Chapter 508: Here they come! The team of the son-in-law and the princess has arrived at the street corner!
This unusual scene immediately attracted the attention of people along the way.
Passersby stopped and whispered to each other, their voices like stones thrown into a lake, creating ripples:
"Look! The ceremonial procession from the Prince Regent's Palace! Oh my, why are all those guards dressed like grooms? And they're carrying so many boxes, all red... Where are they going?"
"Look at this, could it be a betrothal gift? Oh my God! Is His Royal Highness the Regent planning to take a concubine?"
"That's impossible? Isn't it said that the prince dotes on his princess? How long have they been married?"
"Tsk, that young lady from the Marquis' Mansion used to have such a good reputation... you know, once the novelty wears off, it's only a matter of time before she's disliked. I just didn't expect the prince to act so quickly..."
"Hush! They're from the palace..."
In the coachman's seat, An Yi was as calm as water, and the veins on the back of his hand holding the reins were slightly bulging.
He had deep inner strength, and all the gossip that he thought he had suppressed entered his ears word for word, making him furious.
He couldn't help but slightly lean to the side and whispered through the carriage curtain, "Princess, these unruly people are so outspoken! Do you want me to teach them a lesson?"
Lan Xiyue's lazy and calm voice came from the carriage, with a subtle hint of amusement, as if she was listening to a play that had nothing to do with her: "Don't pay attention to it, let them talk."
Upon hearing this, An Yi had to suppress his anger and continued driving, but his sharp eagle eyes, with a coldness as a knife, swept coldly over the people whispering on both sides.
The people, caught in his fierce gaze, suddenly froze like ducks with their necks pinched. Their chatter ceased abruptly, and they all lowered their heads, shrunken their necks, and hurried away, anxiously wondering: "From this distance, with such a low voice, could someone have heard me?" Little did they know that the palace guards, even those carrying the boxes, were rigorously trained, their hearing and eyesight far exceeding those of ordinary people.
Curiosity eventually triumphed over fear.
Many people followed the procession from a distance, craning their necks, all wanting to see which young lady had such great fortune that the Regent would propose to her in such a solemn manner.
They had no idea that the Prince Regent was escorting the Empress Dowager back to the capital at the moment and was not at home at all. The person sitting in the gorgeous carriage was none other than the Princess Regent, Lan Xiyue, who they said was "about to be abandoned."
The long line finally stopped in front of the magnificent gate of the Lan Mansion.
The servant Xiao Lantern, who was on duty at the door, was looking out when he suddenly saw this scene. He was startled and rubbed his eyes hard to make sure he was not seeing things. Then he crawled into the mansion like a cat whose tail was stepped on.
"Master! Master! This is terrible! Come out and see!" Little Lantern ran wildly, and his shrill voice broke the tranquility of the Lan Mansion.
Since the death of Xiao Muzi and Yun Lei, Lan Shenye has been particularly tolerant towards the little lantern beside him.
Hearing him yelling, Lan Shenye shook his head helplessly, "Is Yueyue here? Look at how flustered you are. Are you really that surprised?"
The little lantern rushed up to him, out of breath, and could only nod and shake his head violently, his face flushed red.
Lan Shenye was amused by his appearance and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You are nodding and shaking your head, what on earth do you want to say? Forget it, I'll go and see for myself."
After saying that, he stood up, straightened his robe, and walked towards the door slowly.
Little Lantern patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief, thinking: This is really not my fault, that scene was too scary! He quickly trotted to catch up.
As Lan Shenye stepped out of the high threshold of the palace gate, he saw Lan Xiyue getting off the familiar palace carriage.
The common people who followed closely behind were so shocked to see that it was the Regent Princess who got out of the carriage that their jaws dropped. Their previous speculation about "taking a concubine" was instantly shattered.
Lan Shenye looked at the spectacular and festive scene in front of him. Even though he was used to seeing such scenes, he couldn't help but gasp and stare in amazement.
Yesterday's treasures were already rare, and today's spectacle... He quickly walked up to Lan Xiyue, his eyes filled with a complex mix of disbelief and deep worry. He lowered his voice, "Yueyue! You...you couldn't have emptied the entire warehouse at the Regent's Palace? This...this is too much! What if the prince gets upset when he returns and finds out? Quick, have them carry them back!"
Lan Xiyue looked at her brother's nervous expression and couldn't help but burst out laughing. Her laughter was clear and pleasant, attracting everyone's attention.
She waved her hand nonchalantly, her tone relaxed yet tinged with a hint of pride: "My dear brother, just put your heart at ease! Compared to the treasures of the palace, this little bit of stuff is nothing! The prince wouldn't care about such a small thing." As she spoke, she winked mischievously, "Are you all ready? Let's set off now to the Qian Mansion to propose marriage and find you a wife!"
Lan Shenye's handsome face flushed instantly after hearing his sister's words. His calm and composed demeanor vanished, revealing a rare shyness. His voice also lowered a bit, "Well... everything... is ready." He turned around, trying to maintain his composure, and instructed Xiao Denglong, "Go, have Yundian and the others carry out the boxes that the princess sent yesterday."
The little lantern responded loudly: "Yes, young master!" and turned around and ran into the mansion quickly.
Soon, another box, which was delivered by Lan Xiyue yesterday and also had a big red wedding character on it, was carried out from the gate of the Lan Mansion.
When the two teams joined together, the scale was even more astonishing.
With the loud and festive shout of "Stand up!" from matchmaker Yuan, this huge team composed of the guards of the royal palace and the servants of the Lan residence, carrying countless red silk boxes and baskets, set off again, with a mighty procession and loud gongs and drums, heading towards the direction of the Qian residence.
The people watching on both sides finally realized what was going on and burst into even louder discussions:
"Oh my! It turns out to be the Regent Princess's brother, the eldest son of the Lan family, getting married!"
"This is such a horrible scene! How much betrothal gifts are needed?"
"See? The Princess Regent is really using the treasures of the palace as a betrothal gift for her brother. Will the Prince Regent be happy with this?"
"Tsk tsk, it seems the Prince Regent dotes on this princess to the bone! He'd rather give her the moon than the stars! Young Master Lan is so lucky to have such a sister!"
Under the gazes of countless people, some envious, some amazed, and some curious, this team symbolizing the marriage proposal paraded through the prosperous streets of the capital like a long flowing red dragon.
In front of the two majestic vermilion-painted doors of the Qian Mansion, a clever servant was already waiting eagerly.
From afar, the outline of the Regent's Palace's canopied carriage appeared at the corner of the street. At the front, the future son-in-law, Lan Shenye, dressed in a brand new crimson brocade robe and with an upright posture, was riding a horse and leading the way with high spirits.
The servant's eyes lit up, and he turned and ran towards the mansion, shouting with excitement as he ran, "Master! They're here! The son-in-law and the princess's team have arrived at the street corner! What a spectacular sight!"
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