He Yuanhao didn't intend to refute Huang Qinghe's attack. He also felt that Huang Qinghe was right. That brat He Yunxiao was indeed like that. Although some parts were exaggerated, it was mostly true.
He Yuanhao never expected that, instead of refuting it, the Empress Dowager would refute it on his behalf.
The Empress Dowager stood up abruptly, pointed at Huang Qinghe, and scolded, "Outrageous! I have seen Xiao'er with my own eyes! He is handsome, upright, and polite. How could he be as despicable as you describe!"
Everyone was confused. He Yuanhao wasn't excited, so why were you so agitated?
Huang Qinghe forced himself to say, "Your Majesty, please reconsider! The Princess's marriage is a serious matter that requires careful consideration and long-term planning!"
The Empress Dowager said bitterly, "I must think this over! I want to..."
He Yuanhao realized the situation was bad. The Empress Dowager had made an agreement with Zhang Jingxian, and it would be difficult to handle if she went back on her word.
He immediately took out a red envelope and presented it with both hands: "The Marquis's family has been planning this for a long time, and the betrothal gift list has been prepared long ago. Please take a look, Your Majesty!"
Upon seeing the gift list, the Empress Dowager paused her speech and said, "Bring it up to me."
The palace maid took the gift list and handed it to the Empress Dowager.
After the Empress Dowager looked at the gift list, no one in the room spoke.
He Yuanhao's face was ashen.
Lüliang was extremely embarrassed.
Li Gongqin frequently wiped away his sweat.
Huang Qinghe was furious and indignant.
Yang Xingguang substituted tea for melons, enjoying the sight and feeling quite amused.
After reviewing the gift list, the Empress Dowager said, "It's too little."
Huang Qinghe wouldn't miss the chance to cause trouble for the He family, and immediately said, "Lord He, you can't even prepare the betrothal gifts. Is this how you want to marry the Princess? If you were to give her to me, where would you put the face of the Great Qi royal family?"
He Yuanhao was puzzled.
He and Zhang Jingxian had gone over the betrothal gift list repeatedly. If he wanted to marry Nanzhu, the betrothal gifts would be more than enough, and certainly not less.
The Empress Dowager handed the gift list to a palace maid, then sat in the superior position in her bedchamber, looking down at the assembled officials.
“He Yuanhao, your betrothal gifts are too little. If you offer more money, I will give you Xiaoyue.”
He Yuanhao: ?
Lüliang: ?
Huang Qinghe: ?
Li Gongqin: ?
Upon hearing this, Yang Xingguang's hand holding the teacup trembled.
"ah?"
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