Chapter 240 Returning the Dowry
"Mother, before we went to Fangzhou, I actually hid these dowries. Now that we are back in Chang'an, I must bring them back home."
Lin Zhiyi lied.
The eldest and second sisters-in-law opened the boxes and took a look to make sure that their dowries had been returned.
In addition to these, Lin Zhiyi also sent two large boxes of gold, silver, jewelry, head ornaments, precious cloth, and rare calligraphy and paintings.
"Sister, you should take these dowries back. Now that you have married into the Prince's Mansion, it is different from before. How can you survive without dowries?"
"Yes, sister, take it back. Don't worry, my second sister-in-law will never mention the dowry again. If she doesn't, I will be struck by lightning."
The two sisters-in-law rushed to express their determination.
They have seen everything Lin Zhiyi has done in the past two or three years.
The bamboo paper was not only sold throughout Dagan, but also sold to other countries. The Lin family got a lot of money, which was much more than the dowry.
Not only that, it also has a good reputation.
"Sister-in-law, you should take it back. I really don't need it. His Highness has given me a lot."
Mrs. Song: "Since Zhizhi has returned it, you can accept it. However, my dowry was originally for Zhizhi to add to her dowry, so Zhizhi can take it all."
"Mother, keep your dowry for yourself. Don't forget, we still have a third brother who hasn't married yet. Don't you have to arrange something for him?"
In the past two or three years, when encountering assassins several times, Zhao Zhan always stood in front of Lin Fu and Madam Song at the first opportunity.
Mrs. Song had long regarded Zhao Zhan as her own child in her heart.
Seeing Zhao Zhan coming over, everyone looked over.
Zhao Zhan felt a little embarrassed by being stared at for a moment and asked, "Mom, why are you looking at me?"
Calling "mother" is so easy to do.
Lin Zhiyi smiled, "Compared to the three of us, Third Brother is more like my mother's son."
Ever since he recognized his parents, Zhao Zhan often ran to Lin Fu and Madam Song to show his filial piety, massaging their shoulders and washing their feet. He would wait outside the door early in the morning with water in hand. When he heard his parents wake up in the room, he would put down the washbasin and go to empty their chamber pot.
This made Mrs. Song feel a little embarrassed.
It was Lin Fu who suggested that since they were young, they should just serve others. Spending more time chatting with them would be filial piety.
Zhao Zhan agreed, but still did what he had to do.
Lin Zhiyi praised Zhao Zhan, and he felt a little embarrassed for a moment.
Mrs. Song treated him well, so he naturally had to be filial to her.
The clothes he wore and the shoes he wore were all sewn for him by Mrs. Song stitch by stitch.
After returning to Chang'an, his parents gave him a large courtyard, which was no less than that of his two brothers.
It can be seen that his parents really care about him.
Although he failed to marry the girl he loved, he made a lot of money and had a family.
"Zhan'er, if you have a girl you like, you must tell me so I can arrange a marriage for you."
Mrs. Lin sighed.
In the past few days since she came back, she has asked many people for help, including the noble ladies of Chang'an and official matchmakers. It can be said that from the day the Lin family returned to Chang'an, the doorstep of the Lin family was almost broken down by the noble families of Chang'an when they learned that the Lin family still had a third son who had not yet married.
But Zhao Zhan never agreed.
Mrs. Song was afraid that Zhao Zhan's mind was still on his daughter.
This will not only be bad for Zhizhi, but will also make things difficult for everyone.
"Mom, I still want to..."
Lin Zhiyi interrupted him, "Third brother, you're not thinking of continuing to be filial to our parents for a few more years, are you? You don't have to get married, so bringing a wife back won't hinder your filial duties, right?"
Li Wenjing narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhao Zhan.
Zhao Zhan also looked back calmly.
The two gazes were clearly competing with each other.
Lin Zhiyi quickly stood between the two of them and said, "Alright, if you two keep doing this, get out of here."
She has been married to Li Wenjing for almost two years and they have a child, but Li Wenjing is still suspicious all the time. It's really enough.
The two of them quickly averted their gazes, not daring to compete anymore.
Gu Wanyun and Fang Luo looked at each other and smiled.
Li Wenjing gritted his teeth and said, "I have already informed my father that Zhao Zhan has made great contributions in escorting the isolated people this time. He has been promoted to the rank of Fourth-rank General of the Central Army, responsible for patrolling the capital and guarding the palace gates."
Zhao Zhan was stunned for a moment, then quickly knelt on one knee and bowed, saying, "I accept your order."
Although Zhao Zhan was the commander of the Jinwu Guard before, he was just a small leader and could only command a few dozen people.
Although the prince spoke harshly on the surface, he seemed to trust him very much because he put him in charge of Chang'an's public security and the palace gate guards.
Although he still liked Lin Zhiyi, he was already very satisfied that she could call him "Third Brother" now.
Only if he gets married will he not put his sister in trouble.
Thinking of this, his eyes dimmed.
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Qin Lang was thrown back to the Qin family and had fainted.
He Jiaojiao couldn't wait for Qin Lang to come back, so she wanted to leave first. As soon as she went out, she saw a bloody man on the ground.
The man looked seriously injured, his clothes soaked in blood.
“Ah~”
She screamed in fright.
When the Qin family heard the sound, they came out to see what was happening and saw the person on the ground.
"Who is this? Why is he lying here? It's really unlucky." Mrs. Qin said.
"Boss, third brother, throw him out quickly." Old Lady Qin ordered.
"stop!"
Just as Qin Lao Da and Qin Lao San were about to carry the person away, they were stopped by He Jiaojiao.
"Is it possible that the person on the ground is my husband?"
He Jiaojiao asked tentatively.
"How is that possible, He Jiaojiao, what are you talking about? Are you really hoping that my second brother will get into trouble?"
Qin Sanlang glared at He Jiaojiao.
Old Lady Qin pointed at her and said, "Yes, you are so poisonous..."
Old Mrs. Qin was about to curse when she suddenly remembered the lesson the He family had taught her last time and immediately stopped talking.
"Forget it if you don't believe me."
It would be better if Qin Lang died, because then she could marry again.
She is now eager to get rid of Qin Lang. If divorce is not possible, it would be fine if he died.
Anyway, there are many women who remarry after their husbands die.
Women are very careful. After He Jiaojiao's reminder, Mrs. Qin carefully observed the person on the ground. It turned out that he really looked like her second brother Qin Lang.
Thinking of what his mother-in-law had just said, Qin Lang went to settle the score with Lin Zhiyi. Could the person on the ground really be his second brother?
She walked over and turned the man around, and she was so scared that she retracted her hand, "Second brother, it's really my second brother."
Old Lady Qin was shocked. What? The person on the ground was really her second son?
She hurried forward to take a look, and who else could the person on the ground be but Qin Lang.
She sat down and slapped her thigh, "Lang'er, what happened to you? Who the hell hurt you like this?"
Boss Qin and Qin Sanlang were also panicked.
I hope my second brother is not disabled.
Life at home was already difficult, and if he were paralyzed in bed, it would be even worse.
Mrs. Qin seemed to have thought of something, "Mother, could it be that Lin Zhiyi beat my second brother like this?"
Old Lady Qin slapped her thigh and said, "I'm going to settle the score with her!"
She just couldn't believe that Lin Zhiyi, who used to be as frightened as a mouse seeing a cat when he saw her, could actually fly to heaven!
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