After crossing, I was miserable.

Chapter 312 The Secret is Discovered

Although Qian Duoduo and the other two didn't know why Bai Ningchuan and the others came, they didn't think much about it. After all, they were at the Bai family, and it was possible that Bai Ningchuan simply wanted to come and see his fiancée.

After all, they are getting married at the end of the year.

In ancient times, marriage was a very important matter, which required a series of strict etiquette and procedures to be followed, among which the "three books" and "six rituals" were the two most important links.

The so-called "three books" are the engagement letter, gift letter and wedding letter. The engagement letter is the document used by the man's family to propose to the woman's family, expressing the man's respect and sincerity to the woman;

The ritual book records in detail the various gifts and rituals in the wedding, including the betrothal gift, dowry, etc.; while the wedding book is the document given by the man to the woman when he marries the bride, marking the official start of the wedding.

The "Six Rites" are the specific steps of the entire wedding process, including Nacai, Wenming, Naji, Nazheng, Qingqi and Qinying.

Nacai is when the man's family sends an envoy to the woman's family to propose marriage, expressing the man's affection for the woman; Wenming is when the man asks for the woman's name and date of birth so that the man can do divination and choose an auspicious day;

Naji is when the man decides whether to marry the woman based on the divination result and informs the woman of the result; Nazheng is when the man gives the woman a gift as a token of marriage;

Asking for the date means that the man notifies the woman after determining the wedding date and seeks her opinion; finally, the wedding reception means that the man goes to the woman's house in person to marry the bride, completing the last step of the wedding.

Although these rituals are cumbersome, they reflect the importance and respect for marriage.

Through these rituals, both families can better understand each other and strengthen their feelings, while also ensuring the stability and happiness of the marriage.

Originally, Sun Xinyan's parents wanted to keep her for a while longer, but later the elders of both families somehow discussed and ended up moving up the wedding date.

The three books and six ceremonies are basically finished, and they plan to get married around October at the end of the year.

As a general rule, two newlyweds who are about to get married should try to avoid meeting each other frequently.

This traditional custom aims to maintain the mystery and anticipation of the newlyweds, allowing both parties to meet each other in a new attitude on the wedding day, adding solemnity and sacredness to the ceremony.

However, because the two families are very familiar with each other and the younger generations often interact with each other, they don't deliberately avoid this, but they will pay attention to it when they are outside.

"Brother, why are you here?"

Before Bai Ningchuan appeared, Bai Ningning's voice was heard, followed by Qian Duoduo and Sun Xinyan.

"Haha, can't I just show some concern for you? I picked her up so early in the morning to see what you are up to."

Although Bai Ningchuan was talking to Bai Ningning, his eyes were actually looking at Sun Xinyan.

Sun Xinyan and Bai Ningchuan looked at each other, smiled slightly, and blushed.

"Brother Bai,"

Qian Duoduo was about to say hello to Bai Ningchuan and Chu Yan, but Sun Xinyan called him "Brother Bai" and he shuddered reflexively.

"Brother Bai, what the hell is this?" He secretly glanced at Sun Xinyan with a surprised expression.

While lowering her head, Sun Xinyan secretly and shyly glared at Qian Duoduo.

Qian Duoduo complained in his heart, "Is this the fun between young lovers?" Although he thought so in his heart, he still greeted Chu Yan and Bai Ningchuan with a normal expression.

"Mr. Chu, Mr. Bai."

Although Bai Ningchuan knew that the three of them had a good relationship, he did not show too much enthusiasm towards Qian Duoduo in order to avoid suspicion.

He nodded slightly as a greeting.

But to Bai Ningchuan's surprise, he didn't expect Chu Yan to speak.

"Miss Qian, you stood me up so early in the morning just to come here? We can go together."

Qian Duoduo didn't expect Chu Yan to ask directly as soon as he came up, and felt a little embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, it really happened suddenly. Didn't my cousin go there? I have already handed it over to him. There will be no changes in our cooperation in the future."

“So you really had a date this morning.

"I'm sorry, did I disturb you?" Bai Ningning realized belatedly that when Duoduo came over, he did say he wanted to meet someone, but he didn't expect that the person he met was the Fourth Prince.

"It's okay, I have handed it over to my cousin. I believe my cousin and Mr. Chu should be able to communicate well." Qian Duoduo said with a smile.

"Yes, Master Murong did come over this morning and gave me a general account of the situation."

Bai Ningchuan turned his head and looked at Chu Yan.

"Didn't you just say you didn't know about this? How come it seems like we've already talked about it this morning? What's going on?"

"Let's go in and talk." Sun Xinyan said at the right time, and several people entered Bai Ningning's small courtyard.

With this interruption, Chu Yan and Qian Duoduo's conversation was interrupted and they moved on to a new topic.

"What were you talking about? Is it your new business?"

"How do you know?" Bai Ningning asked in surprise.

“Although your business hasn’t started yet, the entire family probably knows about it because of what you’ve spread.

I don't know what you are so excited about. You have so many shops at home, and they are not enough for you to mess around with. Why are you so excited about opening your own shop?"

"You're still blaming me, aren't you the same? Isn't there any business for you to do at home? Aren't you also secretly doing some "big business"? We are the same, the eldest brother doesn't need to blame the second brother."

"Hey, you naughty girl, where did you learn these words? Be careful that your grandmother hears you or she will teach you a lesson again."

"I'm not afraid, lelele..."

Qian Duoduo and the other three just watched Bai Ningchuan and Bai Ningning chatting and playing there.

"Okay, stop making trouble. Didn't you come here to have fun with Ningning?" Sun Xinyan saw Bai Ningchuan's funny side. Although she didn't have the heart to disturb him, she didn't know if Duoduo was here with them.

"It's nothing big, I just want to see if your business needs any help?"

Chu Yan spoke before Bai Ningchuan could finish his words.

Bai Ningchuan looked at Chu Yan with a hint of doubt and curiosity in his eyes, and muttered to himself: "Why did this guy suddenly become so long-winded today? He is not like this usually."

He couldn't help but doubt Chu Yan's motives. Was it because he wanted to show off his eloquence or wisdom in front of his sister?

Thinking of this, Bai Ningchuan's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smile.

However, Bai Ningchuan decided to continue observing to see if Chu Yan would show any other unusual behavior next.

But Bai Ningchuan secretly observed Chu Yan and found that it was not what he thought.

He seemed to have misjudged his target, because only when Qian Duoduo spoke would he immediately respond, and his eyes were intentionally or unintentionally looking at Qian Duoduo, not at Ningning.

He felt that this was the bigger secret.

But he was also glad in his heart, as long as it wasn't his sister. He felt that no one was worthy of his sister.

A few people discussed the rouge shop and then made an appointment to have lunch.