Concubine Xiang said with some embarrassment: "I was planning to refuse it."
"Why?" Chen Lijiao was a little anxious. Such a good opportunity, "It's our honor that they took the initiative to invite us, not to mention that they helped us. If we don't go, wouldn't it be embarrassing for them?"
Concubine Xiang said, "I want to go too, but going out requires money, and now I... well, to be honest with you, Second Miss, we can no longer afford to spend a penny on shopping."
Chen Lijiao gritted her teeth and said, "It's okay. Since Concubine Xiang is going out with me, I will pay for whatever money you want."
When Chen Lijiao said this, she felt really painful. She still had some money saved, but not much, so she couldn't buy things as freely as before.
But in order to get with Xu Qier, he still has to spend this huge amount of money.
Aunt Xiang was waiting for Chen Lijiao to say this. Although she didn't want to take Chen Lijiao with her, she wouldn't have to pay if she took her with her.
Aunt Xiang thought about it and nodded in agreement.
"Well, this is the only way." Aunt Xiang said in embarrassment.
Chen Lijiao's back teeth were broken, but she felt relieved when she heard that Aunt Xiang agreed to her.
"Then I will come early tomorrow morning." Shen Lijiao said.
Aunt Xiang nodded, and after Shen Lijiao finished speaking, she left without any nostalgia.
He was lying on the bed. When she heard the servant say that Chen Lijiao had arrived, she was very happy. She could hardly get out of bed now. Fortunately, she was her daughter and not a stranger. He asked the maid to put a pillow behind her and leaned against the head of the bed waiting for Chen Lijiao to come.
But after waiting for a long time, she still didn't see Chen Lijiao. He sent a servant to inquire about her, but the servant came back and said that the second young lady had left.
"What? Jiao'er is gone?"
"Yes." The servant replied in a low voice.
He couldn't believe her ears. Chen Lijiao rarely came back, but she didn't even come to see her.
"But what did Concubine Xiang say to her? Did Concubine Xiang make things difficult for her?" He still refused to give up. She didn't believe that her own daughter would be so heartless. She felt that Concubine Xiang must have been the one who interfered and deliberately forced Chen Lijiao away.
The servant replied, "No. People outside saw Concubine Xiang and the Second Young Miss chatting happily, and the Second Young Miss even gave Concubine Xiang a brocade box."
He collapsed on the bed after hearing this. She was so disappointed, even desperate.
Unprecedented despair flooded He's heart. She had never thought that Chen Lijiao would be so heartless.
Even Concubine Xiang felt a little sympathetic towards He at this moment.
When Chen Lijiao came back, not only did she not pay her respects to Old Madam Shen, she didn't even go to see her own biological mother. It was obvious that she came back just to find herself and take the opportunity to hook up with Xu Qier.
Originally, Concubine Xiang was a little worried. She was afraid that when Chen Lijiao came back and heard that Doctor Zong came to the house to treat Old Madam Shen, she wanted to ask Doctor Zong to check on He.
If Doctor Zong really examined He, then he would probably not be able to hide the fact that he had drugged He.
But who knew that Shen Lijiao had no intention of treating He Shi at all, she only had herself in her heart.
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Although everything was kept simple, Wei Rushu was the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Mansion after all, and the betrothal gifts were prepared by the Palace's Internal Affairs Department according to the specifications, so naturally they would not be small.
Early in the morning of this day, Shen Liyue, Xie Wanting and Lu Yun came to add makeup to Wei Rushu.
Lu Yun gifted Wei Rushu with a set of pure gold jewelry. The moment the brocade box was opened, it shimmered with dazzling gold, dazzling the eyes. The workmanship was clearly from the palace; both the quality and craftsmanship were exceptional.
Xie Wanting was much more direct and directly gave Wei Rushu a stack of banknotes.
"I thought about it and decided that giving money directly is better than anything else. It will be the same when Yue'er gets married." Xie Wanting said.
Wei Rushu smiled and said, "Thank you very much."
Wei Rushu will also give the sisters some dowry even if it is expensive. She will also give them some when they get married.
It was Chen Liyue's turn. Chen Lijiao specially brought Yinzhu and Yinju today because she was afraid that Liandong and Yuzhou could not lift the big box.
When the box was moved out, everyone was shocked. Who would add such a big box of makeup?
Chen Liyue ordered people to open the box, and saw that the box was filled with everything. Chen Liyue took out everything one by one and explained it to them.
"These are medicinal herbs. I believe that since you've just arrived in Northern Xinjiang, you might not be able to acclimate to the climate there. I haven't prepared much, but it's enough."
"These bottles and jars are for your Lord Marquis, who will inevitably get injured while fighting in battle. These porcelain bottles are filled with pills for easy portability. There are hemostatic pills and muscle-growing pills. There are words on them. You can read them yourself later."
"These are the storybooks I collected. I'm afraid you'll be bored on the long journey, so reading these storybooks can help you pass the time."
Chen Liyue pointed to a few paper bags and said, "These are your favorite snacks, candied fruits, and dried meat. They're for you to eat on the road."
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Finally, Chen Liyue took out a red cloak from the box. "I specially asked someone to knit this cloak with fire fox fur. It will be worn for the wedding. The northern border is very cold, but with this cloak, I won't be afraid."
Wei Rushu watched Shen Liyue take things out of the box one by one, explained them to her in detail, and then put them back carefully. She was already moved to tears.
She didn't expect that Chen Liyue would prepare so much for her and be so thoughtful. Wei Rushu felt that if this box could not hold so much, Chen Liyue would have wanted to move her entire home to her.
Although they didn't spend much time together, Wei Rushu treated them sincerely, and they did the same.
Wei Rushu felt from the bottom of his heart that it was a blessing in his life to make these good friends in Wangjing City.
Xie Wanting opened her mouth wide, watching Shen Liyue take out things one by one, and asked in surprise: "Did Rushu save your life?" Otherwise, why would Shen Liyue prepare so many things for her.
Shen Liyue glanced at her and said, "Didn't you save my life?"
If Shen Liyue had not happened to meet Wei Rushu, she might not have been able to explain what happened in Zhuangyuan Street that day.
Even if it wasn't Shen Liyue who stayed in the same room with He Zhen, she would most likely be dragged into this incident by He Zhen afterwards.
Wei Rushu chuckled and said, "I just had a meal with you." After saying that, he winked at Shen Liyue.
Shen Liyue smiled knowingly and said nothing more.
Suddenly, there was a sound of laughter outside. It turned out that Wang Wentian's wedding party had arrived.
Several of them were guarding the door of Wei Rusu's room, and Wang Wentian had to stuff several big red envelopes into her pockets before she opened the door.
After Wang Wentian took Wei Rushu away, Shen Liyue looked at the backs of the vast crowd and couldn't help but sigh, "It's really spectacular."
Lu Yun smiled and said, "Are you envious? Don't be envious. There will be even more people around when you get married."
Shen Liyue: “Ah?”
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