Quick Wear: Cousin, Come to the Bowl Quickly

The wedding day was indeed the busiest.

As soon as the sky was slightly bright, Lin Xi was awakened by the noise outside. She vaguely heard someone calling her. She opened her eyes in a daze and saw Xue Yun's hazy shadow reflected on the curtain. It seemed that someone was about to wake her up.

Lin Xi turned around and looked around. As expected, the room was empty. She simply turned over and sat up. "Xue Yun, when did my aunt leave?"

"Miss, are you awake? My aunt got up at 11:00 am and told me to let you sleep a little longer and wake you up at 11:00 am." Xueyun hung up the curtains on both sides. When Lin Xi saw what she was wearing today, her eyes lit up and she couldn't help but praise her, "Your outfit today looks especially good on you. It's very beautiful."

Xue Yun pursed her lips and chuckled when she heard that, then lowered her head to look at her brand new clothes. Today was Lin Xi's wedding day, and as Lin Xi's personal maid, she represented Lin Xi's dignity, so she wore a newly made crimson wide-sleeved, waist-length skirt with a lighter-colored apron tied around her waist. Her jet-black hair was combed into a high bun, and the few head ornaments in her hair were simple in style but also exquisite. Because she would be doing Lin Xi's makeup in a while, she tied up her wide sleeves with a loop, and the whole person looked festive yet neat and capable.

"Today is the young lady's big day, so I have to dress up festively. Young lady, please get up quickly, the hairdresser will be here soon."

Lin Xi got out of bed as she was told, washed up briefly and sat down at the table, which was already covered with some pastries and fruits. Xue Yun served her a bowl of shredded chicken and ham soup.

"Miss, please eat more fruits and pastries. I heard from the Second Madam that you can't eat all day today. But you have to use less of this soup, otherwise..." She didn't continue with the rest of the words because she was concerned that Lin Xi was eating. But Lin Xi naturally knew what she meant. She was just worried that she would lose face if she wanted to go to the toilet in front of so many people.

The leisure of getting up early was indeed just an illusion. Lin Xi had just taken a few bites of the pastry and hadn't even had time to eat the bowl of shredded chicken soup when a large group of people suddenly rushed into the room. It turned out to be the hairdresser. Xue Yun hurriedly brought some water for Lin Xi to rinse his mouth, and everyone surrounded Lin Xi and sat in front of the dressing mirror.

Dressing up a bride is a very complicated matter. First, the hair must be straightened from the beginning to the end, and then hair oil is applied. Only in this way can the bun be smooth and stay for a whole day without falling off. Then the hair is divided into sections and rolled up in order. Finally, the bride is given a phoenix crown, and powder and makeup are applied.

After the hairdresser straightened Lin Xi's beautiful hair, she stepped aside. Then Mrs. Quanfu took over the comb and combed Lin Xi's hair from head to toe several times. This step is called "Nafu".

Not everyone can be the blessed wife who combs hair. She must be a married woman whose parents are still alive, parents-in-law are still alive, her husband and wife are in love, and she has both sons and daughters. Only such a person can pass on her blessings to the bride.

The person combing Lin Xi's hair now is Wei Guannan's mother, Madam Wei. She is a well-known blessed person in Jiankang City. She has a loving relationship with her husband and filial children. Whenever a prominent family in Jiankang City gets married, they will invite her to bring blessings to the bride.

"Once you comb your hair, you don't have to worry about wealth."

"If you comb your hair twice, you will be worry-free even at the age of 100."

"If you comb your hair three times, you will have more children and a longer life."

"Brush your comb to the end again, and your eyebrows will be straight again when you lift the case."

"Two combs are combed to the end, and we fly together."

"Comb your hair three times to the end, and you will be together forever."

Mrs. Wei's face was as bright as a full moon, her eyes were gentle, and she looked at Lin Xi in the mirror with loving eyes. She took the white jade comb and combed her hair from head to toe. She said some festive words that were usually said when combing her hair, praised her a few words, and then let the lady combing her hair take over.

While Lin Xi was busy combing her hair and putting on makeup, the people in the main courtyard were naturally not idle either. The emperor would come to watch the ceremony in person at noon, so the entire Anguo Mansion attached great importance to it. Xie got up early and checked every place carefully again and again, and gave a lot of instructions, for fear that something might go wrong among the master and servants, which would be a serious crime of disrespect. At three quarters after the morning, a message came down from the eunuchs saying that the emperor had gotten up. Xie didn't expect it to be so early, so she hurriedly sent people to guard the palace gate and asked them to report back as soon as there was any news.

An Guo was not panicked at all. He had seen His Majesty day and night and had a good relationship with him over the years. He was used to seeing the emperor and was not surprised. He just sat aside and drank tea leisurely, and advised his wife, "Don't hang around over there. It's always like this in the palace. If His Majesty leaves the palace at 9:00, someone will be sent to pass on the news at 7:00. The people below will wait in fear for an hour or two, and the imperial carriage may not leave the palace."

Xie was so busy that she felt dizzy. Seeing that he not only did not help on such an important day but also made sarcastic remarks, all new and old hatreds suddenly surged into her heart. She walked up to him angrily and pinched his armpit hard, which made Duke Anguo grimace in pain. He jumped up and rubbed the armpit for a long time.

"After so many years, how come he still has such a temper and is targeting this one thing?" Duke Anguo took two steps forward and spoke with lingering fear.

"You've been like this for so many years, and you're still like this. Today is your son's wedding day, and as a father, how can you not care at all?" Xie said gritting her teeth.

"My husband is telling the truth. How can you..." Duke Anguo was about to refute, but when he touched Xie's hand, he stopped thinking and said resignedly, "I will go to the hall and wait for you. I will not let you miss the time to welcome the emperor. How do you think?"

Xie then let him go temporarily and sent someone to check on the situation at Helan Ting's side.

In Cangfeng Courtyard, Helan Ting also got up early and was now being dressed by Heng Zhi. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and was very handsome. Today he was wearing a black wedding suit, a mountain crown on his head, and a red inner wear, which made him look even more handsome, like a beautiful woman.

"The prince looks magnificent and handsome today. The young lady will surely be delighted to see him." After getting dressed, Heng Zhi took a step back and looked at He Lanting, praising him sincerely with a smile on his face.

Hearing the words "Young Madam" from his mouth, Helan Ting's mind appeared Lin Xi's pretty face as beautiful as a lotus. He was delighted and no longer looked reserved as before. He showed a sincere smile and praised Heng Zhi.

Heng Zhi thanked for the reward and said a string of auspicious words, then the two of them walked out of the room. The yard was already filled with young men who came to congratulate and watch the ceremony, and when they saw the groom finally come out, they all surrounded him and praised him from beginning to end. Even the young master of the Li family, who usually prided himself on his appearance, admitted that he was better than him, and the yard was filled with joy.

"Heir, His Majesty is coming to watch the ceremony today. You have to make us, the princes of Jiankang, proud."

"With Prince He's appearance and bearing, he would bring honor to us just by standing there."

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After everyone laughed and made noises for a while, a servant came to report that the time had come and it was time to go pick up the bride. The group of people gathered He Lanting in the middle and headed towards the gate.