Chapter 96 Cousins ​​Meet

Yun Zhirou brought betrothal gifts, and people watched along the way. There were a total of 48 betrothal gifts.

Many officials and families did not give so many dowries when marrying off their daughters, but the Feng family gave so many betrothal gifts alone.

People began to inquire. It turned out that this was for the Jingzhao Yin Yuan family, and then everything became clear.

The Yuan family contributed all their money to the medicine shop for their daughter. If the man gave less betrothal gifts and the woman's family had no money to prepare dowry, wouldn't it be embarrassing?

But these ideas, people only thought about it in their hearts, and did not dare to talk about it.

Because Mr. Yuan had a good reputation as an official and was loved by the people. Everyone could only sympathize with the young lady of the Yuan family.

Some people thought that the Feng family should give more betrothal gifts.

The Yuan family had been notified long ago and waited with their doors open.

Yuan Yinan took half a day off today and waited at home.

At the beginning of the Si hour (9 o'clock in the morning), Yun Zhirou arrived at the gate of the Yuan family in a sedan chair.

Yuan Yinan and his wife came out to greet them immediately.

The two pregnant women met and smiled at each other, both of them were surrounded by the aura of loving mothers.

"Your Majesty, I have met Her Royal Highness the Fifth Princess."

"Sir Yuan, Madam Yuan, great joy. Come on, carry them all in."

Yun Zhirou was honored to bring so many betrothal gifts.

The servants entered one by one.

The yard was small, so they went in and put them away and then came out and waited outside.

After putting them away, Yuan Yinan was generous and gave each servant a gift money as a reward.

This is an old rule, no matter how much.

After everyone sat down, Yun Zhirou took out the gift list and asked the Yuan family to count it.

The two pregnant women had endless topics to talk about, and this matter fell to Yuan Yinan.

But he was happy to do so.

At this time, of course, the Madam must not be tired. The Madam just needs to take good care of the baby.

Yun Zhirou asked the maid she brought with her and Nanny Wu to help.

As the main character of the marriage, Yuan Qiaolan usually avoids such occasions.

Nanny Wu checked the boxes one by one and read them to Yuan Yinan for comparison.

But when she found a box full of clothes for babies or children, her hand stopped.

"Sir Yuan, this..." Nanny Wu knew at a glance that this box of betrothal gifts was definitely not for the Yuan family to return as dowry.

This was a typical way for the Yuan family to keep it.

"My mother-in-law is really thoughtful." What else did Yuan Yinan not understand? This was prepared for his unborn child.

Nanny Wu flipped through all the clothes. There was really everything. It was so complete. It could be worn from birth to three years old.

Then...

Nanny Wu found that there was an envelope at the bottom.

"Master Yuan, look." Nanny Wu said in surprise.

Yuan Yinan was also curious and stretched his head to see the envelope.

How could the Feng family put a letter to him in the betrothal gift box?

Without thinking too much, he bent down and picked it up.

He touched it with his hand and found that it was indeed paper.

He opened it on the spot.

But when he saw the content on the paper, he was not calm. He compared it with the gift list, but there was nothing.

Yuan Yinan gave Nanny Wu the gift list and asked her to continue, then walked into the inner hall.

"Madam, look." Yuan Yinan handed the envelope to Li Meixiang.

Li Meixiang saw her husband's hesitant expression and curiously took it and opened it.

He pulled out the paper inside.

"Banknotes?" Li Meixiang exclaimed.

In this era, it is not fashionable to give silver when making an engagement. It is disrespectful to the woman's family and is a slap in the face to say that they are poor. Only the dowry has a box of silver.

But the Feng family gave it.

But some people certainly cannot think that the Feng family deliberately slapped them in the face.

Li Meixiang counted again, twenty thousand taels.

This is too much. Even the box of silver for the dowry is at most a few thousand taels.

"Sir Yuan, it is given by the Feng family, so you can take it with confidence." Yun Zhirou did not expect the Feng family to be so kind.

This is to help the Yuan family in this way. The Feng family also hopes that the in-laws can live a better life. In a few months, they will have another baby. If they give the Yuan family money directly at other times, they will definitely not accept it. Now that it is hidden in the betrothal gift, the Yuan family has to accept it.

Next, they will have money to buy dowry for their daughter, and it will be given in front of her, a princess. Then, when the Yuan family prepares more dowry for their daughters in the future, they will have witnesses and explanations.

Although it is still a bit embarrassing, it can also show that the Feng family values ​​the daughters of the Yuan family.

This is the rhythm for the Yuan family to accept it.

Yuan Yinan sighed and had to accept it, as well as the box of children's supplies.

On the other side.

Ruan Ruoying brought Nanny Zhao to Guanghua Street. She took the lead and walked in front, searching alley by alley.

This street is not big, it is a small street in the south city. There is a small alley every certain distance from the main street.

"Madam, where are we going?" Nanny Zhao couldn't help but ask after suppressing her voice for so long.

"Just follow me today, don't ask anything else. Remember not to talk too much." Ruan Ruoying gave her a cold look.

Madam Zhao was an elder in her courtyard, and had been with her since she married into Feng Mansion. And Madam Zhao's family, young and old, were all in Ruan Ruoying's hands.

It could be said that Ruan Ruoying was the master she must be loyal to.

Of course, Ruan Ruoying treated her family well over the years.

Both children worked as shopkeepers in Ruan Ruoying's dress shop, and the grandson was also being trained.

The two walked into the sixth alley.

They came to a small house.

Ruan Ruoying motioned for Madam Zhao to go forward and knock on the door.

The one who opened the door was a little girl, about fifteen years old.

"Who are you looking for?" the little girl asked.

"You are Liu Xier, right?" Ruan Ruoying asked.

"Yes. May I ask who you are?" The little girl was puzzled as to how someone knew her name.

"I'm looking for your father."

"Oh, my father is out doing something and will be back soon. Please come in and sit down first." Liu Xier smiled harmlessly.

Ruan Ruoying took Nanny Zhao in. There was a small courtyard with only one entrance, a patio, and then three main rooms. On the left and right were the kitchens and on the left were the woodsheds.

It was very clean.

"Is this your house?" Ruan Ruoying asked after looking around.

"Yes, ma'am, my father bought this small courtyard when we first came to the capital. He said that he would change it to a bigger one when he made more money in the future." Liu Xier spoke enthusiastically about her father's plan.

"Why did your family want to come to the capital?" Ruan Ruoying had not figured it out before, so she asked casually.

"Dad said that there are many rich people in the capital and more money can be made. So I came here first to explore the way. If everything goes well in the future, I will let my brothers and sisters-in-law come over." Liu Xier replied naively.

"There are many rich people in the capital. But without a foundation, it is not easy to do business."

"I don't know about this Xier. I heard from dad that there are acquaintances in the capital." Liu Xier was surprised when she mentioned acquaintances.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside the door.

Ruan Ruoying turned around and looked at the door.

A middle-aged man walked in, wearing a suit for a wealthy man. It was not very luxurious, but it was also top-quality. He

was of medium build and a little fat, but it was just right. His hair was combed neatly.

There were also some frost on his square face.

Without a beard, the whole face is still the same, but it is old and has some wrinkles.

The man saw two women standing in the yard and looked carefully: "Cousin!?"

After not seeing each other for many years, the cousin has matured a lot. Although her makeup is beautiful, she also looks old. She is no longer the girl in her teens.

"Cousin!" Ruan Ruoying also recognized the person at a glance.

It was Liu Taizhe, that's right.

It turned out to be the cousin she almost married that year.