"Then I'd like to congratulate you, sister, and His Highness the King of Yu," said Su Mingyu, curtsying to the two of them.
The King of Yu nodded, saying nothing more.
Su Mingyu then turned to Su Zhengyi. "Father, did you ask the steward to bring me back for the wedding banquet arrangements?"
"Yes," Su Zhengyi seemed quite happy as he nodded. "Manwen might not be able to handle everything alone, so I need you to come back and help. Mingyu, you should be okay with that, right?"
It was really a redundant question to ask if she could help after already summoning her back.
Su Mingyu nodded. "It's my sister's happy event. Naturally, I should lend a hand."
Seeing this, Su Zhengyi nodded. "That's settled then."
"I still have something to discuss with Minister Su. You may leave first," said the King of Yu after the matter here was concluded.
Su Mingyu was the first to leave. But just as she reached the back courtyard, a soft voice called out to her. "Sister."
Su Mingyu turned around and looked at Su Yueyue. "What's up?"
"I'm really sorry to trouble you with this wedding, sister," said Su Yueyue, looking a bit embarrassed.
Su Mingyu nodded. "It's only right. My sister's wedding is a great joy for our Su Mansion. As the eldest legitimate daughter, it's my duty to come back and help."
"Then, can sister listen to my ideas?" asked Su Yueyue as she walked into the pavilion in the back courtyard and sat down.
Seeing her act as if she were a protected animal, Su Mingyu felt a bit helpless. "Go ahead."
Su Yueyue unconsciously placed her hand on her belly. "We've already discussed the six etiquettes before sister came back. What I want to talk to sister about next is the decoration of the mansion."
"I've already sent people to buy the best fabrics for decorations. All sister needs to do is make sure those people don't slack off."
Hearing Su Yueyue's instructions, Su Mingyu nodded. "Okay."
Su Yueyue seemed surprised that Su Mingyu was so easy - going. She actually accepted this kind of servant's work so naturally.
She was stunned for a moment and then continued, "The rest are just minor things, like the seating arrangements for the guests and the route for the wedding procession. These have already been arranged. Sister just needs to keep an eye on them on the day to avoid any mistakes."
"Okay, I can do that," Su Mingyu replied almost without thinking.
Seeing Su Mingyu's readiness, Su Yueyue didn't know what else to say.
She had been waiting for Su Mingyu to get angry and say that she wouldn't do such servant - like work. But unexpectedly, Su Mingyu had such a good temper.
"What are you two sisters talking about?"
At this moment, a deep voice sounded behind them.
Hearing the King of Yu's voice, Su Mingyu finally understood why Su Yueyue had pulled her to this pavilion to talk about these trivial matters. She was waiting for this moment.
This Su Yueyue was still so scheming even when she was about to get married. She was trying to set a trap for her.
But it was okay. Su Mingyu squinted her eyes imperceptibly. "Your Highness the King of Yu finished so quickly?"
The King of Yu lowered his eyes and glanced at Su Mingyu. Today, Su Mingyu was wearing a light - pink dress, which she rarely wore.
Generally, other girls in pink might look a bit chubby and dark. But Su Mingyu was naturally slender, and she had become even fairer recently. With this pink dress, it added a touch of blush to her face, making her look quite charming.
The King of Yu's eyes darkened slightly, and his tone became a bit gentler unconsciously. "It was just about the three documents and six etiquettes. It didn't take long."
Seeing their interaction, Su Yueyue's face turned extremely gloomy. But she still pretended to be magnanimous and said, "Sister was just about to give us some suggestions for the wedding banquet. Does Your Highness have any ideas? It would be good for sister to know them together."
Just as the King of Yu was about to say something, Wang Manwen walked over.
She saw the scene in the pavilion at a glance. Her eyes paused for a moment but quickly recovered. She walked towards the three of them with a smile. "Your Highness the King of Yu, the tailor for the wedding dress is here. He said some measurements need to be re - confirmed with Yue'er."
"Okay," the King of Yu nodded. "Yue'er, go. I'll wait for you here."
Su Yueyue didn't want to leave Su Mingyu and the King of Yu alone. But if she didn't go now, it would seem very suspicious.
So she had no choice but to answer reluctantly. "I'll come right away."
As she left, she deliberately placed her hand on the King of Yu's hand back, giving the impression that they were very much in love.
Su Mingyu squinted her eyes at her action but said nothing.
Soon, only Su Mingyu and the King of Yu were left in the once - crowded pavilion.
Su Mingyu glanced at the King of Yu. "If Your Highness has no ideas, then Mingyu will take her leave."
"How do you know I have no ideas if I haven't said anything yet?" The King of Yu raised his eyebrows as he saw Su Mingyu about to leave. "I heard that Miss Su has been having a rough time recently?"
Su Mingyu looked at the King of Yu suspiciously and then let out an "oh" with a long tail, as if she understood. "It seems Your Highness has heard about it."
"After all, it has caused quite a stir," said the King of Yu as he sat down, seemingly ready to have a long chat with Su Mingyu.
Seeing this, Su Mingyu had no choice but to sit down with him.
She poured a cup of water for the King of Yu and said calmly, as if the matter had nothing to do with her, "It's just some rumors in the streets. I don't really care."
The King of Yu looked into Su Mingyu's eyes and found that she was telling the truth. He couldn't help narrowing his eyes. "I can tell. If it were someone else, they would have made these rumors disappear from the streets long ago. But the rumors about you and that man have been talked about for so long."
Su Mingyu twitched the corner of her eye. "I don't think you're complimenting me."
"I always compliment so subtly," the King of Yu said lightly.
"Your Highness has kept me here for so long but hasn't said a single word about the wedding banquet," said Su Mingyu, pausing for a moment. "I guess Your Highness really has no ideas about the wedding banquet."
The King of Yu raised his eyebrows and looked at her. "The wedding banquet is naturally taken care of by others. Anyway, it's not my turn to worry about it."
Su Mingyu raised her eyebrows. "Then what does Your Highness want to talk to me about?"
"I'd like to ask how the Princess of Ruixian is doing in the Ruixian Prince's Mansion. It's said that the Prince of Ruixian didn't blame you at all for this matter. Is it true?"
Su Mingyu frowned, not quite understanding the meaning behind his words. "Does Your Highness say this because you're afraid that if the Prince of Ruixian marries me, it will disgrace your royal family?"
Seemingly surprised that Su Mingyu would think so of him, the King of Yu waved his hand. "Of course not."