Chapter 215 Someone Came to Cause Trouble
However, as Su Rongrong's dowry was carried out of the Xuanping Marquis's residence one by one, circled the east city, and was carried back to the neighboring Enping Earl's residence, the first dowry entered the Enping Earl's residence, while the last dowry had not yet left the Xuanping Marquis's residence.
Some curious people counted them carefully and finally came up with one hundred and eight units.
Good heavens, this dowry is more than that of an ordinary princess!
Some people in the crowd whispered among themselves that the dowry was clearly not up to standard, and wondered if they could use this as a pretext to impeach the Earl of Enping's family and the Marquis of Xuanping's family.
Therefore, some people argued that the Dayan Law did not have any explicit provisions regarding the amount of a woman's dowry.
Moreover, the marriage between the two was personally decreed by the Emperor. Even the amount of the dowry had been reported to Emperor Xiaozhao long ago.
Of course, these inside stories were deliberately spread by people arranged by the Earl of Enping.
He wanted Su Rongrong to marry him in a grand and glamorous manner, amidst the envious gazes of everyone. At the same time, he absolutely would not allow Su Rongrong to be slandered without cause.
Knowing about the Earl of Enping's careful considerations, Madam Min Qiao was finally at ease about Su Rongrong's life after marriage.
The next day, the third day after the wedding, the bride returned to her parents' home.
Su Rongrong and Uncle Enping came to visit together.
After bowing to express his gratitude to Madam Min Qiao, and exchanging a few more pleasantries, the Earl of Enping left the Xuanping Marquis's residence, leaving Su Rongrong and Madam Min Qiao to talk.
They said they would come to pick up Su Rongrong and take her back to the mansion later.
There was no other way; the two government offices lived next door to each other, they were just too close.
Having said all that needed to be said, Yan Jin was impatient to stay at the Xuanping Marquis's residence.
After Yan Jin left, Madam Min Qiao carefully looked Su Rongrong up and down.
Seeing that she looked exactly the same as before her marriage, Madam Min Qiao couldn't help but smile and ask, "You two haven't consummated your marriage yet, have you?"
Su Rongrong blushed instantly.
She nodded shyly and said softly, "Brother Yan said I'm too young and should wait a couple of years before consummating our marriage. That would be better for my health."
Su Rongrong is only fourteen years old this year, which is indeed too young.
Min Qiao sighed inwardly, it was truly rare for a grown man like Yan Jin to think of Su Rongrong to such an extent.
"That's good!" Madam Min Qiao said with a smile, "It seems that the Earl of Enping really cares about you. This way, your life will be easier in the future."
"Don't worry, Madam, I will live a good life with Brother Yan." Su Rongrong's smile was gentle and happy, which made Madam Min Qiao unable to help but raise the corners of her mouth.
Young love is so sweet!
But how long can this sweetness last?
In her past life, wasn't she just as sincere towards Min Ji?
Having been given a second chance at life, she finally saw Min Ji's true character.
Forget it, it's all in the past, why think about it so much?
Madam Min smiled and was about to give Su Rongrong some advice about her change of status after marriage when Shi Yi rushed in.
"Madam, something has happened."
Madam Min frowned, her tone carrying a hint of displeasure, "What is it?"
Shi Yi hurriedly said, "The gatekeeper reported that a young lady was shouting and cursing outside the mansion gate, insulting Miss Biao."
Madam Min was taken aback. "Insulting Miss Biao? What happened? Why are you here cursing people out of the blue?"
Shi Yi hesitated for a moment, then stammered, "The gatekeeper said that as soon as the girl arrived, she scolded Miss Biao for being shameless and seducing her fiancé."
Madam Min was stunned. "Such a thing happened? Where is he now?"
"The young lady has already had the servants take the man into custody. They're waiting for the Grand Madam to arrive," Shi Yi said cautiously.
Madam Min nodded. "Go and inform them, and I will go immediately."
"Yes." Shi Yi went out to deliver the message.
Madam Min Qiao looked at Su Rongrong apologetically, "Something came up here, so I can't talk to you anymore. Do you want to go find Wei Jia, or go back to the Enping Marquis's residence?"
After thinking for a moment, Su Rongrong said, "If there is anything I can do to help Miss Qiao, Madam, please send someone to find me. I may not be able to do much, but Brother Yan might be able to help."
Madam Min smiled and patted Su Rongrong's hand. "I appreciate your kindness. I have to go out and take care of something now. You see, you are..."
Su Rongrong quickly replied, "I'm going to talk to Sister Weijia for a while. Is she still living in Lingyun Pavilion?"
Madam Min nodded. "Yes. She still lives in the courtyard where you lived before you got married."
“I know, I know that courtyard well. I’ll take the people there myself. Madam, please go ahead with your work, no need to bother me,” Su Rongrong said understandingly.
"Alright, do as you please. I'll go take care of my work now."
After saying that, Madam Min Qiao led A Shuang, Wen Xiu, and the others to the outer courtyard.
Halfway there, Madam Min Qiao asked Wen Xiu to take a detour and call Qiao Yuanyao over as well.
Since Qiao Yuanyao is involved, the best solution is naturally to confront him face to face!
She wouldn't bully others by virtue of her power, but she also wouldn't tolerate outsiders slandering her wantonly.
Wen Xiu was fast, and Qiao Yuanyao was also young and quick. By the time Min Qiaoshi arrived at the place where the woman was being held in the outer courtyard, Qiao Yuanyao had also arrived.
The two bumped into each other at the gate of the courtyard.
"Aunt." Qiao Yuanyao bowed respectfully, showing no sign of guilt or even anger.
Min Qiao couldn't help but glance at Qiao Yuanyao a few more times.
Is it just her imagination? Why does it seem like her niece has become more composed?
I still remember the first time I saw this girl at Qiushui Nunnery. She was arguing with a few young nuns! She was so unforgiving, and she scolded the young nuns so much that they couldn't even keep up with her.
To be able to control your emotions and remain calm and composed despite being slandered like this shows you've truly grown.
"Go in."
Seeing Qiao Yuanyao's attitude, Madam Min knew that the people who came were probably there to cause trouble. Without asking any more questions, she led them inside.
Min Yuexi received the news early in the morning and rushed to the gatehouse, where she had two rough-looking old women take the woman into custody.
Upon seeing Min Qiaoshi and Qiao Yuanyao arrive, she quickly stepped forward and curtsied, saying, "Grandmother, Aunt, the person is locked in the room. Please make the decision on what to do with him."
Madam Min glanced at Min Yuexi and said, "Go in and take a look."
"yes."
The group entered the house.
Inside the room, a teenage girl, her hands and feet bound and her mouth gagged, sat on a chair.
Upon seeing someone enter, the little girl immediately looked towards the door, her eyes filled with anger.
Yes, Min Qiao saw anger in the little girl's eyes, but not a trace of fear or cowardice.
Min Qiao looked at the little girl with amusement. She was a bit thin and dark-skinned, with an ordinary appearance. She was wearing a coarse cotton dress without any patches, and it was clear that she came from an ordinary family.
That's interesting.
In ordinary families, a girl who can go out alone is praised for her courage.
This little girl not only went out alone, but also dared to run to the gate of the Marquis's mansion and loudly insult the master of the mansion.
Tsk tsk, this can't be explained simply by being bold.
Moreover, in this day and age, the fear of officials and powerful people is ingrained in the bones of ordinary people.
This little girl dares to cause trouble; no one, not even a ghost, would believe she has no backing.
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