Chapter 527: Mysterious Man and Woman
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Feng Tianlan also contributed something, which was prepared by Jing Feng. It was a sacred-grade profound artifact.
The value of a sacred-grade profound artifact, needless to say, was immense, and only someone with his status could casually donate such an item.
For most noble families, they wouldn’t even consider donating, let alone selling, a sacred-grade artifact.
In fact, many noble families didn’t even possess one.
The information about this charity auction was made public, including the donations from each person.
After the buzz generated by Gu Qingluan’s Ninth-grade Spirit Pill, the donation of a sacred-grade artifact by Feng Tianlan caused quite a sensation.
Previously, people had questioned Feng Tianlan’s identity and suspected him of being a gold digger because of his impending marriage.
But now, with him casually donating a sacred-grade artifact, an act so extravagant that even the four major families of Tianjing wouldn’t dare to do, the doubts diminished significantly.
However, there were still some who believed that the sacred-grade artifact was a gift from Gu Qingluan to elevate his status.
What was even more important was that Gu Qingluan and Feng Tianlan’s generous donations made everyone else seem stingy by comparison.
Initially, many intended to make modest contributions, but when the list of donations was announced, it exposed their meager offerings. Especially when compared to what Gu Qingluan and Feng Tianlan donated, their contributions seemed embarrassingly inadequate.
Some of the more prominent individuals couldn’t help but privately complain, “They haven’t even gotten married yet, and they’re already teaming up to embarrass us! Couldn’t they have just made a small gesture? With their grandiose donations, they’re making us look bad!”
Of course, some shrewd individuals quickly added more substantial donations to avoid humiliation.
The act of donation alone caused quite a stir.
In just one day of donations, more than a hundred thousand items were received, with thousands of them valued at ten thousand gold or more.
Many were influenced by Gu Qingluan to do their part, expressing their goodwill with their limited means, resulting in modest donations. On the other hand, those who donated valuable items naturally had some confidence in their family background.
Among these donated items, aside from what Gu Qingluan and Feng Tianlan had contributed, the donations from the Crown Prince, representing the royal family, also garnered a lot of attention and discussion.
Next were the four major families, the Lu Shi Auction House, and the others.
The charity auction became particularly noteworthy due to the donation uproar, and with everyone’s anticipation, the auction day arrived.
The auction was held at the Lu Shi Auction House.
On this day, Feng Tianlan originally planned to attend the auction with Gu Qingluan.
However, he had some last-minute matters to attend to, so he asked Gu Qingluan and their two sons to go ahead.
Gu Qingluan and her two sons boarded a carriage and swayed their way to the Lu Shi Auction House.
The Lu Shi Auction House, after previously auctioning the Universe Stabilizer for a sky-high price, once again attracted numerous wealthy clients.
At the entrance, there was a constant stream of carriages and horses, creating a bustling scene.
When the carriage bearing the Gu Family’s emblem arrived, it immediately caught the attention of others.
“It’s the Gu Family’s carriage; the Guardian Princess of the Nation has arrived!”
Countless pairs of eyes focused on the carriage parked at the auction house’s entrance.
Su Lie jumped from the wooden board outside the carriage and lifted the curtain.
Wearing a light pink robe, Bo He emerged from the carriage.
Immediately following was Gu Qingluan, whom everyone wanted to see!
Today, she wore a sky-blue long dress made from a delicate fabric. As she moved, the dress swayed gently like ripples on water, exuding a soft and graceful charm.
A simple bun adorned with a jade hairpin held her hair, which flowed down past her waist.
Compared to her usual appearance, she seemed to have shed some of her ethereal aura and gained a touch of gentleness.
This dress was a result of Xiaonan and Yuanxi’s sudden interest in “dressing up Mom,” and they had picked it out for her after seeing her in her wedding attire. Surprisingly, it fit her perfectly.
As a result, those who had seen before and those who hadn’t were equally stunned.
Every person’s face displayed the word “amazing.”
Those who had seen her before felt that she looked unusually different today and wondered if it was because she was about to get married, making her appear more gentle.
As for those who hadn’t seen her before, they were shocked and left with gaping mouths.
They had thought that the Guardian Princess of the Nation, known for her strength, would be a tall and imposing woman. They never expected to encounter such a delicate and graceful lady.
Is this really the same Guardian Princess of the Nation who defeated the Dingbei Army?
At this moment, not far from the entrance, there was another carriage.
The carriage’s exterior looked unremarkable, but its interior exuded an extraordinary atmosphere.
Inside the carriage sat two individuals, one male and one female, both young and strikingly good-looking, with some resemblance between them.
The male appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in a black robe embroidered with golden patterns. He raised the carriage curtain with his hand and gazed at Gu Qingluan with a disdainful expression.. “Is this the woman in green that Prince Lan is going to marry?”