I have a thick dowry, do you?

  "Table aunt, this statement is not suitable." She said in a soft and gentle voice, "Although Ruxin has a marriage contract with the Xiang family, she has not yet formally entered the door. Ruxin is the youngest in her family, with two older sisters who have not yet married. How can it be my turn? Although Ruxin has a marriage contract, we must wait for her two sisters to get married before it's her turn. At least, that would be next year before she can enter the door. And Madame Xiang had already promised our family that after Ruxin enters the door, she will not take a concubine for three years. Table aunt, you can't make Madame Xiang lose faith in our family just because your parents have passed away, right? Ruxin knows that table aunt's lifelong event cannot be delayed, but Ruxin is also helpless. However, I will let my grandmother, father, brother, sister-in-law, and relatives and friends help table aunt find a good marriage. In the capital city, there are so many men waiting to get married, I believe that within a hundred days, we can definitely find a suitable one. Rather than being humble and lowly, living a humble and lowly life, even affecting children. It's better to be a dignified and glorious legitimate wife, and the children born will also be legitimate heirs. What do you think, table aunt?"

  Tong Qingwen was stunned, unable to find words to say. After a long time, she finally found one sentence: "But, but in such a short period of time, where can I find a suitable husband? Moreover, the people in the capital are all so snobbish, and as the daughter of a humble merchant, those official wives wouldn't even look at me... Only, only Auntie..."

  "Looking at her, his tone became even softer: 'Miss, having lost both parents, I deeply sympathize with you and express my condolences. But let me say something unpleasant, Miss, just because you've lost your parents, you want to use our family's reputation to make up for it? Even if I agree, my family won't.'"

  Tong Qingwen's face turned pale white, staring at Ru Jing in disbelief.

  "Moreover, this is a private matter between Tabi and the Xiang family. What reason does Ruoqing have to intervene? Tabi has asked the wrong person." Ruoqing looked at Mrs. Xiang with her straight back and astonished face, as well as Yunhan's surprised expression, and said in a light tone: "Auntie really thinks highly of me, actually letting me take charge of Tabi's marriage. If this gets out, won't I be ridiculed? I haven't even married into the family yet, and I'm already interfering with their household matters."

  The lady's face turned pale, stiff and unsure of what to say. She hadn't expected that her perfect plan would be dissolved so cleanly by a few words from him. She couldn't help but look at her son, wanting him to stand up and say something.

  Wang Yunhan had already hung his head in shame after hearing Ru Qing's words, and didn't dare to utter a single word.

  Tong Qingwen saw this and suddenly gritted her teeth at Ruoxi, saying: "Miss Fang doesn't agree with me entering the house?"

  Ru Qing was taken aback, "Sister Biao's words are unreasonable. Ru Qing has said before that this is Sister Biao's own private matter, who Sister Biao wants to marry is her own business, and has nothing to do with Ru Qing."

  Tong Qingwen glared at her with a fierce gaze, gritting her teeth and saying: "But you're clearly unwilling to let me enter the house. This is an offense of the seven outs, and your aunt and cousin can divorce you for it."

  Yun Han's face changed greatly as soon as he heard this, and he growled, "Cousin, what are you talking about?"

  Tong Qingwen's eyes gazed out, crying and whispering: "Brother-in-law, I know that my parents have passed away, and our family is of low status, not worthy of brother-in-law. But, Qingwen brought 100,000 dowry by herself, willing to marry into the Xiang family as a concubine. Can't she still be worthy of brother-in-law?" Then, provocatively gazing at Fang Ruolan, she proudly said: "Miss Fang, although my parents have passed away and our family is not as noble as your esteemed family with generations of scholars and officials in the imperial court, I am also a chaste and virtuous woman, bringing 100,000 dowry to humbly become a concubine. Miss Fang..."

  "Shut up, Qingwen!" Before Tong Qingwen could finish speaking, the mother and son had already changed their expressions. Toward Yunhan's face turned red with embarrassment, his hands trembling. Toward the madam, he was even more furious, slapping him several times, coldly saying: "You're becoming more and more unscrupulous, your words are also spoken in a muddled way. Although our family is not wealthy, we have always been diligent and honest, step by step, footprint by footprint, struggling to make a living. The reason I let you into the house as my wife was because of my deceased brother's share, and you are also my only niece from my maternal side. I pitied your parents for passing away early, with no one to rely on, so I swallowed my pride and asked the Fang family to give us a chance, marrying you as my wife. Although our family is not accomplished, we have always been kind to you with a clear conscience. But you are so arrogant and self-important, actually mistakenly thinking that our Tong family married you for your dowry. You...you really make me feel cold-hearted."

  Xiang Yunhan also showed a disapproving face, "Cousin, your words and actions are really too chilling."

  "Mother, Qingwen was wrong, Qingwen was impulsive and spoke without thinking, please don't take it to heart. Mother's kindness, Qingwen understands it all. It's just that Qingwen is so humble and yielding, but Fang'niang still remains so heartless and cold-blooded, that's why...that's why she spoke out of turn. Mother, Qingwen didn't mean to!" As she spoke, she fell to the ground again in front of Madame Xiang, and the two of them cried together.

  He also hugged her, with tears streaming down his face, looking angry and resentful. "You!", he exclaimed, before hugging her again and saying: "My poor Qingwen!"

  Yun Han stood up, wanting to go forward and persuade but not knowing what to say. He stood there, feeling uneasy, and looked at Lao Tai Jun and Ruoxi with a flushed face, mumbling, "Lao Tai Jun, Qing Miao..."

  "Seems like the mistress and the young lady, as well as Young Master, still have a lot to discuss. I won't disturb you." Then she looked at the old lady with inquiring eyes.

  The old lady stood up, patted her sleeves and said in a light tone: "Qing Yaotou is right. We've been out for so long, it's time to go back. Madam, the old servant bids farewell."

  Madam, stop crying. Get up quickly. "Old lady, it's almost time for lunch. Let's eat first and then go back."

  Xiang Yunhan also hurriedly said: "Yes, it's almost time for dinner. It won't be late if Old Lady and Qingmei leave after finishing their lunch."

  The old lady said lightly: "Thank you for your kindness, madam. Since the marriage of Tabi is imminent, why don't you take care of her first? As for us, there's no hurry. After all, the engagement has not been formalized yet, and besides, there are still two older sisters above me, so it's not urgent, hehe, not urgent."

  He stayed with his wife for a moment, his face slightly changed, and said cautiously: "What the old lady means is..."

  Digression

  "Hmm, I'm busy but I've taken some time to update, so it's only right that you guys get some benefits, right? Diamonds? That's too expensive. Flowers? Hmm, not bad. Throw some flowers my way and let this girl be happy!"