When Jiang Jilian retired from court, the sky was already dyed with a faint golden color. He stepped into the carriage that had been waiting for him in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The attendant Jiang Ren drove the carriage with a solemn look on his face. After the Marquis sat down, he spoke softly, "Marquis, Madam said that she had ordered some study treasures from Yuewen Pavilion, and asked you to pick them up on your way back."

Jiang Jilian nodded slightly, with a barely perceptible smile in his eyes: "Well, I understand. Jiang Ren, what do you think of the four treasures of the study in the mansion?"

Jiang Ren was slightly stunned. He didn't expect the Marquis to ask this question suddenly. He thought for a moment and answered carefully: "My Lord, although the four treasures of the study in the mansion are not excellent, they are also top-notch choices and can meet daily needs."

Jiang Jilian smiled slightly, with a hint of ridicule in his eyes: "Then why did Madam go to Yuewen Pavilion to place an order?"

Jiang Ren frowned and said with a hint of doubt: "Perhaps Madam thinks that the four treasures of the study in Yuewen Pavilion are unique. Lord, what do you think?"

Jiang Jilian gently patted the armrest of the carriage, with a playful smile on his face: "Madam, perhaps you want to give me a surprise. Jiang Ren, do you think I should go get it?"

Jiang Ren pondered for a moment and said seriously: "My Lord, I understand the lady's intention. If you feel it is necessary, then go and get it. After all, you know how the lady feels about you."

Jiang Jilian smiled, a hint of warmth flashed in his eyes: "That's true, Madam, how can I let you down? Jiang Ren, let's go to Yuewen Pavilion."

The carriage slowly drove towards Yuewen Pavilion, and Jiang Ren secretly sighed in his heart that the relationship between the Marquis and his wife was really enviable. Soon, the carriage stopped in front of Yuewen Pavilion, and Jiang Jilian and Jiang Ren got off the car together.

The shopkeeper of Yuewen Pavilion had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Jiang Jilian and Jiang Ren coming, he hurriedly came to greet them: "My Lord, you are here. The four treasures of the study that Madam ordered are ready. Please follow me."

Jiang Jilian nodded slightly and followed the shopkeeper into Yuewen Pavilion. The furnishings in the shop were simple and quaint, with a wide variety of study treasures. Jiang Jilian couldn't help but sigh: "The study treasures of Yuewen Pavilion are indeed well-deserved."

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "You are too kind, my Lord. These are just small gifts from our small shop, not worth mentioning. Here are the four treasures of the study that Madam ordered, please have a look, my Lord."

Jiang Jilian picked up a set of pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, examined them carefully, and a trace of admiration flashed in his eyes: "These four treasures of the study are indeed extraordinary. Madam has a unique vision."

Jiang Ren also echoed: "Yes, these four treasures of the study are of fine texture and exquisite craftsmanship. They are indeed top-notch works."

Jiang Jilian nodded with satisfaction and said to the shopkeeper, "Pack up these four treasures of the study and we will go back home now."

After returning to the mansion, Jiang Jilian handed the four treasures of the study to his wife. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled and said, "My Lord is so considerate. He knows that I like these four treasures of the study, so he specially went to Yuewen Pavilion to get them."

Jiang Jilian smiled and patted his wife's hand: "As long as you like it, I'm just doing my part."

......

"Only useless men would set their sights on a woman's dowry. Yuqi, do you want me to become a laughing stock in the capital?" Jiang Jilian was a very proud man, and he was a little angry at being bullied by his sister Jiang Yuqi.

Jiang Jilian's expression became uglier and uglier. He glanced at his sister coldly and said, "Yuqi, do you think I don't know what you are thinking? Are you eyeing Ye Wanxue's dowry and want to take it all for yourself?"

Jiang Yuqi's eyes turned cold, and her smile disappeared without a trace. She stared at her brother, her tone became sharp: "Brother, what are you talking about? When did I ever have such an idea? I just think that since you have taken Ye Wanxue as a concubine, you should be responsible for her. Since the lady is unwilling to pay, you can only use her dowry."

Jiang Jilian slapped the table angrily and stood up: "Yuqi, are you forcing me? Fine, I will fulfill your wish and use Ye Wanxue's dowry. But you have to understand that this is not my original intention, but I am forced to do this by you."

Jiang Yuqi's eyes flashed with a hint of pride, but she soon regained her composure. She smiled gently: "Brother, as long as you understand. I just hope you can be responsible for Ye Wanxue and don't let her suffer injustice in the mansion."

Jiang Jilian glared at his sister, his heart burning with anger, but he couldn't show it.

Jiang Yuqi was not an unreasonable person. Although her words were sharp, they were also reasonable. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"Yuqi, I will naturally do what you said. But don't you think you are going too far? Ye Wanxue's dowry was given by her parents. I have the power to use it, but how can I face everyone in the mansion if you force me like this?"

Jiang Yuqi shook her head gently, disappointment in her eyes: "Brother, I am not forcing you, I just hope you can understand that as the owner of a marquisate, you should have a longer-term vision. A woman's dowry is private property, but it is used in the mansion for the honor of the entire family. If you really love Ye Wanxue, you should give her a stable life instead of letting her suffer in the mansion. "

Jiang Jilian was silent for a moment. His sister was telling the truth, but he still felt a knot in his heart. He sat down slowly, picked up the teacup on the table, and said softly, "Yuqi, I understand what you said. It's just that I have my own difficulties in my heart."

Jiang Yuqi looked at her brother, her eyes softened: "Brother, I know you are suffering, but this family does not belong to you alone, it belongs to all of us. If you have any suffering, you can tell me and we will bear it together."

At this time, the maid from the mansion came in, carrying two plates of exquisite snacks and placed them on the table. Jiang Yuqi picked up a piece and handed it to her brother: "Brother, have some snacks to calm down."

Jiang Jilian took the snack, took a light bite, and the anger in his heart gradually dissipated.

"Yuqi, I know you are doing this for my own good. But I need to think about this matter again."

Jiang Yuqi smiled slightly: "Brother, you can take as long as you want. I just hope that you can make the most correct decision."

......

"Father, Master Ji is indeed a man of profound knowledge. I saw that his clothes were ragged, so I wanted to buy him a new set of clothes. I hope you can help me." Jiang Jilian was surprised by Jiang Yinli's words.

Jiang Jilian's gaze lingered on Jiang Yinli's face for a moment, with a hint of subtle surprise flashing in his eyes. He had not expected that this usually naughty and unruly son could be so considerate and caring about Master Ji, whom he had never met.

"Yinli, you have really grown up." Jiang Jilian spoke slowly, with a hint of emotion in his tone.

Jiang Yinli smiled slightly, revealing a pair of dimples, and said, "Father, it's all because of your good teaching. Ever since Aunt Ye started teaching me to read, I realized that books can bring you a golden house and a beautiful woman. Now I understand that reading is not so boring."

Jiang Jilian patted Jiang Yinli's shoulder gently, his eyes showing a look of relief. He turned to Ye Wanxue and smiled, "Wanxue, you taught well. I have seen all the changes in Yinli."

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