The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 49 Preparing for the Wedding

Yunxi sat in the room, leaning against a carved chair, holding an embroidered handkerchief in her hand. The flowers on the handkerchief were vivid.

The corners of her mouth were raised, her face was filled with a happy smile, and her eyes were sparkling, as if hiding stars.

At this moment, the door creaked open and Xiao Cui walked in briskly. Xiao Cui was a girl with a round face and clever eyes.

"Miss, the mansion is very lively. Everyone is preparing for your wedding with the prince." Xiao Cui said as she walked up to Yunxi with excitement on her face.

Upon hearing this, Yunxi put down her handkerchief, stood up, and went to the window, her steps showing her eagerness. "I want to go out and take a look, too."

The two walked out of the house hand in hand, only to find the courtyard filled with all kinds of festive items. The silks rolled up like colorful waves, the jewels sparkled in the sun, dazzling the eyes, and the smell of spices filled the nose.

The wife of the marquis stood in the middle of the courtyard, wearing gorgeous clothes with exquisite embroidery.

Her hair was tied up in a high bun and her face was delicately made up, but her eyes were very stern.

"You guys, be careful, don't damage the silk!" The marquis's wife shouted at the top of her voice, pointing one hand at several servants who were working, with anger showing through her fingertips.

Several servants nodded hurriedly, not daring to breathe, and moved even more cautiously.

Several maids were timid and carried the items carefully.

Yunxi stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Madam."

The Marquis's wife looked up at her and said, "Well, come and take a look. This wedding can't go wrong at all."

The wife of the marquis was dressed in silk and satin, her jewels jingling on her body, and her face was powdered thickly, but it couldn't hide the fine lines at the corners of her eyes.

She was seen with her hands on her hips, looking like the majestic mistress of the house.

Yunxi nodded obediently, "Yes, ma'am."

At this time, Nanny Li from the kitchen came jogging over, panting, with sweat dripping down her face.

"Madam, Miss, the wedding menu has been prepared. Please have a look." As he said this, he handed over the menu with both hands.

The wife of the Marquis took the menu, frowned, and looked at it carefully. Her eyes were so sharp that it seemed as if she could see through the menu.

"Replace this braised lion's head dish with eight-treasure duck." The voice of the marquis' wife was sharp and shrill.

Nanny Li quickly bent down and replied, "Yes, madam, I will correct it right away." After that, she wiped the sweat from her face and hurried back to the kitchen.

Yunxi was so busy looking at the scene that her eyes were overwhelmed. Her heart was filled with anticipation, beating like a deer.

When we walked into the garden, we saw the gardeners busy pruning branches and preparing to decorate the wedding venue.

"These flowers are in full bloom. They will look great at a wedding." A tall and thin florist said loudly while waving a pair of scissors.

His face was covered in dirt and his hair was disheveled.

Another shorter and fatter gardener replied, "That's right. It has to be pruned carefully. There can't be any flaws."

His hands kept moving and beads of sweat dripped down his forehead.

When Yunxi walked by, the gardeners hurriedly stopped their work and saluted respectfully.

Going further, you will see embroiderers busy making wedding dresses.

"The stitches have to be fine and tight, and can't be sloppy." The head embroiderer said as she held a half-finished wedding dress and stared at the stitches on it.

The head embroiderer had fair skin and slender fingers, and it was obvious that she was good at needlework.

When Yunxi walked in and saw the exquisite wedding dress, her eyes lit up and she couldn't help but reach out and touch it gently.

"Miss, this wedding dress will make you look like a fairy." The head embroiderer smiled widely, her eyes narrowed into slits.

Yunxi pursed her lips and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work."

Returning to his yard, Yunxi saw several carpenters making furniture.

The carpenter's arms were bare, their muscles bulging with movement. He swung his hammer and shouted at the top of his voice, "This bed needs to be made stronger!"

Yunxi walked into the room with light steps and saw the finished dressing table with smooth lines and exquisite carvings.

Yunxi's eyes sparkled, and she couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke the tabletop. She turned to Xiao Cui beside her and said, "Xiao Cui, look at this dressing table. It's so beautiful."

Xiao Cui's eyes narrowed into slits with a smile, and the corners of her mouth turned up as she replied, "Miss, you will definitely be happy when you marry into the palace."

Before he finished speaking, he heard a burst of footsteps, and the Marquis's daughter, Lin Xinyao, walked in with a twist of her waist.

She was wearing a gorgeous dress, and the pearls and jade on her hair jingled. Lin Xinyao squinted her eyes and said sarcastically, "Oh, sister, are you looking at the dowry?"

Yunxi bowed slightly, a faint smile on her face, and said softly, "Sister is here." Lin Xinyao curled her lips, crossed her arms over her chest, and snorted coldly, "Humph, you are so lucky to marry the prince."

Yunxi straightened her back, her expression calm, and replied neither servilely nor arrogantly, "This is also thanks to the Emperor."

Lin Xinyao glared at Yunxi fiercely, stamped her feet, flicked her sleeves, and turned away. Yunxi looked at her back, shook her head helplessly, and continued to check the dowry with Xiaocui.

That evening, Yunxi and Xiaocui arrived at the kitchen. It was hot and smoky. The cooks were busy, sweating profusely. The fat cook, rolling the dough with a rolling pin in hand, shouted, "Make these pastries small and delicate!"

Yunxi came over curiously, picked up a piece of cake and tasted it, nodded with satisfaction, and praised: "It tastes good."

When the cooks heard the young lady's praise, their faces lit up with joy, and they hurriedly replied with a smile: "As long as the young lady likes it."

Afterwards, Yunxi and Xiaocui left the kitchen and walked back. Along the way, Yunxi saw red lanterns hanging everywhere in the mansion, a festive atmosphere.

"Xiao Cui, I'm really looking forward to the wedding day." Yunxi said, with a gleam in her eyes and her hands unconsciously twisting the handkerchief.

"Miss, we'll be there soon." Xiao Cui responded with a smile, busy adjusting Yunxi's skirt.

As the days passed, the preparations for the wedding were nearing completion.

On this day, Yunxi was trying on her wedding dress, with several maids helping her adjust it. Yunxi straightened her back and raised her chin slightly, looking dignified and majestic.

"Miss, this wedding dress fits you perfectly." A maid said with eyes wide open, full of surprise.

Yunxi looked at herself in the mirror, her heart filled with joy, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.

Suddenly, a servant rushed in and said, "Miss, the prince has sent someone to deliver something."

Yunxi quickly got up and hurried out, only to see boxes of gifts neatly placed in the yard.

"This is the makeup that the prince gave to the young lady." The palace's housekeeper said respectfully with a flattering smile on his face.

Yunxi opened the box, and inside were all kinds of precious jewels, sparkling brightly in the sunlight.

"The prince really cares about the young lady." Xiao Cui came closer, stared at the jewels, and couldn't help but be amazed.

Yunxi blushed and pursed her lips gently, "Thank the prince for me."

"Miss, look at this jade bracelet, it has such good water content." A maid said as she picked up a bracelet.

"And this gold hairpin, it's so finely crafted." Another maid also said.

Yunxi gently stroked the jewels, her heart beating like a little rabbit.

"Miss, the prince values you so much, your future in the palace will definitely be good." Xiao Cui said from the side.

Yunxi nodded slightly, her eyes revealing determination, "I will definitely not let your Highness down."

As he was speaking, Yunxi's mother walked in and said, "Xi'er, this prince is really thoughtful."

Yunxi hurried over, "Mother."

"You, when you go to the palace in the future, you must be careful with your words and actions and don't cause trouble for the prince." Mother held Yunxi's hand, her face full of concern.

Yunxi nodded obediently, "Daughter understands."

"Okay, continue to prepare and don't miss the time." Mother patted Yunxi's hand and turned to leave.

Yunxi looked at her mother's back and secretly vowed in her heart that she must be a wife that would satisfy the prince.

Although the days of wedding preparation were busy, Yunxi felt extremely happy.