Zheng stared at Jiang Xiyu with a frown.

Of course she knew Jiang Xiyu. She had known everything for a long time. She even knew that she wanted to burn Jiang Xiyu to death. Otherwise, she would not have burned down the entire Yonglin Marquis Mansion and said those words to her.

However, they all pretended not to know and maintained the superficial balance, and did not want to tear each other apart.

After all, Xu Rui is back, and it seems that Xu Rui also attaches great importance to Jiang Xiyu, so this matter cannot be brought to the table.

Zheng feigned composure and sternly rebuked Zhou, "Stop messing around here. I'm telling you, I can't possibly agree to their marriage. Take these betrothal gifts back. Rong'er is still young, she can wait another two years. As for Zhou Lai, if you're anxious, I can help you find a daughter-in-law. With the status of our Yonglin Marquisate in the capital, we can definitely find you a good daughter-in-law."

Zheng's words instantly made Zhou laugh, and her voice calmed down. "In that case, we'll take the betrothal gifts back first. We'll go to the Dali Temple to discuss everything."

Zheng frowned frivolously, "What do you mean?"

Zhou glanced at her with a sneer.

"Laier has been harmed by you guys, we have to go to the Dali Temple to report the case and seek justice. And I have to go to the King of Qin and explain the whole thing to him. He was able to make a decision for Jiang Xiyu back then, and I believe he can do the same for Laier."

After saying that, Zhou turned around and shouted outside, "Why don't you come in and bring the betrothal gifts back."

The servant brought by Zhou came in with a confused look on his face.

"Carry it to the Dali Temple."

The servant was puzzled, but still followed Zhou's instructions and carried the betrothal gifts out.

Seeing this, Zheng hurried forward and blocked the door.

Jiang Xiyu drank tea calmly and watched the excitement quietly.

"Put it down, no one is allowed to go."

The servants ignored her and looked at Zhou, waiting for her instructions.

"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and leave." Zhou scolded directly.

The servant walked around Zheng and headed towards the door.

Zheng grabbed Zhou and said urgently, "Hurry up and make them stop. What do you want?"

Zhou shook her hand off and said coldly, "Our Zhou family's betrothal gifts will only be sent to two places today: your Yonglin Marquis Mansion and the Dali Temple. Since your Yonglin Marquis Mansion doesn't want it, we have no choice but to take it to the Dali Temple."

Zhou's threatening words made Zheng so angry that her face turned pale, but she could do nothing about Zhou.

The Zhou family doesn't care about reputation, but the Yonglin Marquisate cannot help but care.

If outsiders knew that she treated Jiang Xiyu like this, their Yonglin Marquis Mansion would be infamous forever and would be scolded and criticized.

Thinking of that scene, Zheng suddenly panicked and pretended to be calm, "We are all sisters. If you have anything to say, let's sit down and talk it out. Don't let outsiders laugh at us."

Zhou scoffed, "Don't try to make me a relative. I just want to ask you one question today: where do you want the betrothal gifts to be?"

Zheng's body stiffened, and she lowered her head and remained silent for a long time.

Zhou didn't have the patience to wait for her any longer and walked out directly. Zheng had no choice but to hold her hand and said through gritted teeth, "Marquis Yonglin's Mansion."

Zhou immediately smiled brightly and said, "Sister, if you agree, my servants won't have to work hard anymore."

Seeing that Zhou had taken advantage of him but was still not obedient, Zheng wanted to slap her.

"Bring the betrothal gifts back." Zhou pretended not to see Zheng's ugly face and ordered the servants.

The servants brought the betrothal gifts back again.

Jiang Xiyu watched this farce, unable to suppress a smile on her face, and was not surprised at all.

Because the Zheng family attaches great importance to reputation, how could they bear to see such a huge loss of face?

Zhou sat down next to Zheng, took out a red invitation from her bosom, and placed it in front of her. "Now that you have accepted the betrothal gifts, and we have chosen a date, we will choose three days from now for them to get married."

This notice-like appearance startled Zheng so much that she stood up and unfolded the notice. When she saw the date on it, her face changed drastically. "You are going too far."

Zheng's words made Zhou's face turn cold.

Seeing this, Zheng quickly explained, "No, I mean, a woman's marriage is a big deal, and the Yonglin Marquis's Mansion needs to make careful preparations. Three days is too short a time."

Zhou raised her lips and sneered, "They are already married, so the sooner the better. We in the Zhou family can't wait for the wedding to happen tomorrow. The three days are for your consideration so that you can prepare."

Zhou's threatening words immediately made Zheng's face look ugly.

But she didn't dare to say anything against it. After all, if the matter really went to the Dali Temple, not only would the Marquis' Mansion lose face, but Xu Rui's career would also be affected.

"Three days is three days. It's up to you." Zheng agreed awkwardly.

Zhou suddenly smiled brightly, took out another piece of paper from her bosom, placed it in front of Zheng, and said softly, "Our Zhou family is not ignorant. This is our betrothal gift list. Sister, please take a look."

Zheng took it and saw the shabby gift list, her face turned pale.

Jiang Xiyu was a little curious about what was on the gift list.

The box is not open and cannot be seen.

Unable to help herself, she stepped forward and said with a smile, "I also believe that my aunt will not treat my sister badly. As the eldest sister-in-law, I will accept it for my sister."

After saying that, he walked forward and took the gift list from Zheng's hand. After taking a quick glance at it, he laughed so hard that he almost fell over.

The first ten items are labeled pearl jewelry, and the ones listed later are mostly porcelain bowls, copper bowls, cotton fabrics, etc.

It was estimated that there were less than one thousand taels of silver, but it filled seven or eight boxes.

"Of course. I've always treated Rong'er as my own daughter. Now that she's married into our family, I'll treat her the same way as before."

She was so sincere and heartfelt that Zheng wanted to spit at her.

The dowry above is so shabby, and yet she has the nerve to say such things.

Zheng glared at Zhou unhappily. "There's no rush for the wedding date. I still have to match Rong'er and the others' horoscopes."

Anyway, the marriage cannot be completed in three days. She was threatened by Zhou and could only agree to the marriage temporarily. But she could not really let Xu Rong marry Zhou Lai. She had to find a way to stop this marriage. The longer the time, the better. Three days was not enough for her to find a solution.

"Isn't this a coincidence? What my sister thought of, I thought of it a long time ago." As if she had expected Zheng to bring up the horoscope, Zhou directly took out another piece of red paper from her bosom and handed it to Zheng. "I have already compared the horoscopes for the young couple. Look, it's a match made in heaven."

The four big words "a match made in heaven" on the red paper instantly stung Zheng's eyes. Zheng wanted to snatch the red paper and tear it into pieces.

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