Chapter 27: The Fireworks Have Not Yet Gone Off

  The days passed quickly, and after Na Zhai asked for the name of Na Jina, the procedure for asking for the period was completed, and soon it would be the day of the welcome ceremony.

  In fact, since the Emperor had already given his decree regarding the marriage between Qing Sang and the Crown Prince, the betrothal rituals of sending gifts to ask for the bride's name, sending gifts to propose, and setting a wedding date were also just mere formalities. Nevertheless, the official in charge of handling these matters still carried them out with meticulous care, fearing that even the slightest mistake might occur.

  At this time, stroking those exquisite silk satin and embroidered hair ornaments, Qing Sang began to feel a little excited and expected that she was going to get married? Although the past and present lives added up to forty-six years, this marriage was still the first time.

  "Miss, in a few more days you will be the crown prince's consort. At that time, you and the crown prince can appreciate flowers and moon together, drink wine and recite poetry whenever you want, and watch fireworks at any time. Life must be carefree then." Xue Pan saw Qing Sang's complexion improving over the past few days, her mood getting better, and couldn't help but tease her.

  Qing Sang heard her mention the matter of watching fireworks, and guessed that she had seen her secretly meeting with the prince that night. Xue Pen was her personal maid, and Miss's whereabouts were naturally something she needed to pay attention to, but she didn't know how much she had seen.

  The little face of Qing She pinched her snow-white cheeks and scolded with a smile: "You this girl, speaking more and more shamelessly, see if I don't punish you"

  Xue Pen leaned sideways and begged for mercy, shouting: "Miss, miss, spare me, I didn't see anything"

  Qing Sang's face turned red as soon as she heard this, and the words were truly "three hundred taels of silver in this place". She couldn't help but lightly knock Xue Pan's head and said: "You little girl, wait for me to go ask Father to arrange your marriage tomorrow, see if you still dare to tease me?"

  Xue Pen's face suddenly turned red, she twisted her body and said with a shy smile: "Miss..."

  Qing Sang smiled and said seriously, "Xue Pen, you and I are like sisters. Now that you're seventeen too, I must consider your lifelong matters carefully. This time, you don't have to follow me to the palace. I've already spoken with Father, and after my wedding, we'll choose a auspicious day for you and Xi Mo to get married."

  Tears welled up in her eyes, and she said gratefully: "Thank you, Miss. Snow Pan will never forget your kindness. However, now that you're getting married, you must have a reliable person by your side to take care of you. How can I just think of myself and let you go out alone?"

  Qing Sang knew that Xue Pen was just a maid, but she wasn't someone without experience. She was afraid that if Qing Sang went to the East Palace, she would lose her trusted helper.

  Qingsang pulled Xuepen's hand and said, "You don't have to, Mother has already given her treasure box as dowry, Treasure is also very steady"

  Xuepan finally felt at ease, as the capable maids in the house were all assigned to various rooms. After the passing of Dainiangzi and Erniangzi, the maids in their rooms were all married off, and the maid of the eldest miss, Cuilan, accompanied her into the palace. The maid of the second miss, Xiaofang, had already been redeemed by the family. Therefore, among those currently in the manor, the most steady and reliable one should be Baoshuang. It was not only because Baoshuang was older, but also because she was Wangshi's accompanying maid, who had watched her mistress grow up since childhood and would wholeheartedly assist her mistress.

  The day before the wedding, Zǐ Huā's mother was pregnant again. Although she felt that it had not been long since the last childbirth and having another child would be very harmful to her body, considering the old saying that "many children and grandchildren are blessings", she did not say much, only expressed her congratulations.

  Zi Xuan smiled and said, "If you want to talk about happiness, my younger sister is the one who's truly happy. Yesterday I also went to visit Yun'er, but saw that her heart was not at ease, as if she had worries, unlike my younger sister who seems so carefree. It must be that my younger sister has come to a realization."

  Qing Sang knew she was referring to her having someone else in mind, so she smiled and nodded in response.

  Zi Xuan saw this and said: "Now I can rest assured. You, Xiao Xi, and Yun'er are the ones I care about most, so it's only natural that you all marry well."

  Qing Sang nodded excitedly and asked: "Does Xiao Xi have a fiancé?"

  "I don't want to get married so early," interrupted Xiao Xi, who was shelling walnuts.

  "You're not young anymore," Zi Yue said, "A few days ago, your mother-in-law had intended to arrange a marriage for her with the young master of the Xiu Xiao Building in the west city, but she ended up causing a big scene at home."

  "I'd never marry that complete rogue with a silver tongue and a penchant for wine, women, and wealth!" Little Xi pouted, her voice full of resentment.

  "How did you know his character? Have you seen him?" Zi Yue said

  "Of course..." As soon as the words left her mouth, Xiao Xi seemed to realize she had misspoken and looked somewhat uncomfortable. She quickly added, "I haven't seen it myself, but I've heard that where there's smoke, there's fire. He must have done something wrong for such rumors to spread."

  "You! Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving. You can't just listen to rumors from outside. Your brother went to see him and said he's quite dignified in appearance and conversation, suitable for you." Zi Yue said.

  Xiao Xi retorted, "You can't judge a person's heart by their appearance, brother only met him once, how can he tell if he's good or bad?"

  "You haven't even seen him before, yet you know?" Zi Yue retorted.

  Xiao Xi said, but Zi Yue couldn't vent her anger on her own sister-in-law, so she could only take out her frustration on the walnuts. The nutcracker cracked a few times, and several walnuts split open in response.

  Zi Xuan smiled and ignored her, turning back to continue chatting with Qing Sang about some intimate matters.

  Qing Sang saw Xiao Xi's expression and felt that Xiao Xi must have met the young master of Zui Xuan Lou, otherwise she wouldn't have reacted so strongly. If what Zi Yue said was true, then there must be some misunderstanding between them. Thinking about this, Qing Sang believed that once the misunderstanding was cleared up, Xiao Xi and the young master would definitely have a good relationship.

  The auspicious day has finally arrived

  Before dawn broke, the entire Pu manor was already bustling with activity

  And Qing Sang had also started preparing since early morning

  In the mirror, Qing Sang wore a big red wedding dress with embroidered golden peonies that seemed to come alive, revealing an air of grandeur and beauty.

  A face with applied rouge and powder, paired with a peach-shaped bun adorned with a golden hairpin inlaid with jade, this hairpin has several leaves that flutter in the wind. Together with a fully bloomed red rose on top of the bun, it makes the whole person look noble and elegant.

  Everything is ready, just waiting for the auspicious moment to arrive, and the prince will come to welcome the bride.

  The people of Pufu were tense and joyful as they waited for the arrival of the prince.

  Qing Sang, who had been accompanied by Bao Song Xue Pan in the room all along, was also overwhelmed with emotions at this moment. Tension, confusion, joy and loss of control filled her heart, waiting for the sound of firecrackers outside the mansion gate, she would then embark on another path of life.

  Waited for a long time, but never heard that one firework go off

  Bao Songxue was also anxious, and several times went out of the room to ask about it, but there was no definite news, only that the prince had not arrived yet.

  It's been more than an hour since the auspicious time, but the crown prince has yet to arrive, and the firecrackers have not gone off either.

  Xue Pen went again to inquire about the news and said that the old master had already rushed to the East Palace.

  Qing Sang didn't say a word, but a sense of foreboding rose in his heart.

  Another incense stick of time passed, and Pu Jinye pushed open the door and entered.

  Looking at his daughter's bright and beautiful little face, Pu Jinyan felt a pang of pain in his heart, unsure of how to tell her.

  "Father, please speak directly and I will listen calmly."

  Pu Ji stepped forward and sat down beside Qing, but still didn't speak.

  Qing Sang saw Pu Ji's hesitant expression and felt even more anxious, like a cat scratching, unbearable. She couldn't help but say: "Father, just speak plainly, do you want to scare your daughter to death?"

  Pu Jiannian held Qing Sang's hand, and Qing Sang only felt a moist patch in his father's palm, knowing that something big had happened, and his heart skipped a beat.

  "Sang Er, you...you" Pu Ji Nian took a deep breath and said: "The Crown Prince was stabbed and poisoned, I'm afraid it's beyond salvation."

  Qing Sang suddenly felt his rapidly beating heart slow down, and before he could catch his breath, he fell to the ground.

  Pu Ji Nian hastily hugged Qing Sang, and Xue Pen Bao Sheng also hurried forward to support him.

  "Quickly go and invite Dr. Lang!" Pu Ji Nian shouted to the two maids

  "It's...fine..." Qing Sang was just momentarily enraged, and after a brief moment, he calmed down.

  "Sang Er, Sang Er, you must be strong" Pu Ji Nian said with a sob, his heart also filled with great sorrow, how could his own daughter have such a bitter fate?

  Qing Sang left her father's arms and stood up resolutely, saying: "I want to see him off on his last journey!"