Chapter 1712 - 1714: It’s Been a While
Upon hearing Yang Chuxia’s voice, Second Madam Luo came out first to greet her, but when she saw the two boxes being carried by the people behind Yang Chuxia, she could no longer maintain a normal smile.
You promised more than ten sets of things, didn’t you? Why are there only two?
"Second Madam Luo, it’s just a marriage proposal, not a betrothal. How could it be more than ten sets? Which ordinary family could manage such extravagance?"
When Yang Chuxia said this, Second Madam Luo suddenly realized she had inadvertently spoken her thoughts out loud, which was a bit embarrassing.
Yang Chuxia pretended not to notice her blushing face and went directly inside.
"Old Madam Luo, it’s been a while since we’ve met, you look even better."
Those around them lowered their heads, thinking to themselves that Madam Ye was truly speaking falsehoods with open eyes, as their Old Madam hadn’t slept well for days over the Eldest Miss, and her complexion was quite poor.
"What brings Madam Ye here today?" Old Madam Luo ignored her pleasantries and said, "Could it be that my unfilial granddaughter has caused some trouble at the Ye Family? If that’s the case, I ask Madam Ye to send her back as soon as possible. She’s of age and should be at home preparing her dowry. Surely the Ye Family isn’t expected to provide it?"
Hearing her immediate criticism of Linyu, Yang Chuxia inwardly cursed a few times.
"Hehe, the dowry is a simple matter." Yang Chuxia waved her hand, "Your Luo Residence should prepare it and send it directly to the Ye Residence. After all, the betrothal gifts came to our family, so sending the dowry to our family isn’t strange."
"It’s said Madam Ye treats Linyu as a real sister. I thought Madam Ye, as a real sister, would also prepare Linyu’s dowry, but it seems it’s up to us, the Luo Family." First Madam Luo interjected.
The few words exchanged earlier by Yang Chuxia and Second Madam Luo were overheard by the Old Madam Luo and her daughter-in-law, so they understood Yang Chuxia’s intentions weren’t as they had hoped, hence the change in their attitude.
Yang Chuxia, upon hearing the insinuation of extorting the dowry, chuckled, "Nieces and nephews are like one family. When Linyu marries, we’ll naturally add some dowry, but ultimately, she’s a Luo by name, the main part must come from the Luo Family. No matter where she grows up, she’s still a daughter of the Luo Family. To put it another way, if the Eldest Miss Luo visits the Li Family a few more times and stays a few more days, does that mean the Li Family should prepare her dowry? If that’s the case, soon there won’t be many families in the Capital City willing to host Luo Family girls, wouldn’t you say, First Madam Luo?"
Pausing, she continued, "I heard First Madam Luo has granddaughters too." One must consider their actions carefully, as your Luo Family has a large household, with more than one woman.
Having her words thrown back at her, First Madam Luo’s face darkened further.
"First Madam Luo, let’s not rush to discuss Linyu’s matters."
Seeing no one invited her to sit, Yang Chuxia found a seat on her own, then continued, "I’m here today entrusted by someone, to propose marriage to the Luo Family’s Eldest Miss, Luo Linfei. Oh my, I thought young ladies from noble families upheld the words of matchmakers and parental orders, but apparently not. This is even better, saves me, as this matchmaker, a lot of trouble, since I’m not particularly professional and unfamiliar with the marriage proposal process."
Hearing the implications in her words, Old Madam Luo frowned slightly.
Her gaze swept over Second Madam Luo, then she said, "Second Madam, the almond tea the other day was quite good, go and bring some for Madam Ye to taste."