Chapter 1851: Priceless Betrothal Gift

"Take this knife back for now, and give it to me later!"

He Lian Xiu said, handing the knife back to Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun didn't refuse either, taking back He Lian Xiu's knife.

He really couldn't produce anything decent to give as a gift.

"But just a knife is still too meager!"

He Lian Xiu laughed, "Just casually prepare something then! Anyway it's all for me, I'll give it back to you later!"

He Lian Xiu also took out several sets of clothes, handing them to Ye Liuyun: "I see you don't have time to pick clothes, so I picked a few for you; pick one to wear."

Since there were ready-made clothes, Ye Liuyun no longer needed to use the gilded armor to transform, and he accepted them without ceremony.

"All right! Thank you, you really thought it through!"

"Then I'll head back first; I still need to freshen up and dress up!"

He Lian Xiu also bade farewell to Ye Liuyun.

She now has her heart set entirely on Ye Liuyun; being able to stay with him for so long also makes her very happy.

After seeing He Lian Xiu off, Ye Liuyun returned to his room and directly put on an outfit.

"What should I give as a gift?"

He also began to ponder.

Suddenly he noticed the clothes on himself and realized he still had a set of gilded battle armor.

Even though there's only one piece, it's definitely presentable.

He hadn't originally planned to give it to He Lian Xiu; he intended to keep it for someone close to him.

But the Western Liang King had hinted to Ye Liuyun that he must guarantee He Lian Xiu's safety.

Moreover, He Lian Xiu goes to train and fight; in name she's his woman, so if her clothes were burned to ashes, that would be a laughingstock.

These past few days, He Lian Xiu's performance has been quite good, not useless at all, which has greatly improved Ye Liuyun's impression of her.

After consideration, Ye Liuyun still decided to present that gilded battle armor as a betrothal gift to He Lian Xiu.

That evening, both Ye Liuyun and He Lian Xiu arrived early at the banquet hall.

He Lian Xiu and Ye Liuyun coincidentally both chose light-blue outfits, which matched quite well.

Upon seeing each other's attire, they both exchanged a knowing smile.

Next, they briefly ran through the evening's schedule with the host, then went to greet the guests.

After being busy for a while, once all the guests had arrived, they two sat down.

Xuan Yuan Ling, as a guest, naturally had to attend.

Seeing Ye Liuyun and He Lian Xiu wearing matching colors made her feel uneasy.

So she remained mostly silent, just sitting there by herself.

Then the host announced that the Western Liang King was in seclusion, and tonight He Lian Xiu's elder brother, He Lian Qiang, would stand in for him.

After that, He Lian Qiang gave some polite remarks, Ye Liuyun offered a toast to He Lian Qiang, and so on.

Finally, when it came time to exchange gifts, the host began announcing: "Artistic Conception Divine Crystal, one thousand each; Medium-grade Divine Crystal, one hundred million..."

With each line he spoke, it drew a gasp from the assembled guests.

Ye Liuyun hadn't expected the Western Liang King to be so generous, actually providing such a lavish dowry for his daughter.

But he also understood that this might be the Western Liang King subsidizing his military expenses, letting him worry less about resources.

It also meant letting him take good care of He Lian Xiu.

Next, it was Ye Liuyun's turn to present his gift.

Everyone knew that the gifts from both sides should at least be roughly equivalent.

Everyone was anticipating what Ye Liuyun would give.

Only Xuan Yuan Ling knew that Ye Liuyun could definitely produce something.

Ye Liuyun's wealth far exceeded that amount.

At that moment He Lian Xiu was secretly anxious; she hadn't expected the Western Liang King to be able to give so much.

Although she felt toward Ye Liuyun that more is better, she now worried he might not be able to come up with something presentable.

However, Ye Liuyun calmly walked up to He Lian Xiu and directly produced a five-colored gilded garment.

"This sixth-rank gilded armor shall be my gift to you!"

"Gilded armor! And it's sixth-rank!"

The banquet attendees were all shocked.

Those invited by the Western Liang Royal Mansion were all either rich or noble, and they naturally knew gilded items were priceless.

And when Ye Liuyun produced it, it was a full set of armor, and sixth-rank at that—how could they not be shocked.

Many had only heard of gilded items, never seen them.

Xuan Yuan Ling was also greatly surprised: "This kid said he wasn't doing it willingly, yet he's gone all out!"

Yet Ye Liuyun calmly told He Lian Xiu: "Infuse a thread of divine sense into it, try it on, and you can make it any style or color you like!"

"This... is it really for me?"

He Lian Xiu couldn't believe it either.

"Of course!"

Ye Liuyun laughed.

"Oh!"

He Lian Xiu reached out and took it.

She was still thinking, "I don't know if it's truly given to me, or just going through the motions."

No matter what, I'll try putting it on first.

Even if he takes it back later, I'll have had my fun.

So she also put it on right then, and tried changing its style and color a few times.

Everyone watched and clicked their tongues in amazement.

Someone even curiously asked Xuan Yuan Ling to estimate the price of this gilded armor, asking her whether this item or the Western Liang king's dowry was more valuable!

"Priceless!"

Xuan Yuan Ling said, panting.

Gilded metal is already precious; being made into armor or clothing makes it even more precious.

And it's sixth-rank, so of course it's priceless!

Xuan Yuan Ling was still wondering in her heart when Ye Liuyun had upgraded this armor to sixth rank.

Her saying "priceless" made everyone present sigh even more.

Many women cast envious glances, wishing they were the ones wearing that clothing.

He Lian Xiu was also so excited she couldn't speak.

He Lian Qiang also sent her a Transmission Voice: "Your brother-in-law treats you really well, he's willing to bring out something like this! Aren't you satisfied?"

"If he gave me one, I'd agree to marry him!"

He Lian Xiu, upon hearing that, came to her senses a little.

She sent Ye Liuyun a Transmission Voice: "Thank you! I'll wear it for now, and I'll return it to you later!"

"What return? This is yours! From now on you can wear it inside, making training and battles convenient."

Ye Liuyun replied directly.

"Really for me?"

You won't take it back?"

He Lian Xiu immediately asked excitedly.

"Really!"

Ye Liuyun confirmed.

Upon hearing that, He Lian Xiu became even more excited.

After a while, He Lian Xiu sent Ye Liuyun another Transmission Voice, embarrassed, saying: "I'm too excited, I can't move! Can you help me sit down?"

"I'm afraid I'll fall!"

Ye Liuyun held back his laughter, walked to her side, supported her and walked her to the seat to sit down.

This action again caused an uproar among the crowd, who thought it was an intimate gesture between the two.

During the following banquet, He Lian Xiu's mind was completely blank, doing whatever Ye Liuyun said, and she never came to her senses.

Until the banquet ended, He Lian Xiu remained in a dazed state.

Ye Liuyun and He Lian Qiang looked at her and shook their heads together.

"My silly sister, you've completely bewildered her! Is that gilded armor of yours really a gift for her?"

He Lian Qiang also didn't quite believe it.