As Du Siwen concentrated on her thoughts, slowly deepening her understanding, a woman's voice came from outside the door.
"Sister Siwen, may I come in?"
Du Siwen hurriedly stood up, went to the entrance, and opened the door to her cave abode.
"Deputy Hall Master Wang, what wind blew you here? Come in, come in!"
The visitor was Wang Yuning, deputy hall master of the Internal Affairs Hall.
"Sister Siwen, congratulations! You're about to be a bride, yet you're taking it so calmly!" Wang Yuning said with a smile.
"Uh, Deputy Hall Master Wang, surely you didn't come here just to tease me?" Du Siwen said, somewhat embarrassed.
"The Sect Master sent me to ask what you'll be wearing for the Wild Goose Offering Ceremony. Have you prepared anything?" Wang Yuning asked.
Du Siwen blushed, then composed herself and said, "This is my first time going through something like this. I don't know anything about it. What do you think I should wear, Deputy Hall Master Wang?"
"You're the bride, not me!"
"You're a few years older than me, Sister, and you've seen more of the world. Please help me decide!" Du Siwen said.
"Oh, you! Brother Qingtong will have his hands full after marrying you!" Wang Yuning said. "Luckily, I came prepared. I've picked out a few sets of bridal clothes for you. See which one suits you."
With that, she waved her right hand, and several sets of phoenix crowns and rosy bridal capes appeared before Du Siwen.
Du Siwen's eyes immediately lit up at the sight of them. These clothes were so beautiful!
But then she said, somewhat bashfully, "Deputy Hall Master, well, uh, would it really be all right for me to wear this?"
"You're going to be a bride. What else would you wear?" Wang