Chapter 1282: Quit While You're at It

The next day, Li was impatient. When Zhulan saw the gift Mingtengrang had given her, she twitched her lips, took the gift list and frowned, "It's too expensive."

Gifts after engagement are not given like this. If they are too expensive, it will only put pressure on the Liu family. Originally, when marrying a daughter of high status, the dowry is just a drink later. Now if such an expensive gift is given, the Liu family will have to empty their family coffers to buy the dowry.

Li saw her mother-in-law frowning and quickly said, "The order was prepared by Ming Teng."

Zhulan glared at Li, "Don't leave it all to Mingteng. Pay attention to my future daughter-in-law. Take a close look at this gift list. Are you going to give gifts to build relationships, or do you want to drive the Liu family crazy?"

Seeing that her mother-in-law was angry, Li admitted her mistake in a particularly good manner, "My daughter-in-law will definitely pay more attention to it in the future."

Zhulan, "It's our fault. We helped the children find marriages and neglected your education."

Well, only Li needs to be educated. The other daughters-in-law will not make such a mistake.

In Li's mind, there is a mother-in-law above her, and as long as the daughter-in-law does not interfere in the daily life of her son and daughter-in-law, she is a good mother-in-law. As for the process of marrying her, well, it is not important.

This was their first contact. My mother was open-minded and thought that giving expensive gifts showed her importance. Mingteng was also a broad-minded man and very straightforward.

Zhulan waved for Li to come over, and took a pen to cross out the gifts that could not be given. While crossing them out, she also thought about the situation of Mr. Liu's family and what gifts would be appropriate.

Li took note very carefully this time. She was smart enough to know that her mother-in-law taught her so carefully, which meant that she would not care about her in the future. If she made any mistakes, she would definitely punish her, so she had to take note.

I made a new list and picked out some rare and inexpensive items, which would show my thoughtfulness and not put pressure on the recipient.

Only the gifts on the gift list were replaced. Zhulan asked Li to keep them. Mingteng didn't need them and would not take them back. She asked the eldest wife to keep them and give them to Mingteng's wife after he got married. It would look better this way.

On the second day, Li went to Liu's house early in the morning. Liu Jing had not been promoted and was still the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple. The Liu family had no foundation before, but now no one looked down on Liu Jing. The second son of the Liu family was engaged to the eldest daughter of the current Ninghou Mansion, and the daughter was engaged to the future Ronghou.

Although no one looked down on it, it was too eye-catching, and as a result, it was surrounded by rumors.

Li's arrival made Ma very happy. When she received Li's invitation, Ma could finally sleep soundly.

Ma looked at the gifts she brought, and the corners of her mouth curled up. She said, "Why did you bring gifts? This is too unconventional."

Li has learned so much over the years, so he would not make mistakes in etiquette, etc. "I should have come here more often, but I've been too busy lately, so I came here as soon as I had time."

Ma knew that the Zhou family was moving to a new house and was indeed very busy. Li came over right after she finished her work, which showed how much the Zhou family valued her. "I should be the one to come."

Having said that, it is not easy for the Liu family to visit often. If they were families of equal status, they would not be so passive.

God knows, she doesn't want to go out anymore. She doesn't want to hear words directed at young ladies. As a mother, she can't stand hearing that.

Li felt Ma's enthusiasm and lamented her own carelessness. She thought she should move around more often. She thought about her second brother's wife, who was as diligent as Hu in moving around.

Li held Liu Jia's hand and said, "I have not seen Jia Jia for a long time and I miss her so much. You must bring Jia Jia to visit me more often in the future."

Ma smiled and nodded, "Okay."

Li also knew what Ma wanted to hear more, which was naturally Mingteng's news. The news from her mouth was the truth. Li talked a lot about Mingteng and mentioned that it was Mingteng who suggested the gift today.

Ma waited for Li to leave, then took her daughter's hand and said, "I am relieved that the young marquis is thinking about you."

Liu Jia curled her lips in her heart. Although she didn't have many opportunities to meet Ming Teng, she knew him a little and was very relieved. Today's gift really surprised her. Thinking of the rumors about Ming Teng, Liu Jia's mouth curled up. He has tried very hard.

In Pingzhou City, Zhao Bo's steward finally arrived. What he brought to the Zhao family was not hope, but despair. Zhao Bo did not hide it and said everything Zhou Shuren wanted to express in the letter.

Then the Zhao family fell into chaos. They were already plagued by internal disputes. Some people supported the conspiracy, while others naturally disagreed.

Now, Zhao Bo’s most promising person has cut off his most important network. What will happen in the future depends on whether the Zhou family will bear a grudge. Not to mention that the Zhao family is also famous in the royal family.

This concerns everyone's future descendants. The Zhao family fell into decline because of their education.

The Zhao family is in chaos, but they have to fight among themselves to quell the anger of the Zhou family.

The next day, all the influential members of the Zhao family came and made a formal apology in person. This was exactly the result the Zhou family wanted, so they just had to accept it. As for the rest, Mingyun didn't say a word.

It is easy to find out what the Zhao family is doing. Once you find out, all your evil thoughts will be completely eliminated.

Mingyun confiscated everything from the Zhao family, whether antiques or land deeds. He took nothing but a formal apology and then left Pingzhou City with a clear conscience.

When Mingyun returned to Zhoujia Village, he heard that the Zhao family had split up and each lived separately.

Dong Zhan arrived on the first day Mingyun returned home. Dong Zhan was a little embarrassed because he didn't expect to stay in his hometown for such a long time. As a result, the Dong family was in great trouble.

Mingyun and Jiang Du are nice to Dong Zhan. Although they are not related by blood, they have known each other for so many years and Dong Zhan is a good person. Mingyun and the others don't have any opinion about Dong Zhan because of the Dong family.

In Mingyun's eyes, Dong Zhan was deliberately cultivated by his uncle. His aunt and the Dong family are inseparable, so Dong Zhan is the one who will support the Dong family in the future.

Jiang Du came back to pick up his grandparents and go to the Jiang family, and then they would set off back to the capital.

In the capital, Zhulan is very surprised that Suxuan has a connection with the Countess. "When did you two meet?"

Su Xuan, "We have only known each other for a few days. I have a merchant ship, but she probably heard about it, so she contacted me."

Zhulan thought about Su Xuan's status again. Her parents died early and she had to support her family on her own. She was also the county lord. The countess must have thought that she was the same type as Su Xuan, so she wanted to make friends with her.

Zhulan asked curiously, "Have you met before?"

Su Xuan shook her head, "Not really. Currently, I'm contacting him through the manager. I haven't decided whether to go or not."

She had never thought about teaching a foreign friend, even though the count was very eager to make friends.

Su Xuan added: "And I plan to sell the merchant ship."

Although her parents-in-law didn't say it, the Zhou family was already very eye-catching. Her dowry had always been top-notch, and it had doubled in recent years. She had been in charge of the family for many years and knew how to stop when things were going well.