Lady Xu never expected things to turn out this way; it became the scene she feared most.
She was truly in a predicament, caught between a rock and a hard place.
If she admits it, the whole of Beijing will know tomorrow that she wore her former daughter-in-law's earrings; if she doesn't admit it, it means she has a guilty conscience.
Although no one knew what secret mark the earring might have, Chu Jinjin must have been confident to say that.
Lady Xu felt as if the whole world had suddenly left her, and her mind was buzzing.
Fortunately, I have a good son.
Xu Wenda firmly pushed away Wang Ruoyun's pull and walked step by step to Chu Jinjin. He pleaded in a low voice that only the two of them could hear: "Jinjin, please let my mother go. She didn't mean it. I just scolded her. Return her as soon as you're done."
Chu Jinjin took a step back impatiently: "Stay away from me."
"Jinjin, did you just get back? How is your father-in-law? Are you hurt?" Xu Wenda's longing finally poured out. He was deeply moved by his own words and said aggrievedly, "Why didn't you listen to my advice? Why did you torture yourself? What would I do if something happened to you?"
Chu Jinjin: "......"
Getting to know someone is like finding cockroaches in a room; once you see one, you'll soon discover a whole swarm.
She really was blind before.
Xu Wenda placed his hand on his chest: "Jinjin, I know you're angry, but believe me, I will only love you in this life. Wait for me, okay?"
Chu Jinjin took a deep breath: "Xu Wenda, what's going on in your head?"
No, how could he say those things?
Xu Wenda uttered a cheesy pickup line: "You are all Jinjin."
Chu Jinjin: "......."
Chu Jinjin almost knelt down. This kind of person is impossible to reason with. The best way is to use force to bring him to his senses, but the current situation is obviously inappropriate. She turned to look at Madam Xu and continued the previous topic: "Madam Xu, what has your decision been?"
As it turns out, when people are pushed to a certain point, they can break through limitlessly.
Lady Xu blushed and realized she was doomed. Desperate, she shouted, "Fine, I admit it's your earring, okay?"
This statement ignited the crowd of onlookers.
"Ah, so Miss Chu really wasn't lying after all."
"The Lady of the Marquis, a woman of such high status, is actually wearing earrings from her former daughter-in-law, whom she had just divorced."
"You've got some nerve! You were just stubbornly refusing to admit it."
"......."
The pointing fingers and whispers from the crowd made not only Lady Xu feel ashamed, but even the servants and maids felt embarrassed.
Madam Xu fiercely removed the earring: "Here you go, Chu Jinjin. The Xu family does not welcome you. Please leave immediately. If you dare to cause trouble again, I will risk my life to make you pay."
Chu Jinjin readily nodded: "Yes, please have someone bring out my dowry, Madam Hou. Note that it must be all of it."
Lady Xu: "..."
Xu Wenda added insult to injury: "Mother, just do as Miss Jin... the third young lady of the Chu family said."
Lady Xu really wanted to slap him.
Men are all the same; where does the money for their weddings come from? Does it fall from the sky?
"Third Miss Chu, no one is after your dowry." Madam Xu controlled her emotions and forced herself to remain calm. "Today is my Xu'er's wedding day. Moving in and out would be inauspicious. How about the day after tomorrow?"
Chu Jinjin could easily tell that he was trying to evade the issue.
That makes sense, though. Indeed, when people get married, the deceased is treated with utmost respect—no, the newlyweds are treated with utmost respect.
Chu Jinjin said calmly, "Alright, Madam Xu, then please take out my jewelry box, gold and silver, and silver notes first."
The dowry is generally divided into three parts: furniture, screens and other decorations of all sizes, jewelry, and gold, silver and banknotes for good luck.
I was in such a hurry to get back to save my father that day that I didn't bring anything with me.
Lady Xu's expression changed again.
Chu Jinjin understood and sighed, "You can't produce it, right?"
If possible, she really doesn't want to have anything to do with this family anymore.
There's a lot going on at home.
The father's illness, the future of the Chu family, and the hidden danger of Black Hawk Mountain Village.
But the dowry was no small sum, and it definitely had to be brought back.
Chu Jinjin asked gently, "How much did it cost?"
The debtor is the boss, and the creditor is the servant. The only option left is to resort to the worst possible strategy: make the other party sign an IOU.
At this moment, the crowd gasped in surprise.
Chu Jinjin turned around and saw a large red object falling to the ground.
The bride, Wang Ruoyun, removed her red veil.
The two knew each other's names, but one was a businesswoman and the other a lady from a prestigious family; they had never met before.
Chu Jinjin was somewhat amazed; she suddenly understood why she was called a noble lady.
Wang Ruoyun is not only exceptionally beautiful, but also has a wonderful temperament. It's a pity that she fell for Xu Wenda, that crooked tree.
There's no such saying that the bride removes her red veil before entering the bridal chamber.
But Wang Ruoyun remained calm, her gaze deep: "Third Miss Chu, I guarantee in the name of the Wang family that all the dowry will be returned intact in three days, is that alright?"
This is a sensible person.
Chu Jinjin didn't hesitate: "Okay."
Anyway, there's no other good way right now, and we can't figure it out today.
"Miss Wang, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to ruin your happy occasion." Chu Jinjin didn't want to make enemies, and since the other party had given a seemingly reliable explanation, she had to say something as well. She said seriously, "Don't worry, from now on, I will absolutely not have any contact with Xu Wenda again."
With the Imperial Concubine as her backer, she couldn't afford to offend her.
Wang Ruoyun didn't say anything, and put the red veil back on herself.
The sound of suona horns followed.
——
Chu Jingde held on to his last breath, watched his son enter the house, and then collapsed.
Fortunately, the doctor was prepared, and the father and son worked together to save them.
Although Chu Zujian remained unconscious, it was a good thing that he had returned home from the bandit's den.
After a few sips of ginseng soup, Chu Jingde regained much of his energy. Upon receiving news of Chu Jinjin's return, he immediately called her over. The first thing he said upon meeting her left the entire family speechless with shock.
"From now on, Jinjin will take care of this family."
Chu Jinjin was also stunned. She could sense that this was not a test. After a moment of hesitation, she quickly refused: "Grandfather, I'm afraid I don't have that ability."
She's capable of fighting and killing, and can charge into battle, but when it comes to managing the Chu family, which has hundreds of members, she's really unsure, and besides, she doesn't want to bother with that.
Chu Jingde coughed violently a few times and said with a wry smile, "Then Jinjin says, besides you, who else can be put in charge?"
Chu Jinjin glanced at everyone subconsciously.
Wang is definitely not going to make it. Before we figure out what happened with the second son, let alone take over the housekeeping, we should lock her up.
He Shi?
Too petty and narrow-minded.
My own mother?
Let's just forget about it. It's good enough that she can mind her own business.
"Third Sister, there's no need to be so modest. You are both brave and resourceful," Chu Liang said with a smile. "Is it any more difficult than rescuing Father from Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold?"
Madam Liu joined in the fun, proudly saying, "Master once said that if Jinjin were a boy, he would undoubtedly be his successor."
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