Time passed quickly, and the Three Letters and Six Rites between the Zhou and Ning Residences proceeded smoothly. The re-affirmed engagement between the two families was the talk of the capital, of course, together with the luxurious betrothal gifts from the Ning Residence.
On the day of the betrothal, the gifts filled the front courtyard of the Zhou Residence. Gold and silver aside, the antiques and jewelry were an eye-opener for the guests who came to witness the ceremony.
The wedding date was also set, scheduled for the coming winter.
Three days after the engagement, Zhulan remained busy, occupied with organizing her daughter's dowry. Several daughters-in-law came to help, and after a busy three days, it was finally arranged properly.
Lady Li looked at the thick dowry list in her mother-in-law's hand, and sighed with relief, "It's finally all set. Mother, these past few nights I've been dreaming of organizing the dowry."
