The evil mother-in-law does not whitewash, she only abuses her children

Ever since Old Lady Gu mentioned that Fan Tong wanted five hundred taels of silver as a dowry, she knew that their second branch would also benefit from the money.

Since this is the case, we are all in the same boat, so why not take advantage of it?

Gu Jingzhe didn't even look at Jia, he just lowered his head and picked up some food for Lu Zhaozhao.

"Alas, when people get old, they should let go of everything, but your aunt's marriage has not been settled, and I am always worried. I want to borrow money from you but I can't bring myself to do it. Jingzhe, please understand me and your grandfather. If there is any way, we will not shamelessly let the younger generation pay for the dowry for our aunt." Old Mrs. Gu said with a sad voice.

"Jingzhe, just think of this silver as lending it to your grandparents. We are not taking your silver for nothing. Your grandma and I will use the grain from our fields to pay for it. Do you think this is okay?" Grandpa Gu started to use moral blackmail mode.

Gu Jingzhe put down his chopsticks and said to Jia: "Don't you know why the family is short of money? Didn't your uncle and brother Ruinian squander it all? If you really care about your aunt, you shouldn't touch her dowry."

When they just came back from the south, Gu Honglian's dowry was still saved at Old Lady Gu's place. Later, in order to allow Gu Ruinian to study and Gu Youtian to do business, Gu Honglian's dowry was used.

Gu Youtian and Jia persuaded the two elders to use Gu Honglian's dowry, wasn't it because they thought that the eldest wife would cover the cost?

My second uncle and second aunt always treat people like fools.

Jia looked embarrassed.

Gu Jingzhe said to Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu, "Grandpa and Grandma, you asked me to pay for the 500 taels of dowry. If I had it, I would be fine, but the key is that I don't. I am still studying now. Not only can I not make money, but I have to spend money. The little money and grain issued by the government every month is not enough for me to buy books."

"It's not that I don't want to pay, but even if I were sold for five hundred taels of silver, I still can't afford it."

Gu Jingzhe refused straightforwardly.

Mr. Gu and Mrs. Gu felt that Gu Jingzhe's words were an excuse.

How could he have no money?

With Lu Zhaozhao's dowry, Gu Jingzhe now has more money than he can spend in two lifetimes.

Gu Jingzhe’s refusal was clear.

Being rejected by their grandson, Mrs. Gu and Mr. Gu felt inexplicably anxious.

Gu Honglian's tears rolled down. Her niece-in-law rejected her, and now her nephew also rejected him.

Mrs. Gu was so distressed that her eyes turned red. She said to Gu Jingzhe, "How can you not have money? The Lu family gave your wife so much dowry. If you just let a little bit slip by, it would be more than five hundred taels."

Gu Jingzhe laughed angrily.

They stated their intention to target Lu Zhaozhao so openly.

It's not surprising that grandpa and grandma would do this. After all, my aunt had already bypassed him and asked Lu Zhaozhao for a dowry.

It's just that he felt embarrassed to turn against Lu Zhaozhao since she just got married.

Gu Jingzhe would never allow anyone to take Lu Zhaozhao's dowry, which is why he came to dinner today.

Gu Jingzhe said in a cold voice: "You also know that it is Zhao Zhao's dowry. What does Zhao Zhao's dowry have to do with me? It is her own thing. No one else is qualified to use it except her."

After hearing this, Mr. Gu was so furious. If Lu Zhaozhao married into the Gu family, she would be a member of the Gu family, and her dowry would all belong to the Gu family.

Old Master Gu did not respond to Gu Jingzhe's words, but asked Lu Zhaozhao: "Granddaughter-in-law, we are not greedy for your dowry, your dowry is naturally yours. Others may think that five hundred taels is a lot, but it is nothing to you. There is no need to use your dowry, the bead on your head is enough for five hundred taels of dowry money."

They had never seen what Lu Zhaozhao wore and used, so they must be good.

Whether it's something to wear on the hands, something to put on the hair, or something to wear on the body, just giving Gu Honglian a few pieces would be enough for her dowry.

Gu Jingzhe said first, "Grandpa, you don't need to say this to Zhaozhao. Don't you think it's embarrassing to refuse her because she just got married, so you ask her for a dowry? No matter how much money it is, every blade of grass Zhaozhao brought is her own. No one has the right to ask her to use her own money, nor is anyone qualified to comment on her clothes."

"So if Zhao Zhao doesn't pay, little aunt won't get married?"

"Either this marriage is over, or you can find a solution on your own."

Gu Honglian burst into tears when she heard this.

Lu Zhaozhao still didn't speak. With Gu Jingzhe at the front to face the artillery fire, she didn't need to speak.

"Let's go."

Gu Jingzhe stood up, and Lu Zhaozhao followed suit.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was as cold as a snowy day.

Old Mrs. Gu hugged Gu Honglian and cried bitterly.

Lu Zhaozhao stood up, and the beads on her head emitted a brilliant light, brighter than the kerosene lamp on the dining table.

The stabbing made old lady Gu more and more angry.

She felt that Gu Jingzhe was not such a heartless person. Why did he change after getting married? It must have been Lu Zhaozhao who instigated him.

No wonder she was unwilling to give a dowry even though Gu Honglian begged her for mercy.

She must have put some eye drops on Gu Jingzhe.

Old Lady Gu cried, "Jingzhe, you have forgotten your roots since you got married. You were not like this before, how come you have become so cold-hearted after getting married? Your family has worked so hard to raise you, but you cannot get any glory from them."

"I'm afraid you'll even have to change your last name from Gu to Lu in the future."

It was her idea to blame Gu Jingzhe openly and secretly. It was she who instigated Gu Jingzhe not to give Gu Honglian a dowry.

Lu Zhaozhao looked very unhappy.

She could endure it even when the abacus beads broke onto her face.

"If you want to say that Jingzhe didn't give little aunt a dowry because of my instigation, just say it directly, don't accuse me of something else. Jingzhe is my husband, we are one, and his idea is exactly what I think. You didn't save up a dowry for your daughter, but you blame me."

"I haven't exposed you yet. The Fan family clearly asked my aunt for a dowry of 150 taels, but you turned it into 500 taels. Am I a fool who was cheated of gold? If you want to take a layer from me, you are wrong."

"I've never seen a new bride ask for a dowry right after she gets married. If that gets out, it'll be hilarious."

"Besides, you don't even have the right attitude to ask for things from others. You just ask for it openly. Even if my dowry goes down the drain, I won't use it to help you."

Lu Zhaozhao hadn't said a word since she entered the room, but she suddenly became harsh and stern before leaving, which made Old Lady Gu speechless.

Gu Jingzhe held Lu Zhaozhao's hand and said to Old Man Gu and the others, "Not only does the little aunt's dowry have nothing to do with Zhaozhao, anything you do has nothing to do with Zhaozhao. If I find out that you dance in front of her in the future, don't blame me for being rude."

After saying that, he took Lu Zhaozhao and left.

The Gu family's old house fell into silence.

"This foxy girl is also very good at talking. Even though she is usually quiet, she is full of evil intentions and has led my grandson astray. I said that you can't marry a merchant's daughter. She is obsessed with money and can't get out of it."

Old Mrs. Gu was so angry that she started cursing.

Gu Honglian thought that she had no hope of getting a dowry and couldn't help sobbing while leaning over the dining table.