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Chapter 377: Chapter 380: Adding to the Dowry_1
Oh, and there was also the golden hairpin that Sun Erhu sent over this morning.
Not many people knew about the bear-hunting incident, so Sun Erhu was extremely low-key, quietly sending a gift.
A gift, no matter how valuable, represents one’s sincerity, and Qiao Duo’er thanked everyone accordingly, then brought out cakes and fruits to serve them.
"Duo’er, you are truly blessed, and you will surely lead an ever better life." 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
"Tan Zhenghong is a good child, dotes on his wife tremendously, others can only be envious!"
The room buzzed with people speaking such blessings, creating a lively atmosphere.
Some time later, the First Lady entered the room.
"Duo’er, I hope I’m not too late?" Chen Yiling asked with an anxious tone.
Qiao Duo’er hurried over to greet her, "Of course not, your timing is perfect, come in and have a seat!"
"This is a little something from me, wishing you and Tan Zhenghong a harmonious union, till old age do you part,"
Chen Yiling brought out a red brocade box that contained a pair of delicate golden bracelets.
This was a unique addition to the bridal dowry, which made everyone even more aware of the lady’s uncommon status.
Qiao Duo’er felt somewhat flustered, "Yi Ling, this really shouldn’t be."
"If you don’t accept it, I will be upset. From now on, I won’t accept any facial powder or mountain products from you," Chen Yiling said, pouting.
Having no choice, Qiao Duo’er had to accept the gift.
The arrival of Chen Yiling made everyone in the room maintain silence, afraid to accidentally offend the noble person.
"Hey, don’t mind me, wasn’t it very lively just now? Continue, I want to listen in,"
She had been confined at home by that rascal Qin Longyun all day, and was finally happy to see so many people. But to her disappointment, everyone stopped talking when she arrived.
"This is Lady Qin, she has a very good temper. You make her uneasy if you’re too reserved, so just eat and talk as you normally would,"
Qiao Duo’er introduced Chen Yiling to everyone.
"Lady Qin, please sit here," a young girl offered her chair and squeezed herself onto a bench with others.
Chen Yiling nodded and sat down quite casually.
Seeing that Chen Yiling wasn’t putting on airs, others relaxed and continued to chat and laugh.
After the guests had left, Chen Yiling finally got the chance to speak alone with Qiao Duo’er.
"Today, I was fortunate to be able to come out thanks to you. It’s so nice out here!" exclaimed Chen Yiling.
It was way more interesting than the icy atmosphere of the prefecture office.
Qiao Duo’er said with a smile, "That’s because Lord Qin cares about you. With your innocent nature, the outside world is perilous. If you were deceived by someone..."
"Stop right there! I’ve heard such words until my ears have developed calluses. How come you sound just like that man at home? No wonder he acknowledged you as a sister; you speak exactly the same way," Chen Yiling complained.
She was already married. What did innocence have to do with her?
Engaging in indecent acts every day, yet he constantly spoke of her purity. Wasn’t it blatant lying?
Cough cough, she was mainly cursing at that man at home.
Yielding, Qiao Duo’er said, "Alright, I won’t say anymore. Shall I take you to Old Lady Huang’s house to pick pears?"
Chen Yiling, having been pampered and raised delicately, found the idea of picking pears a novel experience, and she immediately agreed with excitement.
As Sun Erhu and a few men helped to move the wooden chests into the house, Chen Yiling couldn’t wait to drag Qiao Duo’er outside.
The Tan Family Members were peeking around, probably coveting Qiao Duo’er’s dowry.
"What are you looking at? Whoever dares to lay a finger on Qiao Duo’er’s belongings, I’ll have you all thrown into prison!" Chen Yiling declared fiercely.
