The Prince of Travelers

Chapter 50: When will Brother Leave for Guangzhou?

The discussion was still able to finish quietly even though Emperor Yung Wei was angry. Perhaps the emperor wanted to give face to Ali and his entourage. It might also be because Li An was involved in it. It could also be because Li Huanran spoke up at the end of the session. Thus, Emperor Yung Wei was kind enough to forgive the debate of the Eighth Prince and Young Master Liu.

The next day, Li Huanran went to Prince Zhizhe Palace, his uncle who had converted to Islam. It just so happened that there was Li Mei and her family. There were also Li Roulan, Li Xiulan, and Li Chen, as well as their young younger brother. Lady Lu and Madam Chu also welcomed her arrival as well.

"Well, finally Brother Huanran will get married," Li Mei exclaimed with her usual carefree spirit, "May sakinah, mawaddah, wa rahmah."

"What?" Li Huanran did not understand what Li Mei said.

"It's nothing," Li Mei who was holding her son smiled wryly. There are dimples that add to his woodiness. Her smile that usually looks nosy is getting better now. "I just hope that the house will always be given peace, love, and sincere affection."

"Brother Huanran," Li Xiulan took a seat beside Li Huanran, "May your household ark be well preserved."

"Well, of course," Li Huanran replied with a knotty smile. Since long ago, he had indeed been familiar with the twin daughters of Prince Zhizhe, let alone Li Xiulan. They are like their own siblings.

"Sister," Li Roulan took a seat beside the other Li Huaran. Unlike the others, Prince Zhizhe's second daughter congratulated Li Huanran for converting to Islam. He concluded his congratulations by saying, "Let us race each other in righteous deeds, exhort in kindness, and also counsel in patience."

Envoys from the Embassy of the Caliphate also came to Prince Zhizhe's Palace that day. Among them were Zainab and some Arab girls. They congratulated Li Huanran and prayed for him.

"Congratulations, Brother Huanran," Zainab was the first to congratulate Arab girls. She was the most familiar with the Third Princess until she was allowed to call Li Huanran like she was calling her own brother.

"Thank you, Zainab," Li Huanran welcomed the congratulations with pleasure, "Your welcome has moved me greatly."

While the women were chatting, the men were also talking together in the other room. There were Li An, Li Chen, Ali, and Uwais, as well as several other men. The topic they were talking about was not much different.

"What about that guy?" li Chen asked suddenly. The person he was referring to was Liu Hao. Although Li An had never told her about it, there was always information from other sources that Li Chen could obtain.

"He's not giving up" Li An replied. His normally calm and flat face looked annoyed now. During these few days, Liu Hao had always tried to be able to meet Li Huanran. It was clear that Li An had rejected him outright. "He comes every day with gifts. You shameless brat! Does he intend to propose to a girl who is getting married?"

"That's worrying," Uwais also commented, "Young Master Liu seems to be quite obsessed with the Third Princess."

"Ali," Uwais now turned to Ali, "You must take good care of the Third Princess."

"Of course," Ali nodded. Actually, he was no less upset to hear the story about Liu Hao that Li An had told. However, he could still take good care of his face. If that young man from the Liu Family still dared to disturb the Third Princess after becoming his wife later on, he would not hesitate on that shameless fellow.

"When did you leave for Guangzhou?" li Chen asked curiously, "Is Big Brother going to come with us?"

"My plan is so," Li An nodded, "It would be best if we leave together. I've also asked Uncle Fengying for permission."

"True, you better come with us," Li Chen became excited, "Oiya, that brat also told me that he wanted to come along too."

"Who?" li An asked curiously.

"Rou'er," Li Chen replied with a face that seemed burdened, "He whined he wanted to come yesterday."

"Will Empress Zhouyi allow it again?" Li An hesitated a bit. Since walking this time was not dangerous at all, he would not forbid Li Rouwei to come along . After all, the Ninth Princess would definitely be able to gain a lot of good knowledge during the journey, just like when she wandered into the Northern Region yesterday.

"Come," Li Chen shrugged unconcernedly, "He might try to run away like yesterday if it wasn't allowed."

"Most likely allowed anyway," Li An stared at his chilly cup, "This isn't a dangerous journey. His Majesty must not forbid it either."

"Hm, alright," Li Chen did not intend to ban his little cousin, "But Brother An must take good care of him. Don't let that kid ruin Brother Huanran's wedding."

"I know," Li An nodded in understanding, "Mimi and Kak Jili can definitely help us to take good care of her."

"Good then," Li Chen breathed a sigh of relief. He had just imagined how fussy Li Rouwei would be if he came with them. If there was Mimi and Yun Jili, the girl would definitely be a little calmer.