Chapter 261: 261: In this life, I only marry Lan'er!

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Chapter 261: Chapter 261: In this life, I only marry Lan’er! In the crowd, someone said, “That’s not right, didn’t King Wei come to propose just a few days ago? I saw the dowry gifts, and there were only about ten boxes. How could there be so many?” “Look quickly, the Regent King is at the doorway!” The onlookers followed the direction pointed and saw Mu Yan standing next to Zhan Beicang. Zhan Xuerou, taking advantage of her father leaving the house early in the morning under the guise of buying pastries, secretly met with Si Jun. She saw the boxes lined up from the door all the way down the street and suspiciously got out of the sedan chair. Mu Yan, dressed in light blue clothes, stood there charmingly like a figure in an ink painting. Zhan Xuerou’s heart skipped a few beats, she hadn’t expected Mu Yan to suit light-colored clothes so well. She always knew Mu Yan was handsome, but she hadn’t realized he could appear so ethereally clean and otherworldly, with a full regal demeanor. However, what was Mu Yan doing at her home? Surely he couldn’t be here to propose to her? She knew herself well enough to know that Mu Yan didn’t fancy her. Zhan Xuerou suddenly thought of a possibility—could it be that Mu Yan was here to propose to Zhan Lan! Zhan Xuerou bit her lower lip tightly and let Qiuyue bring down the box of pastries from the carriage. She smiled faintly and said to Zhan Beicang, “Father, you’re back!” Zhan Beicang looked at Zhan Xuerou, “Rou’er, go inside first!” Zhan Xuerou, without meaning to, looked towards Mu Yan and greeted, “I didn’t know the Prince was here too.” Mu Yan didn’t even glance at Zhan Xuerou, who awkwardly stood up and left. Zhan Beicang saw the boxes all guarded by the Iron Armor Guard, he looked at Mu Yan and asked, “Prince, what does this mean?” Mu Yan gestured with his hand to go inside, and Zhan Beicang accompanied him into the house. In the living room, Zhan Xinzhang sat in the main seat, with Zhan Beicang and Qin Shuang sitting beside him. Qin Shuang was puzzled about why the Regent King wanted her here. Mu Yan put down his teacup, stood up and looked at Zhan Xinzhang, “Old General, I am here today to make a marriage proposal.” Zhan Beicang was shocked and looked at Mu Yan, who was he proposing to? His legitimate daughter Zhan Xuerou was already betrothed, and his youngest daughter Zhan Rui was still not grown up. Zhan Xinzhang nodded and asked, “Which maiden does the Prince propose to?” Mu Yan respectfully said, “Zhan Lan.” When Zhan Xinzhang heard the name Zhan Lan, he put down the lid of his cup and smiled slightly, “Is the Prince serious?” Mu Yan nodded gently, his eyes sincere. Zhan Beicang felt as if he was hearing hallucinations, he asked, “Prince, did you say Zhan Lan?” Mu Yan looked at Zhan Beicang, his expression less kind than when looking at Zhan Xinzhang, and answered perfunctorily, “Yes.” Zhan Beicang sighed, “Prince, there are many noble ladies in Ding’an City that you could choose from, why Lan’er?” Mu Yan had a not-so-favorable reputation and a charming appearance; such a man, wherever he stood, would easily attract women’s attention. If Zhan Lan were to marry him, what would Zhan Lan do if Mu Yan took concubines or found other women in the future! Mu Yan looked at Zhan Xinzhang, with utmost seriousness, said, “I am smitten with Zhan Lan and will not marry anyone else in this lifetime! Please, Old General, General Zhan, and Madam, give your consent.” Zhan Beicang was feeling a bit annoyed, and Qin Shuang couldn’t understand why Mu Yan would insist on her agreement. Although she and Lan’er had a deep friendship, she was not the girl’s mother and couldn’t make decisions on her behalf! Yet, deep down she admired Mu Yan’s outstanding demeanor; just looking at his face was a pleasure. If Lan’er could marry the powerful Regent King, how happy she would be! One by one, the boxes of bridal gifts were opened and carried from the main street into the General Mansion. The townspeople were stunned; each box contained real gold and silver, agate jades, many paintings, and various pieces of jewelry. Someone counted the boxes in disbelief until all were inside the General Mansion, then exclaimed, “A total of one hundred boxes!” “This is the legendary bridal gift for a century-long harmony; I have finally witnessed it in my lifetime!” “Have you heard? The Regent King is the head of the first family across the realms, the Mu Family; with so many gifts, he surely can afford it!” Someone emotionally asked, “For which young lady is the Regent King proposing? Too envious!” Vermilion Bird, like a proud rooster, stood at the gate and proclaimed loudly to everyone, “Today, our Prince comes to propose to Lady Zhan Lan. The Prince is delighted today, and everyone can go to the front of Baoxiang House and Wangjiang Building to get wedding candies! Spread the word!” The townspeople instantly erupted. “Quick, go get the wedding candies!” “Congratulations to the Regent King!” “Congratulations!” Cheers of congratulations rose from the crowds. The townspeople said while walking, “No wonder the Regent King broke into Heavenly Prison, it was all because he’s enamored with General Zhan Lan!” “The Regent King really put a lot of thought into marrying General Zhan, preparing one hundred boxes of bridal gifts for so long, and even we common folk can receive wedding candies!” An old lady said enviously, “Indeed, to see how much a man loves a woman, just look at how much effort he puts in for her. Look at those gifts, each box is different, truly attentive!” “So, it means that General Zhan Lan will become the Princess to the Regent King!” “Truly a match of both talent and strength!” Inside the General Mansion, Qin Shuang looked at the boxes of bridal gifts filling the courtyard, thinking that no matter what, as part of Lan’er’s family, they also need to prepare a dowry when she marries. Although not as much as what Mu Yan brought, they couldn’t let Lan’er marry into the royal household without a leg to stand on. She thought about secretly giving some of her own dowry to Lan’er without Xuerou knowing. Zhan Beicang saw the gold and silver jewelry and jade shining under the sunlight outside the door, feeling the financial power of the foremost Mu Family. However, he still felt a bit uneasy, wondering if Mu Yan would treat Lan’er well. Mu Yan noticed their mixed feelings and looking towards the three, he raised three fingers and vowed, “I swear, in this lifetime, I will take only Lan’er as my bride, never to take a concubine. Should I break this oath, may heaven’s wrath befall me.” All three were stunned, Zhan Xinzhang stood up with bright eyes and said, “Lan, does she agree?” Mu Yan nodded, “She has agreed.” Zhan Xinzhang, with his hands behind his back, said, “Then that’s good. As long as she is willing, it’s good.” After speaking, Zhan Xinzhang left with his hands behind his back. Mu Yan’s gaze turned towards Zhan Beicang and Qin Shuang. Qin Shuang smiled and said, “Technically, we aren’t Lan’er’s biological parents; we should probably ask Mrs. Li about this.” Mu Yan smiled and said, “I think Lan’er’s appearance resembles madam slightly, making her even more dear to me.” Qin Shuang was stunned; she also had this feeling, but she didn’t expect Mu Yan to feel the same.

Chapter 261: 261: In this life, I only marry Lan'er!

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