The fifth master Ling's face darkened, and his eyes swept over him like a blade: "A woman's opinion! What do you know! Why lose gold and silver? What a honor it is for Ah Shu to marry the queen's brother. Our Ling family It’s right to prepare more dowry.”
"As for rescuing people, Wei Yan said he would do his best. Whether it succeeds or fails, we have to accept this favor."
"Don't talk nonsense again, otherwise, I won't be able to spare you!"
Mrs. Li was scolded angrily and could no longer squeeze out a smile. Her eyes turned red instantly and she choked with sobs: "I just expressed my worries out of concern. I couldn't help it for a moment. What I said was wrong." , that’s all I need to do with a few scoldings. To scold me like this, you don’t think of me as your wife at all.”
"I know that the master is angry because of what happened a few days ago. I have asked myself, and I have never been harsh to Ah Shu and Ah Xiao. However, their siblings are all worried about me, and now even the master thinks so. .I really can’t live anymore..."
As he spoke, he wiped his tears with a handkerchief, looking aggrieved and pitiful.
In the past, whenever she cried like this, Fifth Master Ling would immediately soften his heart.
Today, Ling Wuye frowned and said displeasedly: "How old do you think I am? I have no brains and am allowed to be fooled by you? If you really try your best, how can Ah Shu and Ah Xiao be fooled?" You are deserting me. Ah Shu still insists on letting Ah Xiao live with her, and even takes care of the marriage, but she just doesn’t want you to interfere."
"You don't reflect on yourself, and you still get involved with their siblings. It's a shame you have such a face!"
Li: "..."
Li Shi never expected that Master Ling Wu would react like this, and she was suddenly shocked and angry: "Master, how can you say that! What did I do wrong?"
Ling Wuye asked coldly: "Is it really Aunt Xia's fault that Ah Xiao lost his sight due to wrestling that day? It has nothing to do with you?"
Li Shi was caught off guard, her face suddenly changed, and she was panicking. She subconsciously denied: "Of course not! I dare to swear to God that I have never done anything sorry for Ah Xiao. I must believe in me. It’s innocent.”
If he was really innocent, he would have been crying endlessly over injustice.
Thinking of what Mrs. Ling had said to him in private, Fifth Master Ling's heart sank.
"...Lao Wu, you can't be confused anymore. Among the descendants of our Ling family, the most promising one is Ah Shu. Ah Xiao has been smart since he was a child, and now he has cured his eye disease. With Ah Shu worrying about him, in the future A good future is also indispensable. Don’t let the brothers and sisters lose their hearts because of a Li family... "
Ling Wuye looked at Li for a moment, which made Li's heart feel cold: "It has been so many years since Aunt Xia died, so there is no way to verify it. Ah Shu also said that she has no evidence. It's just suspicion. However, she refused to let you interfere with A Xiao's affairs no matter what. Mother agreed to her, and I agreed."
"She is Ah Xiao's twin sister. She loves him like jewels and will never cheat him. She will take care of Ah Xiao's future and marriage, so I have nothing to worry about. Just don't interfere."
These words were undoubtedly another sharp stab at Li's fragile wound.
Li's face turned pale and her body was shaky: "Master, don't you believe in concubines either?"
"You gave birth to Ah Yu, and you have taken care of the inner house for so many years. There is no merit but hard work. I will not divorce you, so just don't worry."
Ling Wuye said indifferently: "However, from today on, you have to be clear about it. You take care of the things that should be yours to take care of, and don't say a word about the things that are not yours to take care of. Otherwise, you will be asking for embarrassment." No wonder I’m ruthless!”
After saying that, he walked away.
Ms. Li was left with a look of despair, throwing things all over the room and crying bitterly.
…
After receiving Wei Yan's promise to "do my best", Mrs. Ling felt temporarily at ease. While personally preparing the dowry for Ling Jingshu, she was waiting for the good news.
Mrs. Ling was prepared before coming to the capital. In addition to the real estate shops and farms that could not be sold, they brought all the available cash to the capital, totaling about two hundred thousand taels. Originally, 50,000 taels were prepared for Ling Jingshu's dowry, and the other 150,000 taels were used to save people.
Now I was cruel and kept only 50,000 taels, and the remaining 150,000 taels were used for dowry.
It was too late to make furniture, so I simply spent a lot of money to buy a set of extremely precious sandalwood furniture. For the rest of the things, I didn't hesitate to buy the best ones, no matter gold or silver.
Gold, silver, jade, silk and satin, precious medicinal materials and supplements are all available.
In order to show her goodwill to Ling Jingshu, Mrs. Ling asked someone to call Ling Jingshu to come over and show Ling Jingshu the prepared dowry list.
Ling Jingshu smiled and did not refuse. She took the order and looked through it slowly.
Old Mrs. Ling endured her heartache and said with a smile: "Look carefully and if there is anything else that is really missing, just tell me. I will let others take care of it."
Ling Jingshu looked at Mrs. Ling's hypocritical smile and felt secretly amused.
This time, Mrs. Ling bled violently. Even though you look so friendly and enthusiastic, you might be so heartbroken that your blood is dripping!
"Grandma has always been thorough in her work, how could there be any omissions?" Ling Jingshu pursed her lips and smiled.
Old Mrs. Ling felt relieved, and just as she was about to speak, she heard Ling Jingshu whispering with some embarrassment: "The things on the dowry list are all good things, and together with the rewards given by the Queen, there is no problem in making up a dowry of forty-eight. It's just, The granddaughter has no cash in her hands. She married into her husband’s family and is so strapped for money that she may not even have the money to reward her servants!”
Mrs. Ling: "..."
Mrs. Ling felt like vomiting blood.
This Ling Jingshu, it's not just the flesh that has been cut off, she has to peel off a layer of skin before she's done.
"Did I make too many demands?" Ling Jingshu looked innocent and guilty: "If grandma thinks it's inappropriate, just pretend I didn't say it."
Old Mrs. Ling finally regained her breath and forced a smile: "It's because grandma didn't think well. Don't worry, when the time comes, grandma will give you another 20,000 in silver notes privately. When a woman gets married to her husband's family, she will definitely have it in her hands." It’s convenient if you have some cash.”
Ling Jingshu looked surprised and thanked her repeatedly: "Grandma is so generous, and my granddaughter deserves it."
Old Mrs. Ling took a deep breath and said lovingly: "Grandma gave this to you, just take it. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Common things like gold and silver will not be taken with you until you die. I am not the only one who deserves it." I’m an old woman in her seventies. If I don’t give you my private house, why don’t I have to take it to the coffin?”
"Grandma only hopes that you will marry well and live well in the future."
Even Ling Jingshu had to admire Mrs. Ling.
In order to save the Ling family, Mrs. Ling simply endured the humiliation and swallowed all the cowardice. (To be continued)