Chapter 480 If it weren’t for Duoduo’s accident this time, I really don’t know what my brother is thinking
Chuxia blinked her eyes, her face full of confusion: "Princess, it's the coldest time of winter now, with ice and snow outside. The rabbits and pheasants have all hidden away. Where can we catch them? Besides, what's the point of raising them?" She really couldn't understand why the delicate princess suddenly had the idea of raising these wild animals.
Lan Xiyue glanced up at her, a meaningful smile curling up at the corner of her lips, a hint of mystery that said, "You don't understand." "Just tell me. An Yi will naturally understand what I mean."
Chu Xia could only suppress her doubts and mumbled in response, "Okay, I'll go right away." She turned and walked out, facing the seemingly empty corner of the courtyard, she called out, "An Yi! An Yi!"
"Squeak..." A low and short sound sounded behind him without warning.
Chu Xia was so frightened that her whole body shuddered and she turned around suddenly, only to see An Yi standing silently behind her without her knowing when.
She touched her chest and glared at him shyly and angrily, "It's like this again! How many times have I told you not to show up so stealthily? It's so scary!"
An Yi raised his hand and scratched his head innocently, "Didn't I... make a sound?" He tried to defend himself, with a hint of embarrassment in his voice.
Chu Xia rolled her eyes at him unhappily: "The princess has instructed you to take people to catch more live rabbits and pheasants and raise them, and to prepare more meat. It's really strange why the princess wants to raise these now? Rabbits are fine, they are cute after all, but the pheasants..." She frowned, looking puzzled.
When An Yi heard this, his eyebrows raised almost imperceptibly.
Others may not know, but he knows very well that there is a majestic white tiger in the princess's space!
These living creatures and meat are naturally rations prepared for the big guy.
He understood what was going on and said without saying anything more, "I understand. I'll take people there right away." Before he finished speaking, his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot in an instant as if he melted into the air.
In early summer, I saw a flash of light before my eyes, and the person was gone.
She curled her lips at the empty courtyard and muttered softly, "What an elusive guy!"
When Chuxia stepped into the room again, although she was mentally prepared, she was still dazzled by the golden light in the room.
At this time, several secret guards in tight-fitting clothes were standing solemnly at the door, each holding a few thick wooden boxes tied with bright red satin, brand new and shiny.
"Princess," the leader bowed and said, "The steward ordered his men to prepare gold ingots and silver notes for the princess."
Lan Xiyue raised her eyes from the book in her hand and nodded casually: "Come in."
The secret guards filed in, their movements in unison, and they saluted silently in the direction of the princess. Then, with expressionless faces, they began to work swiftly.
They carefully stacked the heavy gold ingots into the box, and neatly arranged the thick stacks of silver bills and laid them out layer by layer.
Soon, heavy boxes filled with gold, silver and treasures were carried out. The red silk fluttered slightly as they moved, adding a touch of festive luxury.
Chu Xia looked at their stern faces, which were as calm as moving stones even in the face of mountains of gold and silver, and couldn't help but whisper to Chu Chun: "Look at them, with so much gold and silver in front of them, they don't even blink."
Chuchun chuckled softly and whispered, "They are secret guards. They are known for their ability to remain calm even in the face of adversity. How can such a small thing be worth their displeasure?"
On the soft couch, Lan Xiyue had adjusted herself to a more comfortable position, leaning against the pillow, holding a storybook in her hands, reading with great interest.
Chuxia walked over quietly, picked up the teapot warmed on the small red clay stove, and refilled the white jade cup beside the princess with hot tea.
She looked at the princess's leisurely appearance and a smile broke out on her face. "In the blink of an eye, the young master is getting married. This is great. Finally, there is someone who can always accompany the young master. He doesn't have to be alone anymore."
She paused, remembering something, and asked with a hint of curiosity, "But Princess, I remember that the young master will take the imperial examination after the spring, right?"
Lan Xiyue's eyes didn't leave the page, she only raised her eyebrows casually, "My brother said that he doesn't like the twists and turns of officialdom in his heart. He studied so hard in the past because he wanted to support me, his younger sister, and make a better future for me."
Her fingertips lightly slid across the pages of the book, and her voice lowered, "If it weren't for Duoduo's accident this time... I really don't know what my brother is thinking."
She sighed softly, then smiled brightly again. "Now, I'm the Regent Princess. My status is here. Big Brother naturally doesn't have to force himself to do things he doesn't like. He can do whatever he wants."
Chu Xia's smile widened upon hearing this, and she was genuinely happy for Young Master Lan: "That's fantastic! Young Master and Miss Qian are truly a match made in heaven. Once they get married, they will surely live in harmony and love for a hundred years!"
Lan Xiyue smiled brightly at her auspicious words, and seemed to be in a very good mood. She casually took out a gold ingot from her sleeve and threw it to Chu Xia without even looking at it: "Well said, here's a reward!"
Chu Xia quickly caught the gold ingot, and immediately smiled so hard that her teeth were showing. She bowed and said, "Thank you, Princess, for your generous reward!"
Lan Xiyue smiled, her gaze returning to the fascinating story. All that remained were the soft sound of turning pages and the steady footsteps of the secret guards carrying heavy wooden boxes faintly heard outside the window.
When Mo Liyuan returned home, he just stepped over the threshold and saw the housekeeper walking hurriedly, directing the servants to move boxes and cages. The house was a busy scene.
His handsome brows knitted slightly, and he asked in a deep voice, "Why are you so busy?"
The housekeeper turned around upon hearing the voice and saw that it was the prince returning to the mansion. He quickly bowed and saluted, a trace of sweat on his forehead. "Your Highness, the princess has instructed us to hasten the preparation of the betrothal gifts. We will leave for the Qian Mansion the day after tomorrow to propose."
Upon hearing this, Mo Liyuan's tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and he simply said "hmm" to indicate that he understood.
He said no more, stretched out his long legs, and walked towards the main courtyard with big strides.
Entering the main courtyard bedroom, Chu Xia and Chu Chun hurriedly bowed and saluted, whispering, "Your Highness."
Mo Liyuan waved his hand casually, signaling them to leave.
The two maids understood, quietly left the room, and gently closed the door.
The room was warm and filled with a faint fragrance.
Mo Liyuan's gaze instantly locked onto the tranquil figure lying on the couch by the window.
He walked over lightly and sat down beside the couch.
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