Chapter 333: Shy
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Han Chi was woken up early in the morning.
Luo Yi’an, the young masters of the Feng family, and the Han cousins were all wearing brand-new clothes.
Han Chi’s clothes were also red, looking a little festive.
Han Chi had already seen the list of betrothal gifts, but there was still a huge difference between writing it on paper and seeing it before his eyes.
It stunned Han Chi for a while.
“All-Chi, what are you waiting for?”
Han Chi felt someone gently nudged him.
Han Qiao, Heng Yi, Heng Congshan, and Master Feng were all ready.
These were all the elders of the male side to show that they valued the female side.
The streets were bustling as they walked towards the Gong Prince’s residence. Ah-Yao loved the crowd and was very curious about everything he saw. He danced and shouted.
When they arrived at the Prince’s residence, the child was even happier when he spotted the crackling of firecrackers.
Many people noticed him.
He was Heng Yi’s legitimate son and his first child. Heng Yi’s love for him was obvious.
Heng Yi had been carrying the child from the beginning, while Heng Congshan read out the betrothal gifts loudly.
Some of the items weren’t very valuable, but they had prepared quite a lot.
Until he said, “10,001 taels of silver.”
It meant that picking the Eldest Princess over the ten thousand girls out there was not a big deal.
“A hundred thousand silver!”
Someone exclaimed.
This was a wedding for their adopted son, not their biological son. How could they put so much effort into the betrothal gift to someone who was not related by blood?
Then what was the difference between him and his biological son?
Even the children of many wealthy families did not have so many betrothal gifts to give.
With Emperor Zhao Qian around, the Gong Prince forced a smile.
There were a few times when he almost couldn’t laugh.
When Li Mi got married, he didn’t say anything at all. From the beginning of the year, Consort Fei’s gaze at him became colder and colder.
She even started to count her things, saying that it was for her daughter’s dowry.
He did not believe it.
Then the princess consort no longer gave him any silver, not even a single coin.
She would not take out her own silver to cover the expenses of the Imperial Residence.
The monthly expenses of such a large residence were not small.
While the Gong Prince was thinking about this, Emperor Zhao Qian smiled. “That Heng Family’s kid is not bad. He’s a good match for the Eldest Princess.”
Emperor Zhao Qian couldn’t wait to give his present until Li Mi got married, so he gave it to her early.
Defu recited a long list of all kinds of treasures.
There were a total of ninety-nine presents, which meant that they would last for a long time.
His gifts to her were too dignified.
Emperor Zhao Qian called Han Chi over, “These girls in our family were all raised nobly and they have bad tempers. If you do anything wrong in the future, don’t hit or scold her. Come back and tell us. As elders, we will punish her ourselves.”
In other words, you can marry her, but you can’t beat her or scold her.
If he wanted to punish her, it had to be the elders.
Han Chi bowed, “I will respect and love her.”
“In this life, only the princess.”
It was a very heavy promise.
Emperor Zhao Qian observed Han Chi for a while and finally nodded.
“Alright.”
He took the jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Han Chi, “I will remember what you said today. 1 will also remember all of your friends and family. You will not be allowed to go back on your words or break your promise in the future. Do you understand?”
“A gentleman’s word is a promise,” Han Chi bowed solemnly.
“Alright, alright.”
Emperor Zhao Qian patted Han Chi’s shoulder, “Study hard. I’ll wait for you at the palace’s hall to be a disciple.”
“I will not disappoint you, Your Majesty.” Han Chi bowed again.
Emperor Zhao Qian smiled, “Go and meet your future wife.”
“I’m afraid she didn’t sleep last night. She was waiting for you to come and give her your betrothal gift.”
Han Chi instantly blushed.
No matter how mature and calm he was, he was still a thirteen-year-old child at the end of the day.
At first, he walked steadily, but then he quickened his pace. When he passed the arch door and saw Li Mi not far away, whose face was red and her eyes were filled with tears, he couldn’t help but run towards her.
In the hall, Emperor Zhao Qian turned to Heng Yi, “That son of yours is sweeter than you.”
Heng Yi was silent.
Emperor Zhao Qian didn’t hold him back and said to the Gong Prince and Gong Princess’s consort, “You’ve found a good son-in-law. Very good, very good.”
The Gong Prince smiled dryly.
While the Gong Prince’s consort smiled bloomed like a flower.
The Gong Prince glanced at her. It had been a long time since she smiled so happily.
Ah-Yao took a fruit and gave it to Heng Yi.
Heng Yi opened his mouth to catch it, chewing on it.
Seeing this, he took more food and fed it to his father.
The father and son fed each other and played happily.
With Madam Feng and Feng Xinru around, the atmosphere was quite warm.
Not only that, with Heng Congshan and Master Feng who were both good at talking, it didn’t matter if Heng Yi remained quiet.
Meanwhile, Han Chi and Li Mi were together. Li Mi mustered up her courage and pulled Han Chi to her courtyard.
The servants in her courtyard had already been sent out.
When there were only the two of them left, Han Chi remained alright, but Li Mi was nervous.
“You’re blushing.” Han Chi said softly.
Li Mi tapped his forehead, “You little broken child, you still dare to tease me.”
“This little broken child will be your husband in the future.”
Li Mi snorted.
Han Chi took out a red cloth and revealed a jade bracelet.
“It’s not particularly expensive, so 1 hope you don’t mind.”
“You bought it?” Li Mi asked.
“Yes, I bought it myself from copying a few books. 1 earned it myself. Look, 1 carved your name inside.”
‘Mi’
The writing was crooked.
Li Mi took a closer look. There were still cotton and fine cracks inside.
This gift wasn’t very good.
However, his intention was worth ten thousand gold.
“How many nights did you stay up?”
“Quite a long time.” Han Chi said earnestly.
He had spent a lot of effort on this bracelet.
“I spent all my money on this. When I have money in the future, I’ll buy a better one for you.”
Han Chi paused for a moment, “But before that, 1 have to buy a gift for Mother.”
“As you should,” Li Mi said gently.
She asked Han Chi to put it on for her.
The bracelet was a little big, and Li Mi’s arm was thin. She was still wearing the bead bracelet that Han Chi gave her last time.
Wearing one red and one white, they looked especially good.
It was very beautiful.
“I embroidered a pouch for you.” Li Mi handed the pouch she had prepared to Han Chi. “There are some herbs inside to repel mosquitoes. You should wear them with you. Here…”
Li Mi’s face was red, and her voice was like a small bird’s chirping, “I’ve also prepared one for your parents, your younger siblings, and you will get a share of it when you go back. There are also shoes. 1 made pearl pouches for my sisters-in-law…”
The more Li Mi spoke, the redder her face became.
After a while, she looked at Han Chi with a flushed face, “Do you understand?”
“Got it.”
Han Chi had a lot to say.
But at the same time he didn’t know what to say.
Li Mi said again, “I have a lot of dowry. Go back and discuss it with Father and Mother. The courtyard should be bigger and there should be more servants…” She pursed her lips, “Why don’t 1 bring fewer servants?”
“How much is the dowry?” Han Chi asked softly.
“There are a lot of them. You’ll know when the time comes.”
Li Mi was too embarrassed to say it. Her mother gave 90% of the things in her hands.
However, half of these things would be given to Big Brother in the future.
Her mother did not have many reasons to let the things in her hands leave the prince’s residence. Her marriage was the best reason..