Chapter 477 An An is waiting to be your groom
"But... Uncle Qian, this... this is against the rules..." Lan Shenye looked at the glaring red boxes all over the yard, his scalp tingling and he wanted to refuse.
"Hey! What are the rules?" Qian Zhengwang interrupted him with a wave of his hand, with an air of "I have the final say." "It's settled! These are gifts from me, the father-in-law, to you, the future son-in-law! You don't have to worry about the betrothal gifts!"
He took a step closer and lowered his voice, but still couldn't hide his excitement, "I've asked an expert to calculate it! This year's New Year's Eve is the most auspicious day that only comes once in a hundred years! It's a good day for getting married! When the time comes, you and Duoduo can hold your wedding on this auspicious day! We will be a real family from now on!" He patted Lan Shenye's shoulder with a little more strength, his eyes filled with enthusiasm and expectation that could not be refused.
Lan Xiyue looked at her brother, who seemed to be hesitant to speak, and who was clearly excluded from the decision-making process. She couldn't help but chuckle. She looked at Qian Zhengwang with a smile, and said in a light tone with a sense of matter-of-factness: "Brother, I think what Uncle Qian said makes sense! When you and Duoduo get married, you will be a family, right? Why should we distinguish between each other?"
Qian Zhengwang then noticed Lan Xiyue standing behind him. A smile immediately spread across his face. With the tact and appropriate respect typical of a businessman, he bowed and saluted, "Oh! I'm so blind. I was so busy talking to my nephew that I didn't notice the princess was here! I'm Qian Zhengwang, I pay my respects to the Regent Princess!"
The matchmaker beside him reacted even faster, hurriedly bowing and saying with a hint of excitement, "I, your humble servant, pay my respects to Her Majesty the Princess!"
Lan Xiyue smiled and waved her hand, her attitude calm. "Uncle Qian, please stop being so polite. Matchmaker, please don't be so polite either. Qian Duoduo, we are all family from now on, so these empty formalities are unnecessary." She pointed to the seat next to her, "Hurry up and sit down."
"Thank you, Princess! Please take a seat!" Qian Zhengwang smiled even more broadly. While inviting Lan Xiyue to take a seat, he also sat down, but his posture remained respectful.
Lan Xiyue sat down as she was told, picked up the hot tea that was offered again by the small lantern, blew on it gently, and got to the point: "Uncle Qian, New Year's Eve is indeed a great day. It's just..."
She frowned slightly. "It's only a month away from the end of the year. Isn't the time too rushed? Duoduo's wedding dress and brother's wedding suit are so finely embroidered. I'm afraid we won't be able to finish them in time."
Qian Zhengwang waved his hand and said proudly: "Don't worry, Princess! We will definitely make it in time! As soon as I left the Qian Mansion's gate, I sent someone to pass on the message! All the top-skilled embroiderers in the Qian Mansion's embroidery shops, stop your other work and work day and night! Double your wages! Make sure to make the two wedding dresses beautifully and perfectly before the New Year!" He patted his chest and promised.
Lan Xiyue's eyes flashed with a smile of understanding, and she nodded: "Uncle Qian's arrangements are so thoughtful, then I feel relieved."
She put down her teacup and changed the subject, speaking with a certain masterful air. "In that case, the betrothal gifts can't be delayed. I think we should choose a convenient auspicious day. My brother and I will go to the house in person to deliver the betrothal gifts. How about the day after tomorrow? The day after tomorrow is a good day for accepting the marriage proposal."
Upon hearing this, Qian Zhengwang was so overjoyed that the wrinkles on his face were all smiles. He nodded repeatedly, "Great! Excellent! Your Majesty's words are so precious, I couldn't ask for more! I'll obey your command! I'll be at the mansion, waiting for your visit tomorrow!"
He didn't expect that things would go so smoothly, with the Regent Princess personally making the final decision and sending the betrothal gift. This face and this grand occasion really gave Qian Fu and Duoduo enough honor!
Lan Shenye, who was sitting aside, watched helplessly as his sister and future father-in-law decided his lifelong affairs, betrothal gift date, and even wedding date in just a few words. He felt like an outsider.
He opened his mouth and finally couldn't help but say: "Yueyue, Uncle Qian, this... I..."
He wanted to say "I'm not ready yet", "My sister shouldn't pay the betrothal gift", "The business plan hasn't started yet", but when the words came to his lips, they sounded so pale and powerless.
Qian Zhengwang turned around immediately, still smiling, but with an unquestionable look of comfort (or perhaps suppression). He clapped his hand heavily on Lan Shenye's shoulder again, so hard that Lan Shenye's body swayed slightly. "Hey, nephew Lan! Just rest assured!"
He said with a firm tone, "You don't have to worry about all the matters concerning your wedding with Duoduo, from the wedding date and betrothal gifts to the banquet and guests! I, your father-in-law, and our honorable Regent Princess are here! I will make sure everything is arranged clearly for you, and it will be a grand occasion! And you..."
He moved closer, lowered his voice, and said with a hint of masculine teasing, "Just wait patiently to be your groom, take good care of yourself, and don't let down your guard on your wedding night!" This was half true and half false, making Lan Shenye blush instantly.
"Uncle Qian, that's not what I meant. I meant..." Lan Shenye tried to explain his concerns and his subtle, unplaceable self-esteem.
The smile on Qian Zhengwang's face instantly faded, his brows knitted slightly, his face stern, his eyes scrutinizing and with a subtle sense of oppression: "My dear nephew!"
He spoke earnestly, even with a hint of grief, "Look at this time! Duoduo...she almost got into trouble...Alas!"
He sighed heavily, "I'm still worried! If you two get married sooner, you can legitimately take care of her and protect her all the time. Only then can I, as a father, sleep peacefully! Could it be that..."
He suddenly changed the subject, staring sharply at Lan Shenye, "You actually... don't want to marry Duoduo so soon? Or rather, you... don't want to?"
This hat is going to be a disaster! Lan Shenye's face changed, and he was about to make a hasty defense, but Lan Xiyue spoke first, "Uncle Qian! You are really wronging my brother!"
She stood up and walked to Lan Shenye, looking at Qian Zhengwang with a serious expression, "You don't know, when my brother heard that Duoduo was missing last night, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, his face was pale, and he wanted to turn the whole capital upside down! After finding Duoduo, he hugged her, and he was so happy that he was even happier than if he had won the top prize! How could he not want to marry Duoduo? He can't wait to marry Duoduo home and hide her tomorrow!"
Qian Zhengwang looked at Lan Shenye, who was anxious and embarrassed because his sister had hit the nail on the head. After hearing what Lan Xiyue said, a smile appeared on his face again: "Hahaha! Good! Good!"
He was in a good mood and bowed respectfully to Lan Xiyue, "Princess, I will take my leave now. I still have a lot of things to arrange in the mansion. The day after tomorrow, everyone in the Qian Mansion will be waiting for you, Princess and my nephew!"
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