Remarrying Chun Yuan

Liu Yuechu patted her head. "I married Yuan Cuo because I admire his character, not out of foolishness. If you respect me, you must also respect him, understand?"

"This servant knows, this servant will definitely obey my master," Bai Shao promised again.

Liu Yuechu sighed helplessly, thinking that Bai Shao probably didn't understand.

But she was unwilling to force him, after all, she knew that Yuan Cuo's future was limitless, and others didn't know that. In the eyes of outsiders, he was just an insignificant poor scholar.

"Prepare breakfast, and after you've eaten, quickly get dressed and do your makeup. Today is a very important day."

Normally, the entire process of the Three Letters and Six Rites would take at least half a year, but in order for Princess Chen to reunite with her husband as soon as possible, she had to complete all the procedures in one month.

Today, not only are the betrothal letters and the gift certificates being exchanged, but the procedures for betrothal, asking the name, accepting auspicious gifts, presenting betrothal gifts, and setting the wedding date have already been completed. However, they all need to be reviewed again today and finalized by the officiants of both the bride and groom.

Bai Shao agreed, then asked curiously, "Aren't you going to ask how many people Granny Fang punished yesterday? And what happened afterward?"

"Do I need to know?" Liu Yuechu looked at her calmly.

Bai Shao was stunned.

It's unclear when, but it seems that the mistress has become a different person. In the past, when something happened, she would usually be tolerant and accommodating, preferring to suffer a loss herself in order to make everyone feel at ease.

But starting yesterday, her master's sharpness was no longer concealed, and even she was afraid...

Not daring to say another word, Bai Shao immediately served her breakfast. Liu Yuechu drank an extra bowl of porridge. Today was busy with people coming and going, and as a key figure, she couldn't hide away to eat, so she could only eat more for breakfast.

Granny Fang quickly entered the courtyard. She didn't mention yesterday's events, but only helped Liu Yuechu with her makeup. "The princess and the young master are already on their way. The princess is worried and wants to come and see you first."

"So early?!" Liu Yuechu exclaimed in surprise. She quickly told Liu Muchi to call Liu Musheng, "Tell him not to sleep in and to get up quickly to greet them at the door. Brother Zhongyao is here today too!"

That censor is no ordinary person; he rarely shows his face. His appearance today was probably due to Princess Chen's persuasive efforts.

Liu Muchi dared not delay and ran to the South Courtyard.

Liu Yuechu hurriedly dressed up and rushed to the second gate to greet them, just as Princess Chen and Chen Zhongyao got out of the carriage.

Chen Zhongyao was handsome and dignified.

His features were exquisitely sculpted, inheriting Princess Chen's natural beauty. But even the most handsome features, when paired with deep, furrowed brows, would always make people hesitate.

His piercing eyes were like a judge descending to earth, scrutinizing everything. His oppressive aura made even Princess Chen not want to get too close to him, so she kept her distance as soon as she got out of the carriage.

Liu Yuechu smiled and stepped forward to greet him, "Thank you for coming today, Brother Zhongyao. With you here today, I'm afraid no one will dare to cause trouble."

She understood Princess Chen's heart. She had rejected the Duke of Jingguo's mansion, the Right Chancellor's mansion, and even Wei Gongming; there were probably quite a few who wanted to see her make a fool of herself.

With Chen Zhongyao around, even the notoriously spoiled Pei Chun didn't dare to act too recklessly, let alone the others.

Chen Zhongyao responded lightly, looking her over with his eyes. "You're so careless in your actions, just acting recklessly out of momentary anger! Now that you've chosen a husband, you should treat others with kindness, restrain yourself and follow the proper etiquette, and not act willfully and recklessly again."

"It's also your mother who spoiled you so much that you don't know your place. Once she leaves the capital, you must rein yourself in!"

His tone was stern, but his eyes were full of concern.

"Okay, okay, I understand. I'll do whatever Brother Zhongyao says." Liu Yuechu knew he was referring to putting Wei Gongming in jail, including the incident yesterday where Granny Fang beat a servant to death...

Princess Chen pursed her lips, feeling even more helpless. If her son had even a hair's breadth of interest, she wouldn't be willing to let Liu Yuechu marry someone else.

"Greetings, Princess! Brother Chen is here too, how kind of you!" Liu Musheng ran over, panting. He could be disrespectful to Princess Chen, but he dared not offend Chen Zhongyao. He washed his face and ran over on an empty stomach, even though he hadn't done anything wrong.

Chen Zhongyao stood with his hands behind his back, his furrowed brows even more deeply. "There's still some time before the ceremony is over. Come here, let's go to the study to talk." He looked at Uncle Chun and asked him to lead the way.

Uncle Chun wiped the sweat from his forehead and could only step aside to lead the way, while summoning Liu Musheng to be scolded.

Liu Musheng was inwardly groaning, but dared not resist.

After the figures disappeared, Princess Chen sighed and patted her chest. "He's finally gone. Staying with him for too long made me want to shave my head and become a nun!"

Liu Yuechu laughed and said, "Look at what you're saying. The Governor-General has been away from the capital for many years, and Brother Zhongyao has been in charge of the household affairs and taking care of you since you were a child. Such a large princess's mansion, if it weren't a bit rigid and aloof, how could it be managed?" To put it bluntly, Chen Zhongyao was precocious, and overly so.

"Yes, yes, it's my fault that he got into trouble." Princess Chen said bitterly but sweetly. "Anyway, I can't make decisions about his marriage. I'll have his father tell you that if you see anyone suitable, you can help him choose."

"Okay, if I see someone suitable, I'll secretly tell you first." Liu Yuechu truly regarded Princess Chen as her mother.

At this moment, the old lady also learned that Princess Chen had arrived. Even though she did not like Liu Yuechu, she dared not neglect the princess and came to see her immediately.

The two engaged in insincere conversation, laughing and joking. The old lady then criticized Liu Yuechu for not marrying well, hoping that the princess would pay more attention to Liu Musheng's marriage...

Princess Chen smiled. Even if she cared, she couldn't possibly gouge out the eyes of the eldest daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue, could she? Didn't she even consider who Liu Musheng had taken a fancy to?

The two chatted casually as they waited for the auspicious time to arrive.

At this moment, Lin Mengyu's carriage arrived, accompanied by Li Shu.

Li Shu originally didn't want to come, but Li Chengyue said that he would go to the groom's side as a guest today to help Yuan Cuo present the betrothal gifts to the Liu family.

Madam Li was also advising her daughter, saying that she and Liu Yuechu already had a very good relationship, so why ruin their friendship because of a scumbag?

Besides, no one plays with Li Shu anymore, and she is no longer invited to flower viewing and garden parties at various mansions... Just then, Lin Mengyu asked her if she wanted to come, and she nodded in agreement.

Seeing Liu Yuechu radiant with wealth and beauty, Li Shu felt a pang of envy. But she couldn't understand why, when Wei Gongming seemed far superior, she had chosen Yuan Cuo.

Liu Yuechu was quite surprised to see Li Shu. Lin Mengyu was afraid that the two would quarrel again. "She originally wanted to come and add to your joy..." The three of them had been best friends for many years, and Lin Mengyu did not want them to fall apart like this.

"The dowry can only be given when the bride gets married. When the betrothal is made, we can only help check if the items are correct and make sure there isn't an odd number." She came from the Ministry of Rites and was particularly particular about such matters.

"Alright, alright, with you in charge, I feel much more at ease." Liu Yuechu's tone remained warm and friendly.

Li Shu's stalemate eased somewhat, and she took the initiative to lead her maid to Fang Mama's side to help her take another look at the gifts to be returned.

"My brother told me you scolded him? Good riddance! He really didn't know any better!" Lin Mengyu said gleefully, linking arms with Liu Yuechu. "My parents were definitely wrong in this matter. I apologize to you. Luckily, I have a thick skin, otherwise I wouldn't have dared to come see you!"

Liu Yuechu pinched her nose, "You're shy sometimes?!" She liked Lin Mengyu's unpretentiousness.

"So how are Yuan Cuo's preparations going? Who did he invite?" Lin Mengyu was genuinely concerned; she didn't want her best friend to lose face.