How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 133 Are you sure you want us two sisters to get inside?
The Duke of Jin refused to leave. "Your Majesty, I know you've been in a bad mood lately. I've really run out of options, that's why I'm begging you. How about you lend me a small amount? I'll borrow the rest from the Duke of Wei."

The Emperor glared at the Duke of Jin. "What do you need so much money for?"

The Duke of Jin recounted the whole story. "When I returned from the Qian family, I only told my mother and wife that the Qian family was unwilling, but I didn't mention that they offered me a million taels of gold. Now that little girl is going around saying that our family is willing to pay a million taels of gold to take responsibility. Where would I get that much money?"

"Why didn't you say anything?"

"The Qian family didn't really want that much money, and I was thinking of waiting until I had time to slowly negotiate with them. I didn't expect my mother and my wife to go directly to the Empress. The Empress issued an imperial decree, so that little girl could only ask for more money for her older cousin and nephew."

"Does that mean you want a little more?"

The Duke of Jin rubbed his nose. "That little girl is going around praising our family, saying we absolutely have to take this responsibility, and if I don't give it to her, I'll be too ashamed to show my face in public. To be honest, when I came here just now, someone already asked me when I was planning to send the gold to the Qian family?"

The Emperor glanced at the Duke of Jin. "Stop pretending. Have you thought this through? Yan'er is your eldest son."

"Think about it."

"alright."

On the other side, Madam Jiang and the Duchess of Jin were discussing who should be sent to serve Nineteen after they brought him back when the steward suddenly sent someone to tell them that Madam Hua from the Marquis of Zhongyong's family had arrived.

Neither the mother-in-law nor the daughter-in-law thought much of it.

Madam Hua and Madam Jiang have known each other since childhood and have gotten along well since then.

After welcoming Madam Hua in, Old Madam Jiang asked with a smile, "Are you just passing by, or have you come here to interrogate me?"

Madam Hua took a sip of tea. "Your son is a Duke, while my son is merely an Earl. How dare I question your conduct?"

Madam Jiang was taken aback. "You may all leave."

"Yes."

After the maids and servants left, Old Madam Jiang looked at Old Madam Hua and asked, "What's wrong with you? I only went to the palace to ask the Empress for permission after I got your permission."

After learning that Jiang Yuxin harbored malicious intentions, Madam Jiang wanted to find a wife for her eldest grandson whom she knew well.

Because she was nineteen, Madam Jiang didn't look for a family similar to theirs.

Madam Hua placed the teacup on the table. "I agreed. But you didn't tell me you were actually going to give the Qian family one million taels of gold. How many one million taels does your Duke of Jin's mansion have?"

She could tolerate her future grandson-in-law having an illegitimate son and a concubine, but she could not tolerate him giving all the family property to his illegitimate son!

Madam Jiang and the Duchess of Jin were very surprised. "How did you know?"

“A child ran into the teahouse and said that your family was crying and shouting, insisting on letting Qian Shi into the family and demanding a million taels of gold from the Qian family. Your family gave Qian Shi a million taels, how much will you give to my granddaughter? My granddaughter is the legal wife.”

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law immediately thought of the little dog, Sheng.

Madam Jiang took a deep breath. "Don't be angry. Our family doesn't have a million taels of gold, and even if we did, we wouldn't give it to her."

Madam Hua knew this too. But, "How much are you going to give? They're asking for a million taels."

"At most ten thousand taels of silver."

That's more like it. "I only agreed to let you two ask the Empress because I thought neither of you would mistreat my granddaughter, and Madam Qian is an honest person. I'm not trying to climb the social ladder by associating with your family. You can't keep treating Madam Qian like that in the future."

Madam Jiang: "Don't worry. We just don't want the Jiang family's children to live in the Qian family's house forever."

Lady of the Duke of Jin: "Yes, please release..."

Before she could finish speaking, the steward's voice came from outside. "Madam, Madam, the Duke has sent someone back saying that the Emperor will issue an imperial edict soon, and the manor should prepare immediately." Upon hearing this, Old Madam Jiang immediately summoned the steward. "Did the Duke say what kind of imperial edict it is?"

"He didn't say. The messenger who came back said that the Duke left in a hurry after giving his instructions."

After thinking about it, Madam Jiang realized it probably wasn't a bad thing, otherwise her eldest son would have come back immediately. "I understand, hurry up and get ready."

"Yes."

As soon as the housekeeper left, Madam Jiang looked at Madam Hua. "Please sit down first, let's go change our clothes."

"Okay." Her family was about to be betrothed to the Duke of Jin's family, and she wanted to know what imperial decree the Emperor had issued to the Duke of Jin's family.
On the other side, Xiao Gousheng was eating melon seeds while listening to the storyteller, when the Duke of Jin suddenly pushed open the door and walked in.

As soon as the Duke of Jin entered, he lifted the little dog Sheng from the chair. "You seem quite leisurely."

The little dog glanced sideways at the Duke of Jin. "Of course, some people insist on giving our family money."

As the Duke of Jin walked out, he said, "So you go around showing off everywhere?"

"Yeah, of course we have to brag about something this good. Hey, I haven't finished listening yet."

"I'll listen again next time."

Just as Madam Jiang and the rest of the Jiang family were ready, they saw the Duke of Jin walk in from outside, carrying his little dog, Sheng. Madam Jiang was about to ask if Sheng was the one she had been spreading rumors about when she went out?

Duke Jin then walked past her, carrying his little dog, Sheng.

Madam Jiang: "..." What does her eldest son mean by this? Is he eager to beat that little girl? Or does he simply not want to talk to her?

Soon, Madam Jiang found out why her eldest son had done that.
As soon as the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict left, Old Madam Jiang grabbed the Duke of Jin's ear. "Did you beg for this imperial edict? Are you trying to anger me to death?"

The imperial edict not only made Qian Chunhua the principal wife, but also required them to use the family fortune of Jiang Ruiheng, the heir of the Duke of Jin, as a betrothal gift. It also stated that the amount could only be more, not less.

Madam Jiang was so angry that she started to settle scores with the Duke of Jin in front of everyone.

Duke Jin wanted to let Xiaogousheng experience what it was like to have his ears pulled, but Xiaogousheng had already pulled Qian Chunhua aside.

Qian Chunhua was still in a daze. "Gousheng, the Emperor wants me to be the principal wife of the Duke of Jin's heir?"

"Hmm." The Empress has already issued the decree, so her eldest cousin definitely has to enter the Jiang family. Since she has to enter, then she should enter through the main gate in a proper and respectable manner.

Would the heir apparent of the Duke of Jin be willing?

While watching the heat, the puppy said, "Who cares if he wants to or not? It's his grandma and his mother who insist on you coming in."

"This……"

"Stop here." Little Dog Sheng commented as he watched Duke Jin get beaten. "Old Madam Jiang is really skilled. Poor Duke Jin, he's a grandfather and he's still getting beaten by his mother."

Qian Chunhua: "..." Her little cousin was still in the mood to watch the show. "Keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear."

"Good. Madam Jiang is in very good health. Duchess, don't just stay angry, you should go too."

Just as Xiao Gousheng finished speaking, Old Madam Hua came out of the house. "What are you doing? Your eldest son is a Duke."

As Old Madam Jiang pulled the Duke of Jin by the ear and led him into the house, she said, "He is the Duke, but he is also my son. Come inside. Qian Chunhua, Qian Gousheng, you two get in here too."

The little dog, Sheng, grinned and held the imperial edict above his head. "Madam, are you sure you want my sister and me to get inside?"

*Facepalm* Thank you all for correcting my mistake. Have a great weekend, everyone! (﹡o﹡)(*з)(ε｀*) *kiss*