Yuwen Ming’s future husband’s family name was Ma, and the one who came today was her future mother-in-law, Lady Ma.
For the sake of ensuring Yuwen Ming would have an easier life in the future, the Grand Princess would not trouble Lady Ma.
"Speaking of which, the fifth day of the second month is a good date, but it’s a bit rushed. The fifteenth of the third month is also a fine day, it’s just that, just that the old madam..." Lady Ma said, her face showing difficulty.
"Mingming, what do you say?" The Grand Princess looked at Yuwen Ming standing aside and asked.
"I’ll leave it all to my grandmother to decide!" Yuwen Ming gave a slight curtsy, poised and respectful.
The Grand Princess nodded, "I had wanted to give you more time, but since old Lady Ma is not well, it’s proper for you to marry earlier, so let’s choose the fifth day of the second month!"
With less than a month before her wedding, Yuwen Ming felt nervous and wronged.
Yet she also looked forward to her future life.
Accompanying Lady Ma this time was her illegitimate son, Ma Wenbin, who was tall and slender, exuding a scholarly aura, handsome and gentle in appearance, pleasing and delightful to the eye.
Yuwen Ming and he had made eye contact and quickly looked away.
Ma Wenbin, seeing Yuwen Ming’s refined beauty and dignified grace, felt his heart race.
Such a fine young lady, yet some did not know to cherish her.
Yuwen Ming, on the other hand, did not think too much and simply regarded him as her future brother-in-law.
She was about to get married and would miss Yun Jinnian’s coming-of-age ceremony, but the gifts had to be prepared nonetheless. With this in mind, Yuwen Ming returned to her room and selected various items.
These included books she had read, as well as collected calligraphy, paintings, and treasured antiques.
She packed them all into a chest.
News of the Grand Princess’s granddaughter’s marriage spread quickly.
Invitation preparations were also underway, with almost everyone who could be invited in Capital City included.
"Mingming has already been wronged; we must make the wedding banquet lively, so she can marry off with dignity and pride!"
Several marchionesses echoed in agreement.
"Everyone, go prepare!"
After everyone left, she called Chu Yu over, "Busy man, how come you have time to come by today?"
"I’ve been wronged and have come to seek my aunt’s judgment!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, who in Tianchu Country would dare to show you disrespect? Tell me who’s wronged you, and let’s hear it!"
"It’s Qu Mianke..." Chu Yu slowly recounted the deeds of Qu Mianke, which made the Grand Princess furious.
"That is utterly disgraceful; I don’t know how Ning An taught her child. You did the right thing. Initially, you kindly took her in, and it’s clear she had ulterior motives. Now she has caused such confusion, sending her back to the Princess Residence is correct. If your aunt Ning An asks, tell her to come and speak with me!"
Chu Yu quickly stood up and clasped his fists, "Thank you, Aunt!"
"You rascal, you’re not getting any younger; you should start thinking about your own marriage!"
"You’re right in your teaching, Aunt!"
The Grand Princess laughed, "Since you think my teaching is right, then what do you and Jinnian plan to do?"
Speaking of Yun Jinnian, Chu Yu softened considerably.
He smiled very broadly, "After Jinnian’s coming-of-age ceremony, I’ll still need to trouble my aunt to make a trip for me!"
"Ah haha, you rascal, so you were waiting here for me!" The Grand Princess laughed heartily.
"Come to think of it, when your father was your age, I secretly helped him check on his future wife. In the blink of an eye, it’s your turn now. It all seems like it was just yesterday!" The Grand Princess’s eyes reddened slightly as she got to the latter part.
Oh, her brother, so dear to her since childhood.
No matter what others said, he was always unwavering in his affection for her.
It’s a pity that he left too early to see his most beloved daughter’s son marry and have children...