The Rebirth of an Ill-Fated Consort (Chapters 1- 203)

Chapter 75: Longevity Birthday Celebration

Translated by : Salv

Edited by : Anks & Ely

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Time passed rapidly and soon ten days had gone by . During this time, the Jiang fu was extremely tranquil, as if the past events had used up all of the bad luck, and after the crisis, everything had gradually stabilised.

The only issue was that all those mishaps had cost the Jiang fu a fortune and now the finances were tight. Jiang Furen, Xia Yan, who looked after the whole residence suggested cutting down on daily expenses. Furthermore, in order to pacify the servants, she also cut down the monthly allowance of a few Young Misses' by more than half.

Jiang Su Su and Jiang Li naturally did not care about the monthly allowance as they often received an extra allowance from Jiang Quan on a regular basis. However, Jiang Dan and Jiang Ruan did not have anyone to give them extra, moreover, they usually had to reward the maidservants and old female servants in their courtyards from their own pockets. Therefore, they had a hard life.

The rain was continuous and did not stop. Ruan Ju had been a deserted courtyard that was hastily made available, and since the roof had not been repaired for many years the rainwater seeped through. The water flowed in through a hole in the roof and dripped into the house, making it extremely damp. Thus Lu Zhu found a metal pail from outside and put it under the hole so that temporarily, the rain water would not splatter everywhere. However, the bitter and chilly wind that also entered through the hole was enough to make one feel cold.

Bai Zhi walked in, saying, "This servant looked for old female servant Song a few days ago, asking her to find some people to fix the rooftop for Miss. However, that servant woman rejected it saying that the fu was busy with Old Madame's longevity birthday celebration these days and could not find time. Today is the birthday celebration so this servant thought that everything should have been more or less prepared but that servant woman still declined." Talking about this made even the usually good-tempered Bai Zhi feel a trace of anger.

"I think it is an order from the courtyard from that side." Jiang Ruan did not seem bothered, "You do not have to take it to heart."

"If they really wish for Miss to freeze till she falls sick," Lian Qiao continued furiously, "Then, they are really too despicable."

Lu Zhu thought about it, "Why not let this servant go outside to find a mason, as there is no reason to continue letting the roof remain unattended to."

"Where do we get the money to hire a mason?" Jiang Ruan smiled chillingly. Since Xia Yan had cut down the Jiang fu'sYoung Misses' monthly allowance by more than half, even without thinking one would know what the purpose was. It would be good if not only did they not have enough taels to buy a birthday present, but could not even afford better quality ingredients. If today, at the longevity birthday celebration, they were unable to give a present to Old Jiang Madame in front of everyone, they would lose their faces once and for all.

Lu Zhu dejectedly said, "It really puts one in a difficult situation."

"There is no need to trouble yourselves with it because anyway after today there will be people coming to fix it themselves." Jiang Ruan walked towards her dressing table and sat down, "Help me dress up, I think a few guests have already arrived. Even if Second Younger Sister is attending to them, I, as an older sister, cannot keep hiding in my room."

Lian Qiao and Bai Zhi looked at each other and their eyes were filled with laughter. Lian Qiao said, "This servant will definitely dress Miss up beautifully and allow Miss to be comparable to Second Young Miss!"