Chapter 47 Today is not in vain
Dowry material?

As soon as Yan Chaonian said this, all the ladies present turned their eyes to Jia Ruzhen. Many of them also recalled what happened in the past and began to whisper to each other.

Madam Wang, “Why do I remember that when Madam Yuan left the Bo’s Mansion, she did not take her dowry with her?”

Madam Zhang, “That’s true. So you want to divorce someone and covet the dowry?”

Madam Jiang, “It’s not in vain that I came here today to see such a big show.”

The whispering successfully changed the expressions of Old Lady Jiang and Jia Ruzhen. The Bo Mansion had been going from bad to worse in the past two years. It was no longer as well-off as when Yan Chaonian was alive. New clothes had to be worn for banquets, and good brocade was very expensive. Jia Ruzhen had been supported by her natal family for many years, but she had not been able to bring enough benefits to her natal family, and Feiying Fort was no longer willing to continue to subsidize them.

She could only choose the materials in the storehouse in the mansion, but unexpectedly she chose Yan’s dowry.

“Don’t talk nonsense. Who would care about the boxes of rags you brought as a dowry?”

Jia Ruzhen tried to refute, but Yan Chaonian looked at Old Lady Jiang, “Madam, is it a tattered dowry?”

The old lady naturally knew how much Yan Chaonian’s dowry was, and she was extremely flustered at the moment. Yan Chaonian said, “The material of the dress that Madam Jiang is wearing today and the gold and jade headpiece on her head are all my dowry items.”

“Even the jade necklace on the old lady’s neck and the bracelet on her wrist are the same. They were passed down to my mother by my grandmother, and my mother gave them to me as a dowry. When I left the mansion, I told her to keep them safe for me and that I would come back to get them. How could you use them on yourselves without my permission?”

Everyone was shocked. Shameless, really shameless.
It’s embarrassing. I feel so embarrassed for the Jiang mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

This was a case of him forcibly taking the dowry of his former daughter-in-law and wearing it openly, and then the truth was exposed by others.

Will this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law be able to go out in the future?

“The Bo family is really defeated.”

“It is really shameful to do such a thing.”

There are many families who are greedy for their daughter-in-law’s dowry, but it is rare for them to wear it outside and spread rumors. Can’t they melt these jewelry and change their styles?

Jia Ruzhen was furious. “Back then, you did something evil and were divorced. It was a kindness to let you leave in decent clothes. Your dowry has already compensated the loss of the Bo’s Mansion.”

Old Mrs. Jiang was so angry that her face turned pale. No matter what the outcome was, she would no longer be able to go out after today.

Yan Shi, this bitch!

Yan Chaonian said slowly, “Today is a good day for the Pei Mansion. I don’t want to get entangled with you about this matter. Tomorrow I will beat the drum in the government office to complain and request a thorough investigation of what happened back then. In addition, my family has sent my dowry list to the capital. That list was in the government office back then and it cannot be faked.”

“Please ask Old Madam Jiang and Madam Jiang to be prepared. Don’t be unable to return the dowry and bring shame to the Bo family.”

“The officials in the government will decide what is right and wrong.”

Who could have thought that Yan Chaonian would choose to cut off the source of the problem? Everyone was thinking about how she would avenge the past, but they didn’t expect her to be so decisive and suffocate the Jiang family with just one stick.

Facing the watching eyes of the crowd, Mrs. Jiang’s chest rose and fell violently, and her breathing became rapid. Yan Chaonian kindly reminded Jia Ruzhen, “Madam Jiang, I think Mrs. Jiang’s old illness may have recurred. We should help her go back and take good care of herself.”

“correct.”

Yan Chaonian kindly reminded, “I have to collect all the jewelry in my dowry. If there is any damage, you must compensate according to the current market price. Please do it as soon as possible. I am in a hurry to use the dowry.”

“You” the Jiang family’s mother-in-law and daughter-in-law felt humiliated and couldn’t find any reason to refute. After all, it was a fact that they had coveted Yan’s dowry and they couldn’t make excuses.

“Hello, I really underestimated you.”

Old Madam Jiang stood up and said to everyone, “I’m sorry to have embarrassed you all today. It’s a misfortune for our family.”

“Madam, you really don’t look well. Go back and rest early.”

“Yes, old lady, the public will judge right and wrong, so don’t worry.”

Everyone expressed concern, but the look in their eyes did not reflect the situation. They were all waiting to see tomorrow’s joke.

The Jiang family mother-in-law and daughter-in-law left quickly. Yan Chaonian also stood up and bowed to Madam Pei, saying, “I feel really sorry for disturbing the happy event in the mansion because of some old things. I hope Madam will forgive me.”

Madam Pei waved her hand and said, “Nothing, it’s nothing serious.”

Madam Pei smiled and said, “Madam Yuan, don’t take it personally. As you said, right and wrong will be determined by justice. We invited everyone here today just to have some fun together. We don’t feel disturbed, ladies, right?”

“No.”

Madam Liu said, “In that situation just now, not to mention Madam Yuan, even I would have argued with you. I support you.”

Although the others were not as straightforward as Madam Liu, their words also meant to support Yan Chaonian to take back the dowry. Yan Chaonian thanked everyone and said, “I am touched and happy that you ladies have spoken for me. It shows that there are still more kind people in this world. When I finish this matter, I will hold a banquet in my mansion. If you ladies are free, you can come and have a cup of tea.”

“Then we’ll just wait for Mrs. Yuan’s post.”

People in the world admire the strong, and women are no exception. If Yan Chaonian swallows his anger today for the sake of face, they will look down on him.

Moreover, all those present were potential daughters-in-law, so it would be helpful for the mothers-in-law to take a good look at the consequences of embezzling their daughters-in-law’s dowries.

The yard became lively again, and more people came to talk to Yan Chaonian. Yan Chaonian felt very emotional. Back then in the Jiang family, she was very cautious and followed the rules when she went out to banquets, for fear that she would do something wrong and be scolded by her mother-in-law when she returned. At that time, there were not so many people talking to her.

Her mother was right, women should also be more capable.

If you become powerful, those evil spirits will stay away from you.

After the banquet, Yan Chaonian asked Mrs. Pei to arrange a meeting with Minister Pei. Since Yuan Shen had given instructions before leaving, Yan Chaonian believed him and told him his thoughts.

“Except for the ancestral jewelry, my dowry also includes the porcelain, brocade and silver shops, which add up to 80,000 taels. You are well aware of the Jiang family’s situation and will definitely not return it easily.”

Lord Pei assured her, “The Emperor personally appointed General Yuan as the General of Zhennan. This time he led the troops to the battle in order to intimidate the border and expand the territory. General Yuan is fighting for the country, and the court will not let Madam Yuan suffer any grievances.”

“If the Jiang family doesn’t return it, the officials from the government will come to visit in person.”

Yan Chaonian said, “What I mean is that I want to donate all the dowry, except for the ancestral jewelry, to the Ministry of War. Although it’s not much, it can be exchanged for medicine and food. If it can be of some use to the soldiers going to the war, it will be worth it.”

Minister Pei glanced sideways, “Madam, are you serious?”

That was eighty thousand taels, which was a small amount compared to the army, but with this start the court could raise more money, which was an excellent start.