The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

The next day, Ren Tianye got up early.

They erected a sign at the city gate to recruit soldiers.

Meanwhile, he ordered his guerrilla generals to distribute the equipment obtained from the Imperial Guards and to put them into training; everything was progressing in a tense but orderly manner.

The strength of Yunji City has grown stronger without anyone realizing it.

Ren Tianye didn't return to the general's mansion until evening. However, he only ate a few bites of food before throwing himself back into his work.

Deputy General Wang Ming stood guard outside the gate to ensure safety.

Suddenly, the sound of carriages and horses was heard.

As you step out of the general's mansion, you see a carriage slowly approaching. The carriage is luxurious, made entirely of solid wood, and intricately carved with patterns, which not only exudes elegance but also gives it a sense of grandeur and nobility.

Wang Ming recognized it; it was the Su family's carriage.

Moreover, it was the carriage of the second young lady, Su Xiu.

He couldn't help but frown slightly.

With the General and Su Xiu's wedding imminent, why did the Second Miss Su Xiu come in person?

Wasn't this second young lady always dissatisfied with the general? If it weren't for Su Jin and her second uncle's persuasion and even threats, this marriage would inevitably have ended in a forced conclusion.

What? Miss Su Xiu has arrived now?

However, no matter what, she was destined to become the general's woman in the future, so Wang Ming dared not be presumptuous and immediately stepped forward to stand aside.

The carriage stopped, and a woman stepped out after the curtain was lifted.

She was quite pretty and dressed rather elegantly.

However, compared to the Su family's everyday clothes, it was still far inferior.

Only then did Wang Ming realize that it wasn't the Second Miss Su Xiu who had come, but rather her personal maid.

He had been busy with the General's wedding with Su Jin these past few days, so they knew each other. I think her name was Xiao Tao.

He frowned and asked, "What are you doing here?"

"How dare you, a mere maidservant, ride in your master's carriage?"

Xiao Tao is usually quiet, obedient, and hardworking in front of Su Xiu, but she is completely different when she is away from Su Xiu.

She was aloof and arrogant, much like the second young lady, Su Xiu.

"snort!"

"I came here on your behalf, young lady. Why can't I ride in your carriage?"

"You're just a lowly deputy general, yet you've got so much to do."

Deputy General Wang Ming's expression instantly turned somewhat unpleasant.

Since the general took command of the region and became the lord of Yunji City, even his brothers in the army who held much higher positions than him treated him with great respect and dared not neglect him in the slightest.

It's been a long time since I've been criticized like this.

However, being kind-hearted, he didn't want to argue with a young woman, so he suppressed his anger and asked, "What exactly are you doing here?"

"Summon your general. I want to speak to him on behalf of our young lady."

Summon the General to speak on behalf of your young lady.

Deputy General Wang Mingren was stunned for a moment.

He thought to himself, "Even if your young lady comes, she has to wait obediently outside. She can only be received by the General when he has time. Who do you think you are?"

He snapped, "Nonsense!"

"The General is busy with military affairs; you can't just see him whenever you want."

"If you need anything, say it quickly."

"It's okay, just go back quickly."

Xiao Tao's pretty face instantly turned furious: "What an arrogant attitude! I represent my young lady. Your general really doesn't know what's good for him."

"You dare keep me waiting?"

These words were spoken quite loudly, alarming several guards at the entrance of the general's mansion, which made the deputy general Wang Ming somewhat anxious.

If the general heard this, Xiao Tao would probably lose her head immediately.

He quickly said, "Shut up!"

"Don't shout."

"You've alarmed the General; you'll be in big trouble."

He paused, then said impatiently, "What is it you want? If there's nothing, hurry up and go back. Don't disturb the General's official business."

This cold dismissal made Xiao Tao so angry that her chest heaved, her pretty face was covered in frost, and her fingers were clenched so tightly they cracked.

"Very well, very well. Your general dares to treat me like this. When I get back, I will definitely report everything to my young lady."

"You should tell your general to behave himself."

"Don't regret it!"

After saying that, Xiao Tao dared not fail to complete the task assigned by the Second Miss Su Xiu.

After jumping off the carriage, he waved his hand and beckoned to the two servants who had accompanied him to take out several boxes from the carriage.

They were placed one by one at the entrance of the General's Mansion.

Lieutenant Wang Ming was completely bewildered, because he recognized these boxes; he had personally delivered them to the Su residence as betrothal gifts for the second young lady, Su Xiu.

What's wrong?

Is this marriage to be called off unilaterally?

No way!

This was only decided after Su Jin begged him not to tell the General, and he secretly made several trips to the General's residence without telling him. It was also only after Su Jin's second uncle took charge and exerted pressure that the decision was made.

Although Su Jin's second uncle is not the true head of the Su family at present, after Su Jin's father passed away, his grandmother took over the power of the Su family, but in reality, he handles all the affairs, big and small, by himself.

He obtained the approval of the Su family matriarch, and she gave the order to finalize the marriage. She even informed the Su family's relatives and friends.

You still dare to call off the engagement?

Crazy!

However, Vice General Wang Ming had clearly misunderstood.

Then Xiao Tao said, "My young lady said that these junks are not worthy of entering the Su residence, and she doesn't care about them."

"If the general wants to marry her, he must follow her rules."

The heart that had just settled down in Lieutenant Wang Ming was now hanging in suspense again.

rule?

What rules?

Could it be that Miss Su Xiu wants a high-quality dowry?

These past few days, Wang Ming has been following Su Jin around, busy with the general's wedding preparations, and has already gained a clear understanding of the ins and outs of it.

Marriage is about matching social status. For Ren Tianye, a great general, to marry a merchant's daughter and receive a low-grade dowry would be considered a great favor.

Now that you've been given a mid-grade item, you still want a high-grade one?

It should be noted that only women from royal families, such as princesses, dukes, or daughters of prime ministers, could receive high-class betrothal gifts.

How could Su Xiu, the daughter of a merchant, dare to have such audacity?

"Listen carefully to my young lady's rules. You'll have to explain them clearly to your ill-mannered general later, so he doesn't forget them."

Xiao Tao was still angry and said coldly, "To marry my young lady, all six formalities must be completed: betrothal, asking the name, auspicious date selection, presenting gifts, setting the wedding date, and the wedding ceremony itself. None of them can be omitted."

"As for the gifts, I offer a pair of Hetian jade discs, eight pairs of red gold eight-treasure hairpins, ten strings of pearl bracelets, and two coral trees..."

As Xiao Tao read out a list, Wang Ming's anxiety finally subsided.

This is really demanding a top-notch dowry!

How dare the daughter of a small merchant!

At this moment, Xiaotao changed the subject and said, "Of course, these are not the most important things."

"Most importantly, your general must sign a guarantee that after marrying my second young lady, he will obey her orders in everything."

"You can't make her unhappy."

"If my young lady is unhappy more than three times, she can divorce your general."

"And upon the divorce, half of your general's wealth, including but not limited to the soldiers under his command, will be given to my young lady!"

"Did you hear me clearly?"

"If you understand, then have your general write a guarantee so I can give it to my young lady."

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