SFS Chapter 121 Dowry Transfer
Chapter 121 Dowry Transfer
"Three days?" Madam Gao repeated softly, with disappointment in her tone that was hard to conceal. "Jiang Jilian, do you think time can make up for everything? My daughter's dowry is her lifelong support. How can you treat it so lightly?"
"Mrs. Gao, I understand how you feel. But please believe me, I, Jiang Jilian, never break my promise. If I fail to find the real murderer after three days, I am willing to bear all the consequences." Jiang Jilian said in a firm tone and with a determined look.
The discussion in the hall gradually died down, and everyone was waiting for Mrs. Gao's response. Mrs. Gao nodded slightly, and the disappointment in her eyes was gradually replaced by expectation.
"Okay, Jiang Jilian, I'll trust you this time. But if you fail to fulfill your promise, my Gao family will never give up." Madam Gao said firmly, turning to the people in the hall and said, "Everyone, I believe Jiang Jilian will give us an explanation, so we will wait patiently for three days."
Everyone nodded, indicating that they were willing to wait. Madam Gao looked at Jiang Jilian again, with a softer look in her eyes: "Jiang Jilian, I hope you remember your promise."
Jiang Jilian nodded solemnly: "Mrs. Gao, I will keep it in mind."
Mrs. Gao snorted lightly, and seeing Jiang Zihan's admiring look towards Lu Yundi, she had her own thoughts.
Madam Gao turned her head and her eyes fell on Jiang Zihan. The close relationship between her daughter Ye Wanxue and Lu Yundi made her feel sad. She took a deep breath and tried to calm down her emotions.
"Jiang Zihan, you are the daughter of the Zhenxing Marquisate. You should understand what is family honor and what is family affection." Mrs. Gao spoke slowly, with unquestionable majesty in her tone.
Jiang Zihan was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Mrs. Gao to suddenly mention her. She bit her lower lip lightly, and then replied respectfully: "Grandma, I know. I have seen and experienced the relationship between my mother and my sister with my own eyes."
Mrs. Gao's eyes flashed with approval, but then became complicated: "You are a sensible child, but I hope you can also understand that family harmony often requires sacrificing some of the ego."
Jiang Ji Lian frowned. He didn't like the way Mrs. Gao educated his daughter, but he knew that it was not appropriate to lose his temper at this time. He could only observe secretly.
"Grandma, I don't understand what you mean by sacrifice." Jiang Zihan shook her head slightly, confusion in her eyes, "I think the relationship between mother and sister will not affect the harmony of the family."
Madam Gao smiled slightly, with a hint of bitterness in her smile: "Zi Han, you are still young and don't understand yet."
She turned her head and looked at Lu Yundi again: "Mrs. Lu, what do you think?"
Lu Yundi smiled slightly. She was used to Mrs. Gao's questions and answered calmly, "Mrs. Gao, I know you care about Wanxue and the relationship between us. But please believe that there will be no conflicts between us."
Mrs. Gao nodded slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in her eyes: "Okay, I believe you."
She turned to Jiang Jilian again: "Jiang Jilian, my daughter's marriage is a major event for our Gao family. I hope you can treat her well and not let her suffer any grievances in the Marquis' Mansion."
Jiang Jilian replied in a deep voice: "Mrs. Gao, don't worry, I will take good care of Wanxue."
"Well, it's time for me to go back. Jiang Jilian, I hope you remember your promise." Mrs. Gao reminded again and turned around to leave.
Jiang Jilian and Lu Yundi saw Mrs. Gao out together. At the door, Mrs. Gao stopped and turned back to Jiang Jilian and said, "Jiang Jilian, I have another request."
Jiang Jilian was slightly stunned: "Mrs. Gao, please speak."
"I hope you can let Wanxue give birth to a child." Mrs. Gao's voice was low but full of determination.
Jiang Jilian was silent for a moment. He understood Mrs. Gao's concerns. He looked at Mrs. Gao deeply, then nodded: "I will do my best."
Mrs. Gao smiled slightly, with a hint of relief in her smile: "Thank you, Jiang Jilian."
After watching Madam Gao leave, Jiang Jilian turned back to the hall. He looked at Lu Yundi and Jiang Zihan, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.
"Mother, sister, don't worry." Jiang Jilian spoke slowly, his tone firm, "I will find the real murderer and give Wanxue justice."
Lu Yundi nodded gently, her eyes full of trust: "I believe you, Ji Lian."
Jiang Zihan also nodded, with a firm light flashing in her eyes: "Father, I believe you."
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As Yu spoke, she couldn't help but criticize Lu Yundi.
"Yun Di, please tell me what you are thinking. Do you also feel that it is not safe to keep your dowry in our Jiang family?"
Yu's voice was filled with unquestionable seriousness. Upon hearing that, the smile on Lu Yundi's face froze slightly. She frowned slightly, slowly stood up, and looked at Yu calmly.
"Mother, you misunderstood." Lu Yundi's voice was gentle but firm. She stroked her clothes gently and continued, "Since I married into the Jiang family, my dowry has become a part of the Jiang family. I have never thought of moving my dowry somewhere else, let alone feeling unsafe. As for Ye Wanxue's matter, I do feel sorry, but it has nothing to do with my dowry."
Seeing this, Jiang Jilian frowned slightly and coughed softly, trying to ease the atmosphere.
"Madam, please sit down first." Jiang Jilian said gently, with a soothing look in his eyes. Lu Yundi nodded slightly and sat down as he said.
Yu Shi was unwilling to let it go easily. She glared at Lu Yundi coldly and said sharply, "You are good at talking, but I heard that you have been close to Ye Wanxue recently. Are you discussing something in secret?"
Lu Yundi smiled slightly. She had expected that Yu would ask this question, and she answered calmly, "Mother, I have met Ye Wanxue a few times, but it was all because I was taking care of her children. There are no secrets between us, and I have no intention of transferring the dowry."
Yu snorted coldly, still looking somewhat distrustful. She turned to Jiang Jilian, with a hint of reproach in her eyes: "Jilian, tell me, what do you think about this matter?"
Jiang Jilian smiled slightly and said slowly: "Mother, I believe in Madam. Since she married into the Jiang family, she has always been virtuous and has never made any mistakes. As for Ye Wanxue's dowry, I will send someone to investigate thoroughly and make sure to find out the truth."
When Yu heard this, her expression eased a little, but she was still a little unwilling. She turned to Lu Yundi and said in a slightly softer tone: "Madam, I know you are a reasonable person, but you still have to give me an explanation for this matter."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly, thinking that this was Yu's way of giving her a way out, so she immediately responded, "Don't worry, mother. I will personally inquire about this matter and give you a satisfactory answer."
When Yu heard Lu Yundi's promise, the expression on her face finally eased. She nodded gently, and the harshness in her tone gradually dissipated: "Okay, I'll wait for your explanation. However, you must also remember that you are the daughter-in-law of the Jiang family, and your every move represents the reputation of the Jiang family."
Lu Yundi nodded respectfully, but couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart.