138 A Thousand Mile Of Red Cloth (2/2)
”HAHAHAHAH!! Of course, Chief Mu! Please tell His Highness that my daughter Rong'er likes all the betrothal gifts he gave! HAHAHAH!”
XuanRong's eyes narrowed when she heard XuanLi's word.
'Shameless. I didn't even say a single thing.'
XuanRong turned her head and saw Xu Fei Yi's personal guard, Mu Qing, talking with her father. She walked towards them, she then curtsied when Mu Qing saw her.
”This Lady greets Chief Mu.” but to XuanRong's amazement, Mu Qing moved away, refusing to receive her bow.
”This subordinate does not qualify to receive Her Highness' salutation. Her Highness would marry His Highness in two days' time and enter the QingWang Fu as QingWangFei, so, please do not be courteous in front of this subordinate.”
Although Mu Qing was speaking formally, his eyes were sparking as he stared at XuanFei as if she was a very valuable gem.
”...”
Looking at Mu Qing, XuanRong could not help but recall Xu Fei Yi's stupid and childish face whenever he calls her 'Wife JieJie!'.
'Seems like both master and servant were the same.' XuanRong thought.
”Your Highness, all these betrothal gifts are priceless, and some were even given by the previous Emperor himself. In order to avoid being stolen, these gifts were already listed in the government. Anyone who tries to sell these gifts without any proper documents signed by Your Highness or if someone other than Your Highness use those betrothal gifts without Your Highness' permission will be imprisoned and will be subjected with a capital punishment.”
When XuanLi heard Mu Qing's words, his smile vanished but he still tried to look normal, forcing himself not to glare at XuanRong.
Without looking at XuanLi's awful face, Mu Qing bid farewell and left.
”Zou Mama, order the servants to bring these chests inside the courtyard.” XuanRong turned her head, planning to leave.
”You dare?!” Hearing XuanRong's words, XuanLi's blood rose.
XuanRong turned around and stared at XuanLi's eyes.
”Did you hear what Chief Mu said?”
XuanRong smirked.
”Do not desire the things that are not yours… father.”
”You----!!”
”Ah. That's right. Please do not forget to prepare the exact amount of the bride price. What would people say if they find out that the Prime Minister residence did not prepare any dowry for the Eldest Di Daughter or if they find out that you only returned the betrothal gifts given by His Highness? They would think that the Prime Minister's residence and our Xuan family is very poor.”
XuanLi almost fainted in anger due to XuanRong's words.
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”XiaoJie!! XiaoJie!!”
”Nghn….” XuanRong turned her body and covered her head with a blanket.
”XiaoJie, wake up!! If you won't wake up, you will be late for your wedding day!”
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[1]. 2-3 seconds in Modern Time
[2]. Capital of Qian Zou
[3]. Betrothal gifts (Pinli) are placed in huge chests that were usually decorated with a red clothing which symbolizes prosperity and good luck.
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