Though it was said that there would be words spoken tomorrow, when the day truly arrived, there was not a moment fit for conversation.
Early in the morning, as Shang Ruyi had just risen, a maid attended to her for bathing and dressing. Returning to her room, a joyful troupe led by a joyous woman came to celebrate, offering her peanuts, longans, and various fruits. Shang Ruyi tasted one of each, seeking good fortune.
By the time the celebrations ended, it was already noon.
After a brief tea break, the maids brought clothing and jewelry to assist the bride in dressing.
Once Shang Ruyi was attired in a fiery red wedding robe, seated before the dressing table, as Tushere prepared to take up the comb to style her hair, Aunt Hui approached, smiling, saying, "Let me comb Miss Ruyi's hair."
Shang Ruyi hurriedly responded, "How dare I trouble Aunt Hui?"
Aunt Hui smiled and replied, "This is what I ought to do."
