Li Xuemei's eyes flashed with deep hatred. "Princess, please rest assured! We sisters have long seen through the ugly faces of men in this world. Our mother lost her precious life because she trusted the so-called sincerity of those men who pursued power! We sisters will never make the same mistake again!"
Luo Lingyue responded softly, "Not all men in this world are heartless. There are also those with deep affection and deep friendship. We can't generalize! If there were other feasible solutions, I would never let you serve Chu Chengli. He is indeed not a good person! If... you can find a better place in the future, you should live for yourself, find a place away from the hustle and bustle, and spend the rest of your life in peace!"
Li Xuemei's eyes were as firm as a rock. "Princess! My sister and I's only wish in this life is to avenge our mother. We must personally eliminate the culprit who murdered her. At the same time, we must also find a bright future for our two brothers. Only by joining the service of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can we achieve this wish!"
Luo Lingyue slowly lowered her head, her eyes dimming slightly, but her tone was remarkably firm. "Li Mingfu is hell-bent on making Chen Manping the Crown Prince's concubine, but the Jing'an Marquisate will never compromise easily. Therefore, they will undoubtedly resort to underhanded tactics. Perhaps my upcoming coming-of-age ceremony will be the perfect opportunity they've been waiting for! When that time comes, you must have the Eighth Princess lead you all to the General's Mansion to attend my coming-of-age ceremony!"
Li Xuemei and her sister bowed respectfully to Luo Lingyue and thanked her in unison, "Thank you so much, Princess! From now on, our lives will be in your hands!"
Luo Lingyue smiled, a smile as warm as the spring sun, yet revealing a hint of helplessness and determination. She whispered, "You don't need to dedicate your lives to anyone! The path you've chosen is fraught with thorns. You must remain vigilant and protect yourself!"
The next morning, sunlight streamed across the land, bringing a touch of warmth and life to the city. Du Heng, clad in a gorgeous robe and smiling, set out for the General's Mansion with an experienced matchmaker. Their purpose was clear: Du Heng would personally present his betrothal gifts and express his sincere love to the woman of his dreams.
When they arrived at the General's Mansion, the guards at the gate immediately came to greet them and led them into the mansion. Along the way, Du Heng was excited, his heart filled with anticipation and joy.
When they walked into the hall, they saw more than a dozen boxes of exquisite betrothal gifts neatly arranged there, each box exuding a precious and unique atmosphere. These betrothal gifts not only represented Du Heng's sincerity, but also his beautiful expectations for his future married life.
Linglong, standing nearby, eyes twinkling with envy, couldn't help but sigh, "Liuli! Du Heng is so good to you! Such a valuable betrothal gift is enough to prove his deep affection for you. I really hope you can live a happy life!"
Liuli's face flushed with happiness after hearing Linglong's words. She said softly, "Thank you, Linglong. I'm actually very lucky to have met someone like Du Heng. His sincerity makes me feel extremely warm and at ease."
At this moment, Du Heng stepped forward, his gaze fixed firmly yet tenderly on Liuli. He whispered, "Liuli, these betrothal gifts are only a token of my love for you. I hope we can walk hand in hand through every stage of life and create our own happiness together."
Liuli nodded with tears in her eyes. She knew that the man before her would be her lifelong partner. They would face future challenges and difficulties together and share the joy and happiness of life together.
Du Heng quickly walked up to Luo Lingyue and said, "Princess! I've been busy buying a new house and some servants. Here are all my properties, including the land deeds, house deeds, and the servants' indentures. I will hand them all over to Liuli. From now on, she will be the mistress of the Du family!"
Luo Lingyue smiled slightly and said softly, "It's better to do it now than to wait for a day! You can return to the mansion today to prepare for the wedding, and come to pick up the bride in the evening! I have prepared the dowry for Liuli, and I will take it back to the mansion along with the betrothal gifts you sent. They will all belong to Liuli!"
Du Heng was shocked and asked in surprise, "This... doesn't it require choosing an auspicious day? Is it really too hasty to do this..."
Luo Lingyue raised her eyebrows slightly, staring at him with a sharp gaze, and slowly said, "This princess can borrow your Zuiyue Tower's cook! Or, are you... trying to delay the wedding?"
Du Heng hurriedly waved his hands and explained, "No! Du Heng has absolutely no such intention! I just feel that if I act in such a hurry, I'm afraid I'll treat Miss Liuli unfairly!"
Luo Lingyue smiled slightly and said softly, "It's not unfair to be the mistress of the house! Go now!"
As night fell, the entire Soul-Snatching Gate was ablaze with lights and bustling with activity. Everyone gathered to celebrate this grand occasion. The banquet was filled with delicious food and wine, and the atmosphere was filled with laughter and joy, creating a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere.
Du Zhong was completely drunk, his face flushed, and he muttered to himself, "I never thought that my brother would get married one day! Woohoo... We are all single! Du Heng, this guy, actually got a wife so soon..."
His words were tinged with envy and emotion, as if he had seen his future self. The others present also echoed Du Zhong's words, and laughter and blessings intertwined, filling the night with warmth and happiness.
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