"Second Young Miss, this is the dowry that Eldest Young Miss gave you."
Mu Mingtang opened it and saw that it was a box of jewelry. However, it was made of gold. It was most likely that Eldest Young Miss Jiang disliked gold-and-white things and sent it to her.
Mu Mingtang immediately closed the lid and held it in her hands, not intending to let go, "Eldest Young Miss is too polite. Although she is older than me, I am still her sister-in-law. In terms of seniority, I am still higher than her. We are all family, why are you being so polite? "
However, Mu Mingtang's hand tightly grasped the wooden box. It was as if she was visiting relatives during the New Year and was faced with the red packet that was given to her by the other party.
It was obvious that the maidservant was speechless. In fact, not long ago, this maidservant was still serving Mu Mingtang.
Mu Mingtang was completely packed into Jiang Mingwei's room, and the people serving her were all Jiang Mingwei's old servants. It could be imagined that this group of maidservants were even more picky about Mu Mingtang than Madame Jiang. Now that Jiang Mingwei was back, these maidservants could finally return to their true master as they wished.
Mu Mingtang and the maidservant were now face to face, and they were both disgusted with each other. The maidservant despised Mu Mingtang for not being presentable. Only a peasant like Mu Mingtang, who had never seen the world, would like such a tacky big gold hairpin.
Mu Mingtang also felt that there was something wrong with Jiang Mingwei's eyes. Those high and mighty jades and stones could only be used in flourishing times. If something really happened, how could jades be sold?
Gold was still better looking. Look at this golden color, how beautiful it was.
The maidservant secretly rolled her eyes and said with a straight face, "Second Young Miss is too polite. Right now, Madame is preparing the dowry for Young Miss. Young Miss is going to be married to Jin Wangfei, so she can't be timid. These hairpins are not in line with Jin Wangfu's identity. Young Miss doesn't need them, so she thought that Second Young Miss should be able to use them. "
"That's right, I can use them all." Mu Mingtang had already put away the box and said, "As your sister-in-law, I have nothing to give back to Eldest Miss. Then, I wish Eldest Miss and Prince Jin a hundred years of bliss and never to be separated. Alright, you can go now. "
The maidservant was infuriated. This woman had fallen to such a state. If she had any backbone, she wouldn't have accepted the Jiang family's assistance. She did not expect Mu Mingtang to put it away without a second word. He was so shameless that he pretended not to hear her sarcasm. The maidservant was so angry at this vulgar woman that she flung her sleeves and left.
Now that Mu Mingtang had completely fallen out with the Jiang family, she no longer cared about her image and temperament. She simply did not have such things. Although she had scolded Jiang Honghao earlier in the day, why wouldn't she accept Jiang Mingwei's money?
Mu Mingtang did not need a backbone. She only needed money.
After the maidservant left, Mu Mingtang stood up and changed the place where the box of gold jewelry was hidden. Now that she was placed in a guest room, in the eyes of the Jiang family, she had completely fallen out of favor and was sent to the border. However, for Mu Mingtang, her current life was much more carefree than the previous year.
In the previous year, she was like a puppet. She was not allowed to walk with large strides, she was not allowed to laugh loudly, and she even had to take small bites when eating. She had to chew seven times in her mouth before swallowing. Whatever she did, the maidservants behind her would point fingers and gossip, saying that she had lost the dignity of a virtuous lady from a prestigious family.
Mu Mingtang was really fed up with these birds. Now, she was living in a quiet guest room. There were no maidservants who followed her everywhere. When she walked, there was no ruler behind her. Other than her three meals a day, no one cared about her anymore. How good was this? The days of those virtuous ladies from Jiang Mingwei, they could go ahead and live as they pleased.
Mu Mingtang obtained a box of gold jewelry for no reason. She was simply refreshed. Even the anger she had suffered at the Jiang family today had disappeared. If someone used gold to humiliate her every day, then there was no need to be polite at all. They could trample on her dignity as much as they wanted.
Mu Mingtang thought wildly for a while and suddenly realized something. Today, Jiang Mingwei had given her a reminder. Tomorrow, she would have to remind the Jiang family to prepare a dowry for her.
Jiang Honghao had bought her for a good price. If he still did not give her a single cent, then that would not do.
The next day, Madame Jiang sent Jiang Honghao to court. Then, she happily called in the tailor she had agreed on yesterday to come in and choose clothes for Jiang Mingwei.
Jiang Mingwei did not like bright colors, but as a newlywed, she had to wear bright red. Moreover, she was going to be a Princess Consort. There were many occasions where she needed to wear bright red clothes. Today, Madame Jiang had agreed with the tailor shop to choose clothes for Jiang Mingwei for his wedding, kneeling to his in-laws, meeting his sisters-in-law, congratulating him, offering sacrifices, and other occasions.
A few women with their hair tightly pressed together gathered around Madame Jiang. Their mouths were full of flowers as they showed Madame Jiang all kinds of fabrics. One of the female shopkeepers shook out the fabric and showed it to Madame Jiang from all angles. "Madame, look. This material is the most expensive. Not only is the color bright, but it is also woven with a dark pattern. Look, this looks like a thousand good fortune. This angle also has a subtraction inscription. "
After the shopkeeper showed it, Madame Jiang indeed let out a cry of surprise. Another person was not to be outdone. She quickly pulled out her own fabric. "The dark pattern is indeed low-key and luxurious. But from a distance, it can't be seen clearly. Madame Jiang, why don't you take a look at mine? This bolt of fabric is woven with three layers. When you walk under the sun during the day, the light on the fabric seems to flow. When you look at it at night, it is a different color! "
"There is actually such skill!" Madame Jiang sighed from the bottom of her heart. She held the two pieces of fabric in her hands and compared them left and right. Unexpectedly, she couldn't decide. "The dark pattern is auspicious, and the flowing light is beautiful. How should I choose?"
"Madame can't decide. Just buy them together."
Madame Jiang was startled and raised her head. The maidservant tried to block in front of Mu Mingtang. When she saw Madame Jiang raise her head, she helplessly bowed. "Madame, this servant can't stop Second Miss."
The maidservant also felt very wronged. She had clearly said that Madame Jiang didn't have time. In the end, Mu Mingtang acted as if she didn't understand etiquette and rushed in without caring about anything else. When a scholar meets a soldier, reason is not clear. The maidservants were all used to walking among noble families and had never seen such a boorish person. They chased and talked the entire way, but Mu Mingtang still rushed to the innermost part.
Madame Jiang looked at the maidservants' expressions and could roughly guess what had happened. She waved her hand and said, "There is nothing else for you to do. You may leave."
The maidservants bowed again and retreated in a single file. Mu Mingtang acted as if she didn't see the signs and walked forward as if she was familiar with them. She even reached out to touch the fabric. "It is indeed a good material. It feels like flowing water. I think both pieces are beautiful. Mother, why must you choose one? Buy both. "
Madame Jiang fell into an awkward situation. The female shopkeepers looked at each other and smiled apologetically as they bowed. "Second Miss."
These women specialized in the business of the female family members of officials, so they were naturally very familiar with the interpersonal relationships of these noble families.
"Ladies, there is no need to be so courteous. Please rise." Mu Mingtang didn't feel restrained at all. After generously asking everyone to rise, she smiled and said, "My eldest sister and I will be getting married soon. The wedding date is urgent, so I will have to trouble you ladies to run errands for us."
'Us?' Madame Jiang frowned subtly. However, in front of outsiders, she could only faintly cough and remind her. "Mingtang, we are looking at your sister's dowry today. There is no rush for yours."
"Isn't there a rush?" Mu Mingtang's fingers reluctantly rubbed the fabric a few times before she let go. "I am betrothed to Prince Qiyang. Prince Qiyang and Prince Jin are both members of the imperial family and are cousins. I thought my dowry and my sister's dowry would be of equal value."
Equal value? What was she talking about! This time, even Madame Jiang was anxious. She tactfully said, "Seniority should be followed. After all, Mingwei is the eldest miss. I'm afraid your dowry is the same as hers."
"Impossible?" Mu Mingtang smiled and said, "Prince Qiyang is the legitimate son of the late Emperor. Even the Emperor said that Prince Qiyang is no different from his own son. Madame, you are marrying a daughter of the same family. How can you treat the two princes differently?"
Madame Jiang's expression didn't look good. She pursed her lips and glanced at the female shopkeepers. The shopkeepers understood and immediately bowed to leave. "Madame Jiang and Second Miss have something to talk about. It is inconvenient for us to disturb you. We will leave first today."
"My wives, take care." Mu Mingtang greeted the guests with a smile. After she finished speaking, she naturally waved her hand at them. "My wives, it wasn't easy for you to make this trip. There's no need to bring these fabrics out. Just leave them all here. I quite like them. How much is the total? Put it on the account for the time being. Madame Jiang will settle the bill later. "
The female shopkeepers quietly looked at Madame Jiang. Madame Jiang's expression was almost unbearable. "Jiang Mingtang, enough is enough."
"My surname is Mu, Madame." Mu Mingtang raised her arm and gently flicked the nonexistent dust on her sleeve. She arrogantly raised one of her eyebrows and said, "As Princess Qiyang, I don't even have this little power?"
Madame Jiang was speechless. She glanced in the direction of the female shopkeepers and gritted her teeth. "Put them down first. I will send someone to your shop to settle the bill later."
The female shopkeepers immediately beamed with joy. They repeatedly praised Madame Jiang's generosity and the Second Miss' fortune. Then they slipped away as if there was oil on the soles of their feet.
After they left, Madame Jiang didn't need to hide anymore. Her face suddenly darkened. "What do you want to do? You'd better remember your identity. Do you really think that you can behave atrociously in front of the Jiang family after becoming Princess Qiyang? "
"Yes," Mu Mingtang smiled and said, "It was Lord Jiang who recommended me to be Princess Qiyang, wasn't it? How come when it came to preparing my dowry, Madame and Lord Jiang seemed to have lost their memories and forgot that I was going to marry Prince Qiyang? "
"You!" Madame Jiang pointed at Mu Mingtang and scolded angrily. Mu Mingtang was very disgusted with Madame Jiang's gesture. She slapped it open and raised her eyebrows. "Who are you looking down on? Is this your attitude towards a princess? The Emperor said that he would hold a grand wedding for Prince Qiyang. The ceremony was even better than that of Prince Jin. You neglected my dowry, which is undermining the Emperor. I said that I want whatever Jiang Mingwei has. If I find anything lacking, I'll cut my hair and become a concubine. When Prince Qiyang comes to pick up the bride and no one gets on the sedan chair, you can push your precious daughter to make up for it! "
After Mu Mingtang finished speaking, she snorted and swaggered away. At this time, Madame Jiang was so angry that she couldn't speak. She couldn't help but cover her chest. Seeing this, the maids on both sides quickly surrounded her. "Madame!"
They didn't expect that Mu Mingtang would come back just as the maids finished shouting. Mu Mingtang approached in front of everyone's astonished eyes and bent down to pick up a bolt of cloth. When the cloth was in her hands, she found that it was heavier than she thought. Mu Mingtang didn't have the strength to pick up more bolts. She looked around and pointed to a few maids who looked the strongest, saying, "You, you, and you, pick up the rest of the cloth and come with me."
Mu Mingtang took two steps and found that there was no movement behind her. She couldn't help but turn back and squint at the crowd. "I'm the Princess of Qiyang. Do you want to defy the imperial edict?"
"We don't dare." The maids quickly glanced at Madame Jiang, lowered their heads and walked towards Mu Mingtang with the cloth. Mu Mingtang realized how good it felt to be a fox using the tiger's might to intimidate others. She snorted proudly and struggled to walk out. "I love this bright red color the most. It makes me happy just by looking at it. Be careful. If you drop it or touch it, I'll hold you responsible! "
After Mu Mingtang and the pile of red cloth walked away, the head maid came up and supported Madame Jiang worriedly. "Madame, you see …"
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