Therefore, Jiang Jingyue always felt particularly humble when facing her brothers.

Today, seeing Jiang Minghan standing there, Jiang Jingyue didn't even glance at him and walked straight past him.

Jiang Minghan looked at Jiang Jingyue, who had been gone for some time, and her heart suddenly panicked.

At this moment, his face held a deep, unfathomable expression as he stared blankly at Jiang Jingyue's retreating figure.

Meanwhile, Jiang Shuyue kept circling around Prime Minister Jiang, hoping that he would agree that Jiang Jingyue could not take all of the dowry with her.

If Jiang Jingyue takes everything away, then when she gets married, she won't have any dowry to bring with her, which would be very embarrassing.

"Father, don't you love Shu'er the most? If you don't agree, I won't live anymore."

These words brought Prime Minister Jiang back to his senses; he had almost agreed again.

It was all because Jiang Shuyue kept crying and sobbing beside him, which affected his judgment.

"There's no room for discussion on this matter. Those are the dowry left to Jing'er by her mother, so they belong to her. If you want them, have your mother prepare them for you."

Jiang Shuyue's eyes widened in disbelief. She hadn't expected that her coquettishness wouldn't work this time.

When Zhang Jiaru, the matriarch of the Jiang family, heard the news, she also found it hard to accept.

She had always considered those things as her own, so she simply couldn't accept taking back what she had swallowed.

Besides, she took some of these things to her parents' home, so she couldn't very well ask for them back!

"Master, isn't there any other way? I can't bear to part with those things!"

Is Zhang Jiaru the only one who can't bear to part with it? Actually, Prime Minister Jiang is also reluctant, after all, that dowry is equivalent to half of the Jiang family's property.

"If you can't bear to part with them, then let Shu'er enter the palace. That way, these things can be preserved."

Prime Minister Jiang's words made Zhang Jiaru's face stiffen.

How could they possibly let her daughter Shu'er enter the palace? Not only is the Emperor too old, but he also cannot have children.

If you were to become a concubine to an old man who can't have children, what difference would that be from living a life of widowhood?

No matter what, Zhang Jiaru would never let her daughter suffer like that.

"Master, I understand. Don't worry! I will prepare everything and have it carried to her palace tomorrow."

As soon as Zhang Jiaru finished speaking, Prime Minister Jiang nodded in satisfaction.

Zhang Jiaru never expected that she would face such a situation.

When she had her things carried to Jiang Jingyue's place, Jiang Jingyue actually had the gift list from back then.

"Madam Jiang, it seems that two-thirds of these items haven't been brought over yet. Are you trying to fool a child? Let me tell you, if these items are missing, we'll compensate you with whatever the other items are worth."

Jiang Jingyue's words almost made Zhang Jiaru faint, but she had no choice but to bring over everything she could find, and for the things she couldn't find, she would pay for them. This time, she spent almost all of her savings.

Looking at the large stack of silver notes in front of her, Jiang Jingyue couldn't stop smiling.

"Qiuhua, pack up, let's go for a walk outside."

The system had told her that the person she was going to woo would appear at the largest restaurant outside the palace today.

So Jiang Jingyue now wants to go to the restaurant and see if she can run into him.

"Miss, why are we at a restaurant? Are you hungry? If so, we'll go in and get something to eat."

Qiu Hua was somewhat confused. Why was her master rushing to the restaurant as soon as she left the manor? What was going on?

"Qiuhua, don't speak. Your young lady has her reasons for doing this."

Jiang Jingyue stood by a window below the restaurant, tilting her head slightly to reveal her slender, fair neck. Under the sunlight, her fair skin was almost dazzling.

Jiang Jingyue stood there for a while before slowly turning around and leaving.

"Tongzi, are you sure that person saw it?"

"Host, don't worry! I can confirm that the old man is practically drooling."

Since the system has said so, Jiang Jingyue will trust it this once!

Jiang Jingyue came out this time with only one purpose: to seduce the old emperor.

"Host, go wait in the alley near the restaurant. Someone will come to rob you soon. That's when you'll show off your acting skills."

Jiang Jingyue's eyes lit up immediately. Acting was something she excelled at. She used to love watching plays, and now that she was asked to act, she felt it would be a piece of cake.

"Qiuhua, could you go over there and buy me some pastries, and then bring them back to the manor for me? I'm in a bad mood and want to wander around by myself."

"But……"

Qiu Hua hesitated, worried about leaving her mistress alone outside.

"Don't worry! I'm just feeling down. I'll go back after I've been walking around for a bit."

Since Miss had already said that, Qiu Hua couldn't say anything more. She could only nod, tell Jiang Jingyue not to stay too long before returning to the manor, and then left.

Seeing Qiu Hua leave, Jiang Jingyue turned around and went into the alley.

After waiting for a while, footsteps could be heard. Judging from the sounds, Jiang Jingyue knew that there was more than one person.

"Oh, when did a woman come to our territory? Come here, little woman, turn around and let your brother see what you look like, and whether you suit your brother's taste."

Upon hearing this voice, Jiang Jingyue's expression changed instantly. Just moments ago, she had been grinning maliciously, but as she turned around, she became panicked, her eyes filled with terror.

"Who are you people, and what do you want?"

After saying this, Jiang Jingyue subconsciously took a few steps back, where the men in front of her were looking at her with lewd smiles.

"Little beauty, you are truly beautiful! I've never seen such a beautiful woman before. Come here and let your brother have some fun, and I'll let you go in a bit."

Seeing that the beautiful woman in front of him hadn't come over, the man suddenly became furious.

"Let me tell you, don't be ungrateful. Once you're on my turf, you'd better serve me well, or you won't be leaving."

The man's tone was particularly fierce; if it were an ordinary woman, she would have been terrified and cried long ago. Jiang Jingyue looked at the several large men in front of her and felt a little restless.

"Host, calm down. We still need someone to come to the rescue. If you hit someone, how will they come to the rescue?"

The system's words brought Jiang Jingyue back to her senses, making her feel somewhat embarrassed. If the system hadn't reminded her, she might have really lost control and acted rashly.