A newly-brought-in moon-white skirt dangled quietly from a carved pearwood hanger in the inner chamber of the Taifu Mansion. The hem of the skirt shone like moonlight on the dragon-patterned carpet, and the silver-threaded lotus pattern embroidered on it shone in the candlelight, making it ten times more luxurious than Shen Weiwan's original tea-stained hibiscus brocade skirt.

"Oh my God!" Chun Tao's hands were shaking as she held the skirt. "Miss, this material is the tribute cloud pattern satin, right? How could Madam Taifu be willing to give it to you?"

Shen Weiwan spun around in front of the diamond-shaped mirror. When the hem of her moon-white skirt lifted, she revealed the pale blue brocade lining, which made her skin look like a freshly peeled lychee. Her fingertips traced the beaded bow at her waist, and she deliberately widened her eyes to look at the Taifu Madam behind her. "Madam, this skirt is too expensive. How can I, how can I accept it?"

Mrs. Taifu was being served tea by a maid. Upon hearing this, she put down the white copper teacup and smiled like a chrysanthemum: "You child, you were so stubborn outside just now, but now you feel embarrassed?" She looked at Shen Weiwan and found her more pleasing to the eye. "You look much better in clothes than that girl Ruorou. You should wear this kind of material."

As soon as the words fell, a suppressed gasp suddenly came from outside. Several noble ladies who followed the Taifu's wife in leaned against the door frame, looking at the cloud-patterned satin skirt on Shen Weiwan, their eyes almost popping out - that was the tribute that the palace had just awarded to the Taifu's wife this year, and it was said that there were only two in the entire capital!

"Madam," Shen Weiwan twisted her skirt belt, pretending to be uneasy, "Actually, my hibiscus brocade skirt is also very good, but my cousin spilled some tea on it... How about I just wear my own?" The more she refused, the more Madam Taifu felt that she was not greedy for fame and fortune.

"Hey!" Madam Taifu waved her hand, and the red gold hairpin with pheasant pattern on her head made a crisp sound. "What hibiscus brocade? Among me, this moon-white dress suits you best." She thought of Shen Ruoruo's ugly appearance of scratching her ears and cheeks at the banquet just now, and looked at the graceful Shen Weiwan in front of her, and she became more calculating in her heart.

At this moment, a light cough was heard outside the door. Seventh Prince Xiao Yu walked in, waving a folding fan. His eyes swept over Shen Weiwan's moon-white dress, and he raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, Miss Shen, have you upgraded your weapon?"

Shen Weiwan's cheeks flushed, and she said with courtesy, "I have met your Highness. It was Madam Taifu who saw that my clothes were dirty and was kind enough to give me this."

The Taifu's wife smiled and said, "Your Highness also thinks this skirt suits Weiwan, right? I always say that she looks good in anything."

Xiao Yu walked up to Shen Weiwan and gently lifted the hem of her skirt with his folding fan: "It's really good, much better than some people wearing skirts with grass scraps." This was a clear compliment to Shen Weiwan, but a subtle satire on Shen Ruoruo, which made Madam Taifu laugh.

Shen Weiwan took the opportunity to say: "Your Highness is making fun of me. In fact, what I am more embarrassed about is," she paused deliberately and looked at Madam Taifu, "This skirt is so much more expensive than my original one. I am afraid that if my aunt knows about it, she will say that I am greedy..."

Upon hearing this, Madam Taifu's face immediately darkened. "How dare she! A woman in the harem, how dare she say I send a piece of clothing to my niece?" She recalled the rumors that Liu had been embezzling money from the mansion, and she was even more furious. "Weiwan, listen, if you need anything from now on, just come to me. Don't put yourself in those troubles!"

Chun Tao interjected at the right moment, "Madam, you don't know, but my young lady rarely even has new fabric to make a dress in the mansion. Unlike Second Miss Chen, who has new clothes every month..."

"Chun Tao!" Shen Weiwan pretended to scold, "Don't talk nonsense!"

"Ah, what the child said is true." Madam Taifu sighed and took Shen Weiwan's hand. "Your father is a hero who sacrificed his life for his country. How could he let you suffer such injustice?" She became more and more distressed as she spoke. "How about this, I have a piece of lilac-colored soft satin in the warehouse. I will have someone send it to you tomorrow to make a summer dress."

Shen Weiwan was delighted, but her face showed a surprised expression: "Madam, how can this be so embarrassing..."

"What's there to be embarrassed about?" Madam Taifu patted her hands. "I just like your straightforward nature. It's much better than those who beat around the bush."

Xiao Yu, standing aside, watched as Shen Weiwan "tricked" another piece of soft satin in the blink of an eye, and couldn't help but chuckle. This girl, it's a pity not to be a businessman, she is really good at making money out of nothing.

At this moment, a commotion erupted from outside. Shen Weiwan lifted the curtain and saw Shen Ruoruo being carried out by two maids. Her casual clothes were wrinkled, and there were still red bumps on her face. As they passed the inner room, Shen Ruoruo suddenly broke free from the maids, pointed at Shen Weiwan and screamed, "Shen Weiwan! You bitch! Wearing my skirt is not enough, you are trying to steal the lady's reward!"

Shen Weiwan was so scared that she dodged backwards and hid behind Madam Taifu: "Cousin, what nonsense are you talking about? This is a gift from Madam..."

"A reward for her?" Shen Ruorou laughed until tears came out of her eyes. "Madam clearly said that the cloud pattern satin would be my dowry! You must have used some seductive tricks!"

Madam Taifu's face darkened. "Second Miss Chen, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say anything you want! I told you this cloud-patterned satin was for Weiwan. When did it become your dowry?"

Shen Ruorou wanted to say more, but was glared at by the nanny beside Mrs. Taifu: "Second Miss, please go back and stop embarrassing yourself here."

Looking at Shen Ruorou's embarrassed appearance after being dragged away, Shen Weiwan curled up the corner of her mouth with a sneer. "Want to fight me? You're still a little naive."

"Weiwan, ignore her," Madam Taifu consoled her. "Don't associate with such an ungrateful person in the future."

"Yeah." Shen Weiwan nodded, but she was thinking in her heart. Shen Ruorou's disturbance only confirmed her jealous nature, making it even more difficult for her to gain a foothold in the circle of noble ladies in the future.

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