bookcurios Chapter 111 Finalizing the Marriage
Chapter 111 Finalizing the Marriage
"Miss, what you said is really inhumane! How come when I contributed money and effort, I was a member of the Marquisate, but now that I have contributed money and effort, I don't even have the right to come and see the old lady?"
"Don't you see who you are? You don't feel ashamed, but we do."
"It takes two to clap. Don't sound so noble. Who doesn't know who? If there were no predecessors to plant the trees, you wouldn't know what it would be like!"
"Even so, what does it have to do with you?"
"Whether it's related or not, wouldn't it be clear if you go back and ask?"
Seeing the two men glaring at each other and about to start fighting, Mu Lianzhi interjected at the right time:
"Miss, Aunt Sang, what a coincidence, we are all family, what is this for?"
"Who is your family?"
This time, the two of them spoke in unison, and all their guns were turned towards Mu Lianzhi. As soon as the words came out, Sang Xi regretted it a little, and then pursed her lips again.
Mu Lianzhi took a step forward, but was not annoyed:
"You really hurt my heart when you say that. I am doing this for your own good. If this disturbs the old lady's rest and affects her health, and something happens to her, it won't be good for you two."
"We are all in this together, so let's not start a fight among ourselves now!"
"If something unexpected happens or some rumors are spread, it will be more than just a matter of 100,000 taels of silver. Don't you agree, Miss, Aunt Sang?"
The two of them must not reveal their identities at this time. She didn't want the second house to have an extra concubine and she had to pretend to be jealous because of a dead ghost. As she spoke, she stroked the thousand-thread cicada-wing flower on her temples towards the shadow on the ground.
In this gloomy place, she can only feel happy when she thinks of someone.
If it weren't for the rules of this dynasty, she would not be able to survive without the Marquis' Mansion. She really wanted to quit and leave, not caring about the life and death of these people.
Sure enough, after a few words, both of them calmed down.
Ling Feier thought about her upcoming marriage. Although she felt uncomfortable, she also understood that Sang Xi couldn't move at this time and the old lady couldn't get into trouble, otherwise her marriage would be ruined.
Sang Xi was even more so. Thinking that she had invested money and effort, but now she had stepped into a tiger's den, unable to get in or out, with her life at stake, she had to swallow all the sadness, grievance and anger.
Just at this moment, a nanny who heard the noise came out from inside the house, and a group of people tidied up and went into the house one after another.
The old lady was helped out by Jiang, she smelled of medicine and both of them looked obviously not well.
This is the Marquis’ Mansion.
It was just 100,000 taels of silver, and apart from the Lu Cuisine Shop, not even any real estate was touched, and it wasn't even a serious injury, but everyone in the group looked devastated!
Do they feel pain too?
However, they never thought about how many innocent people's happiness was sacrificed and how many innocent people's corpses were trampled on for the glory of the Marquis' Mansion.
She is one of them.
Mu Lianzhi clenched his hands under his sleeves.
The old lady sat down, and the few people exchanged routine greetings. The room returned to silence, and the atmosphere was strangely depressing. Mu Lianzhi knew without asking that no one present was happy.
The old lady glanced at Mu Lianzhi several times, but in the end she could only droop her eyelids and pretend not to see it.
Similarly, Jiang looked at Sang Xi in the same way. In the end, she turned her attention to the old lady for the sake of the overall situation:
"Mother, the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion is a little anxious. We have discussed and want to settle Fei'er's marriage as soon as possible to avoid any unexpected changes."
"Okay, let's do it sooner!"
As they talked, the two glanced at Mu Lianzhi at the same time. Their eyes met, and Mu Lianzhi took over the conversation:
"That's really good news, congratulations, young lady."
"Speaking of which, the Marquis's Mansion has been in constant turmoil recently. Maybe a happy occasion can bring good luck. Mother, do you think we should have some fun in our mansion as well?"
"It would be good to hold a banquet. First, it can make up for the regrets of the previous Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Second, it is a happy event, so I should be able to receive some gifts. Third, I can make more friends with the powerful and wealthy, and maybe I can pave the way for the master and the young master. If I can add to the happiness and find a good marriage for the young master, it will be perfect."
"When the time comes, the eldest wife will be very successful. Sister-in-law, don't forget us."
Originally, the old lady wanted Ling Feier to get married quickly, fearing that Beitang Yi might keep an eye on her in the future. Jiang thought that if her daughter got married, she would have another person to rely on and would be free to deal with Sang Xi. After hearing what she said, they both suddenly became energetic and felt that this matter was not a trouble but had many benefits.
Unconsciously, Jiang sat up straight:
"Mother, why don't you prepare your dowry early and get it done before the New Year? When the New Year comes, every family is busy and things are in short supply. I'm afraid it will be difficult to hire someone."
After all, there are many more prominent people in Yanjing City than the Marquis' Mansion.
"Well, go ahead and do it! First, send some gifts to the ladies of each family and say hello. Choose an auspicious day nearby. If there is not enough dowry, use silver to make up for it first. If they need it later, let them add it themselves."
"Yes, thank you, Madam."
After exchanging glances with Ling Feier, both mother and daughter were delighted. There was a lot of profit to be made here.
At this time, Nanny Li happened to ask the maid to bring up some dried fruits and fruits. After taking a look, Mu Lianzhi seemed to be bored and said:
"Mammy, divide the pears. I heard that these pears are hard to share. One is too big and I can't finish it. Do you have persimmons? Cut two for me."
"Ah? Here..."
Looking at the people in the room, Nanny Li looked embarrassed.
Her hand was about to touch Qiuli, but upon hearing this, Jiang retracted it and looked at her:
"What's wrong? Is there still a shortage of persimmons at home?"
In the past, Jiang didn't believe in these things, but she has been so unlucky recently that she feels a little guilty:
"Give me some too."
When Sang Xi thought about having to pay for the share again, she became even more upset and said listlessly:
"I want some too. Take some more."
Hearing this, Nanny Li almost burst into tears. She squatted down and saluted to the few people:
"Please forgive me, ladies and aunts. The persimmon production this year is low and expensive. The amount sent from the mansion is not much, and the quality is not very good. In the past, the courtyards did not like to eat them, so this year we did not send them to the courtyards. Later, the eldest young master saw them and picked the good ones to give to his classmates. The servants divided up the few rotten ones left, and now there are really no more."
The key point is that they just finished eating yesterday, who would have thought that someone would ask about it today?
"I see. Why didn't I see any this year? I didn't expect that persimmons would become a rare commodity. I'm really unlucky. When there's plenty, I don't want to eat them, but when there's none, I crave them."
After sighing, Mu Lianzhi said:
"It's okay. I can eat an apple. Please help me share one."
She was talking without any intention but listening with interest. Jiang's eyes lit up when she was worrying about what gifts to give to each family:
A rare seasonal item is a good excuse!
You can save some money on the persimmons from the Youhua family.