"That's natural!"
Marquis Changping, completely oblivious to the fact that he was falling into a trap, nodded in agreement.
But after nodding, he started to worry again: how could he show how much he valued Miss Liao?
Seeing his worried expression, Old Mrs. Yin did not rush to speak. Instead, she picked up her teacup, took a sip of tea, and deliberately made a sound when she put the teacup down.
The teacup touched the coffee table with a "thud," a sound that seemed to strike his heart, making him suddenly realize, "Does my dear in-laws have any good suggestions?"
Old Madam Yin seemed to be about to say something, but then she smiled and waved her hand, "What good suggestions could a woman like me have? Your Excellency should go and discuss it with the old lady!"
"My dear in-law, you must have something on your mind. Tell me quickly!"
"This is something I shouldn't have gotten involved in..."
"What are you saying, in-law? We are both Lin-ge'er's elders, and we share the same thoughts, only wishing for Lin-ge'er's well-being! Please feel free to speak your mind!"
"Since Your Excellency has said so, then I will speak frankly! In fact, if we are talking about how much we value her, what could better demonstrate the Marquis's family's respect for her than entrusting the betrothal gifts to Miss Liao in advance?"
Upon hearing this, Marquis Changping's expression froze instantly.
Dowry!
Grandma Yin pretended not to see it and continued, "Actually, if you ask me, even the Emperor would probably want to leave such a kind-hearted and well-off girl to his own son!"
Families like ours naturally cannot compare to the Emperor's power, so we can only compete with the Emperor in sincerity!
What could better demonstrate our sincerity than presenting all our wealth to this young woman?
All of his wealth?!
Marquis Changping was getting restless!
He hasn't even seen all of the things belonging to the third wife yet, and they're already going to give them away?
"My lord, this marriage is not necessarily safe! What if General Weiyuan just doesn't agree? If General Weiyuan's wife tries to persuade our daughter, do you think Lin-ge'er will still be able to marry Miss Liao after three years?"
But if we use all our wealth to show our sincerity and win over Miss Liao, and then tell Lin Ge'er to treat Miss Liao with care, Miss Liao will definitely not change her mind easily in the future!
As long as she doesn't change her mind, the marriage is a done deal!
Besides, once Miss Liao marries into the Marquis's mansion, wouldn't all those possessions still end up in the Marquis's mansion? Even if things don't work out, those things still belong to the Marquis's mansion, so the Marquis's mansion suffers no loss whatsoever!
Yes, yes!
As long as we can catch this big fish, Miss Liao, why should we care about a little bit of material possessions!
Furthermore, my in-laws are right; those things still belong to the Marquis's mansion anyway.
Besides, Miss Liao is all alone. If she wants to manage those things, she will definitely need someone's help. When the time comes, he can send some people over to help her. Wouldn't it be cheaper to take the things?
Thinking it over, Marquis Changping smiled broadly and said, "My in-laws are so farsighted. We'll do whatever you say. I'll go find someone to choose an auspicious date right now and see if there are any. If not, my son and third daughter-in-law will have to make do!"
"This matter is entirely up to Your Excellency to decide; this old woman will not see Your Excellency off!"
Watching Marquis Changping leave with light steps, Old Madam Yin's eyes were filled with barely concealed anger and sorrow.
Jiang Segu emerged from the west room, lifted the curtain, and stepped forward to grasp Old Madam Yin's hand. "Thank you for your kindness, Grandmother."
Grandma Yin then suppressed her grief and anger, gently stroking Jiang Segu's hand, "It's so kind of you, a young lady, to think so thoroughly. You've suffered so much!"
"It's all Aunt Lan's advice that's helping my granddaughter. I'm not suffering!"
Grandma Yin sighed, looking at the dazzling sun outside, and couldn't help but worry about the body.
"The weather is unusually hot this year, I'm afraid we'll need to stock up on ice!"
"Grandmother, don't worry, your granddaughter has arranged everything. The day after tomorrow will be an auspicious day!"
Neither the mother's funeral nor her dowry should be delayed for too long; it's best to settle them quickly!
Soon, the news that Jiang Wenlin and Liao Luzhen were getting engaged reached everyone's ears.
This was expected and didn't cause any trouble.
And so the day passed...
The next morning, Jiang Segu got up early and, with Qiaolian's help, wore a white dress, but without a white flower in her hair.
If I were to go out today, wearing a white flower in my hair would be too conspicuous.
Before she could even have breakfast, Qiaolian came to report, "Miss, the First Madam is about to leave!"
"Isn't it the hour of Si (9-11 AM)?"
"This servant does not know why the Madam went out so early. The Madam asked the kitchen to prepare a food box."
Jiang Segu frowned in thought. Instead of having breakfast at home, he had prepared a lunchbox...
Could it be prepared for Kang Kai?
My aunt is so kind?
Or perhaps...?
Jiang Segu suddenly stood up and said quickly, "Qiaolian will stay at home and follow Aunt Lan's instructions. Qiaohe and Qinghong will come out with me!"
Jiang Segu's carriage followed Madam Jiang at a distance, while Qinghong guided Jiang Segu from the eaves and walls.
Madam Jiang's carriage kept circling around East Street. Then, at a three-way intersection, she got off the carriage with Zijin, who was carrying a food box. She left the carriage to continue circling East Street while she took Zijin to West Street.
Jiang Segu did not get off the carriage, but instead told Qinghong to follow him.
After the person had gone far away, Jiang Segu ordered Niu Er to go to the nearest pharmacy.
When the car arrived at the pharmacy, Jiang Segu led Qiaohe inside and immediately asked the waiter for something to enhance their sexual experience.
The waiter was quite frightened and repeatedly said that he did not have such a thing.
Jiang Segu confidently declared, "My husband has bought from here more than once, don't try to fool me!"
Only then did the waiter calm down and ask Jiang Segu what he needed.
"Incense sticks!"
After Jiang Segu got what he wanted, he got into a carriage and went to West Street.
Qiaohe lifted the carriage curtain and followed Qinghong's trail until she saw Qinghong in Zao'er Hutong.
"Girl, Qinghong is over there!"
"Go and give the things to Qinghong!"
"yes!"
Qinghong took the item and, upon hearing it was an aphrodisiac, knew exactly what to do.
Sitting in Kang Kai's house, Madam Jiang looked at the messy and smelly room, feeling no disgust, only tension.
Zijin searched the entire house but couldn't find Kang Kai.
"He should still be at the gambling den."
"You good-for-nothing!"
Madam Jiang cursed in a low voice.
But if a man is successful, why would his wife run off with someone else?
"Madam, why don't we go for a walk and come back at 9:00 AM?"
"No need, just wait here!"
Kang Kai did not keep Madam Jiang waiting for long; he returned in less than a quarter of an hour.
Upon seeing Kang Kai return, Madam Jiang instructed Zijin to go out and keep watch.
Qinghong slipped in silently through the back window, lit the aphrodisiac incense, rolled it to a spot not far from Madam Jiang, and then quickly returned the way she came...
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