allonlinenovel Chapter 222: Bringing a Dowry
Chapter 222: Bringing a Dowry
The carriage started moving again, at a much faster speed than before, and it arrived at Jian'an County in just two days.
There was a flag at the very front and top of the carriage with the words "Princess Ruixiang" written in large, bright letters. The people knew at a glance that this was Princess Ruixiang's carriage.
As soon as they arrived at the city gate, the soldiers guarding the city gate saw Princess Ruixiang's carriage, followed by six other carriages, a total of seven carriages.
Other people's guards and maids walked beside the carriage, but Li Youran's guards and maids sat on the carriage or were inside the carriage.
The soldiers guarding the gate respectfully opened the city gate and let Li Youran and his group in.
Someone has already gone to inform Magistrate Sun.
Magistrate Sun was still in the county court interrogating the criminals! When he heard that Princess Ruixiang's carriage was coming to the mansion, he immediately sped up the investigation.
As soon as Li Youran and his group arrived in Jian'an County, many people recognized them and surrounded them.
"Princess Ruixiang is back!"
"Yes, I haven't seen you for many years."
The people were talking about it, wanting to see what Li Youran looked like now.
Li Youran walked out of the carriage with a straight face and bent over.
Everyone was still a little stunned. Her appearance was picturesque, fresh and refined. Her gentle and bright face was filled with smiles. Her simple and elegant dress made her look even more charming and beautiful. The lotus flower on her forehead was particularly noticeable.
The people were all stunned. They had never seen a woman as beautiful as you. Otherwise, with the lotus mark on your forehead, no one would have recognized that she was Princess Ruixiang.
"We, the common people, come to see Princess Ruixiang." The people shouted and knelt down.
"Hurry up and get up! We are all family. I was born in Jian'an County, and the people of Jian'an County are all my family. No need to be polite!"
Li Youran had a decent smile on her face. Han Yan had already jumped off the carriage and helped Li Youran out.
Li Youran stepped forward and helped an old man up, then asked everyone to stand up without greeting.
The old man looked at Li Youran excitedly. Princess Ruixiang was such a good person. She didn't even mind that she was covered in mud.
The old man had just returned from the fields and was about to go home to wash up, but he unexpectedly met Princess Ruixiang returning to Jian'an County on the road, and he immediately knelt down to pay his respects.
"Uncle, get up quickly. You are in a hurry to go home! Drive slowly on the way." Li Youran advised softly.
The old man thanked him gratefully. The people nearby were filled with emotion when they saw that Li Youran did not despise them.
"Dear uncles and aunts, please go home! I want to go home." Li Youran shouted and waved to the people.
The people understood what it meant and consciously stepped back to the sides, leaving a path for the carriages to pass.
Li Youran got on the carriage again, and the carriage started heading towards County Magistrate Sun's residence.
There were no people blocking the road because the word had spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred. Everyone knew that Princess Ruixiang had returned and was about to go home, so they consciously stayed out of the way and just watched from afar.
The carriage drove to the gate of Magistrate Sun's mansion. Magistrate Sun had been waiting there for a long time. He saw Li Youran, Ye Shi and Li Kangze getting out of the carriage one by one.
He quickly stepped forward and began to salute: "Your humble servant greets Princess Ruixiang and Princess Yongping..."
"Hurry up and get up, Magistrate Sun, there's no need to be so polite!" Ye was shocked and immediately went to help Magistrate Sun get up.
My own son is going to marry County Magistrate Sun’s daughter, so how can I still ask County Magistrate Sun to perform the ceremony?
"Your humble servant pays his respects to the county magistrate." Li Kangze saluted respectfully.
"Please stand up and let's go in!" County Magistrate Sun helped Li Kangze.
Magistrate Sun invited the three of them into the mansion. Li Youran gave an order and the guards and maids began to lift the boxes from the carriage. They all looked heavy.
"Don't be so formal, Magistrate Sun. These are the betrothal gifts I prepared. I've come here specially to propose marriage!" Ye said a little embarrassedly.
The boxes were carried to the courtyard by the guards and maids, and each box was opened.
County Magistrate Sun’s eyes widened. Is the Li family so rich?
There were a total of forty-eight loads of betrothal gifts, ten of which were made of gold and silver, as well as very precious gems, famous paintings and calligraphy, and gold and silver jewelry.
"County Magistrate Sun, these are all for Sister Wanyi." Li Youran looked at the betrothal gifts and knew that his mother had spent a lot of money.
"Thank you, Princess Yongping, for your kindness." Magistrate Sun bowed respectfully to Ye again.
"That's not right. Magistrate Sun is afraid that your daughter will be satisfied if she marries my son."
Ye quietly observed Magistrate Sun's expression to see if he was willing.
Magistrate Sun invited several people to the main hall and began to discuss the marriage with Ye.
Li Kangze couldn't hold back any longer, so he sneaked out with Li Youran to find Sun Wanyi.
Sun Wanyi paced back and forth in her boudoir. She heard from the maid that Li Kangze had come to the mansion to propose marriage and had brought with him forty-eight loads of betrothal gifts.
But her father didn't allow her to see Li Kangze, so she was extremely anxious.
"Miss, pacing back and forth like this is not a good idea. Why don't we sneak out?" Qiuyu looked at his young lady walking back and forth, and his eyes were dazzled.
"That's right, let's go and eavesdrop!" Sun Wanyi paused, looked up, and felt that what Qiuyu said made sense.
When he was about to go out with Qiu Yu, as he opened the door, he saw a spirited young man walking towards him, accompanied by a beautiful woman.
It was Li Kangze and Li Youran.
"Sister Wanyi!" Li Youran waved at Sun Wanyi excitedly and walked forward quickly.
Sun Wanyi was very happy to see Li Youran. She didn't expect that after not seeing her for many years, Li Youran had grown taller and became more and more beautiful.
"Sister Youran!"
Sun Wanyi happily stretched out her arms and gave Li Youran a big hug.
She completely forgot about Li Kangze's existence. Li Kangze held his forehead helplessly. His sister stole his hug!
"Yes, Sister Wanyi, my second brother and I are here to see you!" Li Youran almost forgot that she was accompanying her second brother to see Sister Wanyi, but she still reminded him.
After the two separated, Sun Wanyi stood behind Li Youran somewhat awkwardly, with a shy look on her face, not daring to look directly at Li Kangze.
"How are you lately?" Li Kangze looked directly at Sun Wanyi's face and saw that her cheeks were blushing, knowing that she was shy.
"Everything is fine lately..." Sun Wanyi's voice was as loud as a mosquito.
Li Youran felt like a big light bulb. She winked at Qiuyu, Sun Wanyi's personal maid, and the two of them left quietly.
Leaving Sun Wanyi and Li Kangze alone.
Li Youran walked to a pavilion and sat down, while Han Yan waited beside him.
"Hanyan, what do you think of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Li Youran suddenly asked, looking at the sky.
"Why did Miss suddenly ask about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Han Yan was puzzled.
"You used to work for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so you should know something about it. That's why I'm asking out of curiosity."
Li Youran didn't tell the reason, she just asked casually.
"Your Highness has been independent since he was young and is a strong man. The former Queen Liu did not know how to get along with His Highness, so His Highness is always alone. Fortunately, there are guards and secret guards accompanying His Highness. Before I met Miss,
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a solitary person with a cold face. He is in the royal family, where assassinations and open fights are everywhere. I think His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a pitiful person..."
Han Yan told Li Youran everything she knew and her thoughts, hoping that the young lady would change her mind about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, even though His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was wrong this time.