When Ling Chuchu arrived at Ling Shen's residence, Ling Shen was drinking tea in the yard.
The sun is out today, it is warm and makes people feel particularly comfortable in the sun.
Ling Shen was originally in a good mood, but when she saw Ling Chuchu, her face immediately fell.
"mother."
Ling Chuchu walked in with a smile.
She naturally discovered that Ling Shen didn't like her, but for the sake of her dowry, Ling Chuchu could only endure it for the time being.
"What wind brings you here today?" Ling Shen raised her eyebrows and looked Ling Chuchu up and down.
"Mom and Wanwan are back at the Ling Mansion. As your daughter, I should come and visit them." Ling Chuchu said with a smile.
She emphasized the word "daughter" very much, as if she was deliberately reminding Ling Shenshi.
After saying that, Ling Chuchu looked at the brewed tea on the table.
"I haven't had the tea brewed by my mother for a long time. I wonder if I will have this pleasure. I hope you can come and taste it often in the future." Ling Chuchu's face was still full of smiles.
If you don't know, you would really think she is very nice to Ling Shenshi. In contrast, Ling Shenshi seems a little mean.
"Madam Park." Ling Shen's voice rose. "Pack a few boxes of tea so that the young lady can take them with her when she leaves later."
Nanny Park agreed.
Ling Chuchu suppressed her anger and did not flare up.
Ling Shen's implication was very clear, she just didn't want Ling Chuchu to come often in the future.
"Tell me why you came to see me."
Before Ling Chuchu could speak, Ling Shen urged her first.
As the saying goes, one does not visit a temple for no reason. If Ling Chuchu did not have something to do, she would not have come to see her.
Ling Shenshi has seen everything Ling Chuchu has done in the past two years.
"Mom, I heard from the servants in the mansion that my eldest brother will go to the Grand Secretary's mansion to propose marriage in a few days. Is this true?" Ling Chuchu asked softly, her tone full of temptation.
"That's true." Ling Shen replied coldly.
There was a gleam in Ling Chuchu's eyes.
Sure enough, Ling Shen had never thought of giving her a share of the dowry.
"Look, my eldest brother has proposed marriage, and your dowry will be distributed in the next two days. Wanwan is your daughter, and so am I. Moreover, I got married earlier than Wanwan, so this dowry, right?" Ling Chuchu carefully observed Ling Shen's reaction.
"You mean, you want a share of my dowry as well?" Ling Shen gave Ling Chuchu a cold look.
"Mom, I have followed you since I was four or five years old. I have called you mom for more than ten years. I also thought that you had already treated me as your own daughter. It is true that Wanwan and you are related by blood, but I have been the one who has been with you all these years."
Ling Chuchu frowned, looking pitiful.
"Besides, Wanwan is lucky. If she marries the Seventh Prince, she will be the principal wife. The Seventh Prince will not treat her badly, and she has General Shen's support. As for me, I will marry the eldest prince next year and can only be a concubine. If I don't have a dowry, I won't have the confidence to refute when I am bullied..."
As she spoke, Ling Chuchu began to sob and lowered her head to wipe the corners of her eyes.
"Let me make it clear first, your becoming a concubine has nothing to do with me. You chose your own path, and I never forced you." Ling Shenshi hurriedly distanced herself from Ling Chuchu.
"I know." Ling Chuchu's face changed slightly.
"I just hope you can give me a share of the dowry. I don't want more, just the same as my elder brother Wanwan."
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Ling Shen took a deep breath and managed to resist giving Ling Chuchu a cold shoulder and kicking her out on the spot.
"Now that you've said that, if I don't give you a share, I'd be heartless and ungrateful." Ling Shen raised her eyes slightly, her tone quite perfunctory. "Well, I'll make a list later and send it to Meiyuan tonight at the latest for you to see. If you agree, then it's settled."
Upon hearing this, Ling Chuchu was overjoyed.
"But I have to make it clear to you in advance. The dowry that was given to Xiao'er cannot be used anymore. I can only deduct some from my and Wanwan's dowry for you. It will definitely not be as much as Xiao'er and Wanwan's dowry. You better be prepared."
Seeing the smile on Ling Chuchu's face, Ling Shen knew that this person must be naive enough to think that she could get the same dowry as Ling Xiao and Ling Qingwan.
"I know that no matter how hard I try, it can't surpass the deep bond of blood. It's reasonable for you to do this, and I understand it." Ling Chuchu responded obediently.
I thought I would need to spend some time to convince Ling Shenshi, but I didn't expect it to be so easy. Ling Chuchu was in a good mood and left soon.
As soon as Ling Chuchu left, the smile on Ling Shen's face suddenly stopped.
"Humph, where does she get the nerve to ask for such a huge amount of dowry, asking for the same amount as Xiao'er and Wanwan's."
"If Ling Chuchu had any dignity, the young lady would have less trouble." Nanny Park sighed.
Ling Shen sighed.
"I don't know what Wanwan was thinking. She really agreed to give my dowry to Ling Chuchu."
If it wasn't for Ling Qingwan's idea, Ling Shen would never give Ling Chuchu a penny even if she died.
"The young lady must have her reasons for doing this." Nanny Park gently comforted Ling Shen.
She really meant what she said.
"Go to Lanyuan and tell Wanwan that Ling Chuchu was here. You have delayed her work for free." Ling Shenshi reminded.
Nanny Park agreed.
Soon, the news that Ling Chuchu came to Ling Shen's courtyard to ask for a dowry reached Ling Qingwan's ears.
"Miss, what should we do next?" asked Madam Park curiously.
The list will be taken to Ling Chuchu in the evening, and Ling Shenshi doesn't even know how much to give to Ling Chuchu.
"Next, just do as my mother said, draw up the list and give it to Ling Chuchu." Ling Qingwan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile.
It seemed as if everything was going according to her plan.
"Qiao'er."
Finally, Ling Qingwan called Qiao'er.
"Miss, the servant is here."
"You go back with Madam and help prepare the list." Ling Qingwan looked at Qiao'er. "Just do as I told you before."
"I understand!" Qiao'er replied with a smile.
"What did you say before? Why does Qiao'er want me to follow you? Why can't I understand what the young lady is saying?" Nanny Pu looked confused.
"Oh, Ma'am, please stop talking so much. Just do as I say." Qiao'er was very arrogant.
It was rare that she encountered something that Nanny Park didn't understand and needed her help, so the little girl was very proud.
The two of them laughed and joked, then left the room.
The room suddenly became quiet.
"Red dress."
Hong Chang came in immediately and waited for Ling Qingwan's instructions.
"Is Luluo feeling better?" Ling Qingwan asked with concern.
When she returned to Ling Mansion, she brought Luluo back with her. She has been recuperating for a while now.
"My dear, I'm much better now!" Hong Chang nodded hurriedly. "It's just that the wound is too deep. Luoluo can walk now, but if she fights and kills, she will need to rest for a few more days."
Fortunately, Luoluo was not hurt in any vital parts, and she had been learning martial arts since she was a child, so she was in good health and her injuries healed faster.