Wen, along with the siblings Si Jinyi and Si Jinheng, were also standing in the yard, right next to Si Jinyun.
She carefully observed the Second Young Lady's expression and saw that she was not at all concerned about the simple betrothal gift and even smiled from time to time. She understood what was going on and waited attentively by the side.
The Second Young Miss is smart and capable, so I don't think the Ninth Prince would fool her like this.
As expected, just as she was thinking this, she heard the Queen on the steps raise her voice:
"There is nothing wrong with such a betrothal gift in Longyin, and General Si has already accepted it.
In that case, Madam Lu, please show the second gift list to General Si and the old lady of the Si family."
When these words were spoken, everyone in the courtyard was stunned.
What’s going on? Why is there another betrothal gift?
Si Jinyun's face darkened and he felt something was wrong!
She suddenly felt itchy on her face, so she raised her hand and rubbed it.
Si Jinxing, who was standing on the steps, took a quick look and certainly did not miss Si Jinyun's action.
She curled her lips and looked at Lianxiang behind Si Jinyun.
Unexpectedly, when the girl's eyes met hers, she was so scared that she quickly lowered her head.
It would be better if she had been bolder when she fought with Si Jinhao at the Hexagonal Pavilion at night.
The old lady felt that the breath was stuck in her throat and could not come up or down.
If it's not for the mansion, why are you asking them to look at it? Just move into that girl's Suihuayuan!
Upon hearing this, Madam Lu turned sideways and took out a thick gift list from another tray, handed it to Si Junshan, and said:
"Then please have a look at this gift list from the Second Miss, General Si. Are you satisfied with it?"
Si Junshan took the gift list and opened it. It was filled with hundreds of betrothal gifts, all of which were good things.
He glanced at Qi Moli who still didn't give him a cold look, but he felt very happy. As long as he treated his daughter well, it would be fine.
He said several sentences:
“Okay, okay, okay!”
Seeing this, the old lady became curious and moved closer, her face suddenly darkening!
How can this be called the betrothal gift being divided into two parts?
Is there such a division?
She was about to say something, but she felt the look from her son was a naked warning!
She patted her chest and let Mother Lu help her take a few steps back.
Well, I can always find a reason to keep one or two things for the second girl in the future.
After Si Junshan finished reading the gift list, he handed it to his second daughter and said lovingly:
"Look at these betrothal gifts. The Ninth Prince put a lot of thought into it."
Si Jinxing pretended not to see the guilt flashing in his eyes, took the gift list, looked at it carefully, and said:
"Everything he gave me was naturally good."
However, the more she looked, the more frightened she became. Was that man going to move the entire Mo Ying Palace to her?
When everyone in the courtyard heard this, they were all shocked. Could it be that this second betrothal gift was given to the second young lady alone?
At this time, the yellow-robed eunuch who was reading the list of rituals spoke again:
"King Mo Ying bestowed upon the Princess of Anping:
A pair of white jade ruyi, a pair of silver filigree jewelry boxes inlaid with gems, two pairs of jade earrings, two pairs of kingfisher earrings, and six pairs of various gold and gemstone earrings.
Two jade rings and six red gold rings.
A pair of double ruyi flower ornaments with silver edges, a pair of golden step-shaking ornaments with cloud-like hair and flowery face, and a pair of magnolia flying saucer step-shaking ornaments.
A pair of white jade peacock hairpins, a pair of red jade plum blossom hairpins, and a pair of sapphire blue and red hairpins with kingfisher feathers.
Six pairs of red gold silk-wrapped double-buckle bracelets, six pairs of gold-inlaid jade bracelets, and six pairs of mutton-fat white jade bracelets..."
As the eunuch sang the words of the ceremony, everyone in the courtyard was so silent that they dared not breathe. How could any woman not be moved when hearing that the man had sent such a generous betrothal gift?
But the eunuch who was reading the ritual list continued:
"A jade-carved screen with a view of lakes and mountains! A carved fine wood chaise longue!"
Then all kinds of tables, chairs, mirror cabinets, desks, and treasure cabinets began to sing!
Everyone in the hall had already become numb. Did the Ninth Prince want to redecorate the Second Miss's Suihua Garden because he saw that it was dilapidated?
Everyone thought that was the end of it, after all, it was a gift so generous that they had never seen or heard of it before!
But unexpectedly, the eunuch just took a breath and then continued to sing:
"Six pieces of Yuhua brocade, six pieces of Xiangyun gauze!
Six shops in the capital, two houses in the capital, two manors in the suburbs of the capital, and a betrothal gift of two hundred thousand taels!"
As the eunuch finished singing the last ritual, everyone in the courtyard breathed a sigh of relief.
This betrothal gift is really too heavy!
Especially the last few items, wouldn’t they be worth millions of taels if they were easily sold?
Just talking about those two kinds of brocade, the emperor rewarded us with four pieces at the beginning, which is already a rare gift!
Now, this Ninth Prince actually... just gave away twelve horses!
Even the aloof, steady and dignified Queen Cao's eyes lit up when she heard about the twelve pieces of top-quality brocade gauze!
Si Jinyun secretly pinched the handkerchief in her hand, and her heart was like a ball of fire that was about to burn her whole body!
Why? Why did Si Jinxing receive so much love from him?
What's wrong with her?
Her skin used to be dark, but now it is fair and tender, isn't it?
Si Jinyun raised his eyes full of anger and looked at Si Jinxing who was talking and laughing with Qi Moli.
She must die!
She made up her mind secretly, and unconsciously raised her hand to rub her itchy face hard.
At this time, the yard was filled with betrothal gift boxes. The lids of those boxes were opened, and the jewellery ornaments were shining brightly, stimulating the desires of everyone in the yard.
However, the huge front yard of the general's mansion could not accommodate all the betrothal gifts. As they were moved, there was no room left to walk in the yard.
Qi Moli waved his hand and said, "Send all these things to the next yard!"
Seeing that everyone was confused, Mrs. Lu explained:
"The house next door is one of the two houses we gave to the county lady!
Everyone was shocked. The house next door was the mansion built by the late emperor for his favorite little princess.
However, the little princess at that time could not escape the path of marriage and died on the way.
This house has been vacant ever since.
Si Junshan nodded. The house was bigger than his own residence, so these things could be placed anywhere.
He praised: "In that case, let's move all these betrothal gifts over there!"
Upon hearing this, the Queen looked at him calmly. General Si today was completely different from the General Si on the Mid-Autumn Night!
When the old lady heard this, she felt her chest pounding violently. She took a breath and said angrily:
"She hasn't even gotten married yet, so why is she leaving the betrothal gifts out there? This is against the rules!"
After she finished speaking, no one paid any attention to her.
Mrs. Lu directed the servants to close the lids of the boxes filled with jewels one by one and then move them away one after another.
The old lady would never agree to that. She had put so much effort into raising her granddaughter, how could she just watch the betrothal gift go away?
If she moves to that house, won’t she have no chance at all?
As she was thinking this, she suddenly heard a sharp scream coming from the yard.
She was startled and looked in the direction of the sound, only to see a woman screaming in terror with blood all over her hands and face!
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