Chapter 28 Gu Family Compensates Dowry
Xiao family.
Madam Xiao had already packed up all the gifts sent by the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion and was about to go out.
The servant came quickly.
"Madam, the Gu family has arrived, carrying a lot of boxes."
Xiao Fuguang touched his forehead and thought, "Oh, I spoke too hastily yesterday and forgot that the Gu family would come to return the dowry today."
"Mother, it's okay. Let's first count the dowry sent by the Gu family, and then go to the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion. After all, yesterday we only said that we would go to return the token today, but we didn't say whether it would be in the morning or afternoon."
Mrs. Xiao nodded after hearing this.
"That's all I can do."
"Please invite the Gu family in."
The people from the Gu family were quickly brought in, led by Gu Xiu, followed by several servants who were carrying several large boxes that looked quite heavy.
Gu Xiu's face was not looking good. It was obvious that he was very worried about this marriage, but he had to come here anyway.
He took a step forward, bowed to Madam Xiao, and said.
"Madam Zhongyong, the Gu family has come here today to return Miss Xiao's dowry and apologize for what happened before."
Madam Xiao nodded lightly.
"I'd like to trouble General Gu to make the trip in person."
"Please ask Madam Xiao to count the dowry." Gu Xiu signaled the servants to open the box, which was filled with all kinds of items, including gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings.
"Madam, it's very difficult to find an identical pair of dowry that was burned. I had people select items of equal value from the Gu family's storehouse. Those that couldn't be found have been exchanged for silver."
"The total amount of banknotes here is one hundred and six thousand one hundred taels."
Liu Yue and Xing Yue looked at Xiao Fuguang, and seeing that Xiao Fuguang nodded to them, they immediately stepped forward to count the things and banknotes.
Madam Xiao ordered.
"Someone, serve tea to General Gu."
It took about the time of an incense stick to count.
The two then nodded to Xiao Fuguang.
Madam Xiao spoke slowly.
"Now that everything is confirmed, General Gu, please return. My Xiao family does not wish to have any further entanglement with the Gu family. From now on, your parents' family will go their separate ways."
Hearing this, Gu Xiu felt relieved and said quickly.
"Please rest assured, Madam Xiao, the matter between our two families ends here. The Gu family will not disturb the Xiao family in the future. Goodbye."
It's really sad that the in-laws, who have been relatives for many years, finally turned into enemies.
Yongchang Marquis Mansion.
The wife of the Marquis of Yongchang looked increasingly unhappy.
"Why haven't the Xiao family members come yet?"
"Could it be that you regret it?"
Caiyi sat aside, holding her belly with her hand.
"It's not impossible. Everyone might have been angry yesterday. If they really regretted it, things would become much simpler."
Wang Zhaowen spoke coldly after hearing this.
"After all, they still can't bear to leave the high branches of my Yongchang Marquis Mansion."
"Look at how aloof they were yesterday. It was really disgusting."
The wife of the Marquis of Yongchang also spoke.
"Even if the Xiao family regrets it, we can't just let yesterday's events go. We have to make them apologize."
Several people were talking.
A little maid came in.
"Madam, Prince, Cousin, the Xiao family is here."
Several people looked at each other.
The wife of Marquis Yongchang then gave the order.
"Let them in."
Then he spoke with a proud look on his face.
"Zhao Wen, when we meet the Xiao family later, we must hold our heads high and kill their arrogance to avenge what happened yesterday."
Wang Zhaowen nodded.
"Don't worry, mother. I know what to do. If nothing else, I'm definitely good at holding up a Qiao."
Xiao Fuguang and Madam Xiao and their party walked into the hall of the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion with a leisurely pace and a hint of alienation on their faces.
Wang Zhaowen looked at Xiao Fusu who was walking beside Xiao Fuguang.
"It seems you have reflected and understood."
After hearing this, Xiao Fuguang looked at Wang Zhaowen with a complicated expression.
"Reflection?"
"Where does it hurt today, Prince?"
Wang Zhaowen's face darkened.
"What do you mean?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang looked at him and spoke slowly.
"Looking at the prince's mental state, he doesn't seem to be ill. Why would he start talking nonsense when he's fine?"
Caiyi looked at the few people, walked forward with a smile, and pulled Xiao Fushu in an intimate manner.
"I guess you are my future cousin-in-law."
"I've long heard that my future cousin's wife is well-educated, well-mannered, and stunningly beautiful. Now that I've seen her, I realize how lucky it is for my cousin to marry her."
Xiao Fushu pulled his hand away, frowned, and stood next to Xiao Fuguang.
Xiao Fuguang looked at Caiyi.
"I guess you're the cousin from the Yongchang Marquisate. No wonder the Madam and the Crown Prince love you so much that they're willing to break off their engagement with the Xiao family just to give you and your child a status. With your little mouth, you could coax even the sparrows off the branches outside, let alone the Madam and the Crown Prince."
The second young lady of the Xiao family is quite good at playing bothersome people. Caiyi's expression stiffened for a moment, then she smiled again and spoke.
"This is all a misunderstanding. My aunt and cousin just felt sorry for me because I was helpless."
"It's also my fault. I didn't consider it from my cousin's perspective. If I hadn't even entered the family yet and there was a pregnant cousin at home, I would have felt uncomfortable."
Then he bowed to Xiao Fushu.
"I'm here to apologize to my cousin's wife."
"Cousin, you are so beautiful, gentle and virtuous, so please don't bother with a fool like me."
Xiao Fuguang's eyes lit up slightly when he saw this. What a powerful little mouth! No wonder the wife of Marquis Yongchang and Wang Zhaowen were fooled around.
The wife of Marquis Yongchang spoke slowly.
"Since your Xiao family has realized their mistakes, and we will still be relatives in the future, let's not talk about the past. You have all seen how sensible Caiyi is. Fushu and Caiyi should get along well from now on."
It turned out that not only Wang Zhaowen looked sick, but the wife of Marquis Yongchang also looked seriously ill. Seeing that they had been ignoring the Xiao family, Xiao Fuguang helped Mrs. Xiao to sit down.
"Madam, when did my Xiao family ever say that we regretted it?"
The wife of Marquis Yongchang raised her head proudly.
"We agreed to cancel the engagement today and exchange the token. Your Xiao family is dragging their feet and refusing to show up. If that's not going back on your word, what is it?"
Wang Zhaowen looked at Xiao Fushu and spoke.
"Since you already know you're wrong, take better care of Caiyi after you get home. Learn from her what it means to be sensible. Don't be jealous and make me dislike you."
Xiao Fushu looked at Wang Zhaowen in confusion.
Why do you think he is so stupid?
Self-righteous stuff.
In the past, if I had found out he was so stupid, I wouldn't have given him any gifts.
Xiao Fuguang raised his hand and supported his forehead.
"I'm really not afraid of dealing with bad people, I'm just afraid of dealing with stupid people."
Madam Xiao looked at the wife of Marquis Yongchang.
"Madam, don't worry. The Xiao family has not regretted it. It's just that they were delayed because of something they needed to deal with. I didn't expect you to misunderstand me."
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