The Chronicle of the Rebirth of the First Daughter

Chapter 166 The Dowry

"Miss, look, this is the sedan chair of the Jiang family."

Huan'er pointed to the downstairs entrance and whispered.

When Yuechan lowered her head to look, she saw a few women and maids coming out, and helped out a delicate beauty from the sedan chair, upon careful inspection, it was undoubtedly Jiang Tong.

She was a little confused, what was Jiang Tong doing here?

Today is a good day for the new champion, second place, and Tanhua to parade through the streets. The private rooms of the restaurants facing the street are all reserved by ladies from various families. It is a rare prosperity every three years, and you can see the upstarts of the court in the future , or find a good husband, these ladies will naturally not let it go.

Yuechan wanted to see her brother's demeanor, so she asked someone to book a room early, but Jiang Tong was an engaged woman, and she didn't have any relatives for the scientific examination, so how could she join in the fun?
"Humei, go and invite Miss Jiang." Yuechan smiled and ordered, she hadn't seen Jiang Tong for quite a while, but she really missed her, today is a rare opportunity, so naturally she wanted to see Jiang Tong.

Huamei responded, and came in a short while after leaving the door and said with a smile: "Miss, what a coincidence, the people from the Jiang family met the young servant of our house outside, and knew that the lady was there, so I would like to invite you Miss, the room she booked is larger and the location is better than ours, so I can see it more clearly in the past."

As soon as Yuechan heard this, she also knew Jiang Tong's straightforward temper, so she didn't care too much. She stood up holding Huan'er's hand, and went out with a few maids in full makeup, and asked the boy outside to talk to her. Xiao Er said, and all the refreshments and other things for a while will be sent to Jiang's private room.

She just went out, waiting for the thrush and the servant to give orders, but she didn't want a pretty girl to come up to her, chasing the second and talking: "Brother, how did our lady know that this street restaurant is so difficult to book, the reservation is late Some, there are no private rooms nowadays, please do me a favor and ask, or if some noble person has no time to come and has an empty room, or if someone has a good heart and can share a room with our lady, we are naturally grateful How about our lady paying for the private room?"

This girl is eloquent and has a lively face, she looks a bit like Huan'er, Yuechan glanced at it and liked it a little in her heart, presumably it was some lady who booked the room late, now that there is no room, she really wants to see Xinke The elegant demeanor of the number one scholar came here with the mentality of giving it a try. Here, the young lady is naturally waiting, and sent the girl to say something nice to Xiaoer.

And the little girl had a sad look on her face, and kept bowing: "Grandma, please forgive me, there are no vacant rooms at this moment, and besides, all the people who come to our private rooms are from big families. Miss, the family does not lack those few silver coins, so how can they share a room with others?"

The girl was also a little embarrassed, with a bitter look on her face.

Yuechan thought for a while, anyway, she shared a room with Jiang Tong, and the vacant room is useless, so it's better to give it to this young lady, it's convenient for others, convenient for you, and it will be a good relationship.

Thinking of this, she smiled: "Little Er, it's a coincidence, I am happy to meet my friend, and I want to move to a friend's room, but my room is vacant, even if this young lady is in a hurry, so I let Yu her."

When the girl heard this, she immediately burst into a smile, and when she came over, she wanted to give Yuechan a head. Yuechan didn't know which girl she belonged to, but she knew that the young lady of this family was of extraordinary background, and she was not favored by her. Li, asked Huan'er to help her up, smiled, and walked a few steps into Jiang Tong's room.

Yuechan walked in and saw that the Jiang family's private room was indeed very large, and the layout was much better than her own. Thinking about it, the Jiang family's connections and roots were much better than her own, so it was natural to book such a large private room. house.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Tong saw her and pulled her to sit down with a smile: "Where do you look with your eyes? I'm afraid it's strange. Let me tell you the truth. This restaurant is owned by my family. This is the biggest package in the restaurant." I have a room, so naturally I want to keep it with me."

That's it, Yuechan nodded, although it is said that people in today's world look down on businessmen and think that doing business is a cheap thing, but there is no business without wealth, these big families, which one does not have many industries.

Even the Meng family, not to mention Zhuangzi, even had shops and silver buildings. Yuechan also took care of the house, so she knew better than anyone else.

She sat down with a smile, and gave Jiang Tong a sideways glance: "I didn't know that you, who was engaged, would run out to see the demeanor of the number one scholar, but I don't know how your wishful man would feel."

In a word, Jiang Tong glared at her, and spat: "Stop talking about such crooked words, I'm only engaged, so you still can't be free? I don't know how many young ladies from aristocratic families are very envious, so the emperor will personally marry you." The decree promises you to Brother Nine, and it has spread throughout Chang'an City."

Yuechan lowered her head, her face became hot.

Jiang Tong couldn't bear to tease her too much, just smiled and said: "I just want to tell you, don't you forget, now it's no different from the previous dynasty, both civil and military exams are taken together, only literary champions are allowed, shouldn't there be martial arts champions? Since the founding of the country by the Taizu, they have always paraded the streets with the top scholars in civil and military affairs."

Yuechan became even more suspicious, staring at Jiang Tong with Yuanyuan eyes.

Her eyes were originally big and round, and her almond eyes were as agile as water, but she was originally cold, coupled with her calm demeanor, she suppressed that bit of agility, and now she doesn't need to pretend in front of Jiang Tong, she can show those dexterity .

Jiang Tong, who just looked at him, praised again and again: "You should have been like this a long time ago. You are not very old. Why do you learn from those who are so lifeless? It makes people feel uncomfortable to see it. Look at how good it is now. These eyes are like cat's eyes. , It’s heart-warming to see.”

Yuechan only smiled, and asked after a while: "Could it be that your brother won the martial arts examination?"

At this question, Jiang Tong stroked his forehead and sighed: "My brother wants to pass the exam, but unfortunately, there are several powerful people in this department, and he only got fourth in the exam. He seemed to be so angry with my brother. Trying to give Qing Ning an honor, but in the end it's a shame."

It's rare for Jiang Mo to be so devoted to Qing Ning.

I heard Jiang Tong say again: "I originally thought that someone like Qing Ning, who is lonely and cold, with such literary talent and wisdom, must look down on my elder brother. Who knows, Qing Ning also has intentions, knowing that my elder brother did not pass the top three exams. , Tete sent someone a letter to comfort my brother, just saying don't care about these things, the man will fight on the battlefield in the future and make great achievements, it won't take a while."

Yuechan nodded: "You don't know her, she is good, but she was born in such a family, so she had to act cold."

Jiang Tong admitted this: "She is also blessed. After she comforted her like this, my grandmother and mother changed their minds about her. They only said that she has a good heart, and she is not the kind who waits for power and profit. My brother is even more happy. It's like, if it wasn't for Qingning's young age, my brother would like to marry her back immediately."

Yuechan nodded solemnly: "I'm afraid you can't wait for your brother to marry her home immediately. In this way, you can't stop your good deeds. After all, your brother is not married, so you have no reason to marry, right? Oh, ah, I'm going to have a good talk with Qing Ning, let her be more sensible, don't hinder your little aunt's good deeds, and save you from being grudged by people after you get married in the future."

After she finished saying this with a smile, Jiang Tong, who was already angry, jumped up, stretched out her hand to hold Yuechan down, and only tickled her.

The two laughed and quarreled for a while, Yuechan remembered something, and said to Huamei: "Me and Tongmei are talking here, it's rare for you to come out, take some money and go out to play."

Huamei understood a little bit, smiled and continued, Jiang Tong also had winks, and only sent out a few women and girls, and then asked Yuechan with a smile: "Why are you doing this?"

Yuechan lowered her head and thought for a while, gritted her teeth and made up her mind, and asked in a low voice: "I only heard that you grew up in the palace, so you must know about the Ninth Prince, so I want to ask you about the situation of the Ninth Prince's Mansion. It's easy to deal with, and you also know what our family looks like. You are the only daughter in the family, and the marriage must be solemn. I will drag you to find out about the preparations for the marriage and the dowry. What kind of dowry do you need, and how to prepare to make your life better in the future..."

Before Yuechan could finish her sentence, Jiang Tong's heart sank, and she changed from her previous laughing appearance, but she became a little more worried: "Is it possible that your wife and two younger sisters are looking for trouble again, I said you are too soft Some, put it on me, and a punch will pass."

Yuechan quickly covered her mouth: "You don't have to say any more, that's not the case, I just think that relying on others is worse than relying on myself. The old lady is in trouble now, and she doesn't care much about the affairs of the house. The wife and younger sister Yue'e are in charge, I'm afraid that if I get confused for a while, I will get confused inside."

Jiang Tong knew that Yuechan really regarded her as a friend, so she told the troubled things in her heart. She was also angry for Yuechan, and only said that Yuechan was such a character, but it happened that her life was unlucky. Living so hard at home.

"Just don't worry. Although I don't care too much, I still have to pay attention to lifelong events. My mother also told me about those dowry matters. I will tell you in detail."

Jiang Tong took Yuechan's hand and told some things to pay attention to when preparing the dowry.

For example, you need to prepare more gold and silver, so that you can have the confidence to marry. In addition, good things come in pairs. Some commonly used things must be prepared in even numbers. There are many royal taboos. Do not have four items in the dowry. Yes, all four die together, if you are really prepared, you are afraid of being rejected by others.

Yuechan listened to everything and kept it firmly in mind.

She also knows that it is not easy for a royal daughter-in-law, and she actually doesn't want to marry into the Ninth Prince's Mansion, but the emperor has issued an order, and the matter cannot be changed, so she must make the best plan, prepare things early, and be prepared for the future. The married man was caught off guard because of his ignorance, and then followed other people's ways.

Regarding things here, Yuechan had suffered enough in her previous life, so she should be more cautious in this life.

But I heard Jiang Tong say again: "Don't look at Brother Jiu as a ruthless and rude person from the outside, in fact, he is the most careful, and he is also good to the people he cares about. Among so many princes, Brother Jiu and I The most caring one is, if you marry him in the future, if he wants to bully you, you can just find me."

Although Jiang Tong patted her chest and agreed, Yuechan was still not at ease. She always felt that the Ninth Prince was too gloomy and had a violent temper. The way she looked at her made her terrified. No matter what, it is not as reassuring as Huo Sicheng's gentleness like water.

Thinking of spending time with such a person in the future, Yuechan always felt a little depressed.

(End of this chapter)