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Chapter 420 Commandery Princess was the Best
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Today, the backyard of the Lord Peace's Manor was full of betrothal gifts. Based on the protocol observed by princes marrying their consorts, the betrothal gifts had been raised a level. His betrothal gifts were more sizeable than an ordinary prince's and a little less lavish than the Crown Prince's.
These betrothal gifts made many people feel uncertain and more hesitant.
According to the actual status of Prince Yi, he should provide the betrothal gifts based on the Crown Prince's share. But now, his betrothal gifts were less than the Crown Prince's. However, it was justifiable, as his betrothal gifts were more than an ordinary prince's. Thus, it was hard to quibble on that. After all, he was the emperor's younger brother, and the emperor had acknowledged that.
"What's wrong, what's wrong? Is His Highness Prince Yi coming again?" Yun Luoluo accompanied Commandery Princess Xianyun. When she saw a little maid rushing over, she asked her excitedly
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