flstandardbreds Chapter 118 The Dowry Can’t Be Lost!
Chapter 118 The Dowry Can’t Be Lost!
On the first day that Aunt Zheng came back, she went to Shen Jiyuan's room.
Shen Tangan knew about this in just a moment. He held the teacup and looked at the bright moon outside the window with a somewhat gloomy look in his eyes.
Rumors were rife in Kyoto, but they seemed to have no effect on Shen Jiyuan.
He was just scolded by His Majesty and bullied in the court, but it did not have much impact on his status and identity.
This made her extremely unhappy!
Shen Tangan tightly grasped the teacup in his hand, his knuckles turning slightly white.
She thought to herself that it was unfair that her father had escaped this crisis so easily.
She had hoped that her father would suffer even greater setbacks because of these things, but now it seemed that things were not going as she wished.
She slowly put down the teacup, her eyes becoming colder.
Yunzhu stood aside and noticed the young lady's mood change. She asked carefully, "Young lady, what actions did Aunt Zheng take to bother you?"
Shen Tangan shook his head slightly, "Aunt Zheng is nothing to be afraid of. I am unhappy about something else."
My brother's leg has healed a long time ago, but he didn't want to show it to others right away, so he pretended that his leg was disabled. Maybe I could discuss this matter with my brother.
Shen Jiyuan owed his mother and felt sorry for her and his brother. He was only concerned about his own interests and rights.
Now, one of his two daughters is going to marry the most powerful Prince Chen in the Central Jin Dynasty, and the other is going to marry the Crown Prince.
He was so proud of himself that even if someone in the court was dissatisfied with him, they would not dare to point it out to his face.
My elder brother is going to take part in the Spring Examination and become an official in the future, so he knows the affairs of the court best.
He must have a way to deal with this matter!
She will not let Shen Qingwan and her daughter go, and how could she forget her heartless father?
At this time, in Shen Jiyuan's room, Aunt Zheng was leaning against Shen Jiyuan tenderly, whispering flattering words in a soft voice.
"My Lord, I have been thinking about you day and night since I went to the temple. Now that I can come back, I will definitely serve you well."
Shen Jiyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, enjoying Aunt Zheng's tenderness.
He knew in his heart that Aunt Zheng must have some agenda in coming back this time, but he was also happy to enjoy this tenderness.
However, Shen Tangan was planning his next move in his room.
She knew that she couldn't let her father get away with it, and she had to find a way to make him pay for what he had done.
The prince is back, and Shen Qingwan straightens her back. She swaggers to Qingzhu Courtyard early in the morning.
"Sister, do you mind if I come for a walk?"
Shen Qingwan became more and more unruly. She used to be polite when she saw Shen Tangan, but now she just sits there by herself, acting like a host.
Yunzhu wanted to step forward, but Shen Tangan raised his hand and embraced her.
It's just a villain who has succeeded, why bother with him?
"I remember that my sister hasn't returned the things she broke in Zhenbaozhai last time. I wonder if the prince knows about this? You are going to marry the prince as a concubine now. If there is any shortage of money, you can ask His Royal Highness for some."
Shen Tangan sat down opposite her with a faint smile, and saw that her face was turning pale little by little.
"I remember that my sister didn't have many jewelry that were worth showing off. Have you prepared them now? Although the palace will not treat my sister harshly, I wonder how much of my sister's dowry can I give her?"
When she and Aunt Zheng entered the mansion, they only brought a few worthless pieces of jewelry and clothes, which were not worth much to show off, let alone add to her dowry.
In the past, Shen Qingwan's jewelry was half-taken and half-robbed from her. Since she found an excuse to take them all back last time, I'm afraid her makeup box will be empty.
During the three months that Aunt Zheng had been in the temple, my mother had already confiscated all the land and property under her name. If she could come up with ten taels of silver, it would be considered a loss to her and my mother.
Shen Qingwan was so angry that her face turned blue, but she didn't know how to refute. She glared at Shen Tangan fiercely and stood up to leave.
"Sister, why are you so aggressive? I'm about to become the Crown Prince's concubine. I'll have a good life in the future. Don't be complacent for too long."
Shen Qingwan said while gritting her teeth.
Shen Tangan just smiled calmly, "Sister, you are wrong. I have never been proud. I just want to remind you not to forget your status. Since you have decided to marry the prince, you should be careful in what you say and do and not cause trouble for him."
Shen Qingwan snorted coldly, flicked her sleeves and left.
Yunzhu looked at Shen Qingwan's back and said angrily, "Miss, this second young lady is too much. She hasn't even married the prince yet, but she's so arrogant."
Shen Tangan shook his head slightly, "Don't pay attention to her. She is just relying on the Crown Prince. When the Crown Prince's novelty wears off, her life won't be so good anymore."
At the same time, after Shen Qingwan returned to her own Lihua Garden, she became angrier and angrier the more she thought about it.
She knew that what Shen Tangan said was absolutely right. Her aunt could not add any dowry to her. Unlike Lin, who came from a noble family, in addition to the betrothal gift from His Royal Highness Prince Chen, she also had the ten-mile red dowry bought for her by the Shangshu Mansion.
How can she compete then?
No!
She must not lose to Shen Tangan!
You have to plan for yourself!
When Aunt Zheng found out about this, a hint of viciousness flashed in her eyes.
"Wan'er, don't be angry. Shen Tang'an is just jealous that you will become the Crown Prince's concubine. We can't let her succeed. I will discuss your dowry with your father. He will definitely not treat you badly. He loves you the most."
"Mom, are you serious?"
When Shen Qingwan heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she quickly stepped forward and held her hand with full of anticipation.
"Father, how much dowry can she give me? I am going to marry His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who will definitely be able to help father in the future. He should give me more dowry."
If her aunt hadn't mentioned it, she would have forgotten that her father would also add makeup to them and their sisters.
Shen Tangan already has so much. If he leaves her share to me, it won't be too embarrassing when I get married.
I just don't know whether my father will agree, but if my aunt steps forward, maybe it will work.
Aunt Zheng looked at Shen Qingwan's eyes full of desire, her heart ached slightly, she reached out and gently stroked Shen Qingwan's cheek, and said softly.
"Wan'er, don't worry, I will do my best to fight for you. Your father has always valued interests, and now that you are about to become the prince's concubine, it will be a great help to him.
Just think about it, if you can gain a foothold in the Prince's Mansion, how much benefit you can bring to him in the future. He will not treat you unfairly. "
After hearing what Aunt Zheng said, Shen Qingwan felt a little relieved, but she was still a little worried.
"But mother, father is always shrewd. Will he be willing to give me such a large dowry? What if he disagrees?"
Aunt Zheng narrowed her eyes slightly, with a hint of calculation in them.
"Wan'er, don't worry. I will find a way to convince your father. Although your father is selfish, he also understands the interests involved. Your becoming the prince's concubine will have a significant impact on his position in the court. As long as we find the right time and use the right method, he will definitely agree to add to your dowry."
Shen Qingwan bit her lip and asked, "What is mother going to do?"
Aunt Zheng approached Shen Qingwan and said in a low voice: "Wan'er, I understand your father's mind best. As long as I cry for you, your father will definitely be soft-hearted. Moreover, with your future status, how could he not help you? Not helping you is not helping the prince, how dare he? If he doesn't want to lose this opportunity, he must add makeup for you."
Shen Qingwan nodded, "Mom, what you said makes sense. Let's act quickly. I don't want to lose to Shen Tangan in terms of dowry."
Aunt Zheng held Shen Qingwan's hand and said, "Okay, Wan'er, just wait for good news from your mother. I will definitely let you marry the Crown Prince in a grand manner."