Even now, Madam Sheng still can't believe that Madam Chu would send someone to stop her at the door.

Before Sheng Wanwan was born, Chu Shi was very filial to her.

How could I possibly guard against her like a thief?

"She didn't deliberately make things difficult for you! I did instruct the servants in the East Garden that, in order to prevent my dowry from being lost, anyone who isn't from the East Garden must inform me and get my permission before being allowed in!"

The daughter-in-law was at her wit's end; it's truly difficult to guard against a thief within the family!

As she spoke, Chu looked heartbroken, sighed, and clutched her chest.

"You..." Old Madam Sheng trembled with anger: "What do you mean by that? What do you mean by 'it's hard to guard against a thief within the family'? Who are you guarding against?"

“Mother-in-law, why are you so angry? I’m referring to those who misappropriated my dowry, like Aunt Liu…”

"Why are you so agitated? Could it be that you also secretly took my dowry?"

Chu asked in return with a puzzled look.

"You, you're talking nonsense!" Upon hearing this, Old Madam Sheng immediately denied it.

"Really? Since your mother-in-law didn't take it, there's no need to get so worked up! I wasn't talking about you!"

Chu smiled faintly.

"Hmph! I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you!"

I won't hold it against Sheng Wenjin and this girl for not knowing the rules.

I've come to tell you that the servants' monthly wages are due!

Old Madam Sheng snorted coldly and said.

"oh!"

After giving a faint reply, Madam Chu handed the sleeping Sheng Wanwan to the wet nurse and instructed her to take Sheng Wanwan away to rest...