Chapter 9 Borrowing Silver from the Prince
Song Zhimian remained very calm; she knew that Song Kaishan and Ding Shi would never hand over the entire dowry to her.
The person you're to marry is arranged by them, and so is the place you go.
The dowry that was officially given away either ended up in an accident on the way, or it was given by Song Kaishan under the guise of a dowry to the person he wanted to curry favor with.
No matter what, Song Zhimian would not accept it.
Since the dowry can't be kept, then let's use it to fight for something.
I have now completed the first step and achieved the result I wanted.
Song Kaishan and Ding must be scrambling to raise money right now!
The money owed to the Censorate is not so easy to owe...
"Eldest sister, you have such audacity! You actually donated your entire dowry!"
I just don't know how my elder sister will manage after she marries into the family without a dowry!
Song Zhimian was wondering where Song Kaishan and Ding Shi could get the money when Song Zhiqing, accompanied by two maids, stormed into her courtyard.
After glancing at Song Zhiqing, Song Zhimin gently touched the imperial plaque.
"What? Does your younger sister also envy her elder sister for receiving the imperial plaque?"
"Don't be envious. If you donate your dowry, His Majesty might even bestow one upon you!" Song Zhimian said deliberately.
Song Zhijing's eyes were practically spitting fire.
Looking at that imperial plaque, her heart was bleeding!
Her dowry, worth 100,000 taels of silver, was exchanged for this plaque. There were many things in it that she wanted, and her mother said that when the time was right, they would all be hers.
Now...
But Song Zhimin did things in a way that made it impossible for others to criticize her.
If I say something I shouldn't, I'm afraid it will bring trouble to my family.
“Okay, elder sister, then I wish you can live past twenty thanks to this sign!” Song Zhijing whispered in Song Zhimin’s ear.
Song Zhimian wasn't angry at all. She turned her head and looked at Song Zhiqing's slightly distorted, charming face.
"Then I wish my sister could live past twenty with her generous dowry!"
only……
Given the current state of the Marquis's household, it seems they can't afford a very generous dowry.
"My younger sister will probably get married a few years later." Song Zhimian retorted with a smile.
Song Zhijing was so angry that she twisted the handkerchief in her hand into a rope, but she couldn't lay a hand on Song Zhimin right now.
Ding had specifically told her that Song Zhimin wouldn't be staying at home for much longer, and it was better to avoid trouble...
"Hmph! You don't need to worry about it. I want to see if you can still laugh after that person sends someone to return the betrothal gifts." After saying that, Song Zhiqing turned around and left.
As Song Zhimin watched Song Zhiqing leave, she couldn't help but add a couple of words after her.
“Sister, the manor is short of money right now. The jade pendant on your waist seems to be worth a hundred or eighty taels of silver.”
Why don't you take it to your mother? Even a small amount will ease her burden!
Song Zhiqing quickened her pace.
Song Zhimin smiled as she watched Song Zhiqing leave her courtyard.
The next three days are likely to be very difficult for me.
Song Kaishan and Ding would definitely make things difficult for themselves with their daily meals.
Luckily, I bought some long-lasting snacks when I went out last time, so I should be able to get through these three days with some tea.
only……
Song Kaishan and the Ding family must be having an even harder time these next three days!
...
At this moment, Song Kaishan and Ding were worrying about the 86,500 taels of silver.
Ding laid out all the account books in front of Song Kaishan.
"My lord, the only silver we can use in the manor right now is 15,000 taels, which is far too little!" Ding was so anxious that she was about to cry.
She originally thought that with the management of the household and the dowry left by Madam Gu, life in the Marquis's mansion would be quite comfortable.
Now it's all good!
The usable dowry is gone, and they also have to return all the money they misappropriated before.
She felt as if she had suddenly fallen from heaven to earth...
Song Kaishan also frowned deeply.
"How come there's only such a small amount of silver? When she left, she left behind at least 50,000 taels of silver!"
How come there's only 15,000 left now?
Ding became anxious upon hearing this.
"My lord, do you suspect that I embezzled all that silver?"
Don't forget, Qing-ge'er spent a lot of money in the north. I remember you took 15,000, and..."
"Alright, stop bringing up the past. I have 20,000 taels of silver that I can temporarily withdraw."
Also, ask your family, especially your older brother, how much they can lend you.
Also, there are quite a few things in the mansion. See if you can pick out some inconspicuous items to pawn first.
"The rest... I'll go find the Prince!" Song Kaishan didn't want to hear Ding Shi settle old scores.
Ding's eyes lit up.
"Did you ask the prince to waive our fees?"
"You wish! I'll go ask the Prince for a loan! I hope he'll lend me some out of consideration for my loyalty!"
Ding's spirits immediately wilted.
The money I borrowed from the prince! Shouldn't it be paid back? How did this happen so suddenly!
It's all that girl Song Zhimian's fault...
Ding was so angry that she wanted to immediately send Song Zhimian to that tyrannical widower's house so that she could be tortured to death...
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