While Jiang Cha was in a good mood, Wang Shi was not.
She angrily returned to her room, intending to sweep everything off the dressing table, but then she put her hand down and pulled it back.
Looking at his aging face reflected in the bronze mirror, he angrily picked up the mirror and smashed it hard on the ground.
"Mrs?"
"What wife? What wife lives as miserably as me?" She doesn't have much money, and she needs to be very careful with her spending if she wants to help her family.
And this bronze mirror?
What's so good about venting your anger on an unbreakable bronze mirror? She saw it in Jiang Cha's room: there was a glass mirror that reflected people clearly, even the wrinkles on their faces.
That was left to her by her mother.
Wang thought sourly, "She's just a little girl, yet she treats her like a treasure."
I don't know how much her mother left her.
That's what allows such a girl to live such a carefree life.
The Jiang family owns many businesses, the most valuable of which is naturally the gambling den.
Now it's her son, Jiang Peng, who is managing it.
This was what she was most satisfied with, but unfortunately, Jiang Lin had nothing.
"Mother, Mother!" Jiang Lin ran in, lifting her skirt. "I heard you're going to marry my eldest sister off to a poor, pedantic scholar." A hint of schadenfreude appeared on Jiang Lin's pretty face.
"Don't even think about it. Your father refused. He also told me not to interfere in your eldest sister's marriage anymore, or he would marry you off to that poor scholar."
"What? How could Father do this?" Jiang Lin stared wide-eyed in disbelief. "Father is so biased. Besides, that scholar doesn't even look down on me." Although she was born into the Jiang family, she was the poorest. Her younger brother owned a gambling den, and even her older sister, whom she had always looked down upon, had considerable private property. Only she had nothing. Of course, she also knew clearly that the Jiang family's assets would not go to her daughter.
Generally, the amount of property a daughter owns and the size of her dowry depend not only on her father's wealth but also on how well her mother contributes.
She doesn't really rely on her mother anymore; even if she has money, it's mostly used to subsidize her maternal grandmother's family.
"Mom, I'm also fifteen years old this year."
"Mother knows, Mother will definitely find you a good family." Madam Wang stroked Jiang Lin's face with loving eyes.
"Mother, have you prepared my dowry?"
"Your dowry will naturally be prepared by the public funds. Besides, your younger brother said he will add to your dowry."
"Mother, do you know that my eldest sister has a private dowry?" Jiang Lin felt extremely envious when she thought of her eldest sister's private dowry.
"What? You think your mother is poor?" Hearing her daughter mention Jiang Cha's private stash, Wang Shi immediately became displeased.
“No, that’s how it is. Mothers in ordinary families start saving up dowries for their daughters from a young age. You know, the more generous the dowry, the more secure the daughter will be in her husband’s family.” Jiang Lin said, while stealing glances at her mother’s expression.
He sighed silently in his heart.
It seems that her mother had no concept of this at all.
"Oh dear, a young girl like you, still so young, and you keep talking about marriage and dowry. Have you no shame?" Wang pinched Jiang Lin's nose. "Alright, I'll help you prepare. It's just that your maternal grandmother's family is having difficulties, so I'm giving them some extra help. You're not engaged yet, but once you are, I'll definitely help you prepare a generous dowry."
Hopefully?
Jiang Lin sighed again, somewhat doubting her mother's assurance.
Ever since Ning Hong made those remarks, the matchmakers who were originally eager to make their moves have all disappeared without a trace.
Ning Hong didn't mind at all and simply took Ning Qingfeng to the school.
Ning Qingfeng was originally a student at Guanglu Academy. However, since Guanglu Academy had already expelled him, it naturally wouldn't accept him again. Moreover, according to Ning Qingfeng, the academy hadn't even investigated the matter thoroughly before convicting him, so there must be someone within the academy who disliked him.
Ning Hong carefully searched her memories and found the White Horse Academy.
Xiao Lang, the headmaster of Baima Academy, was the third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination. It is said that he was originally the top scholar, but because of his handsome appearance, he became the third-ranked scholar.
He was even chosen by Princess Ningde and became her husband.
Xiao Lang disliked being an official and preferred the way of teaching. After spending two years in the Hanlin Academy, he resigned and returned to his hometown to open a school. Over the years, he has taught quite a few scholars, candidates, and Jinshi.
Ning Hong, carrying a food box, led Ning Qingfeng to Baima Academy.
Compared to Guanglu Academy, Baima Academy looks more simple and unpretentious.
The gatekeeper was quite polite and led them to the headmaster's courtyard.
Xiao Lang was sitting in the courtyard, enjoying tea and playing chess.
Ning Hong didn't originally know how to play Go, but he learned quite a bit while doing the Ning Nuonuo task. After all, ancient scholars were required to learn the Six Arts, and besides, his teacher was the renowned Confucian scholar Han Taifu; he certainly wouldn't allow him to be 'unlearned and incompetent.'
He was able to pass the imperial examination and become a so-called "golden boy" because of the memory of his several lifetimes. However, Han Tianbao was a true genius who was proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
With a brother-in-law like that around, he can't be too bad.
We can't afford to lose too badly and make Ning Nuonuo lose face, can we?
"Want to play a game of chess?"
Xiao Lang gestured with his lips, indicating that they should sit down and play chess with him.
Ning Hong originally wanted to go herself, but saw that Ning Qingfeng had already taken a seat first.
To his surprise, Ning Qingfeng was quite skilled at chess.
It is said that playing chess can reveal a person's character and personality.
Watching Ning Qingfeng play chess, he was completely different from his usual carefree self, appearing more refined and less boorish.
"good."
Unfortunately, although Ning Qingfeng was quite talented, he was no match for the third-ranked scholar. After persisting for half an hour, he waved his hand and admitted defeat.
"I lost."
He seemed used to losing games, so he wasn't angry at all, and even casually put the pieces back in their original positions.
Seeing this, Ning Hong and Xiao Lang both raised their eyebrows.
Ning Qingfeng gave him so many surprises today.
Not only is his chess skill outstanding, but his memory is also exceptional. No wonder he was able to pass the imperial examination without a good teacher. It is truly remarkable.
Thinking about this, he felt even more disgusted with Wei Qing.
After Qingfeng passed the imperial examination and returned home in glory, he never did anything to wrong Wei Qing. However, this time traveler insisted on dealing with him, changing his life forever.
It's utterly baffling.
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