Jiang Shuwan wore a cloud-patterned palace-style gauze dress. To avoid looking top-heavy, she wore a silver hairpin adorned with a hundred flowers and butterflies, and gemstone earrings.

She was elegant and refined, unlike Jiang Yaojin who flaunted her wealth.

However, when the girl raised her wrist, an icy white jade bracelet with floating green patterns was revealed, making everyone stare in disbelief.

"My God, this is icy jadeite, isn't it?"

"The floating patterns are delicate and elegant, without a single crack even under sunlight. It's in perfect condition and must be worth a lot of money."

Everyone was amazed.

Compared to icy jadeite, Jiang Yao's entire outfit looked cheap.

Jiang Yao was also taken aback and grabbed Jiang Shuwan's wrist, "Where did you get this bracelet?"

She was certain that the Marquis's betrothal gifts did not include this bracelet, nor did the Jiang family's dowry.

"It was a gift from Madam," Jiang Shuwan said innocently, blinking her eyes.

"Mrs?"

"That's my mother-in-law!"

"..."

Jiang Yao's entire soul was stirred.

What the hell!

Would the Wen family reward their daughter-in-law with gifts?

And it's such an expensive jade bracelet?!

In her previous life, the Wen family only gave her a meager red envelope...

On the other side, when everyone heard that the jade bracelet was a gift from the Lady of the Marquis, they hurriedly asked Jiang Shuwan for details.

Jiang Shuwan then recounted the events surrounding the tea ceremony, highlighting the parts that were advantageous to her.

“I already said I didn’t want it. What kind of new bride brings a red envelope and a wife’s bracelet with her?”

"My wife loves me so much that she insists on giving it to me, and I can't refuse."

"And then there are my two aunts, who, in addition to the red envelopes, also gave me earrings and hairpins. I am truly flattered."

After saying that, she lowered her head, looking like a pampered and embarrassed little wife.

"Oh dear, our Wanwan is already married, and she's still blushing like this."

"The ladies value you."

You'll have plenty of good fortune in the future.

The relatives immediately went to flatter her again.

The young lady is so favored, we have to fawn over her; one day we might even have to beg her for help.

Even Madam Song couldn't help but glance at Jiang Shuwan frequently.

She never believed what Jiang Shuwan had told Jiang Yao—that she would be tormented by the Wen family after marrying into the Marquis's household.

But to be so pampered by the noble ladies of the Marquis's mansion...

This is completely contrary to what Jiang Yao said...

Thinking about it, Madam Song's resentful gaze fell on her own daughter.

Is this the wicked mother-in-law you mentioned?

Jiang Yao felt uncomfortable all over from her mother's gaze, as if a club was hitting her in the head.

What's going on?!

How could that poisonous woman, Wen, possibly treat Jiang Shuwan so well?

Has Wen's changed its nature?

Was it struck by lightning?

No way, that poisonous woman from the Wen family...

etc!

Is this a case of praising someone to death?

Yes!

It's definitely another case of praising someone to death!

The Wen family was most adept at using flattery to kill, as well as various subtle methods of inflicting harm.

I understand! I understand!!

Jiang Yao felt she had figured it out, especially when she glanced at Jiang Shuwan's Yunyan Palace dress again.

This is a betrothal gift from the Marquis's mansion.

The fact that Jiang Shuwan wore the betrothal gifts proves that she didn't notice anything wrong with them either.

That's right, if she can't see it, why would Jiang Shuwan be able to!

Ha! What kind of knowledge could a salted fish have!

On the other side, Jiang Shuwan was talking to her relatives when she turned her head and saw Jiang Yao looking at her with disdain.

"Cough cough."

Jiang Yao cleared her throat, concealing the disdain in her eyes.

"Does elder sister know about the gathering of the Marquis's family members?"

"Yes, I know. The old lady said she wanted to introduce me to an elder in the clan."

They're really good at patting themselves on the back; it was clearly a trap.

Forcibly suppressing the sarcasm on her face, Jiang Yao said softly, "I've heard about it too. My mother-in-law said she wants to take me with her."

In fact, the aunt never mentioned it to her.

But what can you do when she's the chosen one and knows the plot?

"Your wife is so kind to you. These clothes and bracelets were gifts from your wife, weren't they?" Jiang Shuwan said innocently.

Jiang Yao's smile froze, and she managed to squeeze out a single "yes" with all her might.

The clothes, bracelets, and hairpins were all gifts from Pei Lingyu.

But Jiang Shuwan said that her mother-in-law doted on her, so she couldn't lose.

"Did this really come from your wife?" Before the relatives could speak, Madam Song excitedly grabbed Jiang Yao's hand.

"My son, is your aunt so good to you? You must be filial to her."

A great weight was lifted from Song's heart.

Previously, Madam Bo disagreed with Jiang Yao's marriage and instead arranged for Pei Lingyu to marry a woman from a prominent family.

She was truly afraid that Jiang Yao would be mistreated by the Earl's wife after marrying into the Earl's family.

These days, which daughter-in-law can out-argue her mother-in-law?

Seeing that Madam Bo treated Jiang Yao well, she felt relieved.

Even though the things that the aunt gave her were not as valuable as the jade bracelet that Jiang Shuwan was wearing.

However, Jiang Shuwan married into a noble family, so it's only natural that she received good things.

Moreover, Jiang Yao gave all these things away voluntarily.

Thinking about Song Shi, I felt that I wasn't so happy anymore.

People just love to compare.

Jiang Yao and her aunt got along well, so she should have been happy.

But the thought that Jiang Shuwan had gained more dampened his joy.

It's all Pei Lingyu's fault for bewitching her daughter; otherwise, she would be the mother-in-law of the Marquis's mansion.

Song harbored deep resentment towards her son-in-law.

At this moment, Mr. Jiang entered with his two sons-in-law.

Song Shi's steps slowed immediately as she went to greet Pei Lingyu.

Other relatives also went to greet them, but the main person they greeted was Pei Yanzhi, the heir apparent.

"The young master is truly handsome."

"I heard that the Crown Prince is studying at the Imperial Academy?"

"And he got in through his own exam?"

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