Feng Linyuan stepped forward naturally, reached out to tuck the loose strands of hair in front of her forehead, and casually joked, "Why are you being so generous?"
Bai Zheng knew what Feng Linyuan was referring to. She clapped her hands, glanced at the box, and the corners of her lips curled slightly.
"Everything in there are rare antique items from your storeroom that are hard to come by in a hundred years. I spent most of the day carefully selecting them. Sending them out will definitely not disgrace you, the Marquis of Dingyuan."
"How could I not trust what Zheng'er does?" Feng Linyuan couldn't help but laugh.
Items that could make it into the storeroom of the Marquis of Dingyuan's Mansion were naturally of high quality. However, most of those that had been hidden away by the people in the Marquis's Mansion for a long time were out - of - style items that they were embarrassed to give away.
For example, among the items Bai Zheng had collected this time, there was a set of elaborate headdresses that had been stored in the storeroom fifty years ago.
The headdresses were adorned with the rarest agates and jade at that time, but the style was old - fashioned and gaudy. The people in the Marquis's Mansion had always been sincere in dealing with others, so they had never given away such items.
Now, Bai Zheng thought it was just perfect to give them to Feng Jingxuan and Princess Yunxi.
Feng Linyuan understood Bai Zheng's intention, which was why he couldn't help laughing out loud.
After Bai Zheng had redone her hair and makeup and was coaxed by Feng Linyuan to eat a bowl of rice porridge to fill her stomach, at sunset, the two of them got into the carriage that had been prepared long ago. Mo Li followed behind, escorting a carriage full of wedding gifts, and they headed towards the Third Prince's Mansion.
Normally, since Feng Jingxuan's betrothed this time had a special status, the betrothal banquet should have been held in the palace. However, considering the unpleasant incident that had happened at the betrothal banquet with Bai Di last time, after much thought, Feng Linche decided to let him hold it in his own mansion this time.
Princess Yunxi was naturally happy to agree. After all, just thinking about such a betrothal made her feel unlucky.
Although the betrothal was held in the Third Prince's Mansion this time, the grandeur of the banquet was even more magnificent than the one held in the palace last time.
As soon as Bai Zheng got out of the carriage, she heard a series of exclamations from behind. She couldn't help but turn around.
She saw a magnificent carriage convoy slowly driving towards the Third Prince's Mansion.
The tall horse in the center of the convoy was bright red all over and was extremely beautifully decorated.
Rarely, it wore a copper mask on its face, with colorful feathers on its head. There were ribbon knots and breast bells on its chest. As the horse walked, the bells jingled, looking very pleasing.
The carriage body was mainly red. Besides the colorful feather decorations on the carriage, there were also various red and purple silk fabrics hanging around.
There was a beaded curtain hanging from the carriage door, with colorful embroidery on it. The curtains on both sides were woven with white vines.
The overall framework of the carriage was bronze - colored, while the beams of the carriage itself were vermilion.
The top was covered with red silk thread. At the very top was a conical solid wood, decorated with gold, and carved with images of auspicious clouds, phoenixes, and blooming flowers.
There was even a large incense cabinet on the crossbeam, equipped with an incense burner, incense box, incense treasures, etc., and decorations like dragon - chis.
As the carriage drove along, the fragrance spread for miles.
As for the honor guard, it was even more imposing.
Dozens of soldiers were wearing purple clothes. Each of them was valiant and high - spirited, walking straight ahead without looking sideways. Their unified steps made the whole ground tremble.
There was also a group of maids leading the way in front.
Different from those in the Great Zhou Dynasty, where maids usually carried palace lanterns in front of the carriage, these dozens of maids were all riding on horses, looking heroic and gorgeously dressed.
They had silk scarves tied on their heads, and their hairpins were decorated with pearls. Their outer robes were made of red silk with gold trim, making it hard for people to take their eyes off.
The common people along the street had never seen such a novel and beautiful carriage convoy before. They all came out and crowded forward, trying to find a good position to see the whole thing. The whole street was extremely lively.
On the other side, at the entrance of the Third Prince's Mansion, carriages carrying wedding gifts had lined up in a long queue.
Bai Zheng, Feng Linyuan and their group of guests didn't need to wait and could directly enter through the wide - open main gate.
As soon as they stepped over the threshold of the Third Prince's Mansion, they could hear from afar the butler in the yard in front of the main hall, singing out the wedding gifts sent by each family in a high - pitched voice: "A pair of exquisitely painted and carved pear - wood incense burners! A pair of resplendent glazed lamps! A pair of carved cloud - patterned porcelain! A set of blue - glazed dishes with intertwined flower patterns..."
Hearing this, Bai Zheng smiled slightly.
Glazed lamps and cloud - patterned porcelain? Weren't they all bought from her five shops?
She really had to thank Feng Jingxuan for holding another betrothal banquet. It was like injecting a shot of stimulant into the consumption power of the whole Yongding City.
Everyone was searching and purchasing rare items everywhere for the sake of the wedding gifts.
The few treasure shops and clothing stores in Yongding City had been almost full of customers in the past few days.
Especially her five shops. The items they sold were both rare and exquisite, making them most suitable for giving as gifts on such occasions.
As a result, Song Yiqing had been so busy that he hardly had time to spare, and he hadn't pestered her for several days.
Bai Zheng thought happily.
If only Feng Jingxuan could get betrothed a few more times...
"Achoo—"
Feng Jingxuan suddenly sneezed.
"Your Highness, are you just too happy?" someone beside him joked with a laugh.
Feng Jingxuan rubbed his nose and smiled with his head down.
At this moment, he was dressed in a red robe, looking handsome and full of charm. He was standing at the door, greeting the guests.
People kept coming up obsequiously and congratulating him one after another.
Feng Jingxuan nodded slightly, looking proper and noble.
Feng Linyuan led Bai Zheng's hand and walked forward. Just then, they heard the smiling voice of a minister of the Ministry of Works.
"Your Highness, this sesame oil is refined from male silkworm moths that have not mated yet. Only nine pots have been refined.
Oh, originally it wasn't anything special. But I specially invited a high - ranking monk to chant scriptures for forty - nine days, and it has been enshrined in front of the Buddha.
With the Buddha's blessing, Your Highness and the Third Princess will surely have a sweet life together in the future..."
Feng Jingxuan was absent - mindedly listening, nodding and smiling as he replied, "Thank you for your trouble, Minister."
"Where, where. It's all my duty!" the minister of the Ministry of Works said repeatedly.
"Marquis of Dingyuan!" Feng Jingxuan suddenly saw Feng Linyuan in the crowd and his eyes lit up immediately.
Feng Linyuan originally wanted to take Bai Zheng directly in. Hearing Feng Jingxuan greeting him, he also smiled and led Bai Zheng to congratulate him: "Congratulations, Your Highness."
"The Marquis has now recovered from his illness and has a beauty by his side. It's you who should be congratulated." Feng Jingxuan said this, but although there was a smile on his face, it didn't reach his eyes.
A blush appeared on Bai Zheng's face just right. She lowered her head and said, "Your Highness is joking. I'm just the daughter of a minor official. My status is low. How can I compare with Princess Yunxi, who has a noble birth and is both dignified and beautiful. If we're talking about good fortune, I'm afraid all the men in the world will envy Your Highness."