The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

Chapter 2662: Chapter 146: Entering the Palace (40,000)

Ye Haoxuan burst into laughter upon hearing this. He stepped forward, put his arm around Yang Chuxia’s shoulder, and said, "I knew mother would be the most understanding and considerate. But there’s no need for you to worry about the dowry. The Li Family has already prepared it for her, and I’ve arranged for someone to transport it along with the escort agency. I reckon it will arrive only after the New Year."

"But I suspect that although the dowry is substantial in Funan, it won’t show as much in the Capital City. I assume the House of the Imperial Clan and the Ministry of Rites will prepare the betrothal gifts anew, which can be added to the dowry, and that should suffice."

"As long as you understand how to handle it, it’s fine. Our family doesn’t really mind the quantity of her dowry; the main concern is that since she will be a Princess Consort in the future, she inevitably will need to make public appearances. We wouldn’t want her to be embarrassed over this matter."

Yang Chuxia paused and then continued, "As for the servants, whether she chooses them from the mansion or buys her own, you two can decide together."

"Alright, we’ll listen to mother."

Yang Chuxia quickly selected a date, but there weren’t any good days before March after the New Year, only early April had a suitable day.

Although it seemed a bit late, there was ample time to make thorough preparations.

This also allowed enough time to notify friends and relatives from all over.

After choosing the date, they visited the State Duke of Defense’s residence to discuss Li Luru’s marriage with Yang Xiayun, who naturally agreed.

Li Luru was extremely grateful upon learning of the matter.

Perhaps because the Ye Family members didn’t have that aloof demeanor, Li Luru quickly blended in.

It soon reached the eve of the New Year; this was the first time for both Li Luru and Mu Huaen to celebrate the New Year with the Ye Family, so the preparations were more lavish than in previous years.

In the evening, the whole family gathered for the New Year’s dinner, but there was one absence, Ye Haoyang, which left Mu Huaen feeling a bit wistful.

Although Li Luru wanted to chat with her, her tongue had not yet healed, so she had to give up.

On the first day of the New Year, according to tradition, as long as Ye Zi’an was in the Capital City, the family would definitely go to the palace to wish the Emperor a Happy New Year.

This year was no exception.

Early in the morning, the whole family dressed in new clothes and took a carriage to the palace.

Yang Chuxia took the two daughters-in-law in the carriage, while the three men each rode a horse.

Li Luru felt a bit fearful since, before she met Ye Haoxuan, the highest-ranking woman she had ever seen was the Madam of County Magistrate in Quanya County.

Now, she was suddenly going to meet the Emperor and Empress, which made her nervous. She was worried that if she didn’t perform well, her mother-in-law might disapprove of her, thinking she wasn’t presentable, and she feared being ridiculed.

Yang Chuxia noticed that Li Luru’s lips were a bit pale, suggesting she was anxious.

Thinking that it was natural for someone who hadn’t interacted with the imperial family before to be nervous, she patted her hand, saying, "There’s no need to be nervous. Just follow mother later. When you see the Emperor and Empress, just treat them as ordinary people. As for the etiquette, the nanny has taught you. If you can’t remember, just follow my lead."

Li Luru awkwardly nodded.

Mu Huaen suddenly said, "I feel a bit nervous too."

Li Luru was puzzled, wondering why this sister-in-law, who was a lady from an aristocratic family and presumably had visited the palace many times, would be nervous.

Yang Chuxia laughed at this and, seeing Li Luru’s confusion, explained, "This girl used to be quite lazy and rarely went out throughout the year. Even though our two families often interacted, I didn’t see her more than twice a year, let alone her visits to the palace. The last time she went to the palace was probably seven or eight years ago."