Favoring a concubine and destroying the wife? I'll abandon my husband and children and wipe out

Madam Zhao thought it made sense.

If Ye Ruyue truly becomes the matriarch of the Zhao family in the future, she will inevitably have to deal with ladies from various prominent families.

If we lose face now, won't others laugh at us in the future?

But upon hearing that Ye Ruyue wanted jewelry from Jinxiu Pavilion, Old Madam Zhao said, "That's for the future. How can you compare to Cheng Nanzhi now? She's here to support Zege'er, while you're just an orphan girl who came from afar. You can't be like Cheng Nanzhi and steal the spotlight."

Besides, she's too reluctant to buy herself jewelry from Jinxiuge!

Madam Zhao used Cheng Nanzhi as an excuse: "As long as you don't lose your dignity, that's fine. Alright, go with Granny Zhang to get it."

She called Zhang, the old woman outside, to come in.

Seeing that Madam Zhao didn't want to continue, Ye Ruyue could only give up to avoid causing further annoyance.

As she expected, the styles that Zhang Mama gave her were from several years ago, and they were old-fashioned and dull.

Granny Zhang added, "These are all the old lady's favorites. She only gave them to you because she values ​​you, Miss Ye."

Ye Ruyue had no choice but to suppress her resentment and force a smile, asking Zhang Mama to convey her thanks on her behalf.

Only after returning to the side courtyard did Ye Ruyue slam the box on the table, saying, "These are not worthy of me!"

Sanmei glanced at it and advised, "Miss, in my opinion, it's better if you prepare it yourself."

Ye Ruyue was still reluctant, and gritted her teeth, saying, "Go to the front yard and ask if the master has returned. If he has, quietly go to Qian Yidong. You don't need to say anything, he will understand."

Sanmei's heart skipped a beat, and her previous suspicions and doubts about Ye Ruyue and Zhao Ye resurfaced.

Could it be that the two of them are already more... than she thought?

Sanmei dared not think further; she must have gone out.

It wasn't hard to find out where Zhao Ye had come from, and Sanmei also managed to meet Qian Yidong.

Qian Yidong recognized Sanmei as Ye Ruyue's maid and told her to go back and inform Ye Ruyue to wait a moment.

Zhao Ye quickly came over. "Why did you suddenly want to see me? Did you miss me?"

Ye Ruyue said sweetly, "It's so hard to see Ye Lang now, and I have to watch you being all lovey-dovey with someone else. I don't know how sad I am. Of course I miss you."

"Yue'er, you're overthinking it. That woman Cheng Nanzhi is nowhere near as good as you. Since you came, I've never rested in her courtyard." Zhao Ye was quite pleased and pulled her down to sit, where they spent a long time being affectionate.

Ye Ruyue said coquettishly, "Then listen to my heart and see if I believe you."

Zhao Ye laughed and said, "Of course I believe it."

"No, you're saying I've been wronged and you should make it up to me!"

Taking the opportunity, Ye Ruyue mentioned to Old Madam Zhao that Cheng Nanzhi had said she was going to Jinxiu Pavilion to have jewelry made, "That woman was showing off to me! She can dress up so nicely, but I, as Zege'er's birth mother, can't. Isn't that just rubbing salt in my wounds!"

"She even said that if I didn't have any jewelry or clothes, she could reluctantly give me some, but I don't want her charity or humiliation!"

Ye Ruyue looked at Zhao Ye with red eyes, "I have already endured your love for her, and I have endured my child calling her mother. Can you bear to let me suffer like this again, Ye Lang?"

Zhao Ye immediately felt distressed: "No need for her, I'll get it for you."

"really?"

"Of course." Zhao Ye pinched her cheek and said softly, "I will never let you be inferior to her."

Ye Ruyue was overjoyed.

Hmph, if that old woman doesn't want to give it to her, she doesn't have no one else to give it to her!

In the Guantang Courtyard, Cheng Nanzhi looked at the several sets of dazzling and precious jewelry that Qingdai took out from the storeroom and said casually, "Ye Ruyue successfully met Zhao Ye and got him to agree to procure these for her?"

Jianlan nodded, "I told you to send away the servants from the side courtyard to the study. Sanmei was able to see the people around the young master without any problems. The young master has left."

Qingdai scoffed, "This young lady is too easily provoked by you, Madam. She doesn't even care that it's broad daylight and there are many people in the mansion who might discover her. Luckily, you are kind-hearted and helped them cover for her."

Cheng Nanzhi twitched the corner of her mouth. "This show has only just begun, of course we should help them."

She had already had Chen Wang find out roughly how much money Zhao Ye had made from the gambling operation. After paying off the loan sharks, the remaining amount was indeed enough to buy a set of top-quality jewelry and clothing from Jinxiu Pavilion.

It all depends on how much Zhao Ye is willing to spend on Ye Ruyue.

"Jianlan, send someone to inquire again and see if Zhao Ye has agreed to Ye Ruyue's request. If he has, what did he bring back from Jinxiu Pavilion?"

Seeing that Lan should be going out.

Cheng Nanzhi continued selecting these sets of headdresses and jewelry, each one priceless and extremely prestigious.

"Put them away," Cheng Nanzhi finally said. "After thinking it over, a mere apprenticeship banquet isn't worth using these. The ones from Jinxiu Pavilion are enough."

Qingdai also thought, "Miss, shall we leave the manor now and go to Jinxiu Pavilion?" If we go any later, we might run into the young master's people, which would be very unlucky and would also spoil the young lady's good mood when choosing jewelry.

Cheng Nanzhi said unhurriedly, "No rush, let's wait a bit longer."

About an hour later, Lan returned and said, "Miss, the young master has gone. But he left the manor quietly, avoiding the servants. When he arrived at Jinxiu Pavilion, he didn't go in. He waited in the carriage outside, and let Qian Yidong go in."

"In the end, I bought a gold hairpin inlaid with pearls and a pair of purple jade hibiscus earrings from Jinxiu Pavilion before the New Year, as well as three bolts of blue jasper from a month ago. In total, it cost no more than two hundred taels."

Qingdai said, "This isn't even worth as much as one of her young lady's bracelets. It turns out the young master isn't so generous after all."

Cheng Nanzhi pointed out incisively: "This is because Ye Ruyue dares not let Zhao Ye know her true purpose, so Zhao Ye only spends a little money to buy some jewelry that she can use for banquets and daily life, which is more presentable than valuable."

She stood up. "We should leave the manor now. Qingdai, bring plenty of money; we'll just buy the expensive items."

Qingdai said, "Yes. In my opinion, Miss, you should also take better care of yourself and buy yourself some new things for everyday use. It's not just to spite that woman; it's nice to have some new things to use every day."

Cheng Nanzhi replied meaningfully, "I'm only happy when it's not my own money I'm spending."

Meanwhile, in the side courtyard of Shou'an Hall, Zhao Ye asked Qian Yidong to bring over the items.

Ye Ruyue was very satisfied with what she saw.

“Miss, this is very fashionable. You will definitely look beautiful wearing it.” Sanmei said casually, “I just don’t know what jewelry Madam will buy, but it certainly won’t compare to yours, Miss.”

Ye Ruyue held the hairpin up to her hair and said smugly, "Sanmei, go and find out when my sister-in-law will be back. I've been at the Zhao residence for many days, and I haven't even taken the initiative to pay my respects to her yet. I should see her more often and see how she is doing."

Sanmei's eyes flickered slightly, and she agreed and went out.