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Jiang Tong was dazzled by everything in the Yongning Marquis's residence.

The Jiang family mansion was once a place of great prosperity and beauty.

Later, the family fell into decline, the house was sold, and things got worse year by year after they left the capital. She hadn't seen so many servants or so many nice things in a long time.

"Be careful, all of you. These are valuable items and must not be damaged." The butler's voice drew Jiang Tong's attention.

Jiang Tong's eyes lit up when she saw the boxes of valuables over there. She ran over and touched this and that, unable to put them down.

"These...these all belong to the Marquis of Yongning's residence?"

"It's just the old Marquis's private treasury." The steward disdainfully tried to slap her hand away.

Just a private vault?

Jiang Tong was startled, followed by intense jealousy.

The private treasury of one old woman in the Yongning Marquis's mansion is even more lavish than that of her husband's family. How many such treasures does the entire Yongning Marquis's mansion possess?

The Yongning Marquis's mansion is so wealthy!

In contrast, the Jiang family...

Jiang Tong felt stifled.

Although she was in charge of the Jiang family's household affairs, she was not happy at all.

The Jiang family was short of money, and in order to make ends meet, they sold off the items in the storeroom one by one. The loan sharking she had lent out some time ago had gone wrong, and the hole had not yet been filled.

Even a casual item from the Yongning Marquis's residence is worth a fortune.

Managing a household like the Yongning Marquis's mansion is truly enjoyable; even if some of it is misappropriated for lending money at exorbitant interest rates, one can still make a considerable profit.

Jiang Tong couldn't help but look at the woman checking the account books beside her, "Which daughter of the Song family are you?"

Song Qingning smiled and said, "I am the second wife, Song Qingning."

"Song Qingning?" Jiang Tong's brows furrowed instantly.

Just moments ago there was a shred of consideration and respect, but now only arrogance remains.

"You must be Song Qingning. You're not bad looking, barely good enough for my brother, but you're from a concubine's family..." Jiang Tong scrutinized her.

Jiang Tong has always looked down on the second wife's background.

In her past life, she was always arrogant in front of Song Qingning, and on their wedding day, she conspired with Madam Jiang to take away Song Qingning's dowry.

In order to suppress her, in the months following their marriage, whenever Jiang Sheng stayed overnight in her room, Jiang Tong would find a way to call him away.

Her husband refused to consummate their marriage.

This made her situation in the Jiang family even more difficult.

To be able to live a second life...

"Your dowry will be more than this, right?" Jiang Tong's voice pulled Song Qingning back to reality.

Jiang Tong's eyes revealed greed.

Song Qingning sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm.

"Sister, you're so funny. A woman's dowry is prepared by her parents, so naturally the second wife's daughter will have her dowry prepared by the second wife's family."

"The second wife's private property is not as much as the first wife's, but as a daughter, the amount of her dowry is all from her parents' heart. There should also be some relatives adding to the dowry, but it's all from their heart, and the value is not important."

unimportant?!

Does it mean it's unimportant just because she says so?

Her dowry will all belong to the Jiang family.

Jiang Tong was displeased and increasingly dissatisfied with Song Qingning.

She had heard from her mother that when her younger brother married Song Qingning, the Marquis's mansion would give him more dowry. She thought that more dowry was not a bad thing; at least she could get something, which was better than losing everything.

But now that I think about it, how much more could I have given?

To the Marquis's mansion, it was nothing more than a way to send away beggars!

But if he marries the eldest daughter of the main branch of the family, will he be able to obtain most of the Marquis's family fortune?

A raging fire seemed to burn in Jiang Tong's eyes.

She just called her "sister," which is probably premature.

Meanwhile, on Jiang Sheng's side...

Jiang Sheng left the flower hall and returned to the outside of Chunhui Garden.

Hearing the old Marquis Song and the old Duke Meng addressing each other as brothers, he felt as if a pair of cat claws were scratching at his heart.

He tried to barge in, but was stopped by the servant at the door.

"The old Marquis is hosting a banquet; no unauthorized personnel are allowed to disturb him."

irrelevant people...

Jiang Sheng's dignity was utterly shattered by the words "unrelated people".

He fled in shame and anger.

He wandered off somewhere, when suddenly his mother's words flashed through his mind: "That Lu family, treating us so coldly, it's outrageous!"

It's not just the Lu family that's going too far; the entire Yongning Marquis's mansion is going too far!

Jiang Sheng clenched his fist.

Hearing a sound coming from not far away, Jiang Sheng subconsciously looked over.

"Madam, Madam, people from the Jiang family have arrived." The maid Xiang'er was from Madam Lu's courtyard.

This morning, Mrs. Lu felt a little better and asked Mrs. Chen to accompany her out for some fresh air.

Upon hearing the report, Madam Lu was taken aback. "How long have you been here? Has anyone greeted you? We can't neglect our in-laws."

"We've been here for quite a while, but no one has come to report. Madam Jiang seems very angry," Xiang'er said resentfully.

The Second Madam usually arranges all the affairs of the household.

But if the guests are treated coldly like this, they will only blame the Lady Hou.

"Then hurry, help me to see Madam Jiang. I must apologize to her for my neglect."

"Jiang Sheng and Yan'er are engaged, and their two families will be in-laws in the future. If we neglect our in-laws now, Yan'er will have a hard time after she marries into the family."

Lu was wholeheartedly concerned for Song Qingyan.

Madam Chen helped her up, saying, "Madam has a sincere heart for the Jiang family, and Madam Jiang will not hold a grudge. Today is a good day for Madam Jiang to ask about the young master of the Jiang family's future career plans, so that the old tutor can also help him plan his future."

The master and servant hurried toward the flower hall.

Their conversation echoed in Jiang Sheng's mind.

Didn't Mother say that Madam Lu looked down on the Jiang family and refused to marry her daughter to him no matter what?

The "Yan'er" that the lady just mentioned refers to Song Qingyan.

Every word she uttered showed no disdain for him or the Jiang family; on the contrary, she was extremely warm and welcoming.

Most importantly, she also wanted Grand Tutor Lu to plan her career path!

A light seemed to shine into Jiang Sheng's eyes.

But in an instant, a terrifying gloom descended.

Lady Hou clearly supports this marriage, but Lady Liu says that Lady Lu dislikes it and refuses. Why?

Jiang Sheng quickly guessed the reason.

"That despicable Lady Liu!"

Liu was clearly acting out of self-interest, wanting to marry her own daughter to him!

Even if Liu and her daughter admired his talent and were attracted to him, they shouldn't ruin his future for their own selfish reasons!

He cannot let the Liu mother and daughter succeed!

The flower hall of the Marquis's residence.

Madam Jiang drank several cups of tea, but still no host came out to greet her.

The anger on his face could no longer be concealed.

Holding the teacup, ready to finish this last cup, she smashed it fiercely, letting the Yongning Marquis's mansion know that although the Jiang family had fallen on hard times, they could not be treated so carelessly.

Footsteps could be heard outside the door.

Supported by Chen Mama, Madam Lu entered the room and greeted Madam Jiang warmly, saying, "Madam Jiang, I'm so sorry, I'm really so sorry to have kept you waiting."

Mrs. Lu looked apologetic.

Madam Jiang secretly resented her hypocrisy!

She always treated her poor relatives this way, leaving them hanging and then saying "I'm sorry" a few times.

Madam Jiang's face was unpleasant, and she said sarcastically, "The Yongning Marquis's mansion is truly a grand and prestigious family. In the past, when we sent visiting cards, we couldn't even get through the gate. Today, we finally managed to get in, and we've already had our fill of tea."

"It was the Marquis's residence that was impolite," Madam Lu continued to apologize politely.

Liu and Song Qingyan arrived.

Seeing Madam Lu being scolded by Madam Jiang, Madam Liu felt relieved.

The more Lu acts this way, the more it highlights her skill and adeptness in social interactions.

"Madam Jiang, please don't blame Sister Lu, that's just her personality." Madam Liu stepped forward and pulled Madam Jiang aside.

A single sentence that seemed to offer reassurance.

But Chen's mother felt a tightness in her chest.

What do you mean by "that's just her personality"? It's obvious that no one came to report it, which is why the guests were neglected. It's as if the lady was deliberately making things difficult for them.

Lady Liu was older than the lady of the house, so when she lived in the Lu family home, she called the lady of the house "younger sister".

Since they had both married into the Yongning Marquis's household, Madam Liu should have addressed her as the Marquis's wife or sister-in-law, but she still called her "Sister Lu" repeatedly.

"Madam," Chen's mother said indignantly.

Madam Lu was already used to Madam Liu's subtle criticisms, and she couldn't say anything in front of guests.

Madam Liu reminded Madam Jiang, "Madam Jiang, you must have come today on something important, right?"

Madam Jiang's anger subsided slightly.

Having been slighted earlier, she now has even more reason to ask Madam Lu to add more to her dowry.

"I'm here to discuss marriage between our two families."