Free Web NovelChapter 1169: Chapter 1169: To Marry Xiao Mei, I Want an 18-Carriage Sedan Procession
After dinner, Madam Chu took Chu Ping and Qingmei for a stroll in the garden.
"Miss Qingmei, don’t take it the wrong way. It’s not that I mind you don’t have parents, but if your family has no parents to oversee the marriage, do you have any plans?"
Madam Chu asked warmly, "Don’t worry, whatever you want, you can tell us."
"We only have Ping’er as our child, so naturally, everything in the future will be for you two."
"Ping’er likes you, and the more we see you, the more we like you too. Just say what you want, and his father and I will definitely comply."
Qingmei knew they were discussing the engagement betrothal gifts.
She quickly said, "Madam, you are kind; I don’t need anything."
"As for betrothal gifts, let’s just follow the usual custom: a pair of geese, six pieces of fabric, and two sets of new bedding and pillows." freewebnovel.cσ๓
That’s what ordinary families need for marriage.
But it’s different for noble families.
Hearing Qingmei’s words, Madam Chu laughed.
"You are such a good child, thinking of saving us money even before marrying in."
Under the table, Chu Ping tugged on Qingmei’s hand, "Xiao Mei, don’t be polite with my mother. If you’re shy to ask for something, I’ll speak for you."
"Mother, let’s do it this way. To marry Xiao Mei, I need an eighteen-carried sedan chair."
Qingmei’s eyes widened.
An eighteen-carried sedan chair—that’s as grand as a third rank official marrying off a daughter!
That’s still not enough!
Chu Ping continued, "Four chests of gold coins, sixteen chests of new clothing fabric."
Madam Chu promptly called the maid, "Quickly, write down what he said."
Qingmei pulled at Chu Ping, "That’s enough, that’s enough." frёewebηovel.cѳm
"Not enough!" Chu Ping emphasized, "Mother, Xiao Mei has no dowry of her own; we can’t let her be looked down upon."
Madam Chu nodded in agreement, "That’s right, let’s add to that. Six more chests of gold coins, and take two chests out to make Miss Qingmei’s dowry, alright?"
Chu Ping nodded, having no objections.
He even emphasized further, "Shouldn’t there also be seven or eight chests of pearl jewelry?"
Qingmei became anxious, "Chu Ping! Enough! That’s too much!"
He’s trying to empty the entire Chu family.
Madam Chu smiled warmly, "It’s fine, we’ve actually been preparing these things for a long time."
"But Ping’er has been waiting for you, year after year, we’ve accumulated more and more, all for you."
Qingmei felt a bit embarrassed and lowered her head, "Thank you, Madam."
At this, Madam Chu said, "Oh, right, the Peace Jade I mentioned obtaining for Miss Qingmei is still in my room. Ping’er, take her to get it."
Chu Ping pulled Qingmei to her feet, his handsome brows relaxed, smiling cheekily, "Thank you, Mother!"
He led Qingmei toward the main courtyard.
Qingmei whispered, "Chu Ping, don’t give me so much; your father’s official duties are not easy."
But Chu Ping laughed heartily, "Xiao Mei, I’m so happy that even before marrying in, you know to be filial to your in-laws."
Qingmei blushed, "I’m talking about serious matters. Don’t joke around."
Chu Ping immediately reined in his smile, adopting a serious expression, and said solemnly, "But my parents like giving to you, so just accept."
After saying this, he leaned closer to Qingmei, whispering, "The best way to repay my parents is for you to continue the Chu family line."
"We should quickly have a big, healthy boy to let my parents enjoy their old age."
Qingmei’s face turned bright red.
She gently pushed Chu Ping, "I told you not to tease me! We’re here, go in and get the item."
