As soon as the maid reported the message, she heard brisk footsteps coming, and soon a woman wearing a colorful palace dress with dark flowers and brocade walked in.
Today was Xie Ruzhuo's haircut ceremony. Xiao Xinning came dressed up and dressed up deliberately. It not only highlights her distinguished status, but also does not steal Xie Ruzhuo's limelight.
Even though Xiao Xinning was ready to serve as a foil, when she really saw Xie Ruzhuo today, she still felt that she was eclipsed.
"Zhuo'er is so beautiful today!" Xiao Xinning exclaimed as soon as she entered the door.
Everyone in the room saluted and said hello. Xiao Xinning spared everyone's courtesy and personally helped Xie Ruzhuo up. He said with a smile, "I don't dare to accept this gift. If my imperial brother finds out, he will say that I bully the future." Sister-in-law, I can’t bear to eat and carry it around.”
Seeing her making fun of him, Xie Ruzhuo's face turned red and he said angrily, "Princess, are you here to celebrate your birthday today, or are you here to watch the fun? It's a pity that King Jing is not here today."
Xiao Xinning smiled happily and said, "Isn't it? It's a pity that my Third Emperor Brother is not here." As she said that, she rolled her eyebrows and looked at the hairpin on Xie Ruzhuo's head with her eyes. It’s a pity that the person who gave the gift can’t see it when he comes out.”
What she said was not obscure, and everyone else also understood the origin of the hosta on Xie Ruzhuo's head, and they immediately understood it.
Just as Xie Ruzhuo was about to say something, the curtain was raised, and it was Xie Ruyue and Xiao Junhe who came.
After all, she was married, so Xie Ruyue had lost some of her liveliness now and showed some composure.
She endured her sisters' longing for each other, and first greeted the elders in the house one by one, and then exchanged greetings with Xiao Xinning. Then she walked up to Xie Ruzhuo and said with a smile, "Zhuo'er, happy birthday, I wish you this day every year. Every year has its present day.”
Xie Ruzhuo thanked her, then saw Xiao Junhe handing over a brocade box with both hands, and said with a smile, "This is a little thought from your sister and me."
Xie Ruzhuo was so busy that he stopped and said with a smile, "It cost my brother-in-law a lot of money."
People in this room exchanged pleasantries back and forth, but Xiao Xinning couldn't bear it at first, waved his hands and said with a smile, "I'm here to give Zhuoer a haircut gift, so you guys don't mind being bored like this."
She always speaks straightforwardly, which Mrs. Qiao is used to, but Mrs. Li is a little worried, "Seventh Princess, don't be surprised."
Xiao Xinning smiled at her, pulled Xie Ruzhuo and Xie Ruyue and said, "Let's go and talk freely." After saying that, he looked back and smiled, "Mrs. Xie, don't blame me for turning your two daughters aside. .”
Qiao quickly said, "I don't dare."
Since it was still early, everything was ready and waiting for the right time.
Several women went to Xie Ruzhuo's room together. Xiao Xinning was the first to smile and said, "The clothes you are going to change today, take them out and let me take a look."
Getting a girl's hair is a big deal, and there is a certain process. After getting up in the morning, after taking a bath and changing clothes, inform the guests from heaven and earth at the auspicious time, comb your hair and add hairpins, bow three times and change clothes, and then the guest will take the "word" and the elders will teach you. Only then has the ceremony been completed.
The clothes that Xiao Xinning asked about were the three formal suits for the three times of worship.
Xie Ruzhuo didn't hesitate and took out the clothes one by one to show them. For the first prayer, it is a light pink plain skirt; for the second prayer, it is a pink deep skirt with curved skirt; and for the third prayer, it is a pure red long skirt with wide sleeves.
In the previous life, Xie Ruzhuo's haircut ceremony was in a hurry and not too grand. In this life, it has changed. Her hands caressed the three sets of clothes, feeling a little hazy for a moment.
Although Xie Ruyue didn't know what she was thinking, she also knew that her sister had suffered a lot during these days, so she smiled and said, "Mom is really thoughtful. These sets of clothes are no less beautiful than when I was a hairdresser."
Xiao Xinning on the side also laughed and said, "No, and I heard that the person who came to crown Zhuo'er today is none other than the eldest aunt."
Xie Ruzhuo was stunned. She only knew that the guest who came to crown her today must have a high status, but she did not expect that the eldest princess would be disturbed.
Xie Ruyue had known about this for a long time. She had become familiar with the people in Dingnan Prince's Mansion these days. And with Xiao Junhe's intentional connivance, everyone in the house now respects her.
Xiao Junhe mentioned this matter to her a few days ago. It is said that Xiao Junxi personally invited this guest of honor, which shows how important Xie Ruzhuo is in King Jing's heart.
However, when she thought of the hardships Xie Ruzhuo endured for her, Xie Ruyue felt that this was a reasonable thing to do. After all, my sister did not miss the wrong person and found someone who loved her and protected her.
For a while, everyone had their own thoughts, and the room became quiet.
Xiao Xinning, however, couldn't hold back her words. She laughed and teased her, "Zhuo'er is very prosperous now. You have the Xie family as your backing, and I, the Three Emperors, protect you like a treasure. You are so enviable."
When Xie Rulan came, she happened to hear these words.
She didn't want to come to thank Ruzhuo for her hairdressing ceremony today, but when she thought that the emperor's favorite seventh princess would be here, she couldn't help but dress herself up and wanted to come to show her courtesy.
But unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the yard, he heard these words.
Xie Rulan paused and turned his ear to the side, wanting to eavesdrop on what they were talking about.
Xie Ruzhuo could only be heard saying angrily, "Is it possible that King Jing is not good to you? Be careful, I will learn this lesson later."
Xiao Xinning immediately sneered and said, "Look, I've learned how to complain before I even walked in. Oh my, my sister-in-law is so powerful."
Xie Ruyue on the side also joked and said, "After you get married, you will naturally be of the same mind as your husband. Zhuo'er did the right thing."
Seeing the two of them like this, Xie Ruzhuo said with a half-smile, "You two are so sharp-tongued, are you going to work together?"
Xiao Xinning quickly waved her hands and said with a smile, "I don't dare." After that, she pointed at the hairpin on Xie Ruzhuo's head and said with a smile, "Yue'er, you came late, maybe you don't know the origin of this hairpin, right?"
Why doesn't Xie Ruyue know? She's just pretending to be confused, "Hey, it looks so exquisite. Didn't it come from a store?"
Xiao Xinning suddenly smiled slyly and said, "Where can I buy something with such care in the shop? It took my third prince more than three months to carve this with his own hands." When she said this, she pretended to be sad, "It's all They say they have forgotten their mother after marrying a daughter-in-law, but before they even marry a daughter-in-law, my third emperor brother is always thinking about his wife and forgets his own sister, hey!"
Xie Ruyue immediately made a look of understanding, "Zhuo'er should be happy to have a husband like this."
Seeing the two of them teasing her back and forth, Xie Ruzhuo calmed down and simply sat down at the table. Shi Shiran said, "I think the second brother-in-law should be happy. As soon as he entered the door, he started to take the My sister-in-law is running against my little sister."
Xiao Junhe and Xiao Xinning are cousins. After all, Xiao Xinning is Xie Ruyue's sister-in-law. Although he is not a relative, with his status as the Dingnan Palace, this person can be regarded as the closest person.
She let the two of them in with one sentence. Xie Ruyue reacted and sighed with a smile, "I really can't afford to offend her. Look at her mouth. She blocked the two of us with one sentence."
Several women in the house were lively, but Xie Rulan outside the door was furious.
She could see how much effort the family put into organizing a haircut ceremony for Xie Ruzhuo these days. She originally thought that Xie Ruzhuo had married a sick man, but she felt more balanced. But who would have thought that this sick man who was rumored not to live long would be so kind to her!
When Xie Rulan thought of this, her teeth were itching with hatred. Why, all these benefits have been taken by these two sisters. She is also the legitimate daughter, but she is treated so favorably by her family!
The more Xie Rulan thought about it, the angrier she became. She originally wanted to go in to please the Seventh Princess, but she lost her mood at the moment, so she rolled her sleeves and went back to her courtyard.
Not long after, I heard the ceremonial officer outside shouting, "The auspicious time has arrived -"
As soon as his voice fell, wind instruments were heard playing in unison, and the courtyard of the main hall was filled with excitement.
Xie Ruyue and others immediately left the courtyard and went to the main hall with Xie Ruzhuo. It's just that Xie Ruzhuo and Hairpin had to sit upright in the east room and wait, so Xie Ruyue and others went out first and sat down.
Xie Ruzhuo's current identity is different from before, she is the future royal concubine. Therefore, there were quite a few people who came to curry favor with her. With a haircut, most of the ladies and rich ladies in the capital came.
Not long after, I heard a loud report from outside, "The eldest princess has arrived!"
The sound was like thunder, instantly shocking everyone present. I originally thought that Xie Ruzhuo's aunt, Princess Dingbei, would be the guest of honor at today's haircut ceremony. Who would have thought that it would be the eldest princess!
Princess Dingbei was very calm. She had known about this for a long time. Xiao Junxi was afraid that she had a grudge, so she came to accuse her. Princess Dingbei knew how he felt about Xie Ruzhuo, and she also had a lot of favorable impressions of him.
I saw the eldest princess wearing a brocade dress with a blue cloud pattern and peacock patterns, and a ragged fairy-cut gold silk skirt, which naturally brought with it a sense of nobility.
After everyone present saluted, the eldest princess said warmly, "Today I was invited to crown the daughter of the Xie family. Everyone should be more casual. These customary rituals can be dispensed with."
She said this, but who among us would dare to do this? Immediately, he thanked the eldest princess respectfully, and Xie Shenyan invited her to sit as the guest of honor, and then the ceremony of hairdressing began.
The ones sitting on the main seats are Xie Shengli and Ji, the one on the left is Xie's family room, the second one is the second room, and the third room is next.
The position of guest of honor was second to that of the host, and the others sat under the eldest princess according to their status.
Although Xie Ruzhuo was inside the house, she could still see the people coming outside, so she was secretly speechless. In this life, her haircut ceremony was unparalleled.
Today is the wedding day for Xie Ruzhuo. A rare smile appeared on Xie Shenyan's face. He stood up and said with a smile, "Today my daughter Xie Ruzhuo is going to wear hairpin. Your presence has made Xie's family even more beautiful. Xie Xie is grateful."
Others were too busy saying they didn't dare.
Xie Shenyan paused for a moment before saying, "The ceremony of hair-raising begins."
The etiquette officer shouted from the side, "Please let Mrs. Xie Ruzhuo pay homage to the guests and friends!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Princess Dingbei walked out first, washed her hands and stood on the West Street. It's obvious that he wants to do something like a liker. When the people present saw this, they hissed again.
Xie Ruzhuo was so grand.
Princess Dingbei will be the praiser, and the eldest princess will be the guest of honor!
Xie Ruzhuo was completely unaware of the envious or jealous looks. He walked out of the east room dignifiedly, went to the center, and sat down on his knees facing south.
Princess Dingbei walked behind her and symbolically combed her hair. The wooden comb was gently lowered from the top of her head. Xie Ruzhuo could clearly feel her trembling.
Princess Dingbei also felt a little emotional. This was her favorite sister's child, and now she was already in her late teens. If Yan'er can still see it...
It’s just that there is no if.