Fortunately, the other party was also a cultured and polite person, not a typical prodigal son.
After the countâs family divided the property, even though he was a concubine-born son, he would still get a share and have his own independent house. This would actually be a quiet and worry-free life.
Jiang Yuan tried to console herself with these thoughts whenever she felt upset.
However, when she saw Jiang Ning returning home with a box full of top-quality ginseng, lingzhi mushrooms, and birdâs nest, she couldnât help but think that her life after marrying the countâs concubine-born son would be of a small and humble nature.
If she returned to her parental home to give gifts, she would probably have to scrimp and save, and couldnât take out any decent things, let alone be as generous as Jiang Ning.
The daughters of the same father, just because they were born from different mothers, had vastly different paths in life.
Jiang Yuanâs mood sank, and the dim sum in her mouth lost its flavor.
âFifth Sister,â
Jiang Ningâs voice came to her ears.
Jiang Yuan turned back and saw her sisterâs translucent and beautiful face, which dazzled her eyes.
âWhatâs up?â
âWhen you get married, Iâll have the opportunity to leave the palace and visit home. Itâs all thanks to you. Thank you so much,â Jiang Ning said with a grin.
Jiang Yuan listlessly replied, âA grand Princess Consort like you can only say thank you with words?â
âOf course not! We are family, and although I may not have many merits, I will never forget my own family.â Jiang Ning winked at her.
Jiang Yuan didnât take these words to heart.
Although her relationship with Jiang Ning had indeed eased, they were not as close as sisters.
They were indeed blood sisters.
However, as her concubine mother had always said, there was still a barrier between them.
Who could tell how much sincerity and pretense lay behind their relationship?
Jiang Yan, who spent her days with Jiang Yuan and knew her thoughts well, whispered, âFifth Sister, donât worry. You are the daughter of the Prime Ministerâs Mansion, and our father and mother will certainly provide you with a generous dowry. They wonât let you suffer any loss.â
âIâm just a concubine-born daughterâ¦â Jiang Yuan pouted, âMy mother is only a concubine. How much dowry can I get? Wait and see, I donât know how shabby it will be. When I think about this, I donât want to get married.â
âThat wonât happen. The face of the Jiang Family must be upheld,â said Jiang Yan.
âYou donât need to comfort me. Just worry about yourself,â replied Jiang Yuan. âYouâre only a year younger than me, and once I leave, itâs your turn. Your mother is just like a wooden block, not even as good as mine.â
Jiang Yan whispered, âAs long as we have good character, a dowry or no dowry is not important.â
âOnly a fool would say that!â Jiang Yuan snorted. âDo you think a dowry isnât critical? The eyes of the groomâs family are all watching! A dowry is your foundation for the future! If your dowry is lacking, theyâll look down on you. Can you live comfortably then?â
Jiang Yan lowered her head.
Although they both lowered their voices, Jiang Ning, who sat beside them, still heard their conversation without missing a word.
It turned out that both of the young ladies were worrying about their dowries.
Jiang Ning gently tugged on Lin Ziziâs sleeve.
Lin Zizi glanced at her, âDonât look at me. Iâve given you everything I have. I canât give you anything else.â
Daughters usually inherited their motherâs dowry.
Lin Zizi had a son and a daughter, and was extremely doting on her long-lost younger daughter. She had no regard for the other two concubine-born daughters. Naturally, she spared no expense for her own daughterâs marriage.