The Prince of Travelers

Chapter 047: Consort Shu's Attention

"Hm," Consort Shu looked at Li An in surprise. The two of them were chatting casually in the park. The young man he looked at was silent while smiling knots. There was a sudden awkwardness rippling in there.

"What did you say?" ask Consort Shu finally.

"Sister Huanran was well established with the young man," Li An replied repeating his report, then replied asking, "So, when will he be able to meet with Mother?"

"Repeat those words again" asked Consort Shu, who was still filled with question marks and awkwardness.

"Which one?" Li An was confused by herself. He returned Concubine Shu's astonished gaze with the same gaze, even looking like a child who was curious about something.

"Hah ...," Consort Shu sighed instead. He finally said, "Forget it. I'm just a little surprised because you suddenly called me mother."

"Do you mind?" Li An frowned.

"No," Consort Shu shook her head with her cold face, but there was a slight faint smile there, "Not at all. Just call as you like."

"Hm, alright," Li An gave a small nod, unaware of the thin smile at all. He also repeated his question.

"He's a young ambassador you say?" Concubine Shu asked ascertained before answering. Li An nodded, and the Third Princess' mother replied, "Then she can come see me in person on the third day of next week. Tell him to come straight here."

"Serious mother?" Li An asked for confirmation. During this time, there were many people who wanted to meet Consort Shu for some reason. However, Consort Shu must have refused all of those visits except those from her immediate family.

"There's nothing safer than here," Consort Shu raised her pockey cup, "You don't need to think things through. Just get him here. I'll judge it with my own eyes."

"OK," said Li An, who later shared his friendship with Ali. He guarantees the youth's kindness. According to him, Ali is a person who upholds honesty and always carries out trust well.

"He has also contributed a lot in the development of the Fuli Trade Union. Were it not for his help, the guild might not have gotten this big by now," Li An explained with his ease, "I've owed him a lot."

"Is this also how you pay her a debt of gratitude?" concubine Shu asked with her cold face that had not changed at all. The question was related to the matchmaking that Li An was trying to make between Li Huanran and Ali.

"It's up to Mother if you want to think of it that way," Li An did not deny at all, "In my opinion, she does fit in with Big Brother Li Huanran. My mother also asked me to find the best partner for my sister. He's the best I think."

"Well, we'll see tomorrow" Consort Shu didn't bother with him anymore. Their conversation continues. When the sun began to slip to the western horizon, Li An resigned. He immediately sent a letter to Ali.

"Are you sure this report is valid?" concubine Shu asked as soon as she finished reading the beginning section. A middle-aged woman delivering the report nodded firmly and said, "We wouldn't dare to lie to Your Majesty. All of that data is the result of an investigation in the field and also the testimony of those closest to Mr. Young Ambassador."

"Did that young man really have no flaws?" Concubine Shu still finds it hard to believe, "You don't get paid by other people, do you?"

"Absolutely not, Your Majesty," the middle-aged woman replied, "I swear. These are all true research results. If you ask us to look for the flaws, we'll do it right away."

"No need," Consort Shu shook her head, then pulled out a bag of rewards, "Thank you for your hard work."

The woman left, while Consort Shu went back to reading sheet by sheet the report she asked for. The report did not include any shortcomings of Ali. There are some disadvantages, but the advantages are much more. The young man was arguably the ideal type. He is handsome, rich, and honorable. 

"They say this as a deficiency" muttered Consort Shu. It was written that Ali often avoided facial gazes with any woman. The author of the report misunderstood and thought that the young man might not have any interest in the opposite sex.

"If I hadn't heard An'er's story, I might have rejected the young man immediately" Consort Shu satisfied, "Subjecting his gaze. It was a good commitment to take care of each other. Looking at him, he won't hurt him."

"Madam, Third Princess is begging for permission to meet you," reported a maid who had just arrived. Concubine Shu turned her head for a while, then allowed Li Huanran to enter.

"Sit down, Daughter," Consort Shu said as soon as Li Huanran arrived before her. The girl looked different than usual. He looks more quiet and calm.

"How have you been lately?" concubine Shu asked starting the conversation. 

Li Huanran did not answer directly. The girl bowed as if she was staring at the life that was waiting for her in the future. After a while, he replied with a beautiful smile accompanied by a red hue, "I've been very happy lately."

Concubine Shu blinked her eyes twice. Without even asking a single question, he already knew that his daughter's heart was blossoming. It indicates that she is indeed compatible with her future husband.

"Have you fallen in love with your dear friend?" In the end, Consort Shu kept asking just to be sure. He saw Li Huanran's slight nod that was a little timid. In his heart, he was amazed by the way Li An brought a match for his daughter. 

It hasn't even been half a month since the two met, but the seed of love has already begun to grow in the heart. That's a miracle. Usually, ordinary people think that love takes a long time and togetherness to sprout with dating or whatever the name is, but in fact it is not so. 

Courtship is just a thick foggy uncertainty, while taaruf is a gentle breeze that dispels all doubts. Both have the same goal, which is to get to know the potential partner. However, within it was a different essence, even opposite.

Dating is like walking in the middle of the night without supervision, while taaruf is like walking with a guide who will always keep from getting lost. That's contrast. About, which is better?