Chapter 1212 - 1209: Betrothal Gift 4

Liu Daqing smiled bitterly, "Later, I actually couldn’t find an occasion to wear it. After all, I’m getting older and this style isn’t right for me. Wearing such a large necklace, even if it doesn’t make me look like a nouveau riche, it certainly can’t hold up. So much so, that in my entire life, I’ve never worn this thing at any formal occasion..."

Yan Xixi couldn’t help but laugh.

"Look at this, such fine gemstones, such a great necklace, always being wasted like this—what a pity! Xixi, on your wedding day, wearing this would definitely outshine any wedding dress."

Yan Xixi was aghast, "That won’t do... I don’t dare wear such big jewelry..."

Liu Daqing disagreed, "Why wouldn’t you dare? Women, after all, are like empresses on their wedding day. What are you afraid of? Besides, you’re beautiful and tall, wearing this set of jewels will surely make you stunning—it’s just so fitting."

Yan Xixi was truly shocked.

This kind of national treasure-level jewelry is valued in the billions, and it was the only gift from the late Mr. Wang to the Empress Dowager. How could she dare wear it?

"No, no, no, Empress Dowager, I think wearing this is too over-the-top... Also, it’s the gift left to you by the Emperor, it’s not right, I can’t steal what someone treasures..."

Liu Daqing shrugged, "Steal what someone treasures? I’ve never worn it at all! Plus, at my age, how can I possibly wear this necklace? Should it be left unused to waste away?"

"Well then..."

"Xixi, don’t decline. You already said it’s the Emperor’s gift. Since the Emperor passed away early and never saw his son get married, and didn’t give any gifts to the daughter-in-law, this counts as his engagement gift. Alright, Xixi, we’ve agreed—this thing is me and Donglin’s dad’s engagement gift to you... Go on, wear it and let me see..."

Yan Xixi wore this large set of jewels on her neck, heavy, indeed quite weighty.

"Wow, Xixi, look, truly beautiful... It’s just so gorgeous... Honestly, in this world, you are definitely the best candidate to wear this necklace..."

The person in the mirror, with a long neck, fair skin, and a sleeveless dress, perfectly complemented the flawless color of the gem.

Even Yan Xixi had to admit: This gemstone is incredibly extravagant.

Really, other than a real empress, anyone else wearing this feels too luxurious.

But it is extremely beautiful; once you wear it, you are reluctant to take it off.

"Such a beautiful thing should find the most suitable owner... Haha, Xixi, I was worried about what kind of gift to give you, after all, we people of A Country, when getting married, have to pay attention to ceremony and customs, an engagement gift is necessary... Now it’s sorted, the engagement gift is settled..."

Yan Xixi smiled bitterly, "Empress Dowager, you give me such an expensive engagement gift, yet I don’t have any dowry to bring..."

Liu Daqing laughed heartily, "Our family has gained an additional person, isn’t that the best dowry?"

Tomorrow is the day to receive the marriage certificate.

Over the weekend, Yan Xixi is always anxious.

On Sunday morning, she received a call from Li Zhen.

"Yan Xixi, is everything ready? There won’t be any trouble, right?"

She blurted out, "Li Zhen, I am getting married."