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Chapter 13
Chapter 13
Chapter 13: What the Hell!
When Yu Kangtai and Mrs. Jiang rushed to the Green Jade Residence, they saw Dang Gui squatting among the flowers the moment they entered the courtyard. She dug out the flowers and threw them onto the stone path beside her.
Yu Kangtai asked, “The flowers are growing nicely. Why did you dig them up?”
Dang Gui answered honestly.
“Miss said that she wants to build a straw shed in this place to rear those chickens, ducks, pigs, and donkeys, so I have to clean this place up in advance.” 1
Yu Kangtai’s nostrils flared in anger.
That wretched girl actually really wanted to raise those livestock at home?! 1
This was really going against heaven!
He rolled up his sleeves and strode into the house.
“Yu Niaoniao, get out here!”
However, Yu Nianiao herself did not appear. He could only hear her voice floating out from the inner room.
“Father, I’m here.”
Yu Kangtai looked for the source of the voice and rushed into the inner room, only to see that there was also a small donkey in the room. 2
Yu Qianqian was washing the mud off the donkey with warm water.
The donkey was obviously comfortable being served. It raised its head and snorted softly.
Yu Kangtai was shocked. “What are you doing?”
Yu Niaoniao did not stop moving and replied.
“I’m bathing Gray. He’s so dirty. I’ll clean him up so I can take him out to meet people when we get married.”
Yu Kangtai’s eyes widened as he blurted out, “Gray? You actually named a donkey?”
Then he realized that he had digressed. 5
Before Yu Niaoniao could answer, Yu Kangtai immediately reprimanded her.
“Are you really going to marry with a donkey in tow? Aren’t you ashamed?”
Yu Niaoniao said sincerely.
“That can’t be helped. Since my family couldn’t gather my dowry, I had to think of a way myself. Gray might not be as tall as other horses, but he was cute, too. Look at its eyes. They’re fluttering. There are long eyelashes on them.” 2
“On the day of the wedding, I’ll ride it out and let everyone in the capital see what a cute little donkey I have!” 3
Yu Kangtai pictured the scene and felt his scalp tingle! 3
He roared angrily, “Who said that we can’t gather your dowry? No matter how incompetent I, Yu Kangtai, am, it’s not so bad that I can’t even take out a decent dowry!” 2
Yu Qianqian was very surprised. “But Mother said that we can’t afford so much dowry. She even asked me not to blame you...”
As she spoke, she looked at Mrs. Jiang, who was standing at the door.
Yu Kangtai turned around and glared at Mrs. Jiang.
“Who told you to say such nonsense to a child? If such a thing happens again in the future, can’t you inform me first? You ignorant thing!”
Mrs. Jiang secretly tightened her grip on the silk handkerchief in her hand, and her face turned pale.
Yu Kangtai had been an official for many years, so he was not poor. However, Mrs. Jiang still had a pair of children. She would definitely be more biased towards her children.
She thought had a good plan. As long as Yu Niaoniao’s dowry was reduced, there would be more things left for Yu Sheng and Yu Pingping in the future. 3
Even if Yu Qianqian went to find Yu Kangtai to cause trouble, Mrs. Jiang was not afraid. She was confident that she could convince Yu Kangtai to stand on her side.
However, she did not expect Yu Qianqian to be so unpredictable. Now that her plan had failed, she was displeased. She had underestimated this brat from the countryside! 3
Mrs. Jiang barely suppressed the surging emotions in her heart and choked with tears.
“I’m sorry. I was inconsiderate. Please calm down.”
After all, they had been husband and wife for many years. Yu Kangtai couldn’t bear it and immediately softened his tone.
“Forget about this matter. We have to prepare the dowry well. I still have to survive in the bureaucracy in the future. Don’t ruin our family’s reputation for such a small profit.”
Mrs. Jiang wiped the corners of her eyes and replied obediently, “Yes.”