A few days later, on the wedding day, Ming Li woke up earlier than Yin Xun for the very first time. Before dawn broke, she followed the matrons in charge of preparations straight into Jiang Ling's room.
Whether because they were tied up with other matters or not, neither Mother Jiang nor Aunt Qiu was around, leaving her as the most diligent one.
Yet, coming early made no difference; unable to help with anything, she could only hold the flower-and-bird-painted celadon teapot and sit out of the way of the bride's makeup session, chatting with her in snatches.
Chapter 19