My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

Aunt Feng was shocked.

Theft is no small matter.

If it goes unnoticed, that's fine; but if it does...

Her face was pale, and her voice was trembling slightly.

"This servant knows that Madam is afraid, but how she treated Miss, we certainly cannot forgive her, can we?"

"In the end, Madam is also Miss's Achilles' heel. Aren't you finding it difficult to get by in the manor these days? If you had money, wouldn't all your difficulties be easily resolved?"

These words strengthened Aunt Feng's resolve.

She was bad enough, but now her daughter is suffering too, all because of that wretched woman.

How could she, as a mother, watch her child suffer so much?

No matter what, she was determined to pull her daughter out of this mess.

With the positive aspects secured, how far behind can the substance be?

"Alright, for my Rou'er, I'll give it a try!"

Qizhu Garden.

Granny Wei had long since surrounded the courtyard like an iron barrel, and her trusted confidants were everywhere in the courtyard.

Now, we naturally know about any slight disturbance.

Upon receiving the news, she immediately informed Ms. Qian.

"Madam, what should we do? Should we arrest Caiqi?" Granny Wei waited for Madam Qian to make a decision.

Madam Qian remained calm and composed, still gently lighting incense as if everything was under her control.

"Since she's made a move, let's just go along with it and play along, so we won't be accused of being heartless later."

Granny Wei immediately understood Qian's intention and bowed in response.

When Granny Feng saw Caiqi sneaking out, she waved her hand at her.

Caiqi looked around to make sure no one was around before taking out her hairpins and jewelry.

"How could Aunt Feng make me do such a thing? If she finds out, my life is over."

Caiqi finally managed to pick out the least valuable one from Qian's dowry chest, but the workmanship was still very intricate and exquisite.

But since Ms. Qian had never worn it, she shouldn't have noticed it for a while.

Even if we discover it later, what can we do?

There's still no evidence?

"How much is this thing worth? Aunt Feng means to take more."

Feng Pozi was very dissatisfied with Caiqi's stinginess; since she was stealing, why didn't she steal more?

What does it matter if the Qian family lost such a small amount of their dowry, which amounted to three boats and five carts?

She has so many hairpins and jewelry, she can't possibly count them all one by one, can she?

"Mother Wind, as you know, theft is a serious crime that can lead to execution. If we steal one or two things and the truth comes out, we might be able to get away with it."

But if we're so honest, and something really goes wrong, the two of us will be the ones to take the blame.

However, Aunt Feng wouldn't care that we were her confidants and would save us.

Caiqi knew Aunt Feng's character well. Having followed Madam Qian for so many years, she was honestly somewhat biased towards Madam Qian.

If she hadn't already been under Aunt Feng's control, she would never have been able to collude with Aunt Feng.

Ultimately, Aunt Feng was petty and stingy; following her meant getting nothing and having to do chores.

However, Madam Qian had a good temper and was kind to her servants.

They would be given a holiday on the first and fifteenth of each lunar month, and they would often be given silver as a reward.

In just over a decade, she has saved a considerable sum of money.

But if she really followed Aunt Feng completely, she would never have given her so much money.

"Caiqi, judging from your expression, are you planning to hold back a trick up your sleeve?"

Granny Feng looked at Caiqi with a hint of mockery in her eyes: "Let me tell you, Caiqi, this matter is not up to you, but up to your aunt. Now that you've gotten involved, you can't possibly walk away unscathed."

The colorful flags bowed their heads, remaining silent.

She never imagined this day would come, but since Granny Feng had brought it up so plainly, she had no choice but to compromise.

After all, in her eyes, she was nothing more than a lowly servant.

She was nothing more than a servant girl who could be discarded by her master at any time.

"Remember to take out some valuables next time. If you take even a tiny bit next time, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

After saying this, Granny Feng took the hairpin, turned around, and went back to the courtyard.

"How did it go? Did you manage to steal it?"

This was also the first time Aunt Feng had done something like this, and she looked somewhat uneasy.

To be honest, she never thought she would have such a day.

She had always been supported by the Qian family.

Now that the Qian family is unwilling to support her, she naturally has no choice but to resort to this last resort.

Ultimately, it was Qian's fault.

If the Qian family hadn't refused to pay for their mother and daughter's support, this would never have happened.

"The item was stolen, but this is all we have."

Aunt Feng looked displeased: "How come you only got a hairpin?"

She had been looking forward to it for so long, but it turned out to be this piece of junk.

"This old servant already told Caiqi to bring out more things next time, but now we only have this. Should we pawn it?" Granny Feng asked with curiosity.

"Yes, take her as your bride and send her to the Duke's mansion."

Although Aunt Feng also wanted the exquisitely crafted hairpin, it was stolen goods, and the consequences would be unimaginable if it were discovered.

I think I'll pass.

"Yes."

The old woman was quick and soon delivered the two thousand taels of silver she had pawned to the Duke's mansion.

When Su Zhirou saw the silver, she was mostly recovered from her illness.

She's still young, how could she be so delicate?

Ultimately, it all comes down to money.

Seeing the silver lying there perfectly intact, he felt like he'd been injected with adrenaline.

"Your Highness, this was sent by my aunt. She said that if Your Highness ever needs anything from this, please just let her know."

Even the old woman hadn't expected that a small hairpin could be exchanged for two thousand taels of silver.

Thinking about it this way, the Qian family was truly incredibly wealthy and powerful.

It's just a pity that he's a disobedient one.

If they had been more obedient, things wouldn't have come to this.

"Yes, tell Mother I'm fine."

After seeing off the old woman, Dong Rong smiled and looked at Su Zhirou: "Madam, we finally have some money!"

"These two thousand taels of silver should be enough to sustain us for a while!"

If they had known that money would come so easily, why would they have suffered so much?

Su Zhirou smiled and said, "Now that we have the money, I'll take you to the Anbo Mansion's birthday banquet tomorrow."

"After all, my sister is getting really bored staying at home. Shouldn't we, as her younger sisters, take her out to broaden her horizons?"

In the past, Su Yingxue always took me out, and everyone's attention would only be on Su Yingxue.

After all, Su Yingxue was notorious, but she was also the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family, and many people couldn't help but fawn over her.

As for myself.

She was just a lowly concubine's daughter.

He was like a nobody standing next to Su Yingxue.

But things are different now.

She is the Crown Prince's consort.

That widow was nothing more than a widow who had lost her husband.

Going out with her now would definitely be different.

She is the one who will be the center of attention.

The more Su Zhirou thought about it, the happier she felt.

Knowing her master's intentions, Dong Rong immediately informed Chaoyang Garden about the matter.

"Madam, the First Madam said she wants to take you to Anbozi's birthday banquet. Do you want to go?" Xia Zhi asked with a worried expression.

In the past, Su Zhirou's behavior was never a good thing.

Not to mention now, the two have practically broken off relations.

Su Zhirou had long regarded them as thorns in her side, so why would she really be so kind as to take them out for a walk?

It's just an excuse.

If you go with them, I'm afraid it won't end well.