The development of things was indeed somewhat unexpected.
Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Hu, who came here with Princess Daning to distribute porridge, were both women from large local families in Huangzhou. When they heard Princess Daning's proposal to adopt a daughter, they all looked at her with envy.
None of them recognized the "Miss Lan" in front of them. She was most likely the daughter of a merchant or a minor official, and she couldn't reach their social circle even if she stood on tiptoe.
But if she became the adopted daughter of Princess Denning, her status would be above all of them, and even her family would benefit from it. As the saying goes, when one person succeeds, everyone around him will benefit. This is something I cannot even envy...
But before they could envy her enough, they heard Miss Lan reject Princess Daning's proposal.
The two of them immediately widened their eyes in surprise.
I really learned a lot today!
Is there really someone who doesn't even know how to open his mouth to catch the pie that falls from the sky?
"Miss Lan, would you please think about it again?"
"You should think carefully. It is your blessing that the princess likes you. If you miss this opportunity, you will never get it again..."
"alright."
Princess Daning interrupted them and looked at Wei Yunlan with more admiration.
"Since Miss Lan is unwilling, this princess will not do anything to force her."
After that, he looked at Wei Yunlan, smiled heartily, and then said: "But Miss Lan really likes my temper. Since we can't be mother and daughter, why don't we be a pair of sisters who are friends of different surnames? From now on, don't be polite and call me princess, just call me sister Daning!"
Princess Denim's free and cheerful temperament is very attractive.
Completely different from what was rumored.
Wei Yunlan nodded immediately and called out "Sister Daning" obediently.
"Miss, the boatmen who were crossing the river have all run away..." The refugees along the river have been escorted away one after another by the soldiers of Huangzhou Guard Station. It is time for Wei Yunlan and others to set off again. However, due to the recent turmoil, the boatmen who were originally guarding the river bank to transport people across the river have all moved away from here, and they are afraid that they will not come back here for a while.
Although Wei Yunlan and her team were small, they had horses and carriages, so ordinary boats were definitely not enough to cross the river.
"I'm afraid we'll have to wait until tomorrow. Let's rest on the shore for one night."
Wei Yunlan had just said this when Princess Daning spoke.
"Why wait until tomorrow?"
"There are no boats on the shore, but I have a boat!" Princess Daning decided to stay in Huangzhou and not return to the capital for the time being. The first thing she did was to buy a merchant ship of the Cao family that was taken away by the government.
That ship could not transport a team like Wei Yunlan, let alone their number, even if the number of people increased tenfold.
It is now docked at the nearest pier to Danyun City, not far from here.
There was no need to refuse such a convenient kindness. If they crossed the river today and everything went smoothly, they would be able to reach the vicinity of Xiakou County before dark tomorrow.
"That's great. Thank you for your kindness, my lord."
"Um?"
"Thank you, Sister Daning." Wei Yunlan quickly changed her words.
"That's better." Princess Daning also brought people to board the ship with Wei Yunlan and his party.
The boat took Wei Yunlan and the others to the other side, and was just enough to send her back to the dock near Danyun City.
There was a gentle breeze on the deck and the sun was shining brightly. Wei Yunlan was standing at the bow gazing into the distance, and Princess Daning also came over and stood beside her.
In the sunlight, Wei Yunlan's beautiful profile dazzled Princess Daning for a moment. Thinking that such a good woman would waste her time in such a bitter and cold place like Huangzhou, an idea came to her mind.
He asked, "I wonder if Sister Lan is married now?"
Wei Yunlan was stunned when he heard this.
After thinking about it for a while, he realized that the lady on the road sign was indeed unmarried, so he shook his head and replied, "Not yet married."
Princess Danning's eyes lit up, "What kind of man do you like?"
Those cowards in Prince Duan's mansion are so useless that even her father doesn't think highly of them. However, there are still a few decent ones in other princely mansions and clan mansions.
Wei Yunlan had never thought about this question.
The last time someone asked this question was in her previous life when she had not yet been engaged and had not yet met Shen Feng.
I vaguely remember that time, her answer was, "A modest gentleman, gentle as jade. Handsome and dignified."
At first glance, Shen Feng does meet these points.
At least his appearance is impressive enough, otherwise Xue Linglong and Liang Qiuyi would not have fallen in love with him at first sight and been so devoted to him.
But putting aside his appearance and the gentlemanly appearance he pretends to be, he is actually a selfish villain with no sense of responsibility and is not worthy of being trusted with one's life.
Now someone asks this question again.
Wei Yunlan was silent for a moment, and answered truthfully: "Actually, I haven't thought about it."
"Then think about it now." said Princess Denning.
Wei Yunlan frowned slightly. She had indeed never thought about remarrying, but if there was really someone who could impress her, she felt that it must be someone who could walk side by side with her and share the ups and downs with her.
Wei Yunlan thought so and answered in the same way.
"Go through the ups and downs together, weather the storms together?" Princess Daning silently repeated Wei Yunlan's answer, a hint of deep thought flashing in her eyes.
This was a criterion for choosing a partner that she had never thought of.
But perhaps, this is the most important part.
Isn't it true that she and Song Changke can only share the good times but not the bad times, and can't withstand any hardships?
Such a person is obviously not a good match.
But in the face of such an answer, the images of the royal family members she wanted to introduce all seemed too thin. Seeing that the ship was about to dock, Princess Daning gave up the idea of continuing this topic.
Getting married is not the only way out for women. The girl in front of him is obviously a courageous and resourceful woman, and such a person should not be trapped in the inner house.
Thinking of this, Princess Daning took out a jade token from her purse and handed it over.
"You probably wouldn't accept anything else. This jade token itself is not worth much, it's just a token of my appreciation, and it represents my status. You can keep it. If you encounter something you can't handle in the future, you can use this jade token to ask me and Prince Duan's Mansion for help."
"If anyone dares to make things difficult for you, just take out this jade token and slap him hard in the face."
"Whatever happens, this princess will support you!"
This is a jade plaque carved from warm jade.
It felt warm in his hand, just as Princess Daning's words fell into Wei Yunlan's heart.
Wei Yunlan put away the jade token solemnly without saying thank you. With a look of determination between her brows, she said firmly: "Don't worry, Sister Daning, I will never let anyone bully me."
Princess Denning nodded with satisfaction.
The ship docked.
At the last moment before boarding the carriage, Wei Yunlan turned around and waved to Princess Daning from afar, one on the shore and the other on the boat, while they lip-synced with each other.
"See you later."
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