"What nonsense are you talking about, Mrs. Wei?" Mei Xiaoqin's eyes turned red with anger, she stood up, pointed at her and cursed: "Are you jealous that I found such a good marriage, but you can't have my brother?" I like you, and I haven’t had a child these years, so you don’t want me to be happy. I tell you, I will not be deceived by you. The Qi family has the highest family status, so what if the relationship is more complicated, I will be the Qi family’s from now on People, who outside the world can disrespect me? Mr. Qi Yue is a handsome young man, with such good looks and talents, how can he be the kind of person you say he is?"
Mei Xiaoqin said so confidently that the hatred in her eyes seemed to be turning into reality.
She had already met Qi Yue by asking Zhang Ruoruo for help.
The man was fair and handsome, tall and straight, and very gentle. In addition, her family status is so high, if she gets married... all the girls from aristocratic families who looked down on her before will have no choice but to fawn over her!
How could this not move her!
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this kind of marriage was feasible, as if she would not marry if she was not qualified.
"Okay, okay, my good daughter, since you think it's good, my mother will find a matchmaker to visit the Qi family. If the Qi family is sincere in marrying you, I will definitely fulfill your wish."
Mei Xiaoqin snorted softly and looked at Wei Jingwei with a cold look, "Mom still loves me. Unlike some people who have been married to our family for so long, even the men can't control the family. Women can't control the family. If you can't control a man, you have to find the reason yourself. You can't let someone who is favored by your husband still dictate other people's marriages. You can't let people laugh at you and don't know what's going on. "
She spoke the last few words carefully. The provocation in his eyes couldn't stop.
Wei Jingwei closed her eyes slightly, lowered her head and said nothing.
Mei's mother and Mei Xiaoqin thought she couldn't bear the humiliation, and couldn't help but feel proud.
Where no one was watching, the corners of Wei Jingwei's mouth raised, and her eyes could not stop being excited.
She was looking forward to it and felt that that day would come soon. When Mei Xiaoqin went back to her house to cry and feel uncomfortable, she would return her words to her today intact.
The Mei family acted very quickly, and the Qi family was also very enthusiastic. The matchmakers from both sides quickly finalized the marriage.
Everyone in Beijing knew that Miss Mei's family was engaged to Qi Yue, the second son of the Qi family.
Some people are envious, others are watching the show, and there are many expressions on the world's faces.
"Look at the guest list, you can see the expenses." Mei's mother called Wei Jingwei to discuss Mei Xiaoqin's marriage and put the guest list and expenses on the table.
She has been very busy with this matter in recent days. Why?
It's because the Mei family really has no money.
The Mei family had a weak foundation, and with the addition of two concubines, they needed money for everything including food, clothing, housing, and the servants they served.
A few days ago, I was able to rest on my laurels, but life was also very tight. These days, coupled with the wedding, there is no money at all.
Mei's mother even skipped the daily bird's nest porridge, so she could only focus on the Wei family.
After all, she is the daughter-in-law of the Mei family. Seeing the difficulties in the house, how can she not pay a penny?
Mei Yuanqing is here today, and he is happy to see his sister's marriage come to fruition. Without him, the Qihou Mansion is very powerful. Although... the staff in the manor is complex, in general, there are many more assistants than if my sister married an ordinary scholar.
"Mother, there's nothing wrong with this guest list. I'm afraid some people won't be present, but it doesn't matter. After all, we have done our best." After a pause, a look of embarrassment appeared on her face, "This matter of money, originally the family We are in a tight situation, so I should contribute with the money from my dowry, but I am an official away from home, and it would not look good if others find out that I am living off my wife's dowry. So I can't help it."
What he said was very beautiful.
Mei Yuanqing was a little annoyed but also deeply agreed. If his colleagues found out, where would he put his face in the future?
He had already received a cold look before because his sister used Wei's trousseau jewelry. Seeing how much better these days were, he didn't want to have it happen again.
"Wei is thoughtful."
Seeing that her son also agreed with Wei Jingwei's words, Mei's mother's expression deepened, "Then what do you think we should do? Now the house can no longer get any more money. The Qi family has sent a betrothal gift, and Xiao Qin’s dowry must be decent, otherwise what will happen if she is looked down upon by others when she gets married.”
It was her daughter's turn, and Mei's mother was very thoughtful, lest her daughter suffer.
But what about other people’s daughters? It is very bad.
A good mother, but definitely not a good person.
"Brother, you can't ignore this matter. I'm in charge of the family now, and I have enough money in the family. It's not even enough to hold a banquet, let alone a dowry." She looked at Wei Jingwei secretly, "That's right. I don’t know how a certain manager did it in the past, and how did he end up here with this scene?”
"If my sister is afraid that I have embezzled money from the house, I can ask my maid to get the account book. I happened to remember that in the past, the house was in deficit, and I put in a lot of money. I want to use my dowry. I feel bad looking..."
Mei Xiaoqin's eyes widened. She just sarcastically said that the Wei family actually wanted to settle the accounts and take the money back. How much money was there in the mansion now? If they really took it away, the wedding banquet would not be held.
"I...I didn't mean that, my sister-in-law is too worried." Mei Xiaoqin said quickly, and the title changed now.
Wei Jingwei remained silent.
"This matter... I will think of a solution, you guys wait for my news." Mei Yuanqing gritted his teeth, stood up and walked out.
In the Zhuxi courtyard, Zhang Ruoruo looked at the man in front of him in disbelief.
"Master...are you in a hurry for money now?" Mei Yuanqing came to her yard in a hurry just now. As soon as he came in, he reached out to her to ask for money. Zhang Ruoruo almost thought he heard wrongly.
"Yes, Ruoruo, Xiaoqin is going to marry into the Marquis of Qi's house now, and she will be a member of the Qi family in the future. The wedding banquet and dowry, each one, requires money. Now... the house is really There is no money anymore. I remember that I gave you a lot of silver and jewelry in the past. You take it out first and I will respond to the emergency, and I will return it to you in the future."
Zhang Ruoruo almost couldn't stand after hearing this.
Those money are her foundation now. Why can she live comfortably during the days when she is confined in the house? That's all because she spent a lot of money!
Asking her to take it out now would be like taking a knife to gouge out her heart.
"Master...how much do you want?"
"As many as you want."
Zhang Ruoruo's heart thumped and a wry smile appeared on his face.
"Then... wait a minute, I'll count them right now."
