"Su Wenyuan is really living the high life with her dowry! Hiring a cook caused such a commotion that the whole city was in an uproar. If she wanted to, she could buy the Prime Minister's mansion!" Madam Wang was so angry that she spun around on the ground.
Su Yuan clutched his chest and remained silent, looking more than ten years older.
This morning at court, he was scolded by the emperor again, who asked him who had made him sick and how he had been angered.
He dared not say it; he could only explain that it was a misunderstanding.
Upon hearing the word "misunderstanding," the Emperor became even angrier and told him to avoid such misunderstandings in the future.
Although Su Yuan didn't know what was going on, he vaguely guessed that Su Wenyuan must have said something to anger the Emperor when she met him.
When she returned, Wang continued to make a scene.
"Back then, you married that bitch just for the dowry. Now you've had a daughter with her, raised her for over ten years, and then returned the dowry in its entirety?"
"What did I gain from being a mistress for so many years? If I had known it would turn out like this, I would never have slept with you!" Wang was so angry that she brought up all the shameful things she had done back then.
Su Yuan said angrily, "If you don't want to, leave now! I'll write a letter of divorce."
They argued all day yesterday, and they're still arguing today.
Su Lin'er had no choice but to come in and advised, "Things have already come to this point, what's the use of arguing here? Why don't you think carefully about how to get the dowry back when Su Wenyuan returns to her parents' home tomorrow?"
Wang roared, "Is it even possible to get it back?"
Su Lin'er said, "Why not? I've invited His Highness the Crown Prince to the residence tomorrow. With His Highness's help, how could her biological father not get it back when he asks her for it?"
Su Yuan and Wang Shi exchanged a glance, temporarily stopping their argument, and plotted how to get the things back.
Su Wenyuan originally went on the homecoming trip purely for the purpose of fighting, but Sheng Jingyu said that he would come along that night, so the plan had to be changed.
Otherwise, if she were to make a move, would Sheng Jingyu stop her or not?
Early in the morning, Yuexiu pulled out what she considered to be her most beautiful headdress.
If your wedding day was too shabby, then your return visit today must not be shabby either.
Su Wenyuan spent a long time getting ready, and the clothes and hair accessories were all from her dowry. Even though the good things had been buried for many years, they were still so dazzling when they reappeared.
Upon seeing this, Sheng Jingyu couldn't help but show a surprised expression.
Fortunately, he reacted immediately and slightly turned his head to cover himself.
His queen is truly wealthy.
Su Wenyuan's hair ornament, named Crimson Gold Mist, was a fleeting beauty more than forty years ago. Many people wanted to buy it at great expense, but it was suddenly bought by someone, who said it cost hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.
At the time, many people tried to make imitations based on this design, but no matter how they made them, they were always a little off.
The palace still has the design, and even with the finest red jadeite, it's impossible to achieve the same effect.
Given its age, many people have begun to doubt its authenticity, suggesting that it may not have been that beautiful back then and was merely hyped up.
At this moment, Su Wenyuan put it on, and Sheng Jingyu could only be said to live up to his reputation; the hundreds of thousands of taels of silver were well worth it.
But Su Wenyuan didn't seem to recognize her...
"Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress has been suffering from severe abdominal pain since early this morning. Would you like to go and see her?" Meng Qi suddenly came in to report, which surprised both Sheng Jingyu and Su Wenyuan.
Today is her homecoming day, but the Empress is ill? Is she not planning to let Sheng Jingyu accompany her?
Sheng Jingyu frowned and asked, "When did this happen? Is it serious?"
Meng Qi said, "It seems quite serious. The imperial physician was summoned in the middle of the night. All the concubines and the two princes are there now, only the prince is missing."
The Empress had two biological sons. Although Sheng Jingyu was not the Empress's biological son, everyone inside and outside the palace knew that the Empress treated him better than her own sons.
It would be somewhat unreasonable for him not to enter the palace at this time.
Su Wenyuan suddenly smiled, took Sheng Jingyu's arm and said, "Since Mother is ill, there's no rush for the homecoming. Let's go to the palace together."
The Empress not only wanted to stop Sheng Jingyu, but also wanted to make things difficult for Su Wenyuan.
At this time, the Empress fell ill. She would be scolded if she returned to her parents' home, and she would also be criticized if she entered the palace. She was caught in a dilemma.
"The Prime Minister might be waiting for you at his residence," Sheng Jingyu reminded him.
Su Wenyuan laughed and said, "Isn't that what we should do? We won't die in a little while. Meng Qi, prepare the carriage and go to the palace first."
The news arrived at the Prime Minister's residence as soon as the carriage departed from the Prince Chen's residence.
Su Yuan and Wang Shi, among others, were waiting in the main hall, but they were waiting for the Crown Prince.
Su Lin'er looked at the doorway again and again, feeling both nervous and expectant.
Seeing her daughter, Wang felt much better.
Su Lin'er is very good-looking, and she has been taught music, chess, calligraphy and painting since she was a child. Among the girls in the capital, she is top-notch in terms of talent and appearance.
Many people have come to propose marriage this year, but Wang has rejected them all.
Su Lin'er fell in love with the Crown Prince, and Lady Wang was willing to support her.
Of the Emperor's sons, only the Crown Prince is considered outstanding. Although he cannot compare to Sheng Jingyu, Sheng Jingyu is blind and will certainly not be able to inherit the throne.
Therefore, the throne can only be passed to the Crown Prince in the future. If Su Lin'er can marry the Crown Prince, she will become the Empress.
Seeing her impatient look, Su Yuan scolded her, "Can't you be a little more composed? The Crown Prince hasn't even said he wants to marry you yet."
He hasn't even said he wants to marry her, and she keeps trying to get close to him. What will people think if word gets out?
Su Lin'er wasn't angry at all, and said smugly, "He doesn't need to say anything. It's not as easy for the Crown Prince to marry a concubine as you think. Do you think he's Prince Chen? He can't just grant a marriage in less than three days."
Lady Wang frowned and said, "You know it's not easy for the Crown Prince to get married, but do you know that if your dowry is generous, both the Crown Prince and Consort Wan will think more highly of you?"
Su Lin'er said nonchalantly, "Mother, how much did you prepare for me? It doesn't really matter if it's a little less."
"Less?" Wang was like a cat with its fur standing on end; she almost jumped up because of those three words.
“Back then, Marquis Anle only had one daughter, and her dowry consisted entirely of rare treasures. Don’t be fooled by the small number of boxes; even if the Prime Minister’s mansion were to empty its coffers now, it still wouldn’t be as valuable as one of her dowry boxes. Do you think that’s a small amount?”
Su Lin'er was stunned and looked at Su Yuan in disbelief.
Why didn't Su Wenyuan's mother tell her about the large dowry she left behind?
These past two days, Su Yuan and Wang Shi have been arguing fiercely, and she assumes that Wang Shi is greedy and unwilling to part with money.
I never expected the dowry to be so large.
Madam Wang added, "The most expensive jewelry in your room is no more than a hundred taels. Any piece from Su Wenyuan's dowry is worth tens of thousands of taels, or even hundreds of thousands of taels!"
"Father!" Su Lin'er stamped her feet anxiously, "Why didn't you take it out sooner?"
If I had told her sooner, she wouldn't have needed it as part of her dowry; she would have used it long ago.
Su Yuan said, "Those are things from the Marquis of Anle's residence. Who would dare to take them out and use them?"
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