After the meal, the old lady drank hawthorn water and felt a little sleepy. She asked everyone to go back and rest, and then everyone left.
After returning to Qiushi Courtyard, Xin An collapsed on the beauty couch in an ungraceful manner, yawned, and her eyes were filled with tears. Chunyang and Chunlu came in, took off her hairpins and rings, and brought her tea before leaving.
Tang Mo happily admired the pastel bottle in his hand, "This thing is really beautiful, worth at least a thousand taels. I can see clearly that Tang Rong also likes it. Fortunately, I was smart and didn't let him succeed."
Xin An supported his head with one hand and played with the jade pendant on his waist with the other. "Do you think I was too lively today? I'm afraid I caught your father's attention."
"So what?"
Tang Mo carefully put the bottle away. "He cares about his reputation the most. How can he say that you, as his daughter-in-law, are not good? If he dares to reprimand you, I will secretly let someone spread the news and see how he can face the court."
"As for the others, you don't have to worry. My mother will definitely be on your side. She will just think that you have thought it through and want to stay and live a good life. As for the two next door, one is a flower on the mountain top and the other is a bright moon in the sky. Can they still fall into the mortal world and fight for worldly things?"
"Didn't you see the two of them speak out today?"
Xin An smiled and said, "I'm afraid that in my heart I will devalue you and me to the point of being worthless."
Tang Mo didn't care about this at all. "It's just that you and I are philistines, flatterers, and vulgar people. It won't cost us a single piece of meat."
Tang Mo carried a stool and sat in front of the beauty bed, and said with a smile, "Tell me what the old lady likes, and I can go and curry favor with her after I have diagnosed her pulse. I can't let you suffer alone, right?"
Xin An was going to tell him originally, but on the condition that, "In the future, if we get any benefits, we'll split it in half."
"If I encounter difficulties, you must help me unconditionally."
"That's natural."
Tang Mo has already tasted the benefits, today they sang the same tune in front of the old lady and easily won her favor. Compared to his previous life when he was struggling forward alone, and the person behind him not only did not help but also held him back, and even enjoyed the fruits of his struggle while verbally mocking his vulgar and depressed feeling of powerlessness, now it is as easy as a dream.
Xin An hooked her finger, and Tang Mo moved closer, and told the old lady about her preferences in a voice that only the two of them could hear. Tang Mo's eyes sparkled, "Take it easy, don't let it show, and proceed step by step, okay?"
"In fact, the old lady is quite good. She likes to enjoy a good life and doesn't bother anyone. If she doesn't like someone, she won't see him. Before she died, she even asked that all her treasures be returned to the mansion without being buried with her. Go to the Imperial Medical Bureau and get some Qi-nourishing Pills. Get as many as you can. Give half to me and the other half to the old lady. It will be good for us if the old lady lives longer."
Tang Mo nodded repeatedly. He was still curious about her attitude towards Tang Yong today. "I clearly felt your murderous intent at that time. What did that person do to you?"
Xin An lowered her eyes. Mentioning Tang Yong reminded her of Tang Gang's incompetence and Tang Rong's abomination. "There are some things I'm not mentally prepared to tell you. When I was serving tea today, I thought of the old things. I wanted to kill Tang Rong with a cup of poisoned wine, not my second uncle."
"Even now you look a bit hateful, but I don't show it because I can still control myself."
Tang Mo's mouth twitched slightly, "You're still angry even after I died? Are you still holding a grudge against me?"
Xin An was not so petty. He was angry at Tang Mo's son Tang Hui, that damned bastard. "You should be thankful that I am still sane, or else I would kill you."
Tang Mo became more and more curious, but Xin An did not continue to explain the reason. He just asked him, "Do you remember what happened to Tang Yaoming from your second uncle's family at this time?"
Tang Mo came back earlier than Xin An, so he knew a little more. "He passed the imperial examination at the bottom, and my second uncle wanted to find him a better official position. He came to ask the old man for help half a month ago, hoping that the old man could help. The old man refused, saying that he wanted to avoid suspicion. I think he was just afraid of trouble."
Xin An said: "Your second uncle is much more reliable than your father. When something happened in the Marquis's Mansion, your second uncle ran around to take care of it."
He stared at Tang Mo with burning eyes, "Do you want to inherit the title of Marquis?"
Tang Mo was stunned. "What are you saying? I am also the legitimate son, so I am also qualified."
"If Tang Rong inherits the title, you and I will have to live under his yoke for the rest of our lives. Are you willing?"
Xin An raised his eyebrows, "Well, let's make some plans and go close the door."
Tang Mo quickly stood up and closed the door, then sat back impatiently, "I already had a plan."
The two of them conspired behind closed doors, whispering to each other, and became more and more excited the more they talked. At this time, Tao Yiran from Chunhua Courtyard next door was sulking. The wilted rose in the vase in front of her made her feel more and more upset. As she was also the granddaughter-in-law who had just come in, she felt that she was being treated differently today.
"What's wrong, are you unhappy?"
Tang Rong put his hand on her shoulder. Tao Yiran's eyes instantly turned red. She lowered her eyes and wiped away her tears. "Grandma, do you dislike me? I can see it clearly. I'm afraid that grandma thinks that I'm an unreserved woman, and she is also indifferent to you. I've caused trouble for you. Why don't I go home?"
"What nonsense." Thinking about what happened today, Tang Rong felt a little uncomfortable. In the past few years, no matter where he was, he was the focus of everyone, surrounded by stars and praised by everyone. But today, he can only be a foil. "Neither you nor I are the kind of people who like to be in the spotlight, so why bother."
"Grandma is easy to get along with. When you have nothing to do in the future, go and talk to her more often. She will like you."
I couldn't help but think of the topaz peony, and the corners of my lips curled up slightly, "Speaking of which, that topaz peony really suits you. I'll ask my grandmother to give it to you when the time is right."
Tao Yiran was naturally moved, and turned around and said, "That topaz peony is indeed extraordinary, bright and elegant, but I see that my second brother's wife also likes it, so I'd better give it to her."
"You are so kind-hearted."
Tang Rong sat down beside her and held her hand. "It is my blessing to marry you. My father said that he will find a job for me next month. Don't worry, I will definitely fight for an imperial decree for you and will not let anyone suppress you."
Tao Yiran was very happy, "I knew Rong Lang was the best man in the world."
"Still going to Beiya Army?"
Tang Rong shook his head. "My father told me a long time ago that I could go to the Northern Army for training. I was a little hesitant at first, but now it seems that my second brother likes it more, so I'll let him go. My father said he would seek an opportunity for me to join the Ministry of Rites. Minister Wang of the Ministry of Rites also mentioned to me before that the Ministry of Rites lacks a full-time person to receive envoys from other countries. I want to give it a try."
Tao Yiran said softly, "No matter where Rong Lang goes, he will definitely achieve something."
The two of them exchanged affection for a while, and soon the servants brought Tang Rong's mother's dowry over, and handed him the booklet and the key to open the box. It was Zhang, the steward beside Tang Gang, who personally delivered it, "Sir, the Marquis said that all of them are here, please check them out."
Aunt Cai was the first to reach out her hand to take it, but Tang Rong was one step faster than her, "I trust my father and mother, thank you Uncle Zhang for making this trip."
Manager Zhang cupped his hands and said, "As I should."
After everyone left, Tao Yiran looked at the boxes piled up in half the yard, and a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, "Are these all my mother's dowry?"
Tang Rong nodded and ordered his men to lock all the boxes in the warehouse. "My uncle's family used to be wealthy, and my mother was quite favored at home, so the dowry was more. Unfortunately, my uncle's power has declined over the years, and he has not been able to return from Beijing for five years."
"Prince."
Aunt Cai didn't know the inside story, she only knew that these things had passed through the hands of the second wife, who knew if anything was missing?
"Let's open the box and check it out. There are many valuable items in the Madam's dowry. We must be on guard."
Tang Rong directly ordered people to carry the boxes into the warehouse, and said to Aunt Cai, "I checked it yesterday, and there is no problem. Aunt Cai, you are worrying too much."