Jiaojiao didn't know how wronged she felt.
The Minister of Rites and the Minister of Revenue, who had orchestrated this matter, were both frowning. The marriage had not taken place. Who would have expected that Young Master Lin would be so ungrateful? If they had persuaded the princess to swallow her anger today, with so many people watching, the royal family's reputation would be completely lost.
But the princess really wouldn't bear it. The two of them were now thinking that their marriage was ruined. Could they not return the betrothal gift? If they didn't return it, would they be ridiculed by the whole world?
At this time, Lin Hancheng, who was kneeling, stood up and took the red silk from the matchmaker's hand. He knelt on one knee in front of the princess and said solemnly:
"Lin Hancheng of the Lin family fell in love with the princess today. The Lin family is willing to double the betrothal gift and marry the princess to be the mistress of our Lin family. In the future, Hancheng will only have the princess and will never have other thoughts. If he breaks his oath, all the Lin family property will belong to the princess. Everyone can witness this today. Please give Hancheng a chance, princess."
After saying that, she handed the red silk to Danruo's hand and stared at Danruo without blinking. The heat in her eyes made Danruo's face turn red.
Seeing this turn of events and hearing what Lin Hancheng said next, the Minister of Rites and the Minister of Revenue felt as if silver was flowing in front of them. If five million taels were doubled, it would be ten million taels.
He quickly winked at Danruo, urging her to agree.
I saw the slender jade hand under the red sleeve grabbing one end of the red silk. Seeing this, Lin Hancheng smiled the happiest smile in his life and stood up holding the other end.
"Today is a big day for me, Lin Hancheng. Thank you all for coming. I will prepare wedding gifts for all the guests later. There will also be a three-day banquet outside the mansion. Citizens from all over the city can come and share in Lin's joy."
The crowd erupted in cheers, and the scene instantly became lively and festive. Everyone was tactful enough not to mention what had happened before at the banquet.
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