The Poisonous Wife: Cute Baby Comes to Rebirth with Me

Sima Zhang's style of doing things has always been vigorous and resolute. The next morning, he, together with his family elders and parents, set out for Wu'an Marquis Mansion.

The purpose of this trip was clear, and all the red tape was deliberately omitted. After all, even if this time he was marrying Mrs. Ru, the eyes and discussions of the outside world had already put this marriage at the forefront.

If we continue to go through complicated rituals, unnecessary suspicion and discussion may arise, so this trip will focus on discussing the gift and dowry.

Marquis Wu'an himself did not comment much on the matter and left it entirely to his wife.

Today, Sima Zhang led Zhao Songnuan into the Marquis' Mansion. He knew in his heart that the amount of the bride price should not be too shabby. Even for the sake of face, it had to appear solemn and appropriate. What's more, there were elders of the clan present to witness it.

When it comes to the bride price, Sima Zhang found it difficult to bring up the subject, so he cleverly asked Zhao Songnuan to propose it to his mother-in-law on his behalf.

Therefore, Zhao Songnuan’s first step after entering the Marquis’ Mansion was to go to his mother’s residence.

However, Lady Wu'anhou's attitude towards her seemed quite cold, as if she still had a grudge against some of her previous behaviors.

Zhao Songnuan was well aware of his mother's dissatisfaction, so he quickly stepped forward to apologize and vowed never to interfere in her mother's family affairs again unless his mother personally instructed him to do so.

The daughter's sincere words finally softened her mother's defenses.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Zhao Songnuan took the opportunity to bring up the issue of the betrothal gift: "My husband means that the betrothal gift does not need to be too much, 40,000 taels is enough, and he promised that he would not take a penny from the dowry when the time comes."

However, after hearing this, the wife of Marquis Wu'an frowned and said in a cold voice: "Of course the money comes from the public treasury, but the dowry is her own private property. How can she, a concubine, have the nerve to ask for 40,000 taels?"

Seeing her mother's firm attitude, Zhao Songnuan couldn't help but feel anxious.

She knew that 40,000 taels was indeed too much for a concubine. But since the last incident, her husband had become increasingly indifferent to her, and her mother-in-law was planning to take a concubine. If she did not take action, her position in her husband's family would be in jeopardy.

"Mother, please listen to me. Although forty thousand taels is a lot, it is also for the sake of my daughter's reputation in her husband's family. You also know my husband's character. If it weren't for her, it would be difficult to find a concubine from such a family. And because of what happened last time, my mother-in-law still has a grudge against my daughter, and my daughter really dare not make any more mistakes." Zhao Songnuan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes as she spoke, trying to move people with emotion.

But the wife of Marquis Wu'an was not moved by this. She said coldly: "I am willing to give you 10,000 taels of silver only for your sake. Otherwise, I would not give you even 100 taels. Why should we care about family background when taking a concubine? Concubines are only used to continue the family lineage. Let alone 100 taels, even if it's 50 taels, I can find a good girl to marry into my family."

Seeing her mother's firm attitude, Zhao Songnuan knew it was useless to ask again.

She could only sigh inwardly and turned to explain the situation to Sima Zhang.

After hearing this, Zhang Sima was also helpless, but he still comforted Zhao Songnuan and said, "Your mother was only willing to give one thousand taels at first, and now you have tried your best to get ten thousand taels, which is not easy. How about this, I will take out another five thousand taels from my private money, after all, I can't let the people in the family laugh at you."

After hearing this, Zhao Songnuan was filled with gratitude.

She knew that Sima Zhang did this all for her and for her reputation in her husband's family.

So, she nodded with tears in her eyes and decided to go to her mother again to settle the matter.

However, when she stepped into her mother's residence again, she found that her mother's face was still gloomy.

She was well aware of her mother's dissatisfaction and anger, but she still plucked up the courage to tell Sima Zhang about his proposal.

"Mother, my husband has agreed to take out 10,000 taels from the public fund as a betrothal gift, and I will take out 5,000 taels from my own private money as a subsidy. In this way, we can finally give enough face to the people in the clan." Zhao Songnuan said as he observed the changes in his mother's expression.

After hearing this, the wife of Marquis Wu'an's expression eased a little, but she still said coldly: "Since you have decided to do so, then it's up to you. But you must remember to be careful and cautious in your husband's family in the future, and don't cause any trouble for me again."

Zhao Songnuan nodded in agreement, but she felt mixed emotions. She knew her mother was doing this for her own good, but she also knew that her situation in her husband's family was difficult.

However, she believed that as long as she worked hard to manage her marriage, one day she would be able to win the recognition and respect of her husband and mother-in-law.

So, with a hint of expectation and uneasiness, she once again set out on the journey to her husband's residence.