"Prime Minister Qi, you can rest assured, Yan Yi is a good child."
Granny Rong, who was standing to the side, was also speaking well of Yan Yi.
"Lunch is almost ready, and it's getting late, let's get ready to eat."
Madam Qi naturally understood her husband's feelings about marrying off his daughter, but Yan Yi was indeed a rare and excellent son-in-law. Madam Qi took charge of arranging the meal, breaking the deadlock.
During the meal, Yan Yi's bowl was filled with food by Madam Qi and Qi Yan Yan, making it the most he had ever eaten elsewhere.
"After Princess An's wedding, I will discuss your marriage with Old Man Yan."
Yan Yi was just pondering whether it would be too much to ask for more or too hasty to bring up marriage again after proposing today.
Unexpectedly, Prime Minister Qi brought up the matter himself.
"Thank you for your help, Uncle."
"Okay, let's eat."
After dinner, Yan Yi and Granny Rong went their separate ways. Before leaving, Yan Yi gave Qi Yan Yan a few instructions.
"Yan'er, since these are all betrothal gifts from the Yan family, you should have them moved into your courtyard. You can take them back on your wedding day."
Although Yan Yi said that some of these gifts were for him and his wife, the Prime Minister's residence had not yet reached the point of asking for betrothal gifts for their daughter.
"Father, Mother, Yan Yi said some things to me before he left."
What is it?
"Yan Yi said that the things prepared for our parents are gifts for you, not betrothal gifts, and you can accept them without worry."
"Yan Yi and An An know you enjoy drinking, so these were specially prepared for you."
"And these are called 'skincare products,' all of which An'an developed herself. She says that long-term application can make you look more than ten years younger."
As she spoke, Qi Yanyan opened a bottle, applied the product to Madam Qi's hands, and gently rubbed it in until it was absorbed by her skin.
"It is indeed much more comfortable than the cream I usually use. It feels cool and refreshing, and it disappears after being applied to the skin for a few moments. My skin is also much smoother."
"I knew it! An'an's gift must be something good."
"Since these are good things, you should keep them for yourself. You're getting married soon, so you'll definitely need them."
It seems Yan Yi was right after all.
Before leaving, Yan Yi gave Qi Yan Yan some special instructions, fearing that Prime Minister Qi and Madam Qi might not accept the gifts.
"Don't worry, Mother. Yan Yi told me that An An also prepared one for me. It's different from yours. Yours is just right for your age."
"You brat, are you saying your mother is old?"
"What do you mean? My mother is the wife of the Prime Minister of the Moon Kingdom, the most beautiful woman in the world!"
"You little rascal, you know how to tease your mother now."
"Father, Mother, since these are prepared for you, please accept them. They are all from Yan Yi and An An."
"Alright, then move those boxes on the right to my yard, and you can move the rest to your yard. You can take them to the Yan family with your dowry later."
"I understand, Mother."
With the marriage settled today, Qi Yanyan was satisfied and had the servants carry the boxes on the left back to the courtyard.
When Prime Minister Qi heard that his wife had agreed to accept the gifts, he was overjoyed and gently tugged at his wife's sleeve.
"Madam, now that we have accepted these, may I have a taste?"
Madam Qi glared at him, ignored him, and continued to count the items.
"Oh, Madam, please let me have a taste. You don't know how wicked Old Man Yan is. Ever since his daughter returned to the capital, he always shows off the good things she brings to us."
“Especially this wine, every time he talks about it, it makes my inner wine cravings come true.”
After taking inventory, Madam Qi sat down on a stool and let out a long sigh.
"What's wrong, Madam?"
"The Yan family is so generous. Just look at all that snow and water from the Tianshan Mountains. What can we possibly offer as a dowry for Yan'er?"
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Qi was somewhat troubled. Compared to these things, there was probably nothing in the world more priceless.
After a moment of contemplation, Prime Minister Qi suddenly remembered something that, though not as precious as these, was still a rare item.
"How about we give our family heirloom to Yan'er as her dowry?"
"You mean... but didn't our ancestors tell each generation of leaders to wait for a destined person?"
Don't you think this destined person is Yan An?
"Princess An?"
"Yes, Yan An cured the intestinal abscess that no one could cure, as well as the Gu poison of the Regent and the Emperor, and those living dead in the Southern Territory. The destined person that our ancestors asked us to wait for might just be Yan An."
Madam Qi also felt that what was said made some sense, and nodded, "Perhaps you are right."
"Since Madam also thinks it makes some sense, then let's decide on this. In this world, I'm afraid only Yan An could offer so many treasures at once."
"Since that's the case, let's not make things difficult for each other. These are gifts from the younger generation, so let's accept them. Besides, we shouldn't be polite to Old Man Yan."
Prime Minister Qi was quite open-minded and didn't waste his time or energy on internal conflicts.
"So, are you going to say next, since you've accepted it, why don't you have a bottle to try first?"
"Does this mean Madam agrees?"
"..."
"If Madam doesn't say anything, then I'll assume she's tacitly agreeing."
Prime Minister Qi immediately took two glass cups from the storeroom and carried a jar of wine, saying, "It's no fun drinking alone, Madam, let's drink together."
"You should drink it yourself. I want to try the 'skincare products' that An'an gave me."
"It won't take long for you, so just keep protecting her while you drink."
As soon as he finished speaking, Prime Minister Qi eagerly pulled Madam Qi back to their room.
As soon as Prime Minister Qi opened the jar, the aroma of wine instantly filled the entire room, making everyone feel refreshed and full of energy.
Madam Qi was just about to try the skincare products when she was drawn in by the aroma of the wine.
Prime Minister Qi felt that the aroma of the wine was extremely familiar, and he took a closer sniff.
"This wine is also brewed with water from the Tianshan Mountains."
"You mean this fruit wine is brewed with water from the Tianshan Mountains?"
Madam Qi found it unbelievable. Today, Yan Yi brought over dozens of jars of water. Water from Tianshan Mountain is rare and hard to come by; sometimes it may not appear for a hundred years.
Are you sure you didn't smell something wrong?
"If you don't believe my mouth, you have to believe my nose."
Prime Minister Qi's nose and Qi Hongchen's ears are remarkably similar, both possessing extraordinary skill.
When Yan An was brewing fruit wine, he used heated water from the Tianshan Mountains to prevent others from smelling it. In addition, the flavor of other fruits would normally be undetectable.
"If that's the case, then this family heirloom should be taken to the Yan family by Yan'er."
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