Chapter 171: Playing the Miserable Game
Her pitiful look of tears in the eyes was really heartbreaking, especially since Concubine Ye and the Second Prince were unwilling to give her the position of principal wife. If her dowry was even less than Shen Tang's, it would make people look down on her even more.
But the old lady couldn't help Shen Xian in this matter. There is no order without rules. Chen Tang and Shen Xian are both legitimate daughters of the Marquis's Mansion. The dowry money contributed by the Marquis's family is the same. Shen Sui loves Shen Tang more. Shen Tang has made great contributions in finding Shen Yan and saving the Marquis's Mansion from being hated by Princess Jinde. It is only right that Shen Sui gives Shen Tang more dowry.
The old lady couldn't give more money to Chen Xian when she knew that Chen Tang had done so much for the Marquis' Mansion. At most, she should treat everyone equally and not be biased towards anyone.
That is to say, Chen Tang will always have more dowry from Jiang than Chen Xi.
Of course, the Second House loved Chen Xian more, and the dowry she gave to Chen Xian must be more than that to Chen Tang, but it was impossible for the Second Housewife to give all of herself as a dowry to Chen Xian. Even if she gave all of herself, it might not be as much as the dowry left by Jiang.
The old lady said, "You should get married first, your second sister's wedding date has not been decided yet."
If Chen Tang were to marry first, her dowry would be larger than Chen Ying's, and Chen Ying would be ashamed. But if Chen Ying married first, the situation would be much better.
Chen Xian didn't expect the old lady to be on her side. Could it be that she, the future second prince's consort, was not as important as the prince's consort of Jingyang? Chen Xian wiped her tears and said, "My mother didn't love me when she was alive, and now even my grandmother doesn't love me. The marquisate that gave birth to me and raised me doesn't value me. Can Concubine Ye and the second prince still take me seriously?"
The most disgusting thing about Chen Tang is that Chen Xian plays the victim, as if everyone owes her something.
However, playing the victim is not as effective as before. If a trick is used too many times, everyone will get used to it. Besides, Shen Ran is not the second wife's biological daughter, and the second wife protects Shen Xian everywhere. Everyone is privately guessing whether Shen Xian is the second wife's biological daughter. It is only because the second wife is not here, otherwise she would definitely help the eldest girl to get a dowry. I am afraid that it will not only be the same as the second girl, but even more than the second girl.
Chen Tang almost forgot and said to the Fourth Madam, "There is also the Jiang family's dowry, which is also for me. Fourth Aunt, remember to divide it up."
The fourth wife: "..."
A room full of people, "..."
The eldest girl complained that the dowry was too little, and the second girl even wanted to deduct the Jiang family's dowry. This definitely added fuel to the fire for the eldest girl.
Chen Xi was so angry that she almost passed out.
Chen Tang was so angry that he said, "It's useless. My elder sister and I are twins. I have everything my elder sister has. Besides, it's well known to everyone in Kyoto that mother doesn't love you. Concubine Ye and the Second Prince know that mother is so partial to me and wronged you. Maybe they will love you more. Isn't that what Second Aunt does?"
"The dowry was left to me by my mother. I have full authority to decide. My father can't control it. No matter how much you make a fuss, it will be useless."
Chen Xi's delicate face twisted in anger, "Do you really have to show off your mother's love for you and poke my heart?!"
Is this really so hurtful?
She didn't even mention anything more cruel. She stabbed him anyway. One stab is a stab, and two stabs are also a stab.
Chen Tang said coldly, "Mother has never treated you as her daughter. In her grave, she may not like to hear you call her that."
"you!"
Chen Xi was about to pass out from anger.
The old lady felt a headache and said lightly, "Don't talk nonsense."
Listening to the old lady's scolding which was not angry at all, Shen Xi was so angry that she was fuming. She knew that no one in the room was on her side, so she stood up and left, wiping her tears.
The old lady knew that what Chen Tang said was too much, but she could not deny that what Chen Tang said was true. Jiang Shi did not recognize Chen Xi as her daughter during her lifetime, and even almost strangled Chen Xi to death. Chen Tang just said what everyone knew. Although it was very hurtful, the old lady knew that Chen Tang was sure that Chen Xi was the daughter of the second wife, and that the second wife had evil intentions and used her own daughter to replace her second brother.
With such hatred, how could he be nice to Shen Xi?
Chen Xian left crying, but no one chased after her to comfort her. Chen Tang said, "My eldest sister is getting married soon, and the mansion must be in chaos these days. Please ask Fourth Aunt to send more people to watch over my mother's dowry. I'm worried that someone with ulterior motives will take it away during the chaos."
Chen Tang said this in a tactful and straightforward way, but it cannot be said that she was judging others by her own standards, because the Second Wife had stolen Jiang's dowry before to clean up the mess for Chen Xie, and now Shen Xie felt that her dowry was not as generous as Shen Tang's, so there was no guarantee that the Second Wife would not have evil intentions on her behalf.
The second wife is so devoted to the eldest daughter, it would be impossible if she wasn't her biological daughter.
The old lady instructed the third and fourth wives, "Don't worry about the dowry left by Jiang and the dowry given by the Jiang family. The rest will be the same for the two sisters."
The third and fourth wives nodded in agreement.
Chen Tang sat there and listened for a while, but it was really boring, so she took Ginkgo back to Qingyi Garden.
When she entered the yard, she saw Qiu Tong at the door. Seeing her come back, Qiu Tong said, "The girl is finally back..."
The voice was urgent, as if Shen Tang was late in coming back.
Could it be that guy coming?
She didn't let him come at night, and he said to come earlier, but it's not even lunch yet?
Chen Tang stepped into the room, and behind the beaded curtain, it was Xie Guimo who was sitting there, his eyes full of resentment, "Told you to wait so long."
That look made Chen Tang feel weak all over. She really didn't expect that such an expression could appear on his face. Chen Tang said, "I thought you would come in the evening."
The maid left, and Xie Guimo reached out and pulled Chen Tang to sit in his arms, "I came here in a hurry to finish my work, but I ended up waiting for you for a long time. You have to compensate me."
No one asked him to come, so he could just leave if he couldn't wait. Why did he ask for compensation and do it with such a righteous attitude?
Chen Tang was afraid of his rogue nature, so he kissed him on the face. It was rare that a certain gentleman did not think that the compensation was not enough, and his expression eased a little. Bai Shao quietly pushed the door open and said, "Miss, the kitchen has delivered the food. When do you want to eat?"
Chen Tang looked at Xie Guimo and said, "I'm hungry, have you eaten?"
Xie Guimo said, "Let's eat together."
Chen Tang, "..."
She meant for him to go back to Jingyang Palace to eat, not that she wanted him to have dinner with him.
But since she asked that, it was okay for him to understand it that way.
More importantly, Ginkgo and Qiu Tong had already brought in the food, which consisted of four dishes and a soup. Although there were both meat and vegetables, and they were very exquisite, Xie Guimo's meal consisted of seven dishes.
Chen Tang said, "I can only bear with you for the meal."
Just as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the window. Ginkgo went over to open the window, and then two food boxes were handed in.
Chen Tang, "..."
Ginkgo was confused for a moment, then he realized what was going on and quickly took the food box.
There were seven dishes in the food box, filling up the table which already had four dishes on it.
Xie Guimo smiled and said, "It's very rich."
This bastard never feels wronged even for a meal. I don't know how he survived that year fighting at the border.
The food has been served, what else is there to say? Just sit down and eat together.
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