Qiao Wan’s wedding day came soon.

Lu Mingyu and Li Jing took a carriage to Qiao’s house to congratulate her.

Li Jing smiled and reminded: “When you get to Qiao’s house, just sit for a while and come back. Just show your appreciation. Don’t pay attention to the crowd. Also, be careful in crowded places, don’t get squeezed or bumped…”

He just kept talking non-stop.

Lu Mingyu smiled and rolled her eyes at him: “You keep repeating the same old things over and over again. You don’t feel tired of it.”

Li Jing grinned and placed his big hand on her lower abdomen: “Not tired, not tired, not tired at all.”

It was usually like this when you became a father for the first time. You’re so happy that you didn’t know what to do.

Lu Mingyu was in good health and the fetus was stable, so there was no need to be so nervous.

The Second Prince and his wife came in person, and the entire Qiao family came to welcome them. Elder Qiao came out in person to welcome them.

Li Jing had a close relationship with his maternal family, so he greeted everyone with a smile. Lu Mingyu came for the first time as the Second huangzifei, and she greeted everyone with a smile.

“The Second huangzifei is pregnant, so she should focus on taking care of the baby.” Old Madam Qiao smiled amiably and said, “Why did you come in person today?”

The fact that Lu Mingyu was pregnant was not publicized, but those who were slightly more informed also knew about it. Old Madam Qiao secretly burned incense and prayed to Buddha, hoping that Lu Mingyu would have a child.

Lu Mingyu smiled and said, “Qiao biǎomèi ^[1]maternal cousin sister younger than you is getting married, and as her biǎosǎo ^[2]wife of maternal cousin brother, it is my duty to come and congratulate her in person.”

Old Lady Qiao was very pleased with Lu Mingyu’s friendliness. She personally accompanied Lu Mingyu to Qiao Wan’s boudoir and said, “Wan’er, come and see who’s here?”

The xǐniáng was dressing Qiao Wan.

The day of getting married is the most beautiful moment in a woman’s life. Qiao Wan was born with a gentle and beautiful appearance. Today, she was full of joy, with a joyful and shy light flashing in her black eyes.

Lu Mingyu came to congratulate her in person. Qiao Wan was surprised and delighted and subconsciously stood up to greet her. Lu Mingyu immediately smiled and said, “Qiao biǎomèi, there is no need to be polite. Today is your big day. I came to congratulate you. Just sit still and let the xǐniáng^[3]refers to a married woman who is considered blessed, often because she has both children and parents alive. She is chosen to assist the bride with dressing and other wedding preparations, symbolizing … Continue reading dress you up.

Qiao Wan’s cheeks were slightly red, and she did not insist on getting up: “Thank you, Second huangzifei.”

“Just call me biǎosǎo.” Lu Mingyu said with a smile, “Second Master Fang works in the Hanlin Academy and has a house in the capital. After you get married, you have to come to the Second Prince’s house more often.”

Qiao Wan pursed her lips, smiled, and nodded in agreement.

Ever since she opened her heart to Lu Mingyu a few months ago, Qiao Wan was no longer gloomy and her mood became better day by day.

“Second Master Fang is young and talented, and he passed the imperial examination last year. You are well-read, and you must have similar personalities to Second Master Fang.”

Lu Mingyu gazed at Qiao Wan, who was as beautiful as a flower, and sincerely wished her: “I hope that you will be a loving couple after marriage and live a happy life.”

Don’t die early like in your previous life.

Live happily and peacefully!

Qiao Wan naturally didn’t understand the deep meaning of Lu Mingyu’s words, but she could clearly feel Lu Mingyu’s kindness and blessings.

Qiao Wan was secretly moved and whispered, “Thank you, biǎosǎo. I also wish you and biǎoge a harmonious relationship, and that the baby in your belly is safe and healthy.”

…

Lu Mingyu sat aside, talking quietly to Qiao Wan from time to time. Qiao Wan was a little nervous at first, but now she felt calm and relaxed.

Soon, someone came.

All the people who came were familiar faces. When they saw Lu Mingyu, they all smiled and greeted her.

In the past, Lu Mingyu was not very popular in the boudoir. This was mainly because of her high martial arts skills and not very good temper, so she had very few friends in the boudoir.

After getting married, a wife was honored by her husband. The Second Prince was a legitimate prince, and Lu Mingyu was the Second huangzifei. Now that she was pregnant, her weight in the eyes of everyone was naturally much heavier.

When Meng Yunluo arrived, what she saw was a scene where everyone was surrounding Lu Mingyu like the moon surrounded by stars.

Meng Yunluo and Li Hao were newlyweds, and they were very much in love. It was fine if she didn’t see Lu Mingyu regularly, but once she saw her, all the new and old hatreds came to her mind.

Meng Yunluo laughed: “Look at my second sǎo, she is always the center of attention wherever she goes. Don’t steal the spotlight from the bride today.”

Lu Mingyu curled her lips and replied calmly: “Everyone is here to congratulate Qiao biǎomèi today. The real protagonist is Qiao biǎomèi. Words like stealing the limelight are quite provocative. Third sǎo should think before speaking, so as not to be misunderstood.”

Everyone: “…”

They had heard that Lu Mingyu and Meng Yunluo had some disagreements, and when they saw them today, it turned out to be true.

Everyone stopped talking at the same time and looked over.

Meng Yunluo’s smile froze when she was choked by Lu Mingyu, and she quickly smiled as if nothing had happened: “Second sǎo always likes to joke.”

Lu Mingyu smiled slightly: “Yes, I just like to joke. Third sǎo knows my temper, and I may say something harsh sometimes, so don’t take it to heart.”

Seeing Lu Mingyu’s calm and composed appearance, Meng Yunluo felt very angry. Her eyes could not help but sweep over Lu Mingyu’s still-bulging belly, and her anger turned into boundless jealousy.

As both were daughters-in-law of the imperial family, whoever gave birth to an heir first naturally held more weight in the palace. She had entered the household a month later than Lu Mingyu. While Lu Mingyu had already been pregnant for over two months, she still showed no signs of pregnancy.

If you delay one step, all steps will be delayed.

It was hateful just thinking about it.

At this moment, a familiar laugh sounded: “I thought I came early, but it turns out you came even earlier.”

It was Zhao Yu who was there.

Zhao Yu and the Fifth Prince’s wedding date was scheduled for the end of the year. A woman who is engaged should not go out too much. In the past few months, Zhao Yu had rarely left the house.

Lu Mingyu smiled and greeted Zhao Yu: “Sister Zhao.”

Zhao Yu smiled and agreed. She first went forward to congratulate Qiao Wan, then sat down next to Lu Mingyu and asked excitedly, “Aren’t you pregnant? Why don’t you stay at home to take care of the baby instead of coming to the Qiao Mansion?”

Others were too embarrassed to bring this up, but Zhao Yu didn’t have that many reservations. She immediately asked about something that everyone was curious about.

Everyone pricked up their ears quietly.

Lu Mingyu laughed and said, “I’ve been staying in the mansion all day, and I’m quite bored. Today is the wedding day of my Qiao biǎomèi, and I have to come and say hello. I won’t attend the banquet later, and I’ll go back early.”

After a pause, she asked again, “Where is your fourth sǎo? Why didn’t she come with you?”

Jin Caner just married into the Zhao family some time ago and became sǎo to Zhao Yu.

Logically speaking, it would be convenient for the gūsǎo to travel together.

Zhao Yu seemed to want to curl her lips, but she held back: “I came first. The Fourth brother will send the fourth sǎo over later.”

It seemed that Jin Caner and Zhao Yu did not get along well after marrying into the Zhao family.

In front of everyone, Lu Mingyu didn’t feel comfortable asking any further questions. She just joked a few words and then stood up to leave.

Qiao Wan had already dressed up and changed into her wedding dress. She sat beside the bed and was too inconvenient to stand up to see her off. She smiled and watched Lu Mingyu leave.

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(End of this chapter)