After Ruan-shi finished speaking, everyone turned their attention to Cheng Yujin. Although Ruan-shis request was exorbitant, what else could be done? Cheng Yumos marriage was so important to Yichun Marquis manor, which made the second branch so prideful that they could so righteously snatch things from others.

Old Madam Cheng did not speak, and Qingfu Junzhu was not here. Everyone glanced at Cheng Yujin with a sigh, but no one spoke out in her defense. Amidst the heavy silence, only Cheng Yujins words could be heard. With an unchanging smile, she said: Second aunt is in a hurry. As s junior, it is my duty to help. How can I accept second aunts money? Second aunt can just take anything you like, and you can pay me back slowly. But the furnitures in my room have been used for a long time, and some parts are full of scratch. If second aunt wants to use it for second sisters dowry, you probably will need to have them repainted.

Wait. Ruan-shi was dumbfounded, The furnitures in your room?

Thats right, the furnitures in my room are the ones Im currently using. As if expressing her regret, Cheng Yujin sighed: Its a pity that my usage is not light, and many of the furnitures have been worn out. Im actually ashamed to let second sister use it. I heard that a new bride should use new furnitures. Taking second-hand ones with her is a bad omen. But since second aunt doesnt care, then I have nothing to say. Using second-hand furnitures doesnt necessarily mean that she wants to marry twice. Second aunt has a broad mind and doesnt care about those false superstitions. On the contrary, I am so narrow-minded.

Ruan-shi quickly interrupted Cheng Yujin: Eldest girl, what are you saying? Your sister is about to get married. Why are you cursing her like this? Ruan-shis delicate eyebrows twisted into a deep frown and her voice almost broke into a yell.

Standing behind Cheng Yujin, Lian Qiao almost couldnt hold her laughter. What wants to marry twice? Eldest Miss was truly skilled in scolding people.

Cheng Yujins expression was calm and composed, but there was a doubt in her tone: Didnt second aunt say you want to buy furniture from me? Which else do I have?

Ruan-shis lips trembled, and she couldnt utter a word. Cheng Yujin seemed to have noticed something, and let out a long exclamation: Oh, is second aunt referring to my dowry?

Hearing Cheng Yujins words, the atmosphere in the room instantly showed a visible tension. It was one thing to have this kind of thought, but to say it aloud was another. Cheng Yujin ignored other peoples startled faces and slowly said: But thats my dowry. If second aunt takes it, what should I do in the future?

Although this was precisely Ruan-shis plan, when Cheng Yujin so blatantly put it into words, she still couldnt help but feel embarrassed. Ruan-shi fell silent for a moment, unable to admit. In the end, she could only try to deny: I didnt mean this wayjust temporarily borrowing. Moers wedding is approaching so quickly, and we dont have enough time to prepare. Later, I will pay you back as is.

Since its an emergency, second aunt should go and buy ready-made furniture. Second aunt wants to borrow from me, and later also buy from the shops to pay me back, isnt it just moving the same things back and forth? Since its so, second aunt better buys ready-made ones from the beginning and save some hassle. Second aunt, dont you think my idea is more applicable?

Ruan-shi almost couldnt maintain her smile. If she had the money, of course it would be easy to get anything she needed. But the problem wasshe had no money.

Ruan-shi gave up trying to use a soft approach to Cheng Yujin. Since she couldnt win over Cheng Yujins rhetorics, she put her hope on the Old Madam. Ruan-shi turned to Old Madam Cheng with a look of expectation and said: Mother, you also see how much betrothal gifts Huo family gave us today. They sent so many valuable things, which shows how much they value Moer. If she cannot bring a decent dowry with her, Huo family will surely look down on her, and put our familys name into a shame.

Old Madam Cheng squinted her eyes, but still did not speak. Anyway, these dowries were bound to be taken away by the married granddaughters and not the real property of their manor. Whoever took what made no difference to Old Madam Cheng. However, if a more promised granddaughter got more share, in the future, it would give a better return for Yichun Marquis manor.

Cheng Yujin has been paying attention to Old Madam Chengs reaction. Seeing the Old Madam half-closed her eyes and seemingly fell into deep thought, Cheng Yujin immediately took the initiative to say: Didnt grandfather arrange the dowry for us before passing away? Its now less than one hundred days, and grandfathers soul is still wandering in this world. Can we bear to break grandfathers last message like this?

Ruan-shi finally realized Cheng Yujins firm rejection. Her face sunk, and she said accusingly: Eldest girl, are you deliberately refusing to help your sister?

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