Chapter 763 - 761: Is It That Simple?
By this time, it had already been a few days since Jinrong’s grand wedding.
As a prince, Jinrong’s wedding, according to tradition, was to be organized by the Ministry of Rites, with a set of royal ceremonies in place.
Given Qi Younian’s status, it was naturally inappropriate for him to rashly go and disturb the event. He merely sent a customary congratulatory gift, which was not meant to stand out from the rest.
And Ye Xinyan, though her status allowed her to join in the festivities, was a person very aware of her own place. She knew all too well that if she attended the banquet, she would only be seated among the female relatives. At that time, she might not be there to enjoy the festivities but to add to everyone’s annoyance and find discomfort for herself.
It was His Highness Prince Yu’s day of great joy, where the wedding was elaborately celebrated, obviously aiming for a lively and bustling atmosphere. No matter what, Jinrong was considered one of their own, and it certainly wasn’t appropriate to spoil the mood on such an occasion.
Taking into account Miss Ye’s reputation and popularity, Ye Xinyan decided to spare His Highness Prince Yu and the princess consort any hassle and chose not to add to the strain. The gift was sent all the same, but she did not attend in person.
However, the giving of gifts, too, came with its own subtleties. With a touch of malice, Ye Xinyan rummaged through her mother’s stockpile, selecting several precious decorative pieces to send to Prince Yu’s Mansion.
It could be imagined that Han Yufang, upon learning that these items were gifts from Ye Xinyan, would likely not display or appreciate them no matter their quality. Even the thought of them might feel unpleasant.
As for whether Han Yufang would re-gift the items to someone else, Ye Xinyan didn’t fuss over that either. If Han Yufang gave her gifts to important figures or close friends, it would surely irk her to think that others could appreciate something from Ye Xinyan.
If they were given to servants or insignificant people, although it might provide some spiteful relief, the repercussions wouldn’t be favorable. People might think the princess consort was foolish or wastefully extravagant with royal possessions, a reputation no princess consort could afford to have.