Since she was little, Gu Wanyu had no idea how many things she had borrowed from her. Whenever she had something good that Gu Wanyu liked, she would borrow it, but she never returned it.

The jewelry she was talking about was called pearl jewelry, but in fact it was much more valuable than pearls. There were five rubies on the bracelet alone, which was made of carved gold sheets wrapped around rubies and then surrounded by a circle of pearls.

The bracelet alone was worth around 500 taels. And the set included more than one bracelet, a necklace with a large ruby on it, which was as valuable as the bracelet, as well as earrings and two flower ornaments, all with gems.

This set is worth more than 2000 taels, and was brought back by Huayang from Jiangnan last year as a gift to her. Not only is the material precious, but the craftsmanship of the Jiangnan craftsman is also exquisite, and it is truly incomparably luxurious.

In the previous life, Gu Wanyu asked her to borrow this set of jewelry, so she naturally would not return it. But she also liked that set very much, so she asked Gu Wanyu for it once, but Gu Wanyu looked at her with a wronged face.

"Big sister, I've already worn that jewelry to meet people, and everyone is envious. If people knew that I only borrowed it, how could I face them?"

Since Gu Wanyu said so, she was so thin-skinned at that time that she almost wanted to compete with Chan Yi. But considering the sisterhood, she had the nerve to ask for it. She could only reluctantly let it go and let Gu Wanyu get it.

Now?

Wan Zhou did not answer immediately. He pretended to think for a while before saying, "I think that set is too valuable, so I asked Brother Huayang to keep it for me."

She didn't lie. She did give that set to Huayang. Not only that set, but all the other valuable ones were taken away after she was reborn.

just in case.

"Big sister, do you mean it's not safe to leave it at home? Who are you guarding against?" Gu Wanyu's plan failed and her face suddenly changed.

It was true that she wanted to steal Wan Zhou's jewelry, but she was going to attend the coming-of-age ceremony tomorrow. Miss Zhou was the daughter of the Minister of Rites, and all the ladies who would attend would be ladies from wealthy families. She was the daughter of a fifth-rank official, and she was inconspicuous among the ladies, but if she wore Wan Zhou's jewelry, she would definitely become the highlight and steal the show.

The wishful thinking went awry.

But the thing was not hers, so she couldn't get angry openly and just poked Wan Zhou in a sarcastic way.

"Wanzhou, why don't you find another one for your sister?" Jiang said with a cold face.

How could she be happy when Wan Zhou's good things were not kept by her but by Huayang, an outsider.

Since she's not here, I'll just change into another set. After all, the words have been spoken, Wan Zhou must buy a set of jewelry, Jiang thought.

But Wan Zhou said, "I took them all to Brother Huayang."

"You, what do you mean?" Jiang stared at her straightly: "Do you not trust me, or do you not want to lie to your sister?"

Wan Zhou said calmly, "Neither. Didn't Lord Xun's family get robbed some time ago? I was thinking what would happen if our house got robbed as well? Brother Huayang's storehouse has someone to look after it, so it's safer. Mother, you have to lock up your things too. I heard that all of Madam Xun's treasures were stolen."

Wan Zhou's words were well-reasoned and he was only thinking about her. Jiang didn't know whether it was true or not, but she had no way to refute it. She still felt a fire in her heart, but she couldn't vent it and had to keep it inside.

"Big sister, it's still in time for you to ask Master Hua to send it over early in the morning." Gu Wanyu still didn't give up.

In her impression, Wan Zhou was not a person who would lie, and she believed what Wan Zhou said.

"Second sister, you are so beautiful that you don't need any jewelry. Your face is the highlight."

Wan Zhou smiled with a sincere look on his face.

Doesn’t Gu Wanyu claim to be pretty? Then give her more confidence.

Otherwise, Gu Wanyu would be said to be vain. The Minister of Rites was a second-rank official, and the ladies who went there were all daughters of high-ranking officials and wealthy families. Gu Wanyu was the daughter of a fifth-rank official, and she was supposed to be a side figure. How could she have such a wild idea to be in the spotlight?

I still remember that in the previous life, when Gu Wanyu wore her jewelry to attend the banquet, others complimented her politely on the surface, but said behind her back that she was wearing fakes. Because with the wealth of the Gu family, no one thought they could afford such treasures.

People should find their own position. It is their own business whether they wear things that do not suit their status, but trying to show off is stupid and will only make people laugh at them.

Of course, Gu Wanyu wouldn't understand. In her previous life, she also heard from her aunt that some people were talking about Gu Wanyu wearing fakes to save face. When she heard it at the time, she felt sad when she compared it to Gu Wanyu's complacency after returning from the banquet.

"Mother, I'm a little tired today, so I'll take my leave first."

Without waiting for Jiang to speak, Wan Zhou bowed and turned to leave.

"Mother, what's her attitude? Did she take the wrong medicine?" Gu Wanyu pointed outside the door, somewhat unresponsive.

Gu Wanzhou was obviously very weak before, how could he refuse her request? He actually left without waiting for his mother to say anything? Who gave her the courage?

Jiang was also a little surprised.

She had never seen Wan Zhou like this before. He looked polite, but his eyes clearly had no warmth.

She couldn't help but think of Wan Zhou's proposal to cancel the engagement a few days ago. For some reason, she felt a little annoyed.

***

The next morning, Wan Zhou had just gotten up for a while when he was hurriedly rushed to the main courtyard by the maidservant beside Jiang.

Jiang, Gu Wanyu, her mother-in-law Jiang Mu from her previous life, sister-in-law Jiang Yi and others were waiting in the yard.

Mrs. Jiang and her mother sat on chairs, while Gu Wanyu and Jiang Yi stood on either side, all of them straining their necks to look at her.

Wan Zhou looked at it and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

As she expected, he came rushing over early in the morning.

"Gu Wanzhou, you shall not die a horrible death, you big liar, you deceived my son so badly..." Jiang's mother was the first to get angry.

Jiang's mother, like a victim, had red eyes and shouted hysterically at Wanzhou.

Wan Zhou was not surprised at all.

In this conspiracy, Jiang was the initiator and Jiang's mother was the responder.

30? That was a fortune that Jiang's father could never earn even if he worked until his death. It was a huge sum that made them drool just thinking about it. Their family would get at least 15 of this huge sum in the future, and now, when they thought they were about to get it, it suddenly flew away?

How can I not go crazy when my dream of getting rich is shattered?

Jiang's mother finished speaking, and before Wan Zhou could reply, Jiang asked immediately: "I just want to ask you, is the donation of 30 yuan true?"

She was having breakfast when Jiang's mother came running in angrily and told her about Wan Zhou's donation, and demanded to cancel the engagement. Her first reaction was to disbelieve it.

Wan Zhou was raised by her, and she deliberately made her as tough as dough. In the past, no matter how big or small the matter was, Wan Zhou would report to her stepmother for approval. She didn't believe that such a big thing, something she herself didn't dare to do, the cowardly Gu Wan Zhou actually did it without even saying a word.

impossible.

She had to ask in person.

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