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As soon as the more than two hundred dowry items from the Marquis's mansion arrived at the Jiang family, Madam Jiang and Jiang Tong were already very excited.

After finally seeing off all the guests, the mother and daughter couldn't wait a moment longer.

The maidservants of the Marquis's mansion tried to stop them.

Jiang Tong's face was grim. "My mother and I were doing her a favor by taking stock of her dowry. Let's see which mother-in-law and sister-in-law would go to such lengths. Don't be ungrateful."

Liu planned to marry in place of Song Qingning, but she did not want Song Qingning to have a capable assistant after marrying into the Jiang family.

Therefore, the maids she chose were all weak and easily bullied, and couldn't hold their own.

The maids had never seen the groom's family come to take stock of the bride's dowry on the wedding night before.

The bride's dowry is her private property. Even if it is put into storage, it is still in her private treasury. She has to take inventory after the wedding night when she has time.

They were unable to cope with the situation before them.

But given the young ladies' temperaments, they couldn't protect their dowries, and their fate was predictable.

"You can't steal Miss's dowry! If Miss finds out, she won't agree!" The maid tried her best to protect the dowry.

Madam Jiang was displeased. "What do you mean by stealing the dowry? You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth! It seems even the servants in a military family can't speak properly. We were just helping our daughter-in-law with the inventory."

They called it helping, but their attitude was clearly robbery.

"What are you all standing there for? The maids of the Marquis's mansion may be ignorant, but are you all ignorant too?" Jiang Tong glanced at the dozen or so servants beside her.

Previously, the Jiang family did not have so many servants.

However, Sheng'er passed the imperial examination with flying colors and was favored by Prince Rui. He was about to become an official, and in addition, he needed to maintain appearances for his wedding, so they bought more servants and maids.

With so many servants around, Madam Jiang and Jiang Tong felt more confident when they spoke.

The servants stepped forward.

The maids of the Marquis's mansion were so frightened that they kept backing away, and could only watch helplessly as their dowry was snatched away.

"Tong'er, you'll have to work hard tonight and help your sister-in-law. If she has any conscience, she will thank you," said Madam Jiang.

"Helping my sister-in-law is my duty. Even if she doesn't appreciate it, I won't mind. I'm helping my own brother." Jiang Tong glanced at the dowry filling the courtyard.

The legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family is indeed quite wealthy.

Jiang Tong was glad that she hadn't fallen for Liu's scheme earlier, otherwise, how could her younger brother have had a dowry of more than two hundred taels when he married Song Qingning, who was born out of wedlock?

Jiang Tong recalled Song Qingning, who had been taking inventory of the old Marquis Song's private treasury in the courtyard of the Marquis's mansion that day.

"Go and bring over a chair and a table," Jiang Tong instructed her servant.

Soon, the tables and chairs were all moved over.

Following the arrangement of the tables and chairs in the Marquis's courtyard that day, Jiang Tong sat down in a chair, imitating Song Qingning's manner. "Let's take inventory, starting from here."

That day, Song Qingning was taking inventory of rare and exotic items; today it's her turn.

But as the servants lifted the red silk covering the dowry item by item, they found that the items inside were wooden stools, wooden tables, and wooden cabinets.

Jiang Tong didn't pay much attention at first.

The dowry should include the bride's daily necessities, and even wooden tables and stools should be made of the finest mahogany or sandalwood.

But as time went on, Jiang Tong realized something was wrong.

They were all everyday items, without a single piece of jewelry, gold or silver, or any deeds to houses, land, or shops.

Jiang Tong got up and went to see those things herself.

The wooden tables and chairs are all made of ordinary wood, and the everyday utensils are also used by ordinary people and are not expensive.

Jiang Tong's expression changed drastically. "Why are they all such worthless items?"

Madam Jiang also stepped forward and opened all the boxes that hadn't been counted, assuming they contained valuable items.

But it was completely empty inside.

"How could this be?" Among the dowry items, Madam Jiang also saw moldy tea leaves, rough cloth, and some porcelain jars.

Those were the betrothal gifts they sent.

They returned it exactly as it was, but not according to the list of betrothal gifts.

Madam Jiang felt dizzy. "The Yongning Marquis's residence... this Yongning Marquis's residence is so disrespectful! The betrothal gifts we sent were all made of pearls and jade, what... what do they mean by this?"

Mrs. Jiang was very angry.

Jiang Tong was also angry.

"No, I have to find Song Qingyan and find out what they're up to by fooling the Jiang family like this!" Jiang Tong angrily threw down the paper and pen and turned to walk towards the bridal chamber.

Madam Jiang chased after her.

Upon arriving at the new house, Madam Jiang stopped Jiang Tong, saying, "Tong'er, wait a moment."

"Mother, what are we waiting for? Song Qingyan has to give us an explanation for those dowries tonight," Jiang Tong said angrily.

"No rush."

Madam Jiang calmed down and said, "I will definitely give it to her, but you must not disturb your brother's wedding night. We need to make it a done deal before we can be sure."

Jiang Tong glanced at the new house.

With her younger brother getting married, it's uncertain whether she'll still be able to make decisions for the Jiang family.

The sister-in-law is powerful, or the brother is bewitched by her, posing a threat to her control over the household affairs.

She secretly didn't want her younger brother and sister-in-law to be loving and harmonious.

It would be best to prevent them from consummating their marriage, thus suppressing the arrogance of the sister-in-law.

But her mother said that Song Qingyan should give birth to a son for the Jiang family as soon as possible, so that the Jiang family and the Yongning Marquis's Mansion could be better bound together.

She agreed.

"Tong'er, bear with it a little longer. We'll talk to her about it after tonight," Madam Jiang said.

Jiang Tong was filled with anger, but she could only suppress it.

"Mother, no matter what Song Qingyan says, those dowry items were an insult to you and the Jiang family. Outsiders are always outsiders. You, me, and my brother are the real family," Jiang Tong said.

Mrs. Jiang: "I know."

The mother and daughter glanced at the new house and then turned to leave.

In the bridal chamber, Jiang Sheng was completely drunk. He sat next to his bride, and the smell of alcohol permeated the bridal veil, making him repulsive.

Not just disgust, but also fear, anger, and unease.

But Song Qingyan couldn't make a sound.

She didn't know what kind of medicine "Zheng Lian'er" had given her. Her body was weak and stiff, and she could only sit like this, unable to move at all.

"Yan'er, I've finally married you." Jiang Sheng looked at his bride.

He couldn't wait to lift the bridal veil and saw the rag stuffed in Song Qingyan's mouth and the resistance on her face.

Jiang Sheng's eyes narrowed, instantly filled with anger. He stood up furiously, "Ha, what do you mean by this? You don't want to marry me?"

Jiang Sheng grabbed Song Qingyan's chin. "Song Qingyan, we are clearly engaged. How can you not want to marry me? You were the one who fell in love with me, which is why you asked your grandfather to arrange the marriage. Do you want to go back on your word?"

"You can't go back on your word!"

Jiang Sheng's eyes gradually softened again.

"Yan'er, all those things you said before that looked down on me were nonsense. I forgive you. I know you like me."

"I love you very much too. Look, Prince Rui has taken a liking to me. I'm sure I'll be at the top of the list in this imperial examination. Qingyan, marrying me is your good fortune!"

Jiang Sheng was slightly drunk.

Yet, amidst the intoxication, there was a degree of clarity.

He knows what he wants; some of his words are just embellishments.

With the Prince Rui's favor and the support of the Yongning Marquis's mansion, he is sure to rise to prominence.

"Yan'er, my Jiang family has had only one son for generations. My mother said that you must quickly produce offspring for the Jiang family, and the Jiang family will not treat you unfairly."

"Yan'er..."

Jiang Sheng removed the gag from Song Qingyan's mouth and blew out the red candle.

On their wedding night, the room was filled with the warmth of spring.

Outside the Jiang residence, Song Qingning thought about her past life, when "Zheng Lian'er" came to report back to her.