The commotion at Yuyuan grew louder and louder, even alarming the Marquis, who usually didn't care about anything.

Upon seeing her father arrive, Lu Yufang quickly calmed down.

When Jiang Chuwei saw the Marquis appear, she knew that her trip today had not been in vain.

The Marquis is very concerned about his reputation. If he knew that his daughter had stolen his daughter-in-law's dowry,

If she couldn't get it back, Lu Yufang would naturally get a beating.

If those old playboys who usually play with his cats and walk his dogs found out about this mess, wouldn't Marquis Pingyang be laughed at to death when they all got together?

Although the Marquis of Pingyang himself was incompetent, he could do whatever he wanted at home.

He is a marquis, so he is the head of the household.

No one dared to disobey him.

Even the old lady had to be mindful of his mood.

Because when the Marquis becomes a rogue, he is more unreasonable than anyone else.

The old lady wasn't as shameless as him.

For the sake of peace in the home, and also because he is the scoundrel I gave birth to, I have no choice but to tolerate him.

"What's all the noise about? No manners!" Pingyanghe looked at his daughter, then glanced at his daughter-in-law.

It's that daughter-in-law again; I heard she's caused quite a stir these past few days.

Jiang Chuwei met his gaze without fear: "Father is here. Please help your daughter-in-law."

The Marquis narrowed his eyes. She'd grown bolder in just a few days: "What grievance have you suffered?"

He was just asking, what's wrong with suffering a little grievance? Which daughter-in-law in her husband's family doesn't suffer a little grievance?

He had heard about what was going on in his family.

However, he used to be satisfied with this daughter-in-law.

Since his daughter-in-law entered the family, Chen has been nagging him much less.

However, his life has not been very peaceful lately.

Chen is not as quick to give money as before.

He said that he was now in charge of the household, but there was no money in the accounts.

It seems that Mrs. Chen is getting older and her energy is indeed waning.

His life was only easier when his daughter-in-law was in charge.

Thinking of this, the Marquis's expression softened considerably: "Tell me first what exactly happened today?"

"Father! Do you think a woman's dowry can be used by her husband's family without their consent?" Jiang Chuwei asked.

Marquis of Pingyang: ...

How is he supposed to respond to that?

His ex-wife brought a lot of dowry with her, and he often used her dowry.

Although the law states that dowry is a woman's private property, if the daughter-in-law were as generous as the former Marquis's wife, life in the Marquis's household would be much better.

He wanted to say, aren't the husband's family and daughter-in-law one family?

Why make such a clear distinction?

Thinking of this, Marquis Pingyang looked at Jiang Chuwei with a scrutinizing gaze.

Jiang Chuwei looked directly at him.

For some reason, even the Marquis of Pingyang felt that this daughter-in-law was not someone to be trifled with.

Originally intending to reprimand her, Marquis Pingyang changed to a gentler tone: "Why is your daughter-in-law getting angry with Fang'er when she's not even in her own courtyard?"

"She took my dowry from my private treasury without my consent. This is stealing, and Father won't do anything about it?"

"What do you mean by stealing? Don't talk so rudely. This is a gift you gave me before. There's no reason to take back a gift you've given away."

Lu Yanfang retorted.

Jiang Chuwei walked over slowly and pulled a hairpin from her hair: "This is a coming-of-age gift from the Empress Dowager. Would I give this to you? You dare to wear royal items?"

Lu Yanfang: "I...I..."

Is there anything else that Marquis Pingyang doesn't understand?

That daughter is such an idiot.

If you need to use your sister-in-law's things, you should coax her nicely.

This mess is outrageous.

"Mrs. Jiang, Fang'er is ignorant and took what she shouldn't have taken. You can take it back. As for the rest you gave her, you can keep it!"

Although Madam Chen felt sorry for her daughter's humiliation, she was even more worried that the Marquis would go mad.

She knew her husband; he was the most cold-hearted of men.

No matter who it is, nothing is more important than one's own face.

Madam Chen had a good grasp of his temperament. If she didn't handle things well today, Fang'er would inevitably be punished by the family.

My daughter is so old, and she still gets beaten. If word gets out, will she ever be able to get married?

Jiang Chuwei did not go along with her wishes: "I gave it to her in the past because she treated me like an older sister-in-law. Now that she treats me like an enemy, it is only natural that I have to take it back."

"You..." Chen Yulan was speechless with anger.

“Return them all to the Jiang family,” said Lord Lu.

"Father! How could you say that?"

Even though she was terrified of Marquis Pingyang, Lu Yufang still cried out in surprise.

Returning it all to her would be no small sum.

Her Jade Garden was emptied out.

Although she was her mother's only daughter, Chen Yulan herself had no dowry, so naturally there were no nice items in her daughter's room.

She sold off all of the former Marquis's dowry and converted it into cash.

Chen Yulan was insatiable and pocketed all of the former Marquis's dowry.

However, she felt uncomfortable looking at her ex-wife's belongings. After seeing Jiang Chuwei's dowry filling an entire storeroom, she exchanged all of her ex-wife's remaining dowry for silver.

In this way, she could deceive herself into believing that she was the Marquis's only wife.

But now they've shot themselves in the foot.

The room of her own daughter was filled with her daughter-in-law's dowry.

If you move away, you'll have nothing left.

Jiang Chuwei saw the regret in Chen Yulan's eyes.

She spoke again: "Mother! Should my dowry in your yard also be returned?"

Chen Yulan's face turned pale, and Lord Lu's expression also turned ugly.

This daughter-in-law is really clueless.

With so many people watching, is this all there is to saving face for your mother-in-law?

That rebellious son Lu Yanke can't even control a woman; he's utterly useless.

The Marquis, unwilling to embarrass himself here, said, "Return all her belongings to her."

Chen Yulan's legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to the ground.

Without the daughter-in-law's dowry, the family was left penniless.

She grumbled inwardly, thinking that the deadbeat in front of her, whose family was so wealthy, only had enough dowry to support the Marquis's mansion for more than ten years.

If the deceased's family is willing to spend the money, at least her sons and daughters will be well-fed and clothed.

Chen Yulan glared at Jiang Chuwei, then ignored the crying Lu Yufang and turned back to her own courtyard.

"Granny Qiu, go to Jinfutang and make sure everything is accounted for. Mother is getting old, and there are some things she can't remember. Make sure nothing is left out."

"Yes, Miss!" Granny Qiu immediately led several servants and maids toward Jinfu Hall.

Lu Yanfang collapsed to the ground.

She was counting on her mother to support her, but she didn't expect that even her mother's room couldn't be protected. How will she ever get married in the future?

The gold and silver jewelry she had taken from Jiang Chuwei's private treasury over the past three years made her the center of attention when she went out.

What will she wear to those banquets in the future?

Thinking of this, Lu Yanfang was no longer afraid of being punished by family rules and rushed over to fight Jiang Chuwei.

He was slapped hard by the nightingale that suddenly appeared.

"You bitch, you dare hit me? I'll fight you to the death!"

Lu Yanfang lost her temper; when had she ever suffered such injustice?

She was heartbroken!

How will she face people after this?