After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 577 The Jiang Family Celebrates a Happy Event

Midsummer has passed, and early autumn is gradually approaching.

The Jiang family is finally going to have a happy occasion.

Wang Jue and Xiao Ming discussed it and decided that there was no need to choose another auspicious day; it would be more lively if both families held the event together.

Jiang Lian'er and Jiang Fei'er prepared identical dowries, but their younger brother, Jiang Xiaoqi, prepared different dowries for his two older sisters.

As his most prized possession, Jiang Xiaoqi commissioned skilled craftsmen in the capital to create six exquisite head ornaments of different styles, each priceless.

They also packed several sets of each of Liuxiangge's most high-end products, so that even if the two sisters couldn't use them all, they could give them as gifts to their in-laws.

This is a high-end set from Liuxiang Pavilion, and it's a limited edition. It would be very impressive to give it as a gift.

Jiang Xiaoqi decided to stand up for her sisters' reputation, and of course, she didn't forget the sisters who had gotten married.

The eldest sister received the most gifts because she was with her husband and was the one he missed the most.

My second and third sisters also received gifts, but since they all live in the capital, they don't send them as frequently.

Now the eldest sister has a son and a daughter, and the second sister has also given birth to a son.

The third sister, Jiang Lan'er, recently became pregnant, and Jiang Xiaoqi, as her uncle, prepared gifts for his niece and nephew.

Taking advantage of the happy occasion at home, these things that had been prepared for a long time were given away all at once.

The modified rocking horse, coin-operated rocking horse, small swing, and other toys are sure to be loved by children.

Jiang Xiaoqi was a very competent uncle, and he was also a very competent younger brother.

On the wedding day, the two sisters' dowries once again amazed the neighbors, but this time there were no sour grapes.

What's the point of making sarcastic remarks? Their family owns a huge business like Liuxiang Pavilion. They're rich and powerful. What's wrong with giving their daughter a bigger dowry?

Moreover, his younger brother is young and promising, with a bright future ahead.

He was not only a young scholar in the Hanlin Academy, but also a teacher of a prince—and that prince was no ordinary prince.

People who love to gossip tightly cover their mouths; even if their tongues are itching, they can't bring bad luck on someone's joyous occasion.

We can say plenty of nice things, since the Jiang family is very generous and will be giving out a lot of money and wedding cakes today.

The wedding procession arrived with great fanfare, accompanied by deafening firecrackers.

The Jiang family's gate was wide open, and laughter echoed in the courtyard.

Wang Jue and Xiao Ming, dressed in bright red wedding attire, happily came to welcome the bride.

Jiang Lian'er and Jiang Fei'er were waiting to be married in the same courtyard. They would only come out after their husbands composed poems to urge them to get ready.

Both women were dressed in red, looking charming and shy, their magnificent phoenix crowns shining brightly.

After following the proper procedure of blocking the gate and scattering red envelopes, Xiao Ming and Wang Jue finally entered the inner courtyard.

Both were skilled poets, and one of them even wrote a poem to hasten their wedding, which brought them happiness.

The wedding procession set off, and the Jiang family watched the bridal sedan chair disappear into the distance.

Now only Jiang Weier is left at home. After Jiang Xiaoqi returned from escorting the bride, he went to Jiang Weier's place immediately.

"Why are you back so soon? The Wang and Xiao families won't even invite you to a banquet? How stingy."

These words were rather mischievous, and it was rare for Jiang Weier to speak in such a long sentence, which shows that her younger brother Jiang Xiaoqi held a different place in her heart than others.

Jiang Weier is always more patient with her youngest brother, the seventh brother.

"We've kept them all, but it's precisely because we've kept them all that we can't just eat at one place. We have to treat everyone fairly."

"You've done a great job all these years, keeping everything perfectly balanced without spilling a single drop."

"Haha, Sixth Sister, I bet no one in the family except me knows you can be so funny."

Jiang Wei'er smiled but remained silent, continuing to pack her things without replying.

"what are these?"

“These things belong to your fifth sister. She won’t be coming back to live here anytime soon. These things will just gather dust if left out. It’s better to put them away for her to keep things tidy.”

"Well, I thought Sixth Sister would be reminded of her past when she saw these things, which is why I put them away."

"Seeing things reminds me of her? I can't wait for her to get married so I can have some peace and quiet. She's always chattering away, I can't even read a book in peace."

Jiang Xiaoqi didn't expose Jiang Weier's hypocrisy. Sixth Sister just had that kind of awkward personality; in reality, she cared a lot about Fifth Sister.

"What was Sixth Sister thinking? Before, the Ouyang family..."

"We're not a good match. Such a large family, especially one from the main branch, isn't suitable for me."

Jiang Xiaoqi always knew that Jiang Weier was very clear-headed. If women in this era could take the imperial examination, his sixth sister would definitely be a female champion.

They might be able to rise to high office and make a name for themselves in the court.

Unfortunately, even though the Great Zhou Dynasty was much more open than the previous dynasty, it did not set a precedent for women to serve as officials in the court.

Sixth Sister's talent is destined to be confined to the inner chambers of her mansion.

"Ah~"

"Why are you sighing like an old man at such a young age? Are you worried about your sixth sister? Are you afraid that I'll become an old maid and tarnish the family's reputation?"

Jiang Xiaoqi said helplessly, "Sixth sister, you know perfectly well that none of the family knows how to do this, yet you still say it on purpose. Even if the family doesn't support you, your younger brother can support you for the rest of your life."

Sister, don't forget, I am the real boss behind Liuxiang Pavilion. Not to mention supporting you, even if the previous five sisters had broken up with their husbands, I could still take good care of them when they came back to their parents' home.

And what's wrong with raising my nephews and nieces too? I won't mistreat any of them.

Jiang Weier knew, of course, that her little brother wasn't exaggerating. She thought she wouldn't be affected, but hearing those words actually softened her heart a bit.

"You'll have to support yourself everywhere. Your five brothers-in-law are quite reliable, so don't worry unnecessarily."

Those who know you dote on your sister and nephew, but those who don't might think you have a problem with your brothers-in-law and hope they separate.

"Of course I hope my sisters are all doing well and are happy. However, people's hearts are fickle, and I just want to provide them with a safety net."

With me here, there's no need to endure, no need to wrong yourself, and no need to stay in a place where you're unhappy just for the sake of a so-called good reputation.

I, Jiang Mingfei, am your eternal support, someone you can always rely on.

Jiang Weier's gaze lingered on her youngest brother. Over the years, she had known that this brother was different from the boys in other families.

It wasn't because of the "older sister filter" that she felt this younger brother was different from most men in the world.

As for exactly what's different, she used to have a vague idea, only a general outline.

But today, she seemed to understand something: what set this younger brother apart from other men was his empathy for women.

She would provide a safety net for her mother, allowing her to live freely and do as she pleased outside.

He would provide a safety net for his sisters, giving them confidence and the courage to stand up for themselves in their husbands' families.

What if it were someone else?

It would likely lead the women in the family to prioritize the greater good, compromise, and lick their wounds for the sake of the family's reputation.

"I understand. If I need it someday, I won't be polite."

"That's right. But Sixth Sister, what are your thoughts on your marriage?"

I offered to introduce you to a colleague, but you declined. Does this mean you already have someone you like? Could you perhaps talk to me about it?

Jiang Xiaoqi couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out the question she most wanted to ask.

Jiang Weier put down what she was organizing, pulled Jiang Xiaoqi to sit down at the octagonal table, and poured a cup of tea.

"Mingfei, what do you think? Should I enter the palace?"

!!!

Jiang Xiaoqi was stunned. What was her sister doing?

What triggered this despair?!