Chapter 466: Calculating People's Hearts
Chapter 466: Calculating People's Hearts
Many things regarding the wedding were arranged by Grandma Gao, so she was naturally aware of everything involved.
"But we can actually use those to make up for it." Although Grandma Gao didn't say it explicitly, Lu Gao naturally understood what she meant.
Shan Yu brought quite a lot of dowry.
Compared to the betrothal gift offered by their family, the dowry could be said to be too generous.
The first set of dowry had been carried into their house, and the last set of dowry had just left the single house.
"Xin'er is now an official in the court. If people knew that his family used his wife's dowry, Xin'er's reputation would be ruined." Lu Gaoshi had thought of using Shan Yu's dowry to fill this hole.
However, in the end she decided to hand over the power of the family.
She is the mother-in-law. If she takes the initiative to make this request, she will no longer have any dignity. If it gets out, it will be extremely unpleasant.
However, if Shan Yu were the head of the household and she used her own dowry, then no one would be able to criticize her.
"What if the young lady is unwilling to use her dowry to supplement the family income? "That's what Nanny Gao was worried about.
By then, they will have no say.
"If you don't need it, then don't need it." Mrs. Lu Gao was very open-minded at this time, "She is a rich lady, if she really has to live a hard life, then I will accept it. We were able to live in those days before, and now it is many times better than before. What can't we live in?"
"If she only thinks about her own well-being and doesn't take care of the whole mansion, then she will be the one who loses face, and it has nothing to do with me."
Everything has its pros and cons. When doing something, just think about how to make the pros outweigh the cons.
"The old lady has thought it through." Madam Gao thought about it carefully and felt that the old lady had made a good move.
"But, I think the young lady is not happy about Qiuyue and Qiushuang's affairs. If you want the young lady to work wholeheartedly for our Lu family, the affairs of these two people can actually be put on hold."
The young lady looked simple and innocent. Her emotions were all shown on her face.
When Qiuyue Qiushuang came in, her face looked so ugly as if water was about to drip out.
"Why should we wait?" Lu Gaoshi didn't care at all. "They have served Xin'er since they were young. How can a new bride compare with them? If we don't mention it today, how can they still be concubines in the future? I'm afraid they will have to bear the title of concubines for the rest of their lives. The court doctor said two days ago that Qiuyue seems to be pregnant. At the very least, Xin'er's child will be born to a concubine. It's impossible for her biological mother to always be a concubine."
"I want to give her the power to run the household, but I can't let her get it so easily. She has to pay something. Giving Qiuyue and Qiushuang status is the price she has to pay."
Mrs. Lu Gao was indeed an old lady born in a wealthy family. She was very skilled in both cutting and hitting.
If you give the power to be the head of the family first and then talk about giving face and status, you will definitely be complained about. However, if the order is changed, it will be a great blessing.
Qiuyue and Qiushuang's lives will also be better.
Things really turned out just as Lu Gao had imagined.
Shan Yu had just returned to her courtyard when she called Hongyun and Li Ma to her room. She happily told them what happened today. Although the appearance of Qiuyue and Qiushuang made her feel uncomfortable.
But comparing the two, she cares more about being the head of the household.
Just a concubine, a toy.
If you are happy, you can stay. If you are really unhappy, you can just send them away.
She thanked her mother again. This marriage was really good. She was very satisfied.
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