Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Meeting

The two agreed on the marriage, and after a few days, Madam Fu prepared a very generous betrothal gift.

This high-profile gesture was specifically to show face for the Elder Yong’an Mansion and Yu Jingyun, creating a lively scene as they went to the Elder Yong’an Mansion.

The Fu family’s move truly shocked the capital.

“What? The Fu family is marrying into the Elder Yong’an Mansion?”

“Isn’t Fu Changqin the only one in the Fu family without an engagement?”

“Does that mean this marriage is between Fu Changqin and the Elder Yong’an Mansion?”

“But isn’t there only Miss Yu in the Elder Yong’an Mansion? She’s the only daughter of Elder Yong’an Mansion and of legitimate lineage.”

Marrying Fu Changqin?

How bold could the Fu family be to dream like this?

“Since the Fu family dared to take the betrothal gift so boldly, it must mean they’ve already agreed with the Elder Yong’an Mansion.”

“Maybe it’s a marriage alliance with a cousin of the Elder Yong’an Mansion family?”

“If so, why bother sending betrothal gifts to the Elder Yong’an Mansion?” someone said, “Besides, it’s not like we’ve heard of any cousins temporarily residing at the Elder Yong’an Mansion recently.”

The people in the capital are quite informed about the happenings in various mansions.

“We’ll see soon enough.”

However, everyone knew deep down, it was most likely Fu Changqin and Yu Jingyun.

But no matter how you think about it, it’s quite shocking.

Fu Changqin and Yu Jingyun?

Feels like Yu Jingyun is being wronged.

With Yu Jingyun’s beauty and talent, she could even marry a Prince.

What kind of luck did Fu Changqin come across?

Not just the common people in the capital feel this way, even various families and mansions are whispering about it.

Even Fu Changqin’s friends, who usually play with him, can’t help but think, how did Fu Changqin get so lucky!

Sure enough, news spread quickly.

Indeed, Fu Changqin and Yu Jingyun got engaged.

Now, the Fu family has truly risen.

The General Mansion, Elder Yong’an Mansion, and Marquis Changping Mansion, are all figures with real power.

After settling her children’s marriages, Madam Fu began working on Yan Liqing’s marriage.

Though with Mrs. Yan present, handling Yan Liqing’s marriage was bound to be thankless.

But after all, Yan Liqing was a good child; she couldn’t neglect Yan Liqing just because of Mrs. Yan.

Besides, she was her real niece.

Hence, Madam Fu took Yan Liqing to various banquets and invitations in the capital.

When Fu Mingzhu and Fu Shinian went to see the Empress in the palace, they also took Yan Liqing along.

Not hoping for Yan Liqing to catch the Empress’s eye, just by entering the palace a few times, her reputation in the capital would be significantly elevated.

Besides, now with the Fu family’s presence, their in-laws are truly remarkable figures.

While the Fu family has no more children to arrange marriages for, people see that the Fu family still has two cousins, and thus indirectly connected to the Gu Mansion, Marquis Changping Mansion, and Elder Yong’an Mansion, haven’t they?

If anyone were to seek help from the Fu family, they surely wouldn’t ignore their niece and nephew, right?

Consequently, various families began visiting the Fu family frequently for marriage proposals.

Madam Fu still organized a list.

Previously, when finding a match for Fu Shinian, Xiao Chengyu also helped organize by listing some people’s shortcomings, which could now come in handy.

Since they were not her daughter, Madam Fu was particularly cautious.

Fearing a poor match would lead to resentment.

Therefore, she also consulted Gu Yunze and Xiao Chengyu, conducting thorough investigations.

Detailed information of various families was meticulously compiled.

In the end, it was directly compiled into a book.

Every family’s details were written meticulously at the back.

Fu Shinian looked at the compiled booklet and exclaimed, “This booklet is a treasure now. If someone wants to propose, it would be very useful.”

Madam Fu laughed, saying, “If your girlfriends need it, perhaps you could lend them the booklet?”

“They’d be thrilled.” Fu Shinian laughed.

Madam Fu also had another copy transcribed and sent to Jinzhou.

Within this range, let Mr. Yan make the decision.

Fu Mingzhu’s marriage needs to be completed within the year.

Fu Shinian’s can wait until next year.

Although Xiao Chengyu was quite anxious, hoping to marry Fu Shinian this year.

But arranging three marriages in one year is indeed a bit excessive for the Fu family.

Because before Fu Mingzhu’s marriage, the Fu family had to settle Fu Changqin’s marriage first.

The marriages of Fu Mingzhu and Fu Changqin are only three months apart.

In June, it became time for Fu Changqin and Yu Jingyun’s wedding.

Gu Yunze and Xiao Chengyu came to the Fu family to help, accompanying Fu Changqin to welcome the bride.

With these two present, the people at the Elder Yong’an Mansion couldn’t make things too difficult, only giving them a few couplets to match, and then asked Fu Changqin to recite a poem to express his admiration and loyalty to Yu Jingyun before letting them in.

Fu Shinian and Fu Mingzhu had not married yet and were still with the unmarried girls.

However, they couldn’t avoid being teased.

Qiu Li came over and whispered something to Fu Mingzhu, causing Fu Mingzhu to blush slightly and find an excuse to leave.

Fu Shinian knew that Gu Yunze must be using today’s opportunity to meet Fu Mingzhu.

Soon after, Chunyu also came over and whispered something into Fu Shinian’s ear.

When Fu Shinian returned to her courtyard, she saw Xiao Chengyu standing at the door.

Ever since they agreed on the engagement, they hadn’t seen each other.

Meeting again now, Fu Shinian’s heart raced a bit, she felt a little embarrassed, which was something she had never experienced before.

Fu Shinian blushed slightly and approached Xiao Chengyu, “Marquis, aren’t you at the front enjoying the banquet, why are you here?”

“How can you ask when you already know?” Xiao Chengyu chuckled softly, “Ever since the engagement, I haven’t seen you.”

“Mother says that now engaged, I should stay home to learn how to manage a household, do needlework, and embroider the wedding dress.” Fu Shinian said, “I should stay home diligently, not go out often.”

“No worries, since you’re not convenient to go out, I’ll come to you.” Xiao Chengyu then asked, “How is your wedding dress embroidery coming along?”

“The wedding dress isn’t finished yet.” Fu Shinian said, “Besides… my embroidery skills are quite lacking.”

“So planning to just embroider a few stitches as a symbolic gesture when the time comes.” Fu Shinian said.

Xiao Chengyu laughed, for some reason, hearing Fu Shinian saying her embroidery skills weren’t great, it didn’t surprise him at all.

“But still, how lacking are your embroidery skills?” Xiao Chengyu was quite curious.

“Wait a moment.” Fu Shinian thought for a bit and then said, “Forget it, come inside with me.”

With that, she reached out and tugged on Xiao Chengyu’s sleeve, pulling him into her room.

Xiao Chengyu was embarrassed to look around too much, so he looked up at the ceiling.

Fu Shinian then dug out a purse from a box, “I was embroidering this for you.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chengyu looked over with both surprise and delight.

He took it, the purse was green, which suited him well.

But after flipping it around, he finally spotted a green leaf on the bottom corner of the purse, “What were you planning to embroider?”

“Bamboo leaves.” Fu Shinian replied, “I searched around and found these the simplest, plus… they kind of remind me of you. I can’t embroider bamboo well, but I can make an effort on the leaves.”

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