Chapter 1109 - 1114 Thousand-year-old Ginseng (5)
"Your servant is here!"
Huan Qiu approached, still holding the key to the Eastern Chamber. Cai Wei’s bridal gifts were carried in on the day she married into the palace, all covered in bright red silk satin, and had since been locked away in the eastern side room, with Huan Qiu holding the key. No one knew what her dowry actually consisted of.
"Bring out the bridal gifts one by one, and be careful not to damage the flowers!"
"Yes!"
Huan Qiu stood up and, along with the eunuchs of Chengqian Palace, went to the Eastern Chamber, personally opened the door, and entered with several eunuchs.
Empress Dowager Mo watched Cai Wei with an attitude ready to see a joke unfold. She had already investigated the dowry prepared by the Internal Affairs Department for her, as well as the bridal price provided by Nangong Yi when he was King Qin. If any of those items were in her dowry, she was determined to expose her on the spot.
The first set of bridal gifts was brought out—two lacquered rosewood chests with bronze buckles. Princess Tuotuo, already aware of Cai Wei’s background, said snidely, "The chests look decent enough, but it’s hard to say whether what’s inside is worth as much as the chests."
Cai Wei raised an eyebrow and smiled, tactfully responding, "I dare not claim their worth, but one thing is certain: you definitely couldn’t afford what’s inside!"
Humiliated by Cai Wei in front of Nangong Yi, Princess Tuotuo’s face turned red with anger, and she boastfully exclaimed, "What is it that this Princess cannot afford? If you’ve got the courage, open it up and let’s see. I dare not claim to know everything, but I can definitely provide ten times the silver for whatever’s in this chest."