Chapter 125 Jewelry Swapped
Cheng Dajun returned to his room, Xiao Yuhua immediately wrapped herself around him: âDajun, did Jiu He agree?â
Cheng Dajun looked at her with a cold gaze: âDid you use Nan Lanâs jewelry?â
Xiao Yuhua was shocked: âHow could I possibly use my sisterâs jewelry, donât I have my own jewelry?â
However, her own jewelry was nowhere near as good as that of the deceased, like the necklace she wore the day before yesterday, which was worth tens of thousands. How could she not be envious?
Seeing her expression, Cheng Dajun knew that what Cheng Jiuhe said was correct; his stepmother indeed coveted his late wifeâs jewelry.
âHand over all of Nan Lanâs jewelry to Jiu He,â he said.
âThisââ How could Xiao Yuhua willingly agree? The deceasedâs family didnât know how much they doted on their daughter, providing dowries that were all exquisite items. Especially a pair of emerald bracelets that money couldnât buy, let alone those famous calligraphy and paintings.
âI donât want others poking my back, accusing me of coveting womenâs dowries!â
Cheng Dajun stared at Xiao Yuhua: âGet it sorted out tonight, and hand over the items to Jiu He first thing tomorrow morning.â
Xiao Yuhua inwardly cursed, fortunately, she had prepared several sets of jewelry early, planning to swap them with several precious items from the deceased.
Early the next morning, Xiao Yuhua took a very exquisite jewelry box to the living room, handing it over to Cheng Jiuhe in front of everyone.
âJiu He, this is your motherâs dowry jewelry, Iâve kept it for her for so long, I originally intended to pass it to your wife when you got married, but nowââ
She deliberately paused, saw Cheng Dajun frown disapprovingly at Cheng Jiuhe, then continued: âIâll give it to you now.â
Cheng Jiuyi was in the army and didnât come home, Cheng Jiunian was in business, so he was at home.
He glanced at Jiu He, envy visible on his face: âBig brother is really fortunate, although he doesnât have a mother, she left him so much precious stuff, he doesnât even need to buy jewelry when he gets married. However, big brother, since youâve received the jewelry before getting married, donât give it to those women outside who arenât planning to marry.â
Cheng Jiuhe naturally heard the insinuating tone of this mother and son, he was used to seeing such tricks and didnât bother with them.
He took the jewelry box, opened it, and started carefully comparing a list he took out.
Xiao Yuhua was surprised seeing the list in his hand: He actually had a dowry list?
But she quickly calmed down, she had only swapped the best few items, she had not taken anything away from him.
However, Cheng Jiuhe quickly pointed out six pieces of jewelry: âThese are not my motherâs jewelry!â
He looked at Xiao Yuhua: âCould you have mistaken?â
Cheng Dajun also looked towards Xiao Yuhua.
Xiao Yuhuaâs face nearly couldnât hold back: âYouâre talking nonsense, you were still young when your mother passed away, you never saw your motherâs jewelry growing up, how could these not be your motherâs jewelry?â
Cheng Jiuhe took a deep breath, pointing at the jewelry: âThe dowry list marks every piece of jewelry with its style!â
Xiao Yuhua glanced at the dowry list, then back at the jewelry: âThese styles are clearly the same. Dajun, look, Iâve worked hard to keep his dowry, and now heâs accusing me of swapping his motherâs jewelry!â
Cheng Dajun also looked seriously at the jewelry, indeed, the styles on the list matched those of the jewelry.
But he still frowned and remained silent.