Chapter 117: Jewelry
Winter morning.
The sun shines down, dispelling the chill of winter.
Jiang Zijin served tea and water to her mother. At that time, she was still too weak and could only rely on her mother and please her father and grandfather.
He even had to please his grandfather's wife.
Even if my mother's daughter won my grandfather's favor, she was still a concubine, and most of the gold, silver, land deeds and real estate in her hands were given by my grandfather.
Even if he has a lot of love, he is not even one tenth as rich as the legal wife.
The power to manage the household still lies in the hands of the unfavored wife.
As for her father Jiang Yunze, he has always loved her very much, both in the past life and now. He has repeatedly persuaded her not to come to Jiangzhou with her mother, and has also written many letters to persuade her to return to the capital.
He also wanted to register her under the name of his legal mother.
But even if Lu agreed, she would only be a legitimate daughter in name only.
It is barely possible to marry into a noble family, but to enter the royal family and become the prince's wife is harder than climbing to the sky.
She didn't want to, she was unwilling.
She wanted her father to have a smooth official career like in his previous life, her mother to become the legitimate wife of a minister, and she wanted to become the legitimate daughter of the minister's family.
Only then will you be qualified to stand beside the prince.
Now my mother has only lost some money, she has not lost anything.
You can earn money again if you lose it.
Moreover, there is someone she is waiting for in Jiangzhou.
Over the past few months, her memories of her past life have become increasingly clear in her dreams.
I suddenly remembered something.
In her previous life, the prince told her that he had spent some time in Jiangzhou when he was young.
If my guess is correct, his residence must be in this Wuyi Lane.
These days, after making inquiries from many sources, she finally set her sights on the three houses opposite.
Directly opposite is a small courtyard with three entrances. To the right of the courtyard is Cui Mansion. There is no doubt that it is Cui Mansion as can be seen from the large plaque.
The plaque on the left side of the mansion has the words "Cao Mansion".
Cao family, the queen's maternal family.
There’s no doubt about it!
Ever since Jiang Zijin thought of this, he felt like he was energized and all his previous unhappiness disappeared.
God must be blessing her.
Qi Caiwei was wrapped in a thick cloak, leaning against the beauty couch, without any makeup on, and her lips were pale.
Looking at her daughter sitting beside her serving her medicine, she felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
She regretted her own stubbornness and her determination to compete with Lu Qingyao. However, Lu Qingyao did not fall, but she lost all her money.
She couldn't figure it out.
It was the same deal, so why did she lose money while Lu Qingyao was safe and sound?
Why?
Without a dowry, she can't honor her mother-in-law every month. Who knows how that old hag will frame her in front of her husband!
She needed money right now, really needed it.
She had to find a way to fill the hole in the dowry as soon as possible, otherwise, even without Lu Qingyao, it would be difficult for her to gain a foothold in her husband's family.
Look at my daughter again.
She is beautiful and charming at a young age. Her appearance combines the advantages of her husband and herself. She is one of the best among the noble ladies of the same age in the capital.
His elegance and grace are innate, and it seems that he doesn't need to be taught.
Even the usually strict Madam Gong often praised her.
What moved Qi Caiwei the most was that her daughter was well-behaved and filial, and was willing to give up the prosperity of the capital to be with her.
It’s worth it that I loved her so much.
Jiang Zijin would not allow her mother to continue to be decadent.
After sending Nanny Gong away, she finally said, "Mother, you have to cheer up. You must not be outdone by that Lu..." This incident was very strange, and Lu was definitely involved.
"Mom, the weather is nice today. Zijin will take you for a walk. Yipinju has your favorite roasted lamb. Let's pawn some jewelry for some money..."
It will probably take a month for the silver and money to be delivered from the capital.
The daily expenses of the mansion and the monthly wages of the servants are both considerable expenses.
Also, if you want to make money, you have to spend money first.
"What, as jewelry?" Qi Caiwei suddenly sat up.
How could she be so poor as to pawn jewelry!
Jiang Zijin stroked the white jade bracelet on her hand, gritted her teeth, and took it off.
This was the gift her father gave her last year. It is flawless white with a lustrous texture, and is a top-quality product.
There were many bracelets of different styles in her dressing box, but this one with water tip was the best.
"Put it back. Isn't this your favorite bracelet? There's no need for your jewelry. Mother has a lot of jewelry." Qi Caiwei put the bracelet back on her daughter's hand.
After hearing what her mother said, Jiang Zijin happily put it back on.
After serving her mother a cup of tea, she slowly said, "Mom, I've actually thought of a way to make money..."
"What method?"
The little girl pursed her lips and said, "Mom, I told you not to blame me..."
"You tell me first!" Qi Caiwei took the teacup and looked at her daughter expectantly.
"When we came to Jiangzhou, weren't there many wealthy businessmen and their families who wanted to make friends with you, but you always refused to meet them. Now... why not meet them?" Jiang Zijin said cautiously.
People go to high places, and water flows to low places.
But they were now at a dead end and didn't care which way to go.
Qi Caiwei was stunned. She had always disdained to make friends with the lower-class merchants, but now she had to lose face and deal with them.
It's really frustrating.
But there was no other way, as they had plenty of money.
And the families of officials in Jiangzhou all came close to her and gave her gifts, all because they wanted to show off in front of her father.
After all, every family has a son who wants to become an official and take the imperial examination.
Before she came, her father had written a letter to warn her to be cautious, but interactions between officials and their families were commonplace.
Why isn't she allowed to go?
Qi Caiwei was unwilling to give up. After thinking for a moment, she called Aunt Mei over and said, "From now on, if you receive a banquet invitation, don't just refuse it. Ask about their family background first..."
"Yes, madam, I understand." Mei Gu also wanted her daughter to collect the dowry as soon as possible, otherwise the master of the house would eat her alive after she returned.
When the master makes a mistake, the first people to be affected are the servants around him.
Even her wet nurse, who had big breasts, was no exception.
Seeing his mother cheer up, Jiang Zijin smiled and said, "Mom, let's exchange the money to make two sets of clothes!"
A banquet like this is not really a place to make friends.
You have to show the style of a lady from a noble family to scare those women.
The mother and daughter began to dress up and get ready to go out.
Qi Caiwei, who had been depressed for many days, felt that she was stinking. She had to burn incense, take a bath, and change clothes before going out...
Jiang Miaomiao was also dressed up nicely.
He obediently reached out and put on his clothes.
He was still wearing a red jacket, but it was more formal than what he usually wore.
The pattern is not about the design but the details. There are several koi fish embroidered on the jacket, which were embroidered by Sister Qiaoer herself.
She had two small buns on her head and a hairband in the same color as her jacket, which made her look even more pink and cute.
Mother, Aunt Xiuxiu, my aunt, and Sister Qiaoer also dressed up, put on colorful new dresses and skirts, put on a little makeup, and shed their previous appearance of village women.
Sister Qiao'er also wore a red skirt and a white cloak, and with her pretty face, she looked like a lady from a wealthy family.
It is true that clothes make the man and saddles make the horse.
Although they are all made of cotton, they look much better than usual.
Xiao Miaomiao thinks her mother has excellent aesthetic taste. She chooses clothes of suitable colors and styles for her daughters based on their different ages and personalities.
The makeup and hair style are also simple but not simplistic.
She wore no jewelry, just a few simple silk flowers, which made her look much prettier than usual.
The eldest aunt is dignified, Aunt Xiuxiu is heroic, and Sister Qiaoer is charming and cute...
Lu Qingyao was a little nervous, after all, this was the first time in her life that she had dressed up someone other than her daughter and herself.
In the past, maids and old women helped her to dress and put on makeup, and she knew these things only from memory.
Xiuxiu usually wears her hair in a high ponytail. Not only does she not bother to dress up for others, she is even too lazy to take care of herself.
Before this, the only time she dressed up was on her wedding day, in a red dress and exquisite makeup.
Even her husband could hardly recognize her.
"Mom, are you ready?" Little Miaomiao looked at the adults who were dilly-dallying, and she couldn't wait any longer.
There is no child who doesn't like to go to the market...
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