Yin Xing, who was helping Lin Yuan wash her hair, also chid in with a smile: "Speaking of which, our little miss is really just like the eldest miss. Those imperial concubines in the palace have repeatedly tried to pre-order new items from her, but the little miss treats everyone equally. As long as you can afford the silver, whether you’re from outside the palace or within, it’s all the sa."
Pfft!
Shui Xian couldn’t help but laugh: "Is this really treating everyone equally? Clearly, it’s all about the silver!"
"That’s why the little miss and the eldest miss are like true sisters!"
Yin Xing winked, and the two of them burst out laughing.
Humph!
Lin Yuan suppressed her laughter and snorted through her nose. These two girls were getting bolder, daring to tease their mistress about being greedy right in front of her. It seed they needed a good lesson.
"As for your mistress, I am indeed undeniably greedy. So, if you both find soone you love, don’t forget to prepare plenty of silver, or I won’t let them take you easily!"
Splashing water, Lin Yuan grinned cheekily as she spoke.
Sure enough, as soon as she said this, the two little maids imdiately fell silent, each more obedient than the other.
The new essential oil sent by Xiao Linshuang had a very faint scent. It felt like nothing when applied, but afterward, her skin seed smoother and softer.
Lin Yuan soaked in the bathtub for almost an hour before she dried off and got dressed.
On regular days, Lin Yuan loved simple-colored dudou tops the most. But since it was her wedding day, everything from inside to out had to be auspiciously red, and her dudou was no exception.
Looking at the thin red dudou embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water, Lin Yuan couldn’t help but twitch her lips.
Red, she could accept. The mandarin ducks, she could accept. But really, did it have to be this sheer?
Wearing it felt like wearing nothing at all. Really, as soon as she moved, those two pink spots were perfectly visible. It was just too embarrassing!
"Let’s change this to..."
"Miss, you forgot, you were the one who picked this dudou yourself!"
Before she finished speaking, Lin Yuan was interrupted by Yin Xing.
Her entire face started to twitch, only then rembering that she had indeed personally selected so thin materials for making underclothes back then.
Back then, she just thought it would feel cooler in the heat. Who would have thought it would be this thin!
"No, this..."
"Miss, just wear it, look how beautiful it is!"
Shui Xian helped tie the dudou and then draped her with a thin pink robe before joining Yin Xing to half-drag, half-pull her to sit in front of the mirror in the inner room.
"I also think this dudou is beautiful. When the bridegroom sees it tonight, his eyes will surely get stuck!"
"Exactly! Our miss is naturally charming and alluring. Coupled with such a unique dudou, tsk tsk, it would tempt even won, not to ntion n!"
Listening to the two tease her, Lin Yuan’s face turned as red as if just stead, even redder than the dudou she wore.
Actually, in the place she used to live, such a dudou wasn’t a big deal. But just thinking about showing it to Xia Zheng tonight made her feel uncomfortable all over.
She wanted to take it off, but the two maids "wholeheartedly" blocked her and kept her from moving.
She knew it. These two maids were taking this opportunity to get revenge on her for saying earlier that their special soone should co with enough silver!
Alright, it really was instant karma!
But, even though she couldn’t take off the dudou, Lin Yuan suddenly felt a subtle anticipation. She wondered how Xia Zheng would react when he saw her tonight.
The sky had brightened, and a little maid ca to pass the ssage that Grandma Shiquan had already arrived at the residence and was speaking with Lady Liu at the front. Lady Liu wanted Lin Yuan to get ready for Grandma Shiquan to co and do her hair.
Upon hearing this, Yin Xing and Shui Xian dared not delay any longer. They quickly dried Lin Yuan’s hair and helped her put on the big red inner clothes.
It wasn’t yet the auspicious ti, and since her hair wasn’t done and her makeup wasn’t on, the wedding dress couldn’t be worn yet.
Just as they finished tidying everything up, there was a commotion in the courtyard.
"Miss, it’s Miss Yan and the others here to present their gifts for your wedding!"
The little maidservant at the door called out through the drapes into the room and went out to lift the drapery for them.
Lin Yuan’s lips curled slightly. She thought Lady Liu and Grandma Shiquan would first co over, but unexpectedly, it was Yan Ruchun and the others who arrived first.
Just as she was thinking about this, several young girls, flamboyantly dressed, entered with laughter, making the once quiet room lively.
The first to arrive were Yan Ruchun, Tian Xuan, and Xu Muqing. The three had just sat down and barely exchanged a few words when Han Huijuan also ca in with her gift.
These were her closest friends in the capital city, and it was hard work for them to arrive so early.
As soon as Han Huijuan appeared, Lin Yuan, the lady of the day, was promptly overshadowed.
The group clustered around Han Huijuan, chattering about nothing other than the golden butterfly head ornant Lin Yuan wore yesterday.
Yan Ruchun and Tian Xuan were alright, but Xu Muqing was the most aggressive. Relying on her larger physique, she nearly engulfed the small Han Huijuan with her little arms and legs.
Looking helplessly at Xu Muqing in front of her, Han Huijuan smiled bitterly: "Oh dear sisters, you really put in a tough spot. While I made that headpiece, the design wasn’t mine. If you want a unique design, you must ask our new bride! If she consents, I’ll make it for you myself, how about that?"
Waiting for her exact words!
Xu Muqing chuckled, satisfied to release her.
Yet now Lin Yuan felt entirely surrounded by the lurking threat, as if she was about to be devoured by these hungry wolves.
Uh-oh.
She coughed twice and quickly changed the subject: "Weren’t you here to give wedding gifts? Let take a look first at what you’ve brought. If your gifts are too perfunctory, no design or drawing ideas from !"
This was essentially saying she agreed.
Xu Muqing hurriedly squeezed past Yan Ruchun and Tian Xuan, almost shoving her small box into Lin Yuan’s face.
", , first! My gift was made after searching for a skilled craftsman for a long ti. I guarantee you’ll like it!"
At her words, the others grew curious and leaned over to see just what treasure was in her little box.
The mont the box was opened, everyone was taken aback, then all simultaneously let out a dismissive "ugh" noise.
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