Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 980 - 978_1

Chapter 980: Chapter 978_1

"Exactly, life is unpredictable. Who knows if the eldest son of Marquis Shengping might catch a sudden illness and die within half a month..." Fang Wanping seconded fearlessly.

Before anyone else could react to her words, Xiao’er and Yun’er both turned cold. Without another word, each stepped forward and slapped Princess Ling’er and Fang Wanping respectively!

Since Princess Ling’er was closer to Yun’er, it was Yun’er who slapped her!

Xiao’er slapped Fang Wanping!

"Ah! How dare you hit me!" Princess Ling’er cupped her face, glaring furiously at Yun’er.

"Yes, I dare! I’m teaching a lesson on behalf of the Imperial Court to those who curse court officials!"

The ancients believed in Buddhism and refrained from swearing, let alone cursing others immensely. On the eve of the wedding, one cursed another to fail their engagement and another shuffled to attract an acute disease! Such vicious words most people wouldn’t dare utter, for fear it would bring bad karma!

"How impudent! I am a princess! How dare you hit me?" Princess Ling’er charged at Yun’er, but Yang Liu quickly immobilized her by striking her acupoints, leaving her unable to move or shriek out.

Everyone at the scene was shocked by the audacity of the Xiao’er sisters, and didn’t dare to breathe loudly.

Fang Wanping was in so much pain that she couldn’t think straight, and tasted a metallic sweetness in her mouth with the presence of some hard substances.

Xiao’er was skilled in martial arts and very strong. Her slap was more powerful and thus inflicted much more damage on Fang Wanping than on Princess Ling’er.

Fang Wanping’s maid exclaimed in shock, "Miss, there’s blood on your lips!"

Ruan Yanhong was secretly thrilled. People like Fang Wanping deserved a good beating! It was a pity it wasn’t her who took the action. She would have been even more severe!

This was wonderful, annoying the Princess Rui and Marquis Shengping’s Mansion. Would her father still pamper her in the future?

Her father had always been eager to get into Prince Rui’s good graces, believing him the most likely among the princes to ascend the throne!

Fang Wanping became alarmed after hearing these words. Opening a handkerchief, she lowered her head and spat out four teeth mixed with blood onto it.

Fang Wanping then fainted in shock!

Her maid promptly caught her!

"Take her away!" Xiao’er commanded coldly, a rare display of anger radiating from her.

Yang Liu quickly hoisted Fang Wanping by her clothes and took her away.

Princess Ling’er, who was immobilized, was also escorted away by Yang Mei.

With a resentful glare at Xiao’er and Yun’er, the immobilized Princess Ling’er silently vowed for retribution. She would definitely seek justice from the Empress Dowager!

Xiao’er was unfazed, as she knew that even if the matter escalated to the Empress Dowager, she was justified in her actions!

After they had been taken away, Xiao’er apologized, "I’m sorry, Princess, for creating a commotion on such a joyous occasion."

Xiao’er didn’t intend to create a fuss, but if they didn’t teach Princess Ling’er a lesson while the opportunity presented itself, they would likely get away with a mere apology later!

Fu Ranhui shook her head on hearing these words, "The way they spoke was disgusting. I will never invite such people again! They came here intentionally to stir up trouble."

"Exactly, she’s simply asking for trouble! Xiao’er and Yun’er did a great job!"

"Alright, stop wasting time on insignificant people. Xiao’er, hurry and bring out the extra dowry gifts you’ve gotten for Ranhui we could marvel at them."

Upon hearing this, Xiao’er instructs Yang Liu and Yang Mei who just returned, "Yang Liu, Yang Mei, quickly return the items."

Upon Xiao’er’s signal, Yang Liu and Yang Mei present the extra dowry gifts and open them.

Taking the opportunity, Yun’er and Zhu Yan have their maids deliver the additional dowry gifts.

The moment the additional gifts from the three of them appeared, they simply dazzled everyone present.

Xiao’er has always been generous. The additional dowry gifts she’s given to her dear friends have always tempted others to envy. This time, the supplementary gift she gave to Fu Ranhui wasn’t much different from what she gave to Ruan Weizhen and others. One could say it’s the most generous enhancements provided by anyone in attendance.

But everyone is aware that the Princess Rui is wealthy, and she tends to lavish gifts on the young ladies she’s close with. Each one who gets married receives additional dowry gifts from her that make people seethe with envy!

"The jewelry that Princess Rui gave to the county princess, I saw it in Pohli Jewelry. I wanted to buy it too, but the shopkeeper said it was a limited edition, only one set, and that it had already been reserved by a customer. So, it turns out it was reserved by Princess Rui."

"A limited edition jewelry from Pohli Jewelry cost at least tens of millions, right! Plus, it’s one of a kind. Just how much is the worth of these enhancements you think!?"

"Wow, this dress is beautiful, if only I could have such a beautiful wedding dress when I get married!"

"A set of jewelry costs thousands of taels of silver, and there are still other things. Princess Rui’s dowry gifts are even more than some people’s dowries!" Ruan Yanhong was referring to Fang Wanping. Unfortunately, she was knocked unconscious and couldn’t see!

Ruan Yanhong couldn’t help but feel envious. Which woman doesn’t desire these beautiful pieces of jewelry and clothes?

Unfortunately, ever since Wanping came to her home, acting sweet and innocent to gain her father’s sympathy, and even, her brother’s affection!

Thinking about how Wanping would share their family’s wealth in the future left her feeling suffocated!

Fortunately, her mother had said that a common-born girl like Wanping would be sent off with a simple dowry. If she wants to ascend to high society, she could only be a concubine who will never rise!

But Princess Rui is truly wealthy! Forget about her dowry, the shops she opened after marrying into the Rui family were top-notch. The Rui family’s industries including tea, salt, iron, cement, and glass were all profitable too!

If I can form a relationship with Princess Rui, my father’s promotion is a guarantee, Ruan Yanhong thought. At the same time, she wondered how to make Xiao’er think well of her.

"The second young lady of Marquis Shengping also gave some beautiful gifts. The jewelry and clothes are matching, right? They must look gorgeous together!" A certain young lady said, who had an eye for fashion, readily noticing the beauty of the enhancements sent by Yun’er.

The enhancements from Yun’er were superior to those provided by other wealthy ladies, but they didn’t exceed those from Princess Xian and Princess Qi et. al.

This way, Yun’er has expressed her intentions perfectly well, and has gauged social etiquettes to an ideal level, making people feel that her gifts were the best and most suitable.

What Zhu Yan provided was a bolt of newly developed fabric from her shop, and a set of standard jewelry.

Golden-threaded embroidered gauze, due to its expensive gold thread, was worth its weight in gold, but since it was produced by her shop, it’s different from something bought outside!

Sending such gifts neither appears shabby nor feels like she’s trying to curry favor!

In this society, giving gifts isn’t as simple as one might think! If the gift is too expensive, it can offend others, those of higher status may feel disrespected. If the gift is too light, others will laugh at your stinginess!

Fu Ranhui happily accepted the enhancements brought by them. Since Xiao’er understood Ranhui well enough, the things she offered were all her favorite.