Chapter 125 Preparing the dowry
After the engagement ceremony, Shen Minghui and Lin Yuxi's life became busy and fulfilling. On the one hand, they had to prepare for the upcoming wedding, and on the other hand, they had to deal with the affairs of their respective houses.
As the prince of Jing, Shen Minghui needs to assist his father in handling many matters of the palace; and as the eldest daughter of the Rongguo Mansion, Lin Yuxi also needs to assist her sister-in-law Zhang Yanran in managing the internal affairs of the mansion and improve her ability as a housekeeper!
Meanwhile, Zhang Yanran also began to count and organize the dowry that she had prepared for Lin Yuxi since she was a child, and then added some of the latest jewelry and clothing styles.
Lin Yuxi looked at Zhang Yanran's back as she was busy with various account books and jewelry. A hint of warmth flashed in her eyes. She walked forward, gently held Zhang Yanran's hand, and said in a tender voice: "Sister-in-law, you are so kind. You actually prepared so much dowry for me!"
Zhang Yanran raised her head and saw the touching look in Lin Yuxi's eyes. She couldn't help but smile. She gently tapped Lin Yuxi's forehead, her brows full of doting and determination, and smiled:
"Yuxi, you are the only daughter of the Duke of Rong's Mansion, and you are marrying a man like the Prince of Jing, so you can't be careless about your dowry. Besides, these are all accumulated by your brother and me over the years, and now they should all be yours."
She stroked the account book gently, as if she was stroking the hard work she had put in over the years.
"You are marrying into the Prince Jing's Mansion. Your dowry represents not only your personal honor, but also the dignity of our Duke Rong's Mansion."
"Although we don't need to compare our dowry with that of the Crown Princess, we can't be inferior to any other princess or prince's consort. These are your confidence and the foundation of your future position in Prince Jing's Mansion."
Lin Yuxi felt warm in her heart when she heard this. She knew that Zhang Yanran had always treated her as her own daughter and her concern came from the heart.
She smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you have prepared enough for me. The amount of the dowry is not important. What is important is that Minghui and I love each other and treat each other as equals. We will definitely be happy."
Zhang Yanran shook her head and frowned slightly. What was this girl talking about? Is love enough? Sure enough, she is still a naive little girl!
However, she did not directly refute her sister-in-law's words, and said smoothly: "That being said, the dowry is the confidence of us women after all. You are marrying into the Prince Jing's Mansion, and your status is noble, so the dowry cannot be shabby. I want to think about what else I can buy, so that you can hold your head high in the palace!"
Lin Yuxi smiled, knowing that Zhang Yanran was really thinking about her. The marriage was urgent and she was afraid that she would do something wrong and make herself feel wronged, which made her nervous.
He hurriedly comforted her, "Sister-in-law, don't worry. Prince Jing's Mansion is a prince's mansion, so they will not treat me unfairly. Besides, Minghui and I love each other, and our relationship will not be affected by the dowry."
"That's good." Zhang Yanran said with a smile, "However, the proper ceremony should still be held. I don't want others to think that the young lady of our Rongguo Mansion is marrying in a simple way."
At this time, Lin Yifei walked in. He heard the conversation between his mother and aunt, and his heart was excited. He had heard from his mother that his aunt was going to marry the prince of Jing, and he had always been happy for his aunt.
When he heard his mother say that his aunt's dowry was simple, he frowned and immediately took over the conversation, "Mom, since my aunt's dowry is small, then we can give her more. Why are you worried?"
Zhang Yanran was stunned when she heard this. She looked at her son and felt helpless. She knew her son's character, but she couldn't help but say:
"What did you hear? Do you believe everything you hear?"
"Besides, can you add to the dowry whenever you want? Do you think I don't want to give your aunt a dowry of the national treasury? Isn't it because we don't have that much silver?"
"Although the Duke Rong's Mansion looks wealthy, we have such a large family, and we also have veterans and soldiers who have retired from the battlefield who need supplies. There are so many people who need to be supported. How can we do whatever we want as you say?"
Lin Yifei felt dissatisfied after hearing what his mother said. What's wrong with a heavy burden? He could make more money to support the family! He felt that he could make money to add a dowry to his aunt.
He said bluntly: "Mom, we can find a way to make money! I can go into business and sell goods, and there will always be a way to give aunt an extra dowry!" There was a lot of courage in his voice.
Zhang Yanran was both angry and amused when she heard this. The son of a military family wanted to go out and sell goods to earn a few silver coins? Wouldn't it be a joke if this were told to others?
"What do you know, kid? We are a family of military commanders. We value bravery, not those empty words."
Lin Yifei didn't care. He straightened his chest and said, "Mom, although I don't understand the rules of the aristocratic family, I know that my aunt's marriage is a big deal. I can go and make money and give my aunt another dowry!"
Zhang Yanran couldn't help but shook her head after hearing this. She knew her son's character very well. Although he was a little impulsive, he was a very affectionate and righteous child.
She sighed softly and said, "Yifei, if you really want to support your aunt, you should practice martial arts well. We are a family of military commanders, and we rely on strength, not money."
After hearing what his mother said, Lin Yifei's face flashed with a look of dissatisfaction. He clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with stubbornness: "Mom, you just don't believe me! If you don't let me try, how do you know I can't do it? I'll go make money right now to add another dowry to my aunt!"
After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave. Seeing this, Zhang Yanran hurriedly grabbed him and said, "Why are you so stubborn, kid?"
Lin Yifei was not convinced. He glanced at Lin Yuxi who was sitting next to him. Seeing that she was also looking at him seriously, he felt even more depressed.
Lin Yuxi also had a headache watching his nephews doing whatever they wanted. You know, in the original plot, the nephews were all impulsive and irritable, and they couldn't stand being provoked, and in the end, they all ran to the battlefield.
She doesn't want her nephews to go down the same path again, so she has to give them a warning as soon as possible!
She walked forward, patted Lin Yifei's shoulder gently, and said gently:
"Yifei, I appreciate your kindness. But making money is not that simple, and it can't be accomplished with just an idea."
Lin Yuxi looked at Lin Yifei's immature but determined eyes, and felt a sense of emotion in her heart. Although this kid is young, the stubbornness in his bones is really not to be underestimated.
She took a deep breath and decided to use a more specific way to make Lin Yifei understand how difficult it is to make money through business.
She took Lin Yifei's hand, walked to the window, pointed to the bustling street in the West City and said, "Yifei, look at that street full of people, everyone is struggling to make a living."
"Doing business is not as simple as having an idea. You need to understand market demand, control the flow of goods, and deal with various emergencies. The difficulties involved are far from as simple as you think."
Lin Yuxi glanced at her nephew who was still unconvinced and said, "But if you really want to make money, you can give it a try!"
It is difficult for a young and energetic boy to truly understand through simple preaching. Only by letting him try, encounter obstacles, and grope through things himself can he truly understand the hardships and complexities of life.
Since he is not convinced, let this society teach him how to be a human being!
The business world is no easier than the battlefield!