Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 695 - 340 Dowry_1

Chapter 695: Chapter 340 Dowry_1

Qian Yiyuan, the little friend, was born at the wealthiest time for the Qian family, and his full moon feast was extraordinarily lively.

Not only did relatives like the Liang Family, the Wan family, and the Cui family attend, but also friends from the Prince Shou Mansion, the Fu family, and the Eldest Princess Mansion, almost half of the distinguished families in Capital City came to offer their congratulations.

Zhu Sujin had already begun his studies at the Imperial Court, but he still took the day off to come and congratulate the Qian family.

Qian Sangui and Qian Manjiang entertained the male guests in the outer court, where over a dozen tables were set. Lady Wu, Pan Yue, and Qian Yixiu entertained the female guests in the inner court, where there were more than twenty tables. Not only had the mistresses and grandmothers of those families arrived, but many unmarried young ladies as well.

The Liang family sent the most people: Old Duke Liang, Duke Liang, and Liang Jinzhao all attended. From the women’s side, Madam Liang led Second Grandma Zhang, the eldest daughter Liang Jinyu, and the second daughter Liang Jinjing. Grandma Liang, Cui, because someone in her maternal family had passed away less than a year ago, it was not proper for her to attend celebrations. The Pan family did the same, delivering their gifts the day before and not attending today.

Little Qian Yiyuan, wrapped up like a small red chili, was naturally beautiful, and after being shown around, he received countless praises. Pan Yue had become much plumper than before, her moon-like face overflowing with smiles, devoid of her usual reserved demeanor. Such a young mother didn’t resemble an ethereal fairy but rather a blissful little housewife. Qian Yixiu liked her mother this way better, for such a mother was truly the happiest.

Before dinner, Qian Manjiang suddenly sent someone to the inner court, asking Pan Yue and others to bring the child to the outer court to receive the imperial decree. It turned out that gifts had been sent by the Grand Empress Dowager from Cining Palace, the Empress Dowager from Cian Palace, as well as Consort Yang and Consort Zhao.

Everyone envied and praised the family once again.

Even Qian Yixiu felt the scene was as splendid as a fierce fire frying oil, flowers blooming on tapestry.

After the guests had been sent off, and the Qian family returned to tranquility, tired Old man Qian went back to his courtyard while Qian Sangui and Lady Wu took their children and grandchildren back to the main house. Qian Manxia, who was pregnant again, did not leave but went to the main house with Wan Dazhong and their two children.

Qian Sangui beckoned Qian Yixiu and Qian Manxia over, and holding their hands, he said, "Mingming, Jingjing, Yuaner, all three of them were born at a fortunate time. Poor Xia and Yixiu suffered a lot when you were born because our family was so poor we could barely afford meals. Now that the family is doing well, Manjiang and I have discussed it. When Yixiu gets married, she should have an amply endowed dowry. We also want to provide Xia with additional dowry, so she doesn’t feel wronged."

Qian Manjiang also smiled and said, "Yes, when my sister got married, I wasn’t at home and the family situation wasn’t as good as it is now. Now that things are better, we should make up for it."

Pan Yue also expressed her agreement, saying, "Yes, we should give the younger sister more for her dowry."

So, Qian Sangui gave Qian Manxia ten thousand taels of silver, a thousand acres of land, two shops, a three-section residence in Capital City, and jewelry and ornaments worth several thousand taels. Altogether, these items were worth more than thirty thousand taels of silver.

From selling some of the family’s properties from those major aristocratic families, the Qian family bought ten thousand acres of land, ten shops, five manors, and four residences—not just near Capital City but also in Jiaodong, Jiangnan, and other places.

When Qian Manxia held the silver notes, land deeds, and a large chest of jewelry, she was so happy she couldn’t stop smiling, exclaiming, "Sister Fang’s dowry and money for Brother Fu to take a wife are all secured."

Wan Dazhong also quickly stood up to offer his thanks to his in-laws and his brother and sister-in-law, grinning broadly.

The Wan family, although its members held high official ranks with Wan Erniu as a Deputy Commander of the Second Rank, and Wan Dazhong as a Guard Commander of the Third Rank, had shallow foundations and almost no inheritance. Even though the Emperor had granted them quite a bit, Qian Manxia’s shops were also helping to make a profit with the sale of special glass, but they were still far behind the wealthy. Especially considering how much the two younger sisters of Wan Dazhong had suffered, half of the family’s fortune had gone towards their dowries. With the remaining half, they wanted to acquire some properties and save dowries for Fangfang and engagement gifts for Fufu, as well as cover some essential social interactions, which is why the Wan family lived frugally.

With these properties, Brother Fu’s gifts for betrothal and Sister Fang’s dowry would be quite generous. The Wan family wouldn’t need to live so thriftily, and Qian Manxia’s life would become more comfortable.

After dinner, when Old man Qian and Qian Manxia’s family had left, Qian Sangui once again began to discuss Qian Yixiu’s dowry.

The furniture was almost all prepared, the skilful amahs and maids were busily working on the bridal clothes and other garments, and some were even purchased ready-made from Xiangyun Pavilion. Gold, silver, jewelry, ornaments, fabrics, and everything that needed to be prepared were piled up in several large storerooms. Today, Qian Sangui was going to give the most valuable assets and the dowry savings.