Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 129 Preparations Before Marriage
The sound of gongs, drums and trumpets came from the Zhen family compound, and the entire Wuji County was filled with joy.

The Zhen family has always been kind and charitable. On this occasion of great joy, they gave each poor household a liter of rice, which can be regarded as accumulating some virtue for Zhen Yi. I hope he can recover soon.

Since the arrival of Zhang Fei's troops, the Zhen family has been completely reassured. Those majestic soldiers are far more powerful than the private soldiers brought by Qu Yi. Especially Zhang Fei's burly body entering and leaving the house every day makes the Zhen family feel at ease.

Qu Yi was dissatisfied, and fought against Zhang Fei in the courtyard. He was defeated three times in a row, and even his best footwork did not last past [-] bouts.

The banquet at her natal family was over, and the next day was the day when Zhen Dao left the court. She lost her mother at the age of ten, and was raised by a wet nurse. Before she left to get married, there was originally a process of crying to marry her parents, but now she has no one to cry about.

The night before the girl gets married, the mother will prepare a big box for her daughter and explain the relationship between the man and the woman. Under the red candle, Zhen Dao and the nurse stare at the box in a daze, not knowing what to say for a while.

clap clap-

Just then, there was a knock on the door outside.

The wet nurse hurriedly stood up and opened the door, and asked in surprise, "Third Madam?"

It was the third wife Liu Shi and her daughter Zhen Rong who came. Liu Shi has always been very harsh on Zhen Dao, so she came late at night, which surprised the wet nurse.

Mrs. Liu walked in, glanced at the boudoir, and asked: "There are still two hours before we go out, are you all ready?"

Zhen Dao got up and saluted, put away the sadness in his heart, and forced a smile: "Thank you Sanniang for your concern, everything is ready."

Liu Shi looked at the wet nurse: "Have you taught all the rules that should be taught?"

"Third Madam, slave..." The wet nurse lowered her head. It was difficult for her to say that kind of thing. She might even not know some of the rules of a wealthy family.

"Oh, what a poor child!" Mrs. Liu sighed, "Although Sanniang is usually strict, but you are the daughter of the Zhen family after all, how can you not understand the rules when you get married? Let Sanniang teach you Bar!"

Zhen Dao was a little surprised, he glanced at Liu Shi, his pretty face flushed immediately, he lowered his head and said like a mosquito, "Thank you, San Niang!"

Mrs. Liu sat down slowly, and scolded the nurse: "Dao'er is going to get into the sedan chair early in the morning, and he hasn't washed and dressed yet, so you are too careless."

The wet nurse said hurriedly: "Slave, get ready now."

"No need, I'll let the maid help!" Mrs. Liu waved her hand and ordered: "We will rush to Fan Yang tomorrow. We will be on the carriage all day. You go and prepare some food and drink first. Don't let Dao'er starve on the road. I'll arrange the rest!"

"Thank you, Third Madam!" The wet nurse thanked her profusely and hurried to prepare.

Today, Zhen Yi was exhausted and went to sleep in the morning after meeting with guests for a day. Zhen Dao's two older sisters went to bed early after explaining a few words to her, and left the rest to her as a nurse. Thinking of the third lady who took the initiative to help, I was very grateful.

"Sister, you look haggard!" Zhen Rong smiled, put the food box in his hand on the table, took out a bowl and said: "This is the honey water I specially saved last year, you drink some, You're going to get married soon, but you can't do this."

"Thank you, sister!" Zhen Dao felt a surge of warmth in his heart, took a few sips from the bowl, the sweetness in his throat made him feel much better.

"Let me see that your dowry is all ready!" Ms. Liu went to the dressing table and checked the phoenix crown colorful clothes. All the jewelry and makeup were already laid out, and it seemed that she was waiting to dress up.

After looking at all the things one by one, Liu said: "Dao'er, sit down first, and tell you the rules while dressing up San Niang!"

"Sanniang, I...I'm a little sleepy, my head is dizzy..."

Zhen Dao supported his forehead, only to feel that his eyelids were getting heavier and heavier, and he couldn't hold it anymore, so he fell asleep lying on the table.

Zhen Rong next to him kept staring at Zhen Dao, seeing her lying on the table, and shouted excitedly: "Mom, she passed out."

"Hush, don't make any noise!" Mrs. Liu shouted in a low voice and told a maid: "Go and guard the door. No one is allowed to come in and disturb you."

"Yes!" The maid went out and left.

Mrs. Liu went to Zhen Dao and whispered a few words, but she didn't see any reaction, and said to Zhen Dao and the other person: "Hurry up, put your clothes on for her first, and get dressed right away!"

Zhen Rong looked excited, especially the birthmark on the brow turned dark purple because of the excitement, took off his coat in two strokes, and sat in front of the dressing table impatiently, holding the phoenix crown and gesturing on his head.

Liu Shi and the servant girl first changed Zhen Dao's clothes, and even the headgear with Zhen Rong's, let her continue to lie on the table, and found a blanket to cover it.

Mrs. Liu's voice trembled because of nervousness, and she ordered: "Rong'er, you must remember that unless you arrive at the bridal chamber after worshiping, do not let anyone lift your hijab at any time."

"Mom, I know!" Zhen Rong stroked the birthmark with his hand, and suddenly became worried again: "What if... what if Liu He doesn't like it when he sees me?"

"What are you afraid of?" Mrs. Liu said while dressing up: "At that time, they had already worshiped and married, and the raw rice was cooked into cooked rice. Can the Liu family go back on their word? For the sake of the two families, Liu He can only recognize you." gone."

"But I'm afraid..." After all, Zhen Rong has done something wrong, and he is not at ease, "If he gets into trouble in the bridal chamber, even if he admits his marriage, he will ignore me and let me stay alone in the empty room... What should I do? ?”

"There is a way for my mother!" Liu Shi slowly inserted the gold hairpin into the bun, and suddenly there were ripples in his eyes, and said in a low voice: "I will teach you a technique in the suite, so that Liu He can know the taste, I will be reluctant to leave you in the future, maybe I will be more favored than the girl from the Lu family."

"Really?" Zhen Rong's eyes widened suddenly, and then his face flushed, and he asked coyly, "Does your method work?"

"Men are all the same!" Mrs. Liu smiled triumphantly, with a hint of love in her eyes, and said softly, "You see, your aunt and second mother both gave birth to sons, but why does your father have a special preference for Wei Niang? You are self-willed, you have committed so many mistakes without punishment, it is all thanks to your mother!"

Zhen Rong nodded and said, "Okay, that daughter must study hard and let Liu He favor me in the future."

"Alas -" Mrs. Liu suddenly sighed and frowned: "In short, our mother and son are too selfish about this matter. If your father finds out in the future, I'm afraid he won't forgive me! You have served Liu He well, but You have to go back to the door as soon as possible and speak for your mother!"

Zhen Rong was puzzled and said, "Don't you say that your father favors you?"

"That's when you're in good health!" Mrs. Liu smiled helplessly and sighed: "Your father is seriously ill now, how can he still have the energy to do this? My mother's tricks won't work anymore."

"Well, I will definitely come back early!" Zhen Rong bit her red lips and nodded: "Mom, please tell me!"

Mrs. Liu looked left and right, and brought a red candle on the table to Zhen Rong's hand: "Hold your hands together, and listen carefully to my mother's words..."

(End of this chapter)