Xiuzhu Garden was quickly restored to its original state, but the destroyed Xiangfei bamboo was difficult to grow again and could only be nurtured slowly.
Mother Xu dug out an ancient wooden box from under the Xiangfei bamboo and handed it to Ji Yunhuan.
"This is the list of Madam's dowry. All the property deeds and land deeds are here. I wanted to wait until the eldest daughter got married before taking it out. I thought that with the protection of the Marquis' Mansion, this old servant would be at ease."
"Who knew Su Honglang would be such an ungrateful person? The Xu family had done them a great favor back then, so the lady arranged this marriage for the young lady. They were the ones who were the ones asking for the young lady's hand in marriage, but now they've turned their backs on them!"
Mother Xu became more and more angry as she spoke, and she lowered her head and started coughing continuously.
Ji Yunhuan patted Mother Xu's back gently. Mother Xu had an old illness. It used to be better with medicine, but in recent years, she had been tortured by Aunt Zhang and her condition had become worse.
Thinking of this, her hatred for Aunt Zhang increased. If she didn't get rid of this person, she would never be able to get rid of the hatred in her heart!
"Back then, when the Xu family was struck by disaster, I was still an ignorant child. But I knew my uncle and grandfather were good people, and my grandmother was even more kindhearted. She often gave out medicine and porridge. I don't believe the Xu family would embezzle money!"
"Besides, it wasn't the Xu family who was responsible for the disaster relief back then. They were just assisting. How could they have found disaster relief money in the Xu residence?"
Mother Xu's eyes flickered and her back was bent low. There were some things she had kept in her heart for many years, but she couldn't say them. If she did, it would harm the eldest daughter.
"Miss, please don't ask. That was a case handled by the late emperor. The verdict has been finalized. Even the current emperor wouldn't dare to overturn it easily."
"I see that you are very different now, a man who can take on responsibilities. I am handing all of Madam's belongings over to you. This is the fulfillment of a wish of mine, and I am relieved."
"The reason why Aunt Zhang kept me here all these years was because she wanted Madam's dowry. I was forced to give her some of it, but they were all worthless jewelry and bulky ornaments."
"Even when the master welcomed Concubine Zhang into the mansion, Madam had already begun to prepare. These farms, shops, and banknotes are all left by Madam for you to keep.
"Miss, please take care of yourself and live a good life. Only then can the spirit of the lady in heaven rest in peace."
Ji Yunhuan flipped through the account book, and tears blurred her eyes when she saw the familiar handwriting in front of her.
Parents love their children and plan for them in the long run. It turns out that the mother has prepared so much for her in private.
If she could marry into the Marquis's Mansion with these dowries, she would definitely have no worries about food and drink in the future. Even if she was not favored by her husband, she would have the title of the legal wife, which would be enough to make her life worry-free.
The Xu family has been noble for generations, but they don't actually have much property. When my mother got married, the Xu family almost emptied out half of their assets to buy a dowry for my mother.
Her mother worked hard to build it and carefully hid it, leaving her this inheritance.
"Mom~" Ji Yunhuan hugged the wooden box still covered in mud tightly, feeling the last warmth her mother left for her.
She will definitely live well, better than anyone else. She wants to avenge her mother and overturn the verdict on the Xu family!
Sooner or later, she will find out who is behind this and clear the Xu family's name!
Taohong brought some hot water to help the young lady wash up. Ji Yunhuan changed her clothes and prepared to have lunch.
Lunch was prepared in the small kitchen of Xiuzhuyuan. Nanny Yan was worried, so she cooked it herself and served it on the table herself.
There were only a few of them left in Xiushui Garden, and there was no need to worry about so many rules, so they just had their meal together.
Mother Xu was hesitant to speak, but Ji Yunhuan smiled faintly, "Don't worry, Mother Xu, I know the seriousness of the matter and I won't do anything rash."
"Mother's many headpieces and jewelry have been sold. I would like to ask Mother Xu to take the trouble to redeem them all. I would also like to ask you to look after Mother's farm and shop."
Mother Xu nodded vigorously. "Young Miss, you can use this old servant. I'm very strong when I'm around! But we made such a big fuss, why didn't Aunt Zhang react at all? Something must be wrong when things are out of the ordinary. Young Miss, you better be careful."
Ji Yunhuan could probably guess what Aunt Zhang was doing. She came with such force that Aunt Zhang couldn't stop her. She must have gone to ask for help.
"Don't worry about her. No matter who comes today, I have the final say in this Ji Mansion!"
"You evil creature! I'm not dead yet, when will it be your turn to call the shots in this mansion?"
Old Madam Ji, leaning on a cane, walked angrily to the corridor surrounded by the crowd.
She wore an emerald headband and a round-necked, double-breasted dress with the word "Fu" embroidered with gold thread, making her look extremely wealthy.
The maids serving beside her were all dressed up neatly, with three or five accessories on their heads, even more exquisitely than Ji Yunhuan, the legitimate daughter.
Aunt Zhang had taken off her makeup and only had a silver hairpin in her hair. She looked gentle and virtuous, and carefully supported Madam Ji.
"I didn't want to disturb the old lady, but the eldest lady really went too far. Not only did she injure Lian'er, she also allowed the evil thieves to break into the Ji Mansion, turning the Ji family upside down."
"I was ordered by the old lady to be the housekeeper, but I am young and useless, and I couldn't stop the young lady. I had no choice but to ask the old lady to come forward."
Madam Ji pounded the ground with her cane, shaking with anger. "Ji Yunhuan, get out here!"
"How could the Ji family raise such an unfilial creature like you? I kindly sent you to a nunnery to give you a chance to live, but instead you became rampant. Do you want me to use the family law to beat you to death?"
Ji Yunhuan finished the last mouthful of soup, gently pressed the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief, washed his hands with Taohong's help, and then slowly walked out of the hall.
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