Ever since Cheng Yaojin brought back the news that the wedding date had been set, Mrs. Cheng had asked Cheng Chuyu to learn etiquette at home in advance to prevent embarrassment during the wedding.
After staying at home for two days to learn etiquette and being instilled with all kinds of customs and taboos, Cheng Chuyu was almost exhausted.
Why were there so many trivial things about getting married in ancient times?
He had to pay attention to this and that, and he didn't want to let her get married happily?
Although he was unwilling, he did not want to go against his mother's wishes.
Fortunately, this torment only lasted for two days.
The day of the Ministry of Rites 'visit to propose marriage had arrived. Madam Cheng was busy making preparations, which made Cheng Chuyu feel relieved.
However, he still couldn't go out.
According to custom, he had to stay in the residence to accompany Cheng Yaojin and Madam Cheng to welcome the people from the Ministry of Rites.
Thinking about how he would have to deal with the people from the Ministry of Rites later, he felt a headache coming on.
"What are you thinking about? You're so engrossed."
Cheng Chuyu was in a daze in the pavilion in his courtyard when a pretty girl appeared in front of him.
Perhaps it was because of Li Lizhi's liveliness that Cheng Chuyu's depressed mood improved a lot.
"I miss my little princess. What else can I miss?”
Cheng Chuyu's teasing made Li Lizhi blush.
"Who is your little princess…Who are you trying to fool? I don't believe you."
She said she didn't believe him, but she was happy in her heart.
Cheng Chuyu complained,"In order to marry a little princess like you, I've lost half my life these few days."”
"I'm going crazy from all the manners and customs I've learned. I'll have to deal with the people from the Ministry of Rites later.”
Li Lizhi also knew that the wedding etiquette was complicated, so she suggested,""Why don't we ignore them and go out to play?”
"Anyway, the Ministry of Rites is just going through a process. It doesn't matter if you're here or not.”
Cheng Chuyu thought about it and felt that it made sense. He nodded and said,"Then sneak out."
Actually, he really didn't want to deal with the people from the Ministry of Rites, so he went along with it.
"But in case they can't find us, we have to leave a note.”
Cheng Chuyu went back to his room to find a pen and paper and wrote down where he and Li Lizhi were going.
He pressed the note on the stone table in the pavilion with a stone and slipped out of the Cheng Manor with Li Lizhi.
"Where to?"
Li Lizhi looked at Cheng Chuyu.
Cheng Chuyu had already thought of a place to go.
"Do you still remember the courtyard in the south of the city?”
Li Lizhi blushed and nodded slightly.
That was where she met Cheng Chuyu and was also seen by Cheng Chuyu…
Therefore, he had a deep memory of it.
"Why are we going there?"
"We'll eat hotpot." Cheng Chuyu smiled.”
Li Lizhi's small face was filled with question marks.
What was hotpot?
A pot could be eaten?
However, she didn't ask much. It should be delicious.
Yes, that's right.
Cheng Chuyu brought Li Lizhi to the market and bought some mutton, wild boar meat, fish meat, some Chinese cabbage, winter amaranth, radish, and other common vegetables. In addition, there were essential items such as oil, salt, iron pot, kitchen knife, and pepper to make seasonings.
It was a pity that the Cheng family's cow didn't have time to kill it. Otherwise, they could have boiled the beef.
The funny thing was that chicken, duck, and goose meat were not popular in this dynasty. In the eyes of the Tang, they were not even considered meat.
There was pork, but it was very little. It was not as common as mutton, so Cheng Chuyu bought wild boar meat that tasted better from a hunter.
Seeing that so many ingredients were needed, Li Lizhi was even more certain of her previous guess.
This hotpot must be delicious.
Of course, she didn't stay idle and helped Cheng Chuyu carry some light things.
After buying all the things they needed, the two of them went to the small courtyard in the south city.
Li Lizhi's beautiful eyes were filled with nostalgia as she returned to her hometown.
Cheng Chuyu didn't feel anything. She and Li Lizhi put everything in the kitchen.
"Go and pick some corn and some sweet potato leaves to wash.”
Li Lizhi nodded repeatedly and walked into the vegetable field to get busy.
Cheng Chuyu took out the dried chili rewarded by the system and began to prepare the hotpot.
With his culinary skills, it was easy for him to make a hotpot.
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While Cheng Chuyu and Li Lizhi were preparing the hotpot in the small courtyard, the marriage proposal team from the Ministry of Rites was about to arrive at the Cheng Manor.
At this time, Cheng Yaojin and Mrs. Cheng also realized that Cheng Chuyu and her husband were missing.
They searched the entire Cheng Residence, but there was no sign of the two of them.
"The marriage proposal team is almost here. What's this kid up to?" Cheng Yaojin said angrily.”
Mrs. Cheng also frowned slightly.
At this moment, Cheng Chumo walked over quickly with a piece of paper.
"Fourth Brother left a note."
Seeing the address left on the note, Cheng Yaojin's face darkened as he wanted to go out and drag Cheng Chuyu back.
Madam Cheng stopped him and advised," The marriage proposal team is about to arrive. Let's deal with the people from the Ministry of Rites first. If they ask, just say that Yu 'er is not feeling well."”
Cheng Yaojin could only give up. It was indeed not suitable for him to leave at this time.
Not long after, the grand marriage proposal team arrived at the Cheng Manor.
The leader was Huang Xuan, assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites.
Cheng Yaojin and Mrs. Cheng quickly went up to him.
"Vice Minister Huang, you've worked hard."
Huang Xuan smiled." Duke Lu, you're too serious. It's just a matter of duty. There's no need to talk about it."”
"Please step into the manor and have a cup of hot tea to warm your body," said Madam Cheng with a smile.”
Huang Xuan did not enter the manor. Instead, he turned around and looked at the luxurious carriage behind him.
The servant girl in the carriage lifted the curtain, and a graceful middle-aged woman walked out.
Cheng Yaojin and Mrs. Cheng were shocked and quickly bowed.
"Greetings, Empress."
"Bengong only came to take a look, there is no need for State Duke Lu and State Furen Lu to be so formal.”
Empress Zhangsun saw that there was only Cheng Yaojin and his wife, but not Cheng Chuyu, and could not help but frown.
"Where's the future son-in-law?"
Cheng Yaojin did not dare to deceive the Empress, so he could only bite the bullet and say,""My youngest son is ignorant. He brought Princess Changle to a small courtyard in the southern city. I hope the Empress can forgive him…"
Empress Zhangsun was stunned. She was not angry, but rather helpless.
"Since that's the case, Assistant Minister Huang can complete the marriage proposal ceremony with Duke Lu and Madam Lu as usual. BenGong will go to that small courtyard to take a look.”
Cheng Yaojin hurriedly said,"How dare I trouble the Empress to go personally? I will send someone to call him back."”
"It's fine." Empress Zhangsun waved her hand.”
Cheng Yaojin didn't say much, so he found the guards to lead the way.
Empress Zhangsun boarded the carriage and arrived at the southern courtyard under the protection of the Thousand Ox Guards.
"This instant-boiled mutton is really delicious. I want more!”
"And here, put a little bit of everything.”
"Your Highness, how much have you eaten?”
"I don't care. I still want to eat!"
“......”
Empress Zhangsun smiled when she heard her daughter's laughter in the courtyard.。
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