bookrebus Chapter 68 The Maid Who Talks Wildly
Chapter 68 The Maid Who Talks Wildly
The dowry box was carried into the general's mansion. As soon as the lid was opened, a brilliant light burst out, instantly dazzling everyone's eyes.
The box was filled with rare treasures, their brilliance so dazzling it nearly illuminated the courtyard. There were pearls from the East China Sea, each one round and large, gleaming a deep blue in the sunlight, as if encapsulating the vastness and mystery of the ocean. There was also red coral, a tribute from the Western Regions, its branches twisting and winding, its color vibrant, as if dyed with blood, its preciousness truly unparalleled.
Boxes of silk and satin poured out like a waterfall, their delicate texture and exquisite lines unmatched even by the palace's brocade workshops. Furthermore, among them were several boxes of rare and precious ancient books, their slightly yellowed pages bearing the weight of history, their handwriting graceful or vigorous. Everyone was astonished by the richness and opulence of this dowry. For a moment, the general's mansion fell into complete silence, the only sound being the subtle clinking of the treasures in the boxes as the breeze rustled through them, a reminder of the family's prominence.
Xiao Tao raised her chin slightly, her expression proud. "My young lady's dowry was carefully selected and prepared by Madam. Every piece is exquisite. These are just a drop in the bucket. What's behind the bridal sedan is the most important thing."
Suddenly, there were gasps of shock from the audience. The female relatives sat in a circle, their eyes wandering over the dazzling array of dowries, each thinking in their hearts.
A lady opened her red lips slightly, her voice as soft as a mosquito: "The Lu family is truly devoted to Miss Yan. Such a generous dowry shows how important Miss Yan is to the Lu family."
"The Lu family's wealth is truly astonishing. They can take out so many valuable things that are worth a fortune so easily." Another lady's eyes flashed with envy as she exclaimed in admiration.
However, one person curled his lips and said sarcastically, "Humph, no matter how generous the dowry is, it doesn't matter. In the final analysis, it's all because of fear of the power and prestige of the General's Mansion."
Lu Zhengping and his family of three hid in the crowd, looking at each other in bewilderment.
When everyone was ridiculing Yan Wanwan before, they nodded their heads and lowered their brows, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
I finally got people's attention at this moment, but it turned out to be like this. I felt like I had become a laughing stock, like a thorn in my side, and it was very uncomfortable.
Someone with sharp eyes spotted Lu Zhengping and the other two and hurried forward to greet them, "Master Lu, you're here too. However, this is a bit strange. Why is Miss Yan still surnamed Yan? Now that she's recognized her child, shouldn't she have changed her surname to Lu long ago?"
Lu Zhengping's face darkened and became as dark as the bottom of a pot. He was so angry that he couldn't speak for a long time.
Seeing this, Chen Mei'e hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over: "This child is nostalgic. He grew up with his adoptive parents. We can't force him to change his surname just after we recognize him."
She spoke with confidence and righteousness, and everyone cheered when they heard her.
"No wonder Miss Yan didn't get married in the Lu Mansion. It turns out that the grace of raising a child is more important than the grace of giving birth to a child."
Lu Zhengping laughed awkwardly as he explained, "Well, we just moved into a new house, and there are so many things, I was too busy to clean them up, so I let my daughter get married in another courtyard. It's all the same, actually."
Chen Mei'e also chimed in, "Wanwan has suffered a lot outside these years. Before we had the chance to love her properly, she's getting married. We can only prepare some vulgar things to show our appreciation. It's really unfair to the child."
When everyone heard this, they all looked at her with admiration and envy, secretly sighing that Yan Wanwan was really lucky. The dowry was as rich as that of a princess, and it was the first of its kind in Jingzhao.
"what?"
Xiao Tao walked quietly behind them and suddenly exclaimed, "Mrs. Lu, I heard that the Lu family has also prepared a dowry for the young lady? I wonder where it is? Do you have a dowry list?"
Chen Mei'e's face instantly darkened as she shouted angrily, "What kind of occasion is this? You're just a maid, and you're yelling non-stop here? Why don't you leave immediately?"
Xiao Tao completely ignored her threatening look and said directly, "Mrs. Lu, you'd better find the dowry list as soon as possible. My daughter hasn't seen the dowry prepared by the Lu family yet. I believe it must be extremely valuable, so it's not convenient to show it to others easily."
Someone asked with confusion: "What about these dowries?"
"Madam, you may have misunderstood. My wife is not Madam Lu, but Madam Yan, my young lady's adoptive mother."
Xiao Tao changed the subject, her eyes flicking towards Chen Mei'e and the other two, "These dowries were carefully prepared by Madam Yan for the young lady. I'm just not sure if Madam Lu's eyesight is poor or if there's some other reason, but she mistook them for dowries from the Lu family."
Oh, these words were just a little bit away from hitting Chen Mei'e's nose. Some people are really amazing. They are thicker than the bends of a city wall. They take credit for the hard-earned achievements of others without even blinking an eye. They call themselves noble ladies. But I think they are just "kneeling women" who kneel when they see benefits and dare to ask for anything. Bah!
When the people around heard this, they covered their mouths and laughed, and started whispering to each other.
"Puff! Madam Lu, you are still so young, how can you be so dazzled!"
"This thick skin can withstand the wind and frost."
Chen Mei'e's face flushed crimson instantly, as if she had been slapped hard in the face. She was so angry that her whole body was shaking. She pointed her finger at the maid and said tremblingly, "You...you bitch, how dare you slander me like this! I'll beat you to death!"
She had no ladylike demeanor at all and pounced on Xiaotao madly.
The raised palm was stopped in mid-air. Ling Ying stood in front of Xiao Tao and said coldly to Chen Mei'e, "Madam Lu, it's a good thing that you came to celebrate at the mansion. If you don't want to stay in the general's mansion, you can leave."
"you……"
"What do you mean by 'you'?" Xiao Tao's lips curled up in a mocking arc, pointing at her fearlessly and scolding, "Oh, Madam Lu, are you angry and embarrassed? I'm just telling you the truth. Have you ever paid a single penny for this dowry? You didn't even show up before the young lady's wedding, and now you're trying to act so high and mighty."
Xiaotao is a maid brought by Wang Yuhua. She has lived in the Yan family since she was a child. Ever since she learned how the Lu family treated Yan Wanwan, she has wanted to come over and scold them.
Ling Ying stared blankly at the little man behind him, with only one thought in his mind: he had a very loud voice.
Chen Mei'e was speechless for a moment. She looked around and saw that everyone's eyes were full of suspicion and disdain, and she felt angry and anxious.
"You...I am your young lady's mother."
Xiao Tao snorted disdainfully, "It's unfortunate for the young lady to have a mother like you."
Chen Mei'e couldn't stand the ridicule and immediately acted like she fainted.
Lu Shuyang hurried forward to support Chen Mei'e, glaring at Ling Ying and Xiao Tao and saying, "Where is Yan Wanwan? Let her come out. How does she discipline the maids? How dare she disrespect the master?"
Xiao Tao continued to fire at full force, saying disdainfully: "Master Lu, my young lady is in the bridal sedan! And my master is the Yan family, who are you to be my master?"
"you……"
"As expected, for every master, there is a servant."