Chapter 504 Brother, why are you worrying about this?
Chuchun wore a gentle smile as she walked and whispered, "Princess, the dozens of large boxes being carried to the Lan residence today are all top-notch items. The young master will surely be delighted when he sees them! The grandeur of the betrothal gifts clearly demonstrates the importance your princess attaches to the young master's marriage."
Chu Xia, who was more outgoing, immediately chimed in with a hint of confusion and anxiety, "Yes, yes! But Princess, there are still many boxes in the warehouse. Why don't you carry them over at once? It would save us having to make another trip tomorrow. What a hassle!"
Lan Xiyue didn't stop walking. Upon hearing this, she turned her head and blinked at Chu Xia. There was a hint of playfulness and understanding in her smile: "Silly girl, it won't be too late to carry the rest away tomorrow morning."
She paused, deliberately lowering her voice. "If we carry them all over here today, it'll scare Big Brother." She imagined the helpless expression her brother Lan Jinghong would have when he saw the yard full of boxes, and her smile deepened. "Besides, if so many boxes were piled into Big Brother's house at once, I'm afraid there wouldn't even be room to step, and it would only cause more trouble."
Chuchun listened from the side, nodding repeatedly, her face showing deep agreement, and echoed in a soft voice, "Your Highness, your thoughts are very good!"
Chuxia suddenly realized it, scratched his head and chuckled twice.
Lan Xiyue returned to the main courtyard. Two clever maids had already prepared a brocade and fur-lined cloak. They carefully put it on her and tied it up, then surrounded her and walked towards the gate of the mansion.
An Yi, like a shadow blending into the night, had already been standing beside the magnificent carriage with four red wheels.
The shaft of the carriage is intricately carved, and the hanging brocade curtain is thick and luxurious.
Lan Xiyue got on the carriage, followed closely by Chuchun and Chuxia, who lightly got into the carriage.
An Yi waited for the sound of someone sitting firmly in the carriage, then he silently jumped onto the shaft and shook the reins calmly.
The horse's hooves stepped on the bluestone slabs, making a crisp "clatter" sound, crushing the silence and heading towards the Lan Mansion.
The lintel of the Lan Mansion hangs high, and two lanterns sway in the night wind, reflecting the plaque of "Lan Mansion".
The carriage stopped steadily. Little Lantern, with sharp eyes, immediately trotted down the steps from the gatehouse, bowed, and said respectfully, "Your servant greets the Regent Princess."
Lan Xiyue got off the carriage and nodded slightly without saying much.
She lifted her skirt and stepped onto the stairs, and the early spring and early summer followed her quietly like a shadow.
As soon as I stepped into the front hall, I heard a burst of light-hearted laughter coming from inside.
The hall was brightly lit and the charcoal basin was burning brightly.
Lan Xiyue looked up and saw that in addition to her brother Lan Shenye, her eldest cousin Yun Jin and third cousin Yun Hua were also present.
Yun Hua reacted the fastest. As soon as she saw the figure at the door, she immediately put down her teacup and strode forward with a smile on her face: "Cousin Yueyue! Come in quickly, come in! It's very cold outside, be careful not to catch a cold!"
Lan Xiyue raised a faint smile on her lips, replied with "hmm", and walked into the warm and bright front hall, "Cousin, third cousin, you are here too." Her eyes swept over everyone in the hall.
Yun Jin stood up and bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Princess Regent."
Lan Xiyue frowned slightly and waved her hands helplessly, "What are you doing, cousin? We're family, so why should we be so polite?"
Yun Jin looked serious and insisted, "Etiquette cannot be abolished. You are of noble status now, so you must not neglect the proper etiquette." His words carried the inherent rigidity of a child from an aristocratic family.
"Oh, big brother, you're so boring!" Yun Hua pulled Yun Jin away and squeezed next to Lan Xiyue, and diligently pulled out a cushioned Huanghuali wood chair for her. "Cousin Yueyue, don't pay attention to him, he's just like that. Come and sit down and warm yourself up."
His eyes were full of joy. Compared to the dandy young man who indulged in sensual pleasures in the past, Yun Hua now looked full of energy. The look in his eyes when he looked at Lan Xiyue was filled with undisguised intimacy and gratitude. This change had become more and more obvious since he escaped death.
Lan Xiyue raised her eyebrows. She was already used to his enthusiasm and sat down on the chair calmly.
Yun Hua immediately moved closer, complaining in an exaggerated tone, "He's getting married so late at night, and he managed to keep it a secret from us! If the servants hadn't seen the stream of red silk-covered boxes from the Prince Regent's Palace being sent to you, my brother and I would have come over to take a look out of curiosity, and we would still be kept in the dark!"
Yun Jin also sat down again and took over the conversation, his tone filled with the concern of an elder brother: "That's right, I must report it to grandparents when I go back. Getting married late at night is a big event. How can the Duke of Huguo's Mansion not prepare generous gifts? The betrothal gift list..." He looked at Lan Shenye, but was interrupted by Lan Xiyue before he finished speaking.
"Don't bother grandpa and grandma with worrying about it." Lan Xiyue shook her head. "I've already prepared my brother's betrothal gifts. I'll go to the Qian Mansion tomorrow to propose. We appreciate my grandparents' kindness, but there's no need to add anything else."
"What? The proposal will be made tomorrow?!" Yun Jin and Yun Hua said in unison, their eyes widened in shock, and their gazes all turned to Lan Shenye.
Lan Shenye met the gazes of his two cousins, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, and he nodded.
Yun Jin's brows knitted into a knot. He looked at Lan Shenye, his tone filled with confusion and a hint of advice: "The Spring Examination will be held after the spring. You have studied hard for more than ten years, isn't it just for a chance to pass the exam? Getting married now, wouldn't it be..." He paused, choosing his words, "wouldn't it be a distraction?"
Lan Shenye was silent for a moment, then turned his gaze to Lan Xiyue. There was relief in his eyes, as well as memories of the past.
He sighed softly, his voice low but firm: "In the past... seeing Yueyue so willful and willful, I was always worried that she would have no one to support her in the future. I thought that if I could pass the imperial examination and become an official in the court, I could at least support her and make her worry-free. Now..."
Warmth shone in his eyes. "Now that Yueyue has married into the palace, His Royal Highness the Regent treats her like a treasure, taking care of everything. No one dares to bully her anymore, and I've finally let go of my worries. Now that I have no worries, I want to live for myself and do what I really want to do."
Upon hearing this, Lan Xiyue smiled like a blooming spring flower, "Cousin, in life, it is a rare blessing to be able to do what you want and choose the path you want to take. No matter what decision my brother makes, I will stand by his side. Don't you think so, brother?" She winked at Lan Shenye playfully.
Yun Hua glanced at Yun Jin, laughed, and patted Lan Shenye's shoulder vigorously: "That's right! Big brother, why are you worrying so much! Cousin Yueyue is right, Shenye can do whatever he wants, I, Yun Hua, will be the first to support him! What's the point of taking the imperial examination? It's not as exciting as doing what you want to do!"
Yun Jin looked at the three of them, their expressions relaxed and determined. Knowing that it was futile to persuade them further, he shook his head in relief and said no more.
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