Su Chengye wanted to explain but couldn't, so he just laughed awkwardly.

The man took two steps closer and whispered, "Please take care of me in the future, Lord Su. We should visit each other more often."

While the two were talking, Huang Zhong spoke again, "Your Majesty, you will sit in the main seat, and the old Princess Ning will sit on the side."

At today's wedding ceremony, Princess Ning will sit with the Emperor, so Huang Zhong feels it necessary to inform the Emperor in advance.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuande said, "Today is a major event for Prince Ning's Mansion, so let the old princess take the main seat."

He also felt a little embarrassed because he was there and the mother had to sit aside and accept the kneeling worship of her son and daughter-in-law.

Although this is the etiquette, which mother doesn't want to be properly worshipped by her son and daughter-in-law?

Huang Zhong hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you can't do that. You are the king, so there is no reason for you not to sit in the main seat."

He thought that it was a great honor for the old princess to sit with the emperor. But of course he couldn't say this, so he could only preach to the emperor.

Su Yuanzhou also said, "Uncle, please don't scare Minister Huang. If you don't sit in the main seat, Minister Huang will probably be crushed to death by the imperial censor's memorials."

Even though his true identity was revealed, Emperor Xuande still let Su Yuanzhou continue to call him uncle. In Emperor Xuande's words, he and Princess Yongning were not only mother and son, but also uncle and nephew.

Su Yuanzhou's joking words made the guests burst into laughter. The atmosphere, which was a little tense because of the emperor's arrival, became much more relaxed.

The man who had just spoken to Su Chengye was also dumbfounded. After all the fuss, the person sitting with the emperor was not the Marquis of Pingning, but the old princess.

He suddenly felt a little embarrassed and wanted to persuade Su Chengye, but he didn't know how to do it. He could only turn around and talk to someone else.

Su Chengye lowered his head slightly, his expression not looking very good. He didn't know if it was a psychological effect, but he always felt that other people looked at him with ridicule.

But since the emperor was here, he dared not show his dissatisfaction. When he looked up again, he had returned to normal.

Huang Zhong continued to tell Emperor Xuande the details of the wedding ceremony. The other people in the Ministry of Rites secretly cursed Huang Zhong for being cunning. Wasn't this equivalent to showing off in front of the emperor?

After Huang Zhong reported the wedding ceremony, Su Yuanzhou led Emperor Xuande to rest.

Knowing that the emperor was coming, Prince Ning's mansion had prepared Biluoju in advance. Biluoju was adjacent to the water in front and had a garden in the back. Not only was it elegant and secluded, it was also cooler than the other courtyards.

Puyi led the Dragon Guards to check inside and outside, and then surrounded the entire Biluo Residence. When the emperor left the palace, safety was the most important thing.

After settling the emperor down, Su Yuanzhou went to prepare for the reception.

At this moment, in the inner courtyard of Prince Ning's Mansion, Lin Wanyin was talking with Madam Jiang from Marquis Jingyuan's Mansion.

The Jiang family is also a family of founding heroes, but they have not been doing as well as the Su family in Beijing in recent years.

However, Jiang Taihe, the legitimate young master of this generation of the Jiang family, was a capable general of Song Hongshen when he attacked the Liao Kingdom.

People who come out of the army value feelings. After Su Yuanzhou and Song Hongshen returned to Beijing, they treated the Jiang family with courtesy.

Although Jiang Taihe was still stationed in Liaodong, Su Yuanzhou still sent a message to the Jiang family.

But Mrs. Jiang came with her two daughters, which was beyond Lin Wanyin's expectation.

Although it was unexpected, guests are welcome and we have to treat them with all our heart.

Madam Jiang was about the same age as Lin Wanyin, but she looked several years older than Lin Wanyin. She had narrow eyes and raised eyebrows. Although she was smiling, she still looked a bit sarcastic.

At this moment, Mrs. Jiang was introducing her two daughters, the seventh daughter Jiang Ziyan and the ninth daughter Jiang Yingzhi.

The ninth young lady, Jiang Yingzhi, was a legitimate daughter, with a delicate and innocent look on her face. She was already thirteen years old, but she still clung to Madam Jiang, looking naive about the world.

I heard that the seventh lady Jiang Ziyan had injured her face a few days ago, so she was wearing a veil and her appearance could not be seen. But from her eyebrows to her figure, it can be seen that she is a beauty.

Lin Wanyin also took a special look at the bun she had on. It was a style that was popular twenty years ago, and not many people would wear a bun like that now.

The two ladies came forward and saluted Lin Wanyin politely. Lin Wanyin held the hands of the two ladies and praised them a few more times. Two transparent white jade bracelets were also placed in the hands of the two ladies.

Jiang Yingzhi touched the bracelet happily, not hiding his love for it. On the other hand, Jiang Ziyan was a little restrained, and after thanking him, she stood aside.

Lin Wanyin chatted with Madam Jiang for a while, then turned around and told the maid, "Go and ask the fourth young lady to come over and take the two young ladies of the Jiang family to walk around the garden."

Soon, Su Shunci came in from outside. Seeing that the person coming was Madam Jiang, Su Shunci was surprised for a moment.

She recognized the lady of the Jiang family. She was a frequent visitor to Huajin Pavilion. She was reluctant to spend money, but always wanted the best. Every time she came, the young men below couldn't help but frown.

But today was her brother's big day, so Su Shunci naturally couldn't show it. She stepped forward and bowed to Madam Jiang, saying a few polite words.

Mrs. Jiang certainly didn't think there was anything wrong with her. She thought she was familiar with Su Shunci and was not at all shy when greeting her.

Su Shunci didn't want to say more to her, so she followed Lin Wanyin's instructions and took the two young ladies of the Jiang family to visit the garden.

The Ning Wang Mansion was large, and the three of them spent half an hour walking around. Su Shunci saw that Jiang Ziyan was a little reserved, and when she heard that she was a concubine's daughter, she took good care of her.

After they got to know each other, Su Shunci asked Jiang Ziyan, "What happened to Miss Seven's face? My eldest sister has a miracle doctor at her house. If you need to remove the scar, maybe I can get some ointment for Miss Seven."

She was also born out of wedlock, so she knew how difficult it was for a daughter born out of wedlock to live at home. Especially with a stepmother like Madam Jiang, life was even more difficult.

Su Shunci sighed in her heart again, she was so lucky to have such a stepmother and elder sister like her mother and elder sister.

Jiang Ziyan's eyes were unconsciously evasive. "I just used some rouge on my face, and it suddenly became red and swollen. I guess I won't use rouge for now. I won't bother you, Miss Su. Thank you."

Su Shunci saw the evasion and panic in her eyes, but she thought she was afraid of people mentioning it because her appearance was ruined.

"Then Miss Seven, wait a few more days. If you don't see any improvement, send someone to find me."

Jiang Ziyan nodded and asked, "It's time now, Prince Ning should go to welcome the bride, right? Is the Emperor going to welcome the bride as well?"

Her curious and cautious tone reminded Su Shunci of herself. She had never seen much of the world before, and when she went out, she was just like Jiang Ziyan.

Her heart softened, and she answered softly, "The emperor is not going to welcome the bride. He should still be resting in Biluoju. When he returns from welcoming the bride, the emperor will go to the front to accept the kneeling worship of my brother and sister-in-law."

Jiang Ziyan nodded after hearing this, and after a while she said, "Miss Su, I'm a little tired. Can you help me find a room to rest? I have to go to the ceremony after the bride enters the mansion."

Su Shunci said quickly, "I was not thoughtful enough. I will take the two ladies to rest now."

Jiang Ziyan followed behind Su Shunci, thinking about what to do next.

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