Chapter 996: Chapter 996 Engagement

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“Isn’t this a bit a lot?” Gu Wanning questioned. “Wouldn’t it’s too flashy?”

“Nonsense,” the Emperor countered. “I’ve watched Chenglin develop up—he’s virtually like a youthful brother to me. Moreover, the boy is upright, wouldn’t he be capable of select from the best younger girls within the capital collectively together with his wealth?”

“Then I shall defer to Your Majesty’s judgment,” Gu Wanning conceded.

“You’re simply too cautious,” the Emperor chided playfully.

“I’m your spouse, Your Majesty,” Gu Wanning reminded him. “You shouldn’t merely favor your loved ones with out contemplating my considerations. It will be disastrous if it brought about issues inside the court docket.”

“After all, we will each agree that if Chenglin isn’t , we received’t pressure the difficulty.”

Qin Xiushu wasn’t strikingly stunning, however she wasn’t unattractive both. Most significantly, she had a well-deserved fame for distinctive family administration abilities. Regardless of her younger age, she stored the Qin family operating easily.

Moreover, the Qin household has maintained a low profile in recent times as a result of respect for Empress Dowager. Nonetheless, this century-old clan boasted a deep- rooted fame and a powerful basis.

Subsequently, when the official engagement ceremony befell, they not solely invited the official matchmaker but additionally enlisted the assistance of Consort An to accompany them in delivering the betrothal presents. They’d additionally meticulously ready a considerable dowry, totaling 2 hundred thousand taels of silver. Whereas not probably the most extravagant show, it definitely surpassed the choices of ninety p.c of earlier engagements.

After reviewing the checklist of presents, Mrs. Qin’s smile remained fixed as she turned to Consort An, who sat on the head of the desk.

“I perceive Gu Chenglin doesn’t have his personal residence,” Mrs. Qin requested, addressing Zhou Ying. “Might I ask the place they’ll be residing after the marriage?”

“There’s no want to fret about that,” Zhou Ying assured her. “The Emperor generously gifted us his mansion. Nonetheless, since we wouldn’t be dwelling there, we provided them the Emperor’s earlier mansion as their marital residence. Spring is approaching quickly, and we plan to renovate the complete mansion when the flowers bloom. Please be at liberty to voice any considerations you’ll have.”

Mrs. Qin was fairly happy to listen to this. The King’s Mansion was already thought-about a fifth-tier residence, and any renovations would simply elevate it to the highest tier.

“Nonetheless, it appears reasonably awkward,” she stammered. “In any case, you’re the elders, and so they’re the youthful era. Isn’t it inappropriate so that you can take the smaller residence whereas providing them the grand one?”

“There’s nothing inappropriate about it in any respect,” Zhou Ying countered with a smile and a shake of her head. “The smaller residence provides its personal benefits—much less maintenance! Moreover, we merely don’t have sufficient individuals to fill the bigger mansion.”