jdhmnovel Chapter 441 Are there any gifts?
Chapter 441 Are there any gifts?
I know that Madam Jiang likes gold, silver and money.
Miao Miao specially wore a red gold filigree necklace inlaid with rubies and pearls, which was decorated with many precious gems and pearls.
The necklace was not only valuable, but it was also a tribute from a foreign country, and there was no other one like it in Daliang.
Most importantly, it was bestowed by the Emperor himself.
Xi'er couldn't understand why the little princess, who usually didn't like wearing jewelry, had brought this necklace to the Jiang residence.
I didn't wear it yesterday, but I put it on when I went to see Grandma Jiang.
I heard that old lady is quite good at making money.
He loves to exploit his daughter-in-law's dowry, but don't even think about eyeing the little princess's gold necklace.
Miaomiao wore it on purpose.
She deliberately made Old Madam Jiang unable to have the one she wanted, deliberately angered her, and deliberately let Jiang Yunze know how much the Emperor valued her.
Her circle of friends was highly sought after; all the princesses in the palace wanted it.
But the princess's mother demanded it back.
Jiang Yunze is too greedy and greedy.
Only when he knows how much the Emperor values her will he truly value her.
She followed the maid slowly into Old Madam Jiang's room, where it seemed everyone was waiting for her.
I just stepped across the threshold.
Jiang Yunze smiled and beckoned her over, his gaze immediately falling on the choker on her chest.
After a slight pause, she laughed even harder.
They invited her to pay her respects to Old Lady Jiang.
Although Miaomiao was reluctant, she still called for her grandmother.
However, from the moment Miaomiao entered the room, Grandma Jiang's gaze was fixed on the necklace on her chest.
His mouth was agape in a wide smile.
His eyes were gleaming with gold, the kind of expression you have when you see gold.
He pulled Miaomiao to her side, reached out and stroked the gold necklace, praising it repeatedly.
His greedy nature was clearly revealed.
She was poor when she was young, and things didn't get any better after she married into the Jiang family. Her husband was weak and died young, leaving her and her child in poverty.
Things didn't get better until my son was in high school.
She had had enough of living in poverty.
Only when her son was by her side and she had money in her pocket did she feel at ease and sleep soundly.
Grandma Jiang had never seen such an exquisitely crafted gold necklace, nor such a fine ruby.
They were so captivated by it that they couldn't put it down.
Looking at her granddaughter with a loving expression, she said, "Miaomiao, this necklace is too precious. You're still a child, it's not safe for you to wear it. It would be such a pity if you lost it or damaged it. Come here, Grandma will keep it for you and give it to you as part of your dowry when you get married."
The old lady reached out to pick it.
Miao Miao subconsciously took a few steps back, knowing that she was envious.
She reached out to protect her necklace and shook her head: "No, this was bestowed by the Emperor. He told me to wear it to the palace next time I go there to show it to him. I can't give it to you."
Grandma Jiang awkwardly withdrew her hand, her smile freezing on her face.
I didn't expect this girl to be so clever.
So what if it was bestowed by the Emperor?
It belongs to the Jiang family, and it should be kept by her, the grandmother.
She said gently, "Girl, it is precisely because it is a gift from the Emperor that your grandmother will keep it for you. I will return it to you when you enter the palace. Come here, come to your grandmother."
"No, I have to look at the collar every night before I can sleep, otherwise I can't fall asleep." Miao Miao shook her head like a rattle-drum, and asked the old lady, "You are my grandmother, will I get a gift if I call you grandmother?"
Grandma Jiang: ...
Damn girl.
No one has ever been able to squeeze a single penny out of her.
"I made some almond cookies in the small kitchen. I'll take some back to try later."
Miao Miao pouted: "My maternal grandmother's family also has almond cookies, and she even gave me a box of pearls. How come you don't have anything, Grandmother?"
Grandma Jiang clutched her chest, her face flushed with anger, and she ground her teeth to powder.
He simply couldn't utter a single curse word.
She was actually humiliated by a mere immature girl.
"Mother, don't be angry. Children say the darndest things. She didn't mean it that way." Jiang Yunze quickly stepped forward to soothe his mother.
She then scolded Miaomiao: "How can you make such a comparison? We are a family of scholars and officials. How can we compare our wealth with that of military families? Your grandmother was prepared. Although it is not as precious as Dongzhu, it is still a token of her goodwill."
He knew his mother was stingy, and she was stingy with him too.
Unless he asks for it, he is usually reluctant to spend a single penny to supplement his household income.
He had no choice but to grit his teeth and prepare for his mother.
Miao Miao took the brocade box, opened it, and a small beaded flower lay inside.
It was made quite nicely, but it wasn't worth much money.
The main reason is that she's seen too many nice things in the princess's house, and her eyes have become too discerning.
Although she may not necessarily wear this thing, it's really not something she'd want to wear.
So stingy!
She picked it up and placed it in front of Xi'er: "Hey! Doesn't it look just like her?"
Xi'er, not understanding why, cooperated perfectly, saying, "It's like it, very much like it..."
I don't know what it looks like.
"like what?"
Jiang Yunze had his maid buy this for him; it cost him five taels of silver. He figured the little girl would be easy to please.
Miaomiao: "It looks just like the headdresses that Mother gave to the maids in the mansion last year. Every maid in Lu Garden has one."
“Yes, Madam also gave one to me,” Xi’er echoed.
Jiang Yunze: ...
There was a bit of confusion on his face.
Unexpectedly, Lu Qingyao was so generous that she was willing to give her servants jewelry worth five taels of silver, which was equivalent to several months' wages for them.
If Miaomiao weren't a child, she would definitely think she was being sarcastic.
He smiled awkwardly and said to Grandma Jiang, "Mother, could you check if the servants made a mistake? I remember you gave Miaomiao a piece of Hetian white jade pendant."
When Old Lady Jiang heard that she wanted her jade pendant, her face turned green.
I don't want to give it.
You brat, just you wait.
Wait until your dad's not home, then I'll give you a good talking to.
But seeing her son's pale face, she gritted her teeth and had someone bring it out.
She could tell that this girl was a spendthrift.
He had only been there a short while when he asked her for a jade pendant.
He even deliberately tried to provoke her.
From now on...
Can't stay here any longer.
She got up to leave, but her son stopped her: "Mother, I have a day off today and I'm free. Let's go to the Prajna Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings."
Grandma Jiang frowned slightly and looked at her son: "...Then let's go."
I don't want to go, but my son's important matter is paramount.
Miao Miao found it strange; she actually saw a hint of reluctance in Grandma Jiang's eyes.
Offering incense is not like visiting a grave; why are people forcing themselves into this?
Does Grandma Jiang not believe in these things?
But then again, it seems impossible, since people in ancient times were the most devout believers in gods.
This only means she didn't want to go today, probably because the weather wasn't very good and it looked like it was going to rain.
She also wanted to find out the truth.
“I want to go too.” Miao Miao raised her little hand: “My second brother is going to take the imperial examination. I want to go and pray to the God of Literature so that he can become the top scholar.”
"Then go ahead, silly girl. The top scorer in the imperial examination is called 'Huiyuan,' not 'Zhuangyuan.'" Jiang Yunze was amused by her and couldn't help but pat the girl's head.
She's thoughtful; she even knows to pray for her brother.
Miaomiao did not dodge.
If one didn't know Jiang Yunze's character, it would truly be a picture of a loving father and filial son.
hypocritical!
Jiang Yunze's gaze fell on the courtyard, his brows furrowed slightly, and he said quietly, "With the master not here, it's inconvenient to keep guests. We should send the Yan family's son back."
"No, I'll go wherever Brother An goes, and I'll leave when he leaves." Miao Miao pouted, refusing to budge an inch.
Jiang Yunze: ...
I gritted my teeth, feeling a bit like spanking the kid.
Take a deep breath.
He looked at Miaomiao with a smile, but a hint of sinister intent flashed in his eyes.
That look in his eyes... how should I put it?
This inexplicably stirred a sense of fear in Miao Miao.
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