Chunle and other maidservants quickly brought tea and snacks.
Several aunts pulled Jiang Ningbao to talk, Jiang Ningbao said everything he needed to say, and didn't deliberately conceal what the uncle's house and the old lady had done, especially when the old lady threatened her with her eldest brother's future, Jiang Ningbao kept it in her throat, Can't let go.
A coldness flashed in the eyes of the listening uncles.
Mrs. Jiang is too deceitful.
Standing beside Jiang Jin, a cousin in his early twenties patted Jiang Jin's shoulder comfortingly, and said with a smile: "Cousin, don't worry, my father will be transferred to the capital in three months. Our family will move to the capital.”
It was a big surprise that the eldest uncle was going to work in the capital. Jiang Jin and Jiang Ningbao showed joyful smiles at the same time.
Seeing the expressions of the two brothers and sisters, the Yang family present felt more and more pity in their hearts.
Suddenly, a cough sounded.
Jiang Ningbao followed the prestige, and it turned out that cousin Chen from the third uncle's family was covering his mouth with a handkerchief and coughing, his handsome face was pale, with an abnormal blue color faintly.
There was a look of worry on the third uncle's face, the third aunt hurriedly got up and went over, carefully patted her son on the back, hating herself to death, if she had discovered the abnormality of that confidant mother earlier, Chen'er would not have been poisoned by her body.
The smiles on the faces of the cousins and cousins disappeared, and they all looked at Yang Chen worriedly.
Originally, Yang Chen couldn't come this time, but an eminent monk suddenly came to the door and said that Yang Chen's nobleman was in the capital, and as long as he went to the capital, there was hope of recovery.
So the Yang family brought Yang Chen with them.
Jiang Ningbao asked the elder brother in a low voice about the situation of cousin Chen.
Jiang Jin thought of Ningbao's magical wine-making ability, and whispered about Yang Chen's situation. It turned out that Yang Chen was poisoned and ruined by the third aunt's confidant nanny when he was a child.
Jiang Ningbao thought for a while, and it happened that she brewed a lot of medicinal wine with different effects, and said quickly: "Third Uncle, Third Aunt, I have a magical medicinal wine here, which should be able to cure Cousin Chen."
As soon as these words came out, the Yang family was stunned.
They all thought of the magical medicinal wine that Jiang Jin sent last night, because they were in a hurry and chose the waterway. Along the way, most of the people were not used to taking a boat, and they became dizzy and vomited.
Especially Yang Chen, who was in the worst health, fell asleep all the way.
But after drinking the medicinal wine brought by his nephew, all the discomfort disappeared without a trace, and even Yang Chen regained his spirit.
The third uncle hurriedly asked: "Ningbao, is what you said true?"
"Third uncle, it's true. The effect of this miraculous medicinal wine is to repair the damaged body." Jiang Ningbao nodded, and then attracted Chunxi, and ordered: "Chunxi, go to the wine cellar and get a jar of medicinal wine tied with two blue ribbons." .”
After a while, Chunxi came over with a wine jar tied with two blue ribbons.
The Yang family all stared at the wine jar in Chunxi's hand.
Jiang Ningbao didn't keep them waiting, and asked his eldest brother to help open the seal. Once the seal was opened, the scent of the medicine mixed with the smell of wine escaped. After taking a small sip, he felt comfortable all over. The uncles of the Yang family said in unison with clear eyes.
"Good wine!"
Jiang Jin quickly poured a glass of medicinal wine for cousin Yang Chen.
Yang Chen put away the handkerchief in his hand, picked up the wine cup without hesitation and drank it all. After drinking it, Yang Chen felt warm all over his body, feeling as if his ailments had dissipated, and his pale and bluish handsome face gradually turned rosy.
Seeing this, the third uncle and the third aunt almost wept with joy, going around and around, it turned out that Chen'er's noble person was her niece.
"Third uncle, third aunt, don't worry, as long as Cousin Chen finishes drinking this jar of medicinal wine, he will fully recover." Jiang Ningbao said with a smile.
This jar of medicinal wine has been stored in the cellar for less than ten days, so the miraculous effect has been compromised, and a little more is needed.
The Yang family was very happy when they heard this.
But they tacitly didn't ask about the source of the medicinal wine, and even a few cousins were just curious, which shows that the Yang family's tutor is very good.
Jiang Ningbao was even more satisfied that he had not misjudged the person.
When his uncle and the others left Beijing, Jiang Ningbao decided to ask his eldest brother to give them ten altars of medicinal wine.
At noon, the Yang family had lunch directly in Jiang Ningbao's big yard, making it clear that they wanted to support Jiang Ningbao's brothers and sisters. The faces of Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Zhang turned dark, and Changning Bofu's face was extremely ugly.
The arrival of the Yang family made Jiang Ningbao very happy, chatting with his cousins in the yard every day.
On the last day of makeup addition, which was also the day before the wedding, Emperor Qianyuan sent a mighty team of servants to present the makeup gift, and the rich makeup gift was delivered to Jiang Ningbao's yard like flowing water.
The whole capital was shocked.
Jiang Ningbao has completely become the envy and envy of all the ladies this time.
Yang Shuqing was so angry that he almost vomited blood when he thought that because of himself, Jiang Ningbao was more beautiful than in his previous life.
Especially after she learned that Jiang Ningbao's uncle was going to serve in the Ministry of Punishment in the capital, she couldn't wait to drink Jiang Ningbao's blood.
Originally, she and Qin Wang planned to arrange their own people in the vacated position, but they were cut off by the Yang family.
Yang Shuqing fell back angrily.
Now the Holy Majesty gave Jiang Ningbao a makeup gift, but Yang Shuqing didn't come up in one breath, and passed out abruptly.
The Yang family was also dumbfounded.
Mrs. Jiang from the Changning Bo Mansion was spread out on the chair with her eyes blank. She did not expect that the fourth granddaughter not only received the imperial decree for marriage, but also the gift of makeup from the Holy Majesty. This is the only one, except for the royal princess, who else With this honor, thinking of the fact that he used his third grandson to threaten her, his eyes darkened and he regretted it.
The atmosphere in the eldest room of the uncle's mansion is rare, and only Jiang Shuyan is the happiest. She caresses her flat abdomen, and she has gained confidence, and her whole body is becoming more and more confident.
At this time, Jiang Ningbao was looking at the letterhead sent by Duke Ding in the yard, which said that Yang Shuqing fainted, and she couldn't help but chuckled.
"Girl, why aren't you excited at all when the Holy Majesty gave you a make-up gift?" Chunxi couldn't help asking strangely after the excitement.
Chunle also looked puzzled.
There was a slight smile on the corner of Jiang Ningbao's mouth: "As expected, what's so exciting." Emperor Qianyuan added makeup to her with great fanfare, which must be due to the medicinal wine.
Grandpa Guo also said in the letter that if it wasn't for the heavy evil spirit on his body, Emperor Qianyuan, who had fully recovered, would still want to be their officiant in person.
Chunxi and Chunle: "..."
The night before she got married, several aunts of Jiang Ningbao came to her with a stack of picture albums, saying that it was the booklet of husband and wife Dun Lun, and asked her to take a good look at it. They also said some things to pay attention to during the wedding ceremony, and then left .
Jiang Ningbao flipped through these veiled albums speechlessly before throwing them into the box.
She is a person who has experienced all kinds of modern video baptisms. It is not her who needs to read the album, but the Duke. Jiang Ningbao is suddenly looking forward to the big wedding tomorrow and the wedding night of the Duke.