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Mrs. Xiao saw Xiao Yao with a tearful expression and comfortingly patted her hand, saying, "Alright, getting married is a happy occasion. You can't cry, my dear. This might be the only time in your life that I can be busy for you, and I am more than willing."
"Mother..." Xiao Yao hugged Mrs. Xiao, "I am an unfilial daughter; I won't be able to serve you and Father in the future..."
"Nonsense!" Mrs. Xiao shook her head and patted Xiao Yao's head. "As a daughter, it's inevitable that you will get married one day. Now that you can marry into a good family, your father and I are happy for you; how could we blame you? Besides, your elder brother and your sister-in-law are still at home; what do you need to worry about?"
"But..." As a child, she felt unable to fulfill her filial duties to her parents. Moreover, with the transportation and communication in this era being so backward, unlike modern times where returning home is just a matter of hours and one can express their longing through a phone call, now that she was leaving, it felt like it might truly be a lifetime of separation.
Mrs. Xiao also thought of this, but what could be done? The emperor had already granted the marriage; his word was law, who would dare disobey?
Seeing this, Li came over and took Xiao Yao's hand, saying, "Don't worry; your elder brother and I will take good care of our parents."
"Yes," Mrs. Xiao secretly wiped away a tear. "Once you go to the capital, it won't be as casual as at home. You and your elder brother need to look out for each other in the capital; don't let any conflicts arise, understand?"
Xiao Yao nodded, "I understand; I will look out for my elder brother."
To avoid making the atmosphere too sad, Mrs. Xiao and Li teamed up to send Xiao Yao away with the reason that "if you're here, we can't properly discuss the list; if there are issues with the dowry later on, it would be embarrassing."
"..." Xiao Yao felt helpless; she actually wanted to stay. Who would notice if one or two things were missing? Besides, she had neither a eunuch nor a mother-in-law; she didn't even have any sisters-in-law around to care about these matters.
However, seeing her mother and sister-in-law busy outside, she couldn't bring herself to say anything discouraging.
Just as she stood at the door feeling at a loss, He Yu came around from behind a nearby rockery and met Xiao Yao's gaze. He quickly walked over and said, "Were you waiting for me?" while affectionately putting his arm around Xiao Yao's shoulder.
Since the imperial decree was issued, He Yu has become increasingly unconcerned about appearances. Except for when he is in front of the elders of the Xiao Family, he often pulls Xiao Yao close and occasionally makes intimate gestures like kissing her forehead in public, causing the onlookers in Nanping to gasp in surprise, igniting their gossiping spirits.
Now, in all of Nanping City, everyone knows that the Xiao Family's daughter is truly soaring to new heights, marrying the first noble of the Great Feng Dynasty. She will soon be a genuine princess. With this news, every citizen wears a joyful expression, as if they are marrying off their own daughters.
It is understandable; although Nanping City is a bustling trade hub, it is still not a grand city. After all, Emperor Gao is far away, and it takes many years for a girl to rise to such prominence, especially as a princess.
This is a significant honor for Nanping City. It brings pride to the surrounding towns, making it a matter of great prestige. Naturally, everyone feels honored by association, and it’s no wonder that the common folk are so delighted. In no time, stories about the Xiao Family's daughter and Xuanping Wang spread throughout Nanping, with various versions emerging.
Gossip isn’t about how true it is; it’s about how sensational it can be!
Scholars traveling to and from Nanping have also spread the tale of Xiao Yao and He Yu. In some places, they have even developed operas based on the story of the Xiao Family's daughter and Xuanping Wang!
Xiao Yao finds it both amusing and exasperating; she never expected that just a few days after arriving here, she would become so famous in such an absurd way.
Of course, that’s a story for later; let’s set it aside for now.
Xiao Yao turned to see He Yu’s playful expression and suddenly blurted out, “It’s all your fault! My mother and the chief steward are exhausted preparing my dowry!”
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Yao immediately regretted it. How could she have lost control like that? He Yu was momentarily taken aback by her unexpected words. After a brief pause and glancing at where Xiao Yao was standing, he quickly understood what she meant.
However, He Yu didn’t find anything to be angry about; he only shook his head with a mix of amusement and helplessness. “Alright, alright! It’s all my fault! I didn’t think things through and acted rashly. I’ll apologize to you, my lady. Don’t be upset; your health isn’t great as it is. You’ve worked hard to recover; getting angry will hurt your liver. Please don’t be mad. I’ll take care of this.”
“……” Xiao Yao looked at He Yu with skepticism. “I didn’t even say anything yet! How did you know? Are you trying to play tricks on me?”
"How could that be!" He Yu immediately protested, "I would never deceive my lady wife! Don't worry, it's just about the Dowry, right? I, He Yu, will definitely ensure that you marry in style, without a single word of gossip."
After hearing He Yu's words, Xiao Yao finally believed him.
He Yu continued to comfort her while holding her hand back to his room.
As they walked, He Yu added, "You see, you're just too impatient. Your parents preparing the Dowry is a matter of familial love and blood ties; how can that be measured with money? When you enter my Xuanping Prince's Mansion, these things will naturally be well taken care of, and each item must be preserved properly."
"Pfft... So are you planning to keep all the paper and cups I used when I was little?" Xiao Yao couldn't help but tease He Yu with a playful look. "I saw my mother pack away several of the clothes I wore back then!"
"Of course we have to keep those!" He Yu replied earnestly. "Those are all memories; how precious they are! You can't buy that back with any amount of money!"
Seeing that there wasn't a hint of joking in He Yu's eyes, Xiao Yao finally believed that he truly accepted her as his wife and was genuinely considering her family's feelings. Otherwise, even the best pretender wouldn't be able to remain so composed when faced with such details.
Perhaps I can really try to trust him?
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