Chapter 215 Everyone has a bad ending

"Where is the list?" In the flower room, Xie Zhuoning was pruning the branches while wondering where Jian Liang would hide the list.

Fuling came over holding a box, "Miss, the makeup for Miss Three is ready. Do you want to go now or..."

"Add makeup?" Xie Zhuoning was surprised. "Is today already the 27th?"

I have been busy checking the list these days and didn't notice that Xie Zhiqing's wedding date is coming so soon.

She put down the scissors, brushed off the broken leaves on her body, and went into the house to change her clothes. "Let's go now and check on grandma."

When they arrived at the Xie Mansion, the gatekeeper was already accustomed to Xie Zhuoning visiting Old Madam Xie every day, so he let her in without informing the gatekeeper.

As soon as I entered the yard, I saw a few servants lazily hanging red lanterns. There was no festive atmosphere at all.

It doesn't look like a wedding banquet is going to be held soon?

"He Jinyun doesn't care?" Xie Zhuoning was wondering when he heard an argument coming from the other side of the corridor.

"Fifty thousand taels? I see you're really crazy about money! It's not enough to ask for sixty-four sets of dowry, you want another fifty thousand taels of silver notes to keep in your box. Where can I get so much silver for you now?"

"I don't care what you do. Anyway, if I don't see the fifty thousand taels of silver tomorrow, forget about this marriage! When the time comes, don't blame me for turning my back on you. I'll expose all your ugly deeds in front of all the guests!"

After a moment of silence, the previous voice rang out again, "Okay, fifty thousand taels is fifty thousand taels. But you have to promise me that this is the last time. After you get the money, you will keep those things to yourself!"

"Don't worry, I, Jiang Wu, always keep my word."

"Shuangmei, escort Master Jiang Wu out through the side door. Be careful not to let anyone see you."

"yes."

There was a sound of chaotic footsteps, and soon the person who was talking disappeared.

Xie Zhuoning came out from behind the corridor wall, and raised the corners of his lips slightly, "It seems that Master Jiang Wu has tortured He Jinyun enough."

No wonder she has been too busy to take care of the big and small things at home recently.

Walk forward and you will arrive at Chunyu Hall in a short while.

Seeing her coming, Xie Zhiqing, who was lying on the bed, turned away with an embarrassed look on her face, "Are you here to laugh at me?"

Xie Zhuoning looked indifferent, without much emotion, "You think too much, I'm not that idle. I just came to help you with your makeup because you called me elder sister."

She was too lazy to even show any emotion towards people who had nothing to do with her.

He gestured to Fuling to put down the gift box and prepared to leave.

But then I heard a smiling voice coming from the door, "Let me see what good things Sister Zhuoning gave me. Don't give me anything too expensive, or my makeup won't be enough to show it off."

Turning back to glance at He Jinyun who came in with a big belly, Xie Zhuoning raised his eyebrows.

She was somewhat impressed by her sister-in-law. She was so angry and upset just a moment ago, but the next moment she was like nothing had happened, greeting people with a friendly smile.

When Aunt Liu heard this, she felt a surge of anticipation in her heart.

In the entire Xie family, the eldest daughter is the richest. The makeup she gave must be very valuable, right?

He quickly opened the box, but saw only a jade ruyi lying inside.

Although the quality is pretty good and it's worth about a hundred taels, it's far from what I expected.

Aunt Liu's face suddenly fell.

Do they think they are beggars by choosing such a cheap jade ruyi as makeup?

He Jinyun also covered his lips in pretended surprise, "Is this what sister Zhuo Ning wants to give? It's not bad, it means good luck. Unlike me, I'm short of money and don't have anything to give, so I can only give the headdress I wore when I came of age to my third sister."

A complete set of head ornaments inlaid with pearls and gems is roughly estimated to be worth several hundred taels.

Aunt Liu immediately said, "The eldest young lady loves Qing'er, unlike some people. They are sisters and would rather let a storehouse of good things gather dust than take one out. They are really stingy."

Although no names were mentioned, it was more obvious than if names were given.

Xie Zhuoning was not annoyed after being treated so harshly. Instead, he raised the corners of his lips and smiled leisurely, "Madam Liu, you should thank your sister-in-law more. If it weren't for your sister-in-law loving you so much, how could you have married into a rich family as you wished?"

Aunt Liu's expression changed instantly.

"And sister-in-law, you love Third Sister so much, how can you just give her a set of headgear to make up for her? Third Sister is in poor health, and she will definitely need to take care of her body all the time in the future. I'm afraid that set of headgear may not even be enough to pay for her medicine!"

He Jinyun gritted his teeth, his face slightly chapped.

When Xie Zhiqing, who was lying on the bed, heard these words, she immediately turned pale and curled up into a ball, trembling all over, which made Aunt Liu feel distressed.

Suddenly raising her head, Aunt Liu's resentful gaze fell on He Jinyun, "Yes, Madam, as a sister-in-law, you should at least show some appreciation, right?"

The last time my daughter fell into the hands of Master Jiang Wu, she was tortured to the point where she was neither human nor ghost. Although her wounds have almost healed, an indelible shadow has been left in her heart.

This happens just once. Once you get married, facing that devil every day, how can you live a good life?

Asking her to bleed a little is already a bargain for her!

He Jinyun hurriedly went to hold her hand and said in a soft voice, "Don't worry, Aunt Liu, when Third Sister gets married, she will be the legal wife and will never be wronged. This man can treat concubines and maids as toys, but he will always respect the legal wife."

"Really?"

"I'm her sister-in-law, how can I harm her?"

Aunt Liu's expression became better. "That's right. My daughter will be the principal wife when she gets married."

"Legal wife?" Xie Zhuoning curled his lips coldly and sneered, "Madam Liu, do you know why the third sister became the legal wife as soon as she got married?"

"Because Mr. Jiang Wu's three wives are all dead."

"Everyone, will not have a good end!"

He Jinyun knew all this, but still used sweet words to coax Xie Zhiqing into marrying him.

I am not afraid of evil people, but I am afraid of people who pretend to be a bodhisattva and say good things for you, but in fact they sell you out to the point where nothing is left!

Aunt Liu was shocked and looked at He Jinyun in disbelief, "Madam, is what the young lady said true?"

Ho Kam Wan was annoyed for a while.

I had finally managed to calm the mother and daughter down during this period, but Xie Zhuoning came and provoked them with just a few words.

Brainless idiot!

She bit her tongue and said in a more serious tone, "Don't let your imagination run wild. What's important is to prepare for tomorrow's wedding. You don't want anything unexpected to happen to your daughter's wedding, do you?"

If people knew that her daughter was deflowered by Mr. Jiang Wu, who would be willing to marry her in the future?

Marrying Master Jiang Wu is her best way out!

Aunt Liu felt as if something was stuck in her chest, which she could neither spit out nor swallow.

She twisted her handkerchief, tightened her lips, and tried hard to suppress the hatred that surged in her eyes. "I know."

Seeing this, Xie Zhuoning said nothing more, closed his eyes, turned around and left.

Everyone has their own choice, and all she can do is respect the fate of others.

Not long after, He Jinyun caught up again.

"Sister Zhuo Ning, are you going to visit your grandmother? That's perfect, I also want to go and give her some medicine."

Xie Zhuoning frowned.

What's wrong with He Jinyun? Why does she follow me wherever I go?