Rudonghai

Chapter 140 Oolong
It's just that the servants in the house are easy to dismiss, and a little money can be used.But the servants of the Hou Mansion are used to seeing high-ranking officials and nobles, and they have received a lot of rewards, so they might look down on them.

Anyway, the Gu family is not short of money, just prepare more.For Gu Yunyan to gain a firm foothold in the Hou Mansion, money is indispensable in all aspects.

Seeing that he only remembered Gu Yunyan, Ji Jiaqian seemed to have forgotten Gu Yunxiao who was going to be his wife, so she couldn't help but reminded: "Apart from the second girl, should the third girl get ready?"

The smile on Master Gu's face faded a bit: "Madam is just helping to prepare the dowry. I have already prepared it before. Madam sees what to add, so don't ask me."

He didn't care much about Gu Yunxiao, now Ji Keran's main wife is not his beloved daughter Gu Yunyan, but this girl, she is always a little unhappy.

Ji Jiaqian understood that Master Gu was venting his anger.

She laughed in her heart, and replied: "Master, don't worry, just leave this matter to me."

After sending Master Gu away, Ji Jiaqian asked Liusu to send Gu Yunxiao's dowry list.Anyway, she was going to marry Ji Keran, so she couldn't be too shabby on the surface.

Just after receiving the list and looking at it, Ji Jiaqian's complexion changed.

What the hell is this? Can it be considered a dowry?
The dowry of ordinary families is more valuable than these, how did Master Gu buy it?
"Go, tell the boss to come over, I want to ask, who prepared this junk thing?"

Yan Zixin came soon after. Seeing Ji Jiaqian's dark face, she saluted cautiously, "I've seen Madam."

"Get up, it's time to prepare the dowry for the third girl, but who prepared it?" Ji Jiaqian patted the list on the table, feeling a little annoyed.

Fortunately, I took a look at it myself, otherwise I would look at it when I was out of the house, and I would really lose face in front of my natal family.

Yan Zixin lowered her head, and said hesitantly: "This is prepared by the wife in front. Originally, the daughter-in-law wanted to add some, but the husband said that he was not in a hurry, so he kept delaying it."

She naturally knew what was in the dowry. Mrs. Gu didn't care about it back then, so she asked the nuns around her to help with the arrangement.That nanny was big-hearted, and knew that Gu Yunxiao was not favored, so she bought some of the silver taels and stuffed them into boxes, and put the rest into her pockets.

After Mrs. Gu died, the nanny let go of her soon after.Anything of value in the dowry was secretly sold by the woman in the treasury, and put into her pocket for silver taels.

Yan Zixin wanted to make trouble, but Gu Xuanyi didn't care, and Master Gu didn't care. As a daughter-in-law, she couldn't justify taking care of her sister-in-law's dowry, so she dragged on.

Now that Ji Jiaqian is here, it's her turn to intervene.

Ji Jiaqian couldn't help feeling depressed after hearing this.The whole Gu family ignored the third girl enough, but they didn't expect to be neglected to this extent.But it's better if you don't pay attention. She treats Gu Yunxiao better. This third girl must be grateful to herself.

When I go to Hou Mansion in the future, I will definitely be obedient and won't cause any trouble for Ji Keran.

Thinking of this, she calmed down and said: "I don't blame you for this, I just feel sorry for the third girl. I'm afraid these dowries have to be re-purchased. Time is running out, there is only one month left, and I have to run around with the help of the elders. Anyway, prepare the dowry decently."

"This is what it should be. The third girl is like the daughter-in-law's own sister, and the dowry is also the facade of the Gu family. You can't be sloppy. The daughter-in-law will definitely do it properly and share the worries with the wife." Yan Zixin agreed without saying a word. , can help Gu Yunxiao to calculate a little bit, why can't this third girl be laughed at by her husband's family in the dowry!

"Three girls are lucky to have you as a sister-in-law." Ji Jiaqian knew that time waited for no one, and buying dozens of boxes of dowry in less than one person's time was like going to heaven.She thought about taking out part of her dowry first, and then buying the rest from shops around. She could buy as much as she could, at least she could barely get by.

She estimated that she could make up forty boxes. Gu Yunxiao was going to marry into the Hou's mansion, so she had to buy sixty or seventy boxes, and she couldn't help but feel a headache.

Yan Zixin also took the initiative to say: "Part of the daughter-in-law's dowry is calligraphy and painting, which was originally intended to add makeup to the third girl. The eldest brother is very ashamed of the third girl, and Daddy is willing to buy some dowry for the third girl, otherwise I will I'm sorry."

The Yan family has a clean sleeve, and they can't produce any valuable jewelry and silk, but the calligraphy and painting are elegant.

The Hou Mansion is not short of money, but everyone's calligraphy and paintings are hard to buy.

The Yan family was willing to say this, and the gift was naturally not ordinary. The smile on Ji Jiaqian's lips became more cordial: "Where is the Lord Jijiu? It was originally an accident. Now that we have shaken hands and made peace, Mr. Yan has also learned a lesson. For the girl's consideration, she deserves to be from a scholarly family."

Yan Zixin panicked and said, "Ma'am, the words are serious, and the Yan family should be like this."

"It's an urgent matter, so I won't make excuses. I will thank you all for this matter."

Ji Jiaqian spoke, Yan Zixin nodded repeatedly.

Although Yan Jijiu had already given Gu Yunxiao a box of calligraphy and paintings in private, but it was a good thing for the third girl, and it should not be known too much.

Send another box over, the value is not as good as the previous one, but it is also a rare treasure.

Gu Yunxiao didn't expect Yan's family to be so considerate, one box was not enough, so he sent a few more boxes to add makeup to himself, and thanked Yan Zixin repeatedly: "Sister-in-law thank you for me, Master Jijiu, if he wasn't so generous, My dowry will be shameful."

Gu Yunxiao didn't know what was in the dowry.She is not favored, and the mother-in-law below is naturally obedient and obedient.After so many years, even if there are one or two valuable items in the box, they will all be sold out and the money will go into other people's pockets.

"What did my sister say? Apart from these, the Yan family has nothing else to sell." Yan Zixin sighed softly. I would like to thank Gu Yunxiao for his kind words in front of Mrs. Hou.

What's the point of sending these things here if Yan Zhengnan's life can be saved?
Yan Zixin held her hand and entered Xianghe Garden, sent the other maids to leave, and said in a low voice, "Daddy is a man of discipline. Originally, one or two boxes of calligraphy and painting should be sent to Diecuiyuan. It's just that Daddy didn't like it." , I can’t persuade you no matter what. I’m afraid that the master will be unhappy if he finds out. If I can’t help my father, I’ll have to embarrass you, sister.”

Yan's family sent calligraphy and paintings, several big boxes were sent directly to Xiangheyuan, but they didn't give any of it to Gu Yunyan. Master Gu, who loves his daughter eagerly, was naturally unhappy.

The two girls of the Gu family, why only send one of them?
Gu Yunxiao squinted his eyes, nodded and said: "I am clear about sister-in-law's concerns. Please ask sister-in-law to tell mother about this, and help persuade daddy. It's okay to embarrass sister-in-law."

Yan Zixin agreed, and mentioned it a little when reporting to Ji Jiaqian.

Ji Jiaqian understands, why doesn't she know what Master Gu is like?
"Don't worry, the Yan family has helped a lot, I must tell the master about this matter. After hearing this, the master will also be grateful to the Yan family for their generosity this time."

Ji Jiaqian sent Yan Zixin away, and when she returned to the garden, she really saw Master Gu with a serious face, and she was displeased when she saw herself, "The Yan family sent something to make up Xiao girl, why did you forget Yan'er?"

After hearing this, Ji Jiaqian couldn't help but sneer, Master Gu is still unclear.A concubine, how can the Master Jijiu add makeup to her?
"Master, Mr. Jijiu is the teacher of the Imperial College. He has always set an example and followed the rules. If he makes an exception, it will be difficult to explain to the students. Don't forget, sir, even several princes have worshiped Jijiu as Mr. If you break the rules, you will be reprimanded by the emperor."

Master Gu was stunned, and he couldn't say anything more immediately: "The wife of the third girl's dowry has to be prepared as soon as possible. Today, the Hou Mansion has sent someone to exchange the Geng Tie."

When Ji Jiaqian heard it, she couldn't help being surprised and said: "The Hou Mansion sent someone to exchange Geng Tie, why didn't the master know me?"

"It's just a small matter. Madam is already too busy to touch the ground. How can I let you go again?" Master Gu waved his hand and said, "I'll ask someone to hand over the third girl's Geng invitation, and the marriage certificate is also ready. Waiting for the big day."

After all, he seemed too lazy to continue talking, after all, it wasn't Gu Yunyan who got married, so why bother?
Master Gu once thought that when Gu Yunyan gets married, she must have a good time, and what is in the brocade box should be Gu Yunyan's Geng Tie.It's a pity that in the end, the girl Gu Yunxiao was taken advantage of.

Ji Jiaqian was speechless after hearing Master Gu's words.

The exchanging of Geng posts is so sloppy, I am afraid that there are so many people in Beijing, only Master Gu is like this.

He was just not happy that Gu Yunxiao was his wife and Gu Yunyan was his concubine, so he exchanged them casually and sent them away, and he didn't even bother to entertain them for a cup of tea, which was really a bit neglectful.

Ji Jiaqian was a little worried, so she asked Liusu to call the maidservant who was serving in the front hall over, and asked, "Who is the one who sent Geng Tie, have you seen it clearly?"

One of the maidservants who was not very young had a sharp mouth, and immediately replied: "Mrs., it is said that the person here is the confidant who serves in front of the young master. He is dressed in silk and satin, decently dressed, and handsome. Your noble son."

Ji Jiaqian raised her eyebrows, she couldn't think of where Ji Keran had such an outstanding attendant, and she heard the old woman say: "This man has a piece of sapphire hanging on his waist, the water quality is very good, I'm afraid he can't buy it without thousands of taels of silver. The embroidery on the shoes is Yipinxuan's handwriting, it looks like a first-class embroiderer."

The more she listened, the more confused she became. There was no reason for her not to remember such an outstanding person.

After dismissing the maidservant, Ji Jiaqian couldn't sit still, so she called Liusu and said, "Go to the Hou's mansion, and when you see Ran Lang, ask him who sent someone to exchange Geng Tie today?"

Liusu agreed, got off the carriage and hurried out the door.

(End of this chapter)