"Oh? Can't I sell the mutton-fat jade pendant? But it was clearly a gift from my aunt for my full-month celebration! And I heard from Sister Zhucui that this jade pendant was originally bought for me by my aunt by stealing from my mother's dowry. In that case, this jade pendant shouldn't be considered a gift from my aunt to Wanwan, right?"
Sheng Wanwan tilted her head in confusion, looking completely bewildered. It was as if she truly didn't understand.
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Sheng Moshi with even more disdain.
The story of the concubine in the general's mansion stealing the mistress's dowry last year had already spread like wildfire throughout the capital.
However, as time went by, everyone forgot about it.
Now that Sheng Wanwan has brought it up, everyone looks down on Sheng Moshi even more.
Some of the women even started whispering among themselves.
"This eldest daughter of the Sheng family really takes after her mother from a poor family; she steals other people's money to buy things and then claims it as her own."
Wow, that's really shameless!
"Exactly! Rumors are circulating that the Empress Dowager favors Sheng Moshi and wants to marry her to the Crown Prince as his wife. I think these rumors are not very credible! Although Sheng Moshi has some talent, her background is ultimately not good. Meeting her today, she is indeed not as good as she sounds. She has a petty and narrow-minded air about her, and her intentions are not pure."
The Empress Dowager could never approve of someone like that!
"Who knows who spread this rumor? Don't you remember the previous rumors? Saying that Sheng Moshi is a phoenix star, the future destined empress!"
"Hehehe... Empress? Is that all?"
"..."
Sheng Moshi listened to the young ladies' whispers, her handkerchief tightening in her hand, but she still smiled and said:
"Little sister, Auntie was indeed confused about what happened before, but hasn't Mother's dowry money been replenished? So the jade pendant is naturally a gift from Auntie!"
Okay, let's not talk about this anymore.
"This chrysanthemum is quite precious. If you want to give it away, you should consult Mother's opinion first. How about this, you have your maid ask Mother's opinion. If Mother agrees, then you can give it away as you wish!"
Sheng Moshi thought that Chu Shi would definitely not be willing to give away such valuable things. She would tell her mother the value of these flowers and ask her mother to sell some to supplement the family income.
Anyway, these flowers can't be considered part of Chu's dowry, so there's no loss if they're sold.
"Hmm..." Sheng Wanwan frowned and pondered for a moment before saying:
"Alright then! Little Yezi, go ask your mother!"
Sheng Wanwan spoke to a girl who looked about twelve or thirteen years old behind her.
Xiao Yezi was a personal maid transferred from the Misty Rain Pavilion by the Chu family. She was a bodyguard rescued from Mu Rou'er.
Although he is young, his martial arts skills are already quite good.
The Chu family placed her by Sheng Wanwan's side in order to cultivate a trusted confidant for her.
"Yes, Miss!"
Xiao Yezi glanced coldly at Sheng Moshi, then turned and left.
"Little guy, why do you insist on giving your cousin this flower?"
Chu Xinyuan looked puzzled.
"I like my cousin because she's beautiful and skilled in martial arts!"
Sheng Wanwan blinked innocently.
She would never admit that her extravagant spending was actually intended to cause trouble for the original female protagonist, suppress her luck, and prevent her from ascending to a high position...
Chu Xinyuan was amused by her, reached out and pinched the tip of her nose, and said with a laugh:
"You little devil, you're so sweet-talking! Fine! Since you're so sincere, if your aunt is happy, I'll accept your gift! But if your aunt isn't happy, then don't force me!"
Chu Xinyuan thought that such a precious jade phoenix must be her aunt's favorite.
My aunt probably wouldn't want to give it away, so she won't have to take advantage of my aunt and cousin anymore.
"Okay! Sister Xinyuan!"
Sheng Wanwan readily agreed! Since she had achieved her goal, whether or not she gave away this precious flower was actually irrelevant.
Of course, it's best not to give it away. It's her mother's stuff, and her mother's stuff is her stuff too. She doesn't really want to give it away!
"Mmm! Good boy~"
Chu Xinyuan responded with a smile, but she didn't notice the sly smile on Sheng Wanwan's face.
...
Just then, a group of teenagers walked over.
Leading the group was a young boy dressed in a dark robe. His face was exceptionally handsome, with sharply defined features. His eyes were dark and deep, as sharp as a hawk's.
His thin lips were slightly pursed, carrying a hint of coldness.
He was followed by a large group of teenagers and young people.
The two boys walking beside him stood out the most; they both looked older than him.
One of them was dressed in a moon-white long robe and was extremely handsome and refined.
The other was dressed in a long purple robe, with a slender figure and a handsome face that exuded a hint of femininity and evil charm.
The youngest, stunningly handsome boy in a dark robe, is none other than the Emperor's most beloved son—Crown Prince Si Mingye. He's only thirteen years old, but his height, bearing, and intelligence are far beyond those of a minor.
The two young men beside him were the heir of Prince Rui and Mo Shaofan, the son of the Mo family, a royal merchant family and the richest family in the Great Yan Kingdom.
"Wow! Is that the Crown Prince? He's so handsome! I really wonder which young lady will be lucky enough to become his principal wife in the future!"
"Yes! I originally thought that Prince Rui's appearance was already exceptionally handsome, but I feel that our Crown Prince is even more handsome!"
I remember His Highness the Crown Prince was only thirteen years old! How can he be so mature and handsome? It's a pity, I'm seventeen this year, I definitely can't be the Crown Prince's principal wife!
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