Before Li Wen left, Princess Dongjiang came to see his son off.
After asking the servants, checking her luggage, and seeing that he had arranged everything properly, she smiled reassuringly.
This child has been capable and sensible since he was a child. Although he is an only child, he is not spoiled at all. Look, the arrangements are so thorough. Even if she personally organizes the arrangements, she may not be better than him.
Thinking of this, Princess Dongjiang felt a little distressed.
There is nothing he can do, his father's health is getting worse and worse, and Dongjiang will have to rely on himself from now on. I hope he can choose a lady this time to share the burden for him.
With this thought in her mind, Princess Dongjiang took her son to talk alone.
"Wen'er, I heard someone say that you chose Miss Xu? No one has ever seen her. Isn't it too hasty?" she asked quietly.
Li Wen was surprised: "Who did you hear this from?"
"Jian An inquired about it."
Ji An is the son of Princess Dongjiang's confidant Nanny. He is responsible for the purchasing work and is often traveling around. Since he heard about it, most of it comes from the houses of various powerful families.
Li Wen smiled: "So that's what they think!"
"Is that so?" Princess Dongjiang was anxious, "My mother is not against it. This Miss Xu is the nephew of the Zhou family, and she has such a great reputation. She is also a beautiful woman. It's just that marriage is not just about looks.
Congeniality of temperament is the most important..."
Seeing his mother thinking further and further away, Li Wen couldn't help but smile and comfort him: "Mom, there is no such thing."
Princess Dongjiang asked: "What? You mean, don't choose Miss Xu?"
Li Wen smiled: "No, we have to wait until we meet to decide whether to choose her or not. I went to pick her up now for another reason, and it's not because the marriage has been decided."
"Oh." Princess Dongjiang caressed her chest. Before she could settle down, she thought of another thing and quickly confessed, "Wen'er, I heard that Miss Xu is very beautiful. Don't be greedy for her appearance. You must
You have to remember that you should marry a good wife. We also have many famous ladies in Dongjiang? They all know the basics? They are no worse than Miss Xu. For example, Miss Tong Er, Miss Wei Si..."
"Got it? Concubine." Seeing that she was getting excited, Li Wen immediately cut off the conversation and reported, "If Concubine has nothing to do, will the child leave first? I'm afraid he will miss his accommodation if he is late."
Princess Dongjiang stopped talking and sent him out reluctantly: "Then you go early and come back early."
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After saying goodbye, Li Wen got on his horse and set off with a group of guards.
Thinking of the explanation just now? He felt it was both funny and slightly contemptuous.
The mother-in-law is really too worried. Miss Tong Er, Miss Wei Si, or Miss Xu are all the same to him. Why do you covet other people's looks? It's not like he has never seen beauties. The Xu family has such a big name
, Are you afraid that a boring person is looking at Xu Huan’s beloved daughter? She is deliberately trying to please him. How is it possible to make him fall in love with her face?
…
Li Wen and his party followed in a light carriage? They rode fast all the way, and they arrived in just two days.
Seeing that the county seat is getting closer and closer? The guard in front reined in his horse? He stretched out his hand and said: "Your Majesty? Look."
The guards reined in their horses and stopped. Li Wen raised his eyes and looked where he pointed, only to see the crowds of people on the avenue, like ducks, stretching their necks to look this way.
Seeing their group, the crowd started to commotion, waving to this side desperately, shouting one after another: "Here we are! The prince is here!"
Before Li Wen could figure out what was going on, the ducks were already waddling over here. The leader, the black-headed green duck, ran the fastest, shouting as he ran: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty, Lin Shizhi, welcomes you."
Your Majesty!"
Even though Li Wen was used to flattery, he couldn't help but want to shrink back now.
Who is this? The county magistrate here? Why are you so excited?
Just as he was thinking about it, the ducks fell in front of him one after another. The green duck - oh no, it should be the local county magistrate - raised his neck, shed tears of gratitude, and looked at him as if looking at a savior.
"Your Majesty, you are finally here! Woo hoo hoo..." County Magistrate Lin wiped away his tears.
Other officials, or local gentry, threw themselves on the ground one by one, scrambling to express their feelings: "Your Majesty, we have been waiting for you all day."
"I heard that you were coming. We looked forward to the stars and the moon, and finally you are here."
"It is truly a blessing to be able to meet the Crown Prince."
"We are saved!"
What can be saved? What did these people say? Li Wen muttered in his heart, but his face was still gentle, he smiled and gave him a hand, and said: "Everyone, please get up."
Everyone stood up one after another, and the county magistrate greeted them enthusiastically and said: "Your Majesty, you are finally here. I haven't had a good night's sleep since I received the news from you! I look forward to it every moment..."
Li Wen was too lazy to listen to these flatteries and interrupted him with a smile: "The magistrate of Laolin County is here to greet you. How about Mr. Xu and the two ladies?"
He got straight to the point, and the county magistrate couldn't change the subject anymore, saying: "It's in the inn!"
Miss Xu was attacked within the jurisdiction of the county. He knew that the matter would be investigated and he could not be accused of dereliction of duty. At this moment, he tried his best to show off in front of Li Wen, hoping to leave a good impression in front of the prince.
This matter has been revealed.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, Mr. Xu and the two young ladies are living well! I'm afraid of those bandits and their accomplices, so I sent all the servants here. There are three floors inside and three floors outside. Not even a fly can fly in."
"The two young ladies must be very unaccustomed to eating when they are away from home. I specially hired a cook who knows how to cook Nanyuan cuisine and cooks it for them in different ways every day."
"When they heard that the Crown Prince was coming, they were very happy and said they would give you a good welcome."
Li Wen listened with a smile and thought to himself that the Xu family was not ungrateful, at least they were still looking forward to his arrival.
After talking all the way, we arrived at the inn.
This inn is right next to the official road and is designed for passers-by to rest. Although it is remote, the scenery is pretty good.
Li Wen glanced over and couldn't help but feel doubts in his heart.
Didn't the county magistrate say that the Xu family welcomed him? Why didn't anyone come to greet him?
However, he soon smiled.
The leader of the group is Mr. Xu, and the one accompanying him is Miss Xu San. They are both still children. They must have just not expected it, right?
Li Wen thought this and was about to step in.
Suddenly a voice sounded in my ears: "Don't move! Be careful of stepping on the mechanism!"