readytorunbook Chapter 171: Miserable Suffering
Chapter 171: Miserable Suffering
Her pitiful look of tears in her eyes was truly heartbreaking, especially since Concubine Ye and the Second Prince were unwilling to give her the position of principal wife. If her dowry was even less than Shen Tang's, she would be looked down upon even more.
But the old lady couldn't help Shen Xian in this matter. There is no order without rules. Shen Tang and Shen Xian are both legitimate daughters of the Marquis's Mansion. The dowry money provided by the Marquis's Mansion is the same. Shen Sui loves Shen Tang more. Shen Tang has made great contributions in finding Shen Yan and saving the Marquis's Mansion from being hated by Princess Jinde. It is only right that Shen Sui gives Shen Tang more dowry.
The old lady couldn't give more money to Shen Ying when she knew that Shen Tang had done so much for the Marquis' Mansion. At most, she could treat everyone equally.
In other words, Shen Tang will always have more dowry from Jiang than Shen Xi.
Of course, the Second Wife loved Shen Xi more, and the dowry she gave to Shen Xi must have been more than that of Shen Tang, but it was impossible for the Second Wife to give all of herself as a dowry to Shen Xi. Even if she gave it all, it might not be as much as the dowry left by Jiang.
The old lady said, "You should marry first. Your second sister's wedding date hasn't been decided yet."
If Shen Tang were to marry first, her dowry would be larger than Shen Xian's, and Shen Xian would be embarrassed. But if Shen Xian married first, the situation would be much better.
Shen Xian didn't expect the old lady to be on her side. Could it be that she, the future Second Prince's Consort, wasn't as important as the Crown Prince of Jingyang? Shen Xian wiped her tears and said, "My mother didn't love me when she was alive, and now even my grandmother doesn't love me. The Marquisate that gave birth to me and raised me doesn't value me either. How can Concubine Ye and the Second Prince still take me seriously?"
The most disgusting thing about Shen Tang is that Shen Ying plays the victim, as if everyone owes her something.
However, playing the victim is not as effective as before. If a trick is used too many times, everyone will get used to it. Besides, Shen Ran is not the second wife's biological daughter, and the second wife protects Shen Xian everywhere. Everyone is privately guessing whether Shen Xian is the second wife's biological daughter. It is only because the second wife is not here, otherwise she would definitely help the eldest girl to get a dowry. I am afraid that it will not only be the same as the second girl's, but even more than the second girl's.
Shen Tang almost forgot and said to the Fourth Madam, "There is also the Jiang family's dowry, which is also for me. Fourth Aunt, remember to divide it up."
The fourth wife, “…”
A room full of people, "..."
The eldest girl complained that her dowry was too little, and the second girl even wanted to deduct the Jiang family's dowry. This definitely added fuel to the fire of the eldest girl's anger.
Shen Xian was so angry that she almost fainted.
Shen Tang was so angry that he said, "It's useless. My elder sister and I are twins. I will have everything my elder sister has. Besides, it's a well-known fact in Kyoto that mother doesn't love you. If Concubine Ye and the Second Prince knew that mother was so partial to me and wronged you, they might feel more sorry for you. Isn't that what Second Aunt does?"
"The dowry was left to me by my mother. I have full authority over it. Even my father can't interfere. It's useless for you to make a fuss."
Shen Xian's delicate face twisted in anger. "Do you really have to show off your mother's love for you and hurt me so much?!"
Is this really so hurtful?
She didn't even mention anything more cruel. She stabbed him anyway. One stab is a stab, and two stabs are also a stab.
Shen Tang said coldly, "Mother has never treated you as her daughter. In her grave, she may not like to hear you call her that."
"you!"
Shen Xian was almost mad.
The old lady felt a headache and scolded lightly, "Don't talk nonsense."
Listening to the old lady's scolding which was not angry at all, Shen Xi was so angry that she was fuming. She knew that no one in the room was on her side, so she stood up and walked away wiping her tears.
The old lady knew that Shen Tang's words were too much, but she could not deny that what Shen Tang said was true. Jiang Shi did not recognize Shen Xi as her daughter during her lifetime, and even almost strangled Shen Xi to death. Shen Tang just said what everyone knew. Although it was hurtful, the old lady knew that Shen Tang believed that Shen Xi was the daughter of the second wife, and the second wife had evil intentions and used their own daughter to replace her second brother.
With such hatred, how could he possibly be nice to Shen Xian?
Shen Xian left crying, but no one chased after her to comfort her. Shen Tang said, "My eldest sister is getting married soon, and the mansion must be in chaos these days. Please ask Fourth Aunt to send more people to watch over my mother's dowry. I'm worried that someone with ulterior motives will take it away during the chaos."
Shen Tang's words were both tactful and straightforward, and it couldn't be said that she was judging others by her own standards, because the Second Wife had stolen Jiang's dowry before to help Shen Xian deal with her misfortune. Now Shen Xian felt that her dowry was not as generous as Shen Tang's, so there was no guarantee that the Second Wife would not help her with evil intentions.
The second wife is so devoted to the eldest daughter, it would be a miracle if she wasn't her biological daughter.
The old lady instructed the third and fourth wives, "Don't worry about the dowry left by Jiang and the dowry given by the Jiang family. The rest will be the same for the two sisters."
The third and fourth wives nodded in agreement.
Shen Tang sat there and listened for a while, but it was really boring, so she took Ginkgo back to Qingyi Garden.
Entering the yard, I saw Qiu Tong at the door. Seeing her come back, Qiu Tong said, "The girl is finally back..."
The voice was urgent, as if Shen Tang was late.
Could it be that guy coming?
She didn't let him come at night, and he said to come early, but it wasn't even lunch yet?
Shen Tang stepped into the room. Behind the beaded curtain, he saw Xie Guimo sitting there with a resentful look in his eyes. "I was told to wait so long."
That look made Shen Tang feel weak all over. She really didn't expect such an expression to appear on his face. Shen Tang said, "I thought you would come in the evening."
The maid left, and Xie Guimo reached out and pulled Shen Tang to sit in his arms. "I came here in a hurry to finish my work, but I ended up waiting for you for a long time. You have to compensate me."
No one asked him to come, so he could just leave if he couldn't wait. Why did he want compensation and do it so confidently?
Shen Tang was afraid of his rogue nature and kissed him on the cheek. It was rare that a certain gentleman did not think that the compensation was not enough, and his expression relaxed a little. Outside the door, Bai Shao quietly pushed it open and said, "Miss, the kitchen has delivered the meal. When do you want to eat?"
Shen Tang looked at Xie Guimo and said, "I'm hungry. Have you eaten?"
Xie Guimo said, "Let's eat together."
Shen Tang, "..."
She meant for him to go back to Jingyang Palace to eat, not to have dinner with him.
But since she asked that, it was okay for him to understand it that way.
More importantly, Ginkgo and Qiu Tong had already brought in the food, which consisted of four dishes and a soup. Although there were both meat and vegetables, and they were very exquisite, Xie Guimo's meal consisted of seven dishes.
Shen Tang said, "I can only bear with you."
Just as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the window. Ginkgo went over to open the window, and then two food boxes were handed in.
Shen Tang, "..."
Ginkgo was confused for a moment, then he realized what was going on and quickly took the food box.
There were seven dishes in the food box, filling up the table which already held four dishes.
Xie Guimo smiled and said, "It's very rich."
This bastard never felt wronged even for a meal. I don't know how he survived that year fighting at the border.
The food has been delivered, what else is there to say? Just sit down and eat together.