At this thought, Song Yunzhao smiled. "Since Lirong is getting married, I must share in the happy occasion and add to her dowry." As she spoke, she had Xiangxue open the storehouse to pick out several bolts of silk and satin suitable for a new bride, as well as a golden hairpin set with a ruby, which looked exceptionally festive and magnificent.
"This is far too much," the First Madam said quickly. She had only wanted the Concubine to contribute to the dowry to bolster Lirong's prestige, helping her hold her head high in her new family.
Being a daughter-in-law was never an easy role, especially for the wife of an illegitimate son. However, with a gift from the Concubine, her mother-in-law and the wives of the legitimate sons would show her more deference, making her life much easier.
