Chapter 1150 - 1152: Worth a Fortune_1
Indeed, it wasn’t long before she couldn’t hold it in anymore.
"Yes, yes, Madam Zhou, today is the celebration for your second concubine, why not let her come out so we can all see? After all, this is not like taking a wife; there’s no need to sit on the bridal bed and wait to lift the red veil," Mrs. Liu also spoke up.
That was true, taking a concubine never had so many formalities. Not at all like when marrying a principal wife, with all sorts of rules and ceremonies.
Madam Zhou naturally disliked the idea and didn’t want Cao Lingling to come over; that would just be asking for discomfort.
But to not have her come was certainly not an option. Even though she was the Principal Clerk’s wife, it would not do to offend so many people. And now with the presence of the Madam of County Magistrate, her status as the Principal Clerk’s wife seemed insufficient. If she were to offend everyone today, they might isolate her in the future.
After some thought, she could only have someone call Cao Lingling in.
"Look at her, what a sprightly figure; no wonder your Principal Clerk is so fond of her." Seeing Cao Lingling arrive, Mrs. Liu eagerly presented a box, "This is a congratulatory gift for you, a pair of silver bracelets. Wear them for fun."
Cao Lingling had been quite angry when she heard Madam Zhou had downsized her celebration, but she didn’t expect not only for it to still happen but also for these ladies to come and congratulate her, which made her feel honored.
When she met Madam Zhou’s gaze, the smug look on her face was impossible to conceal.
After Mrs. Liu had finished giving her gift, Mrs. Hong also said, "This is from me, a pair of jade hairpins. Concubine Cao, you must look after your sister here from now on."
Following Mrs. Hong were Madam Huang and the other ladies. A room full of people had come, all notified by Yang Chuxia for what, if not to support a concubine and trample on Madam Zhou’s face? And to wait and watch the jokes unfold.
In the end, when Mrs. Liu saw that Yang Chuxia had remained quiet, she asked with a smile, "Concubine Cao comes from the Ye Residence. I wonder what kind of dowry Madam Ye, as her family, has prepared?"
"Me?" When it came to this, Yang Chuxia couldn’t help but be amused; she had prepared a grand gift, "I have prepared a special present, considering today celebrates both Concubine Cao and Principal Clerk Zhou’s happiness. So I sent the congratulatory gift to Principal Clerk Zhou first. But don’t be anxious, I estimate that soon everyone will be able to see it."
"My, my, I’m really curious now, what exactly did Madam Ye send?" Mrs. Hong was someone who knew how to flatter.
Madam Zhou then said, "Madam Ye is quite the wealthy lady; I imagine the present she sent must be something expensive." At this moment, watching the other ladies give Cao Lingling gifts of silver and jade, she felt envious. Thinking that Yang Chuxia was wealthy and probably had given something nice, she deliberately provoked a response, aiming to elicit whether the gift was of value. If it turned out to be worthless, not only would it be embarrassing, but she might even get Yang to contribute another.
As for the presents these people had brought, she had ways of acquiring them once they had left.
"Of course, what I sent is worth a fortune," said Yang Chuxia.
The moment Yang Chuxia finished her sentence, Madam Zhou’s eyes noticeably brightened. Yang Chuxia chuckled to herself, thinking how a night of spring is worth a thousand gold.
As the conversation ended, everyone began to wonder what Yang Chuxia had actually sent as a gift.
However, by lunchtime, they finally found out what Yang Chuxia had gifted, and they were somewhat taken aback.
"Principal Clerk Zhou, do you like the grand gift?" Yang Chuxia asked with a chuckle from behind the curtain.
At this moment, Principal Clerk Zhou was feeling elated, having taken two women in one day—how could he not be pleased? Especially now that he felt even his wife couldn’t control him any longer, he was even more buoyant.
It turned out, after Cao Lingling had left, that his attendant told him Yang Chuxia had sent a congratulatory gift.