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The two families discussed it and set the date on the eighth of next month.

The Gu family acted even faster, completing the pre-wedding ceremony within ten days and setting the wedding date for the 26th of next month.

As a result, the Lin family felt the pressure doubled as they had to prepare two wedding banquets within a month.

Lotus Sun barely had time to catch her breath, as she had to personally organize both wedding banquets.

Although she was exhausted both physically and mentally, she was still willing to do it, after all, her daughter's marriage was a great joyous event.

The backyard of the Lin Mansion.

At this time, several girls from the Lin family gathered in the old lady's yard and sat quietly in front of her.

The old lady had a serious expression on her face, while Lin Shiyuan and Sun Rong were also beside her, their expressions were calm but revealed a hint of worry.

Today, several girls in the family were called here.

Lin Ruoxuan, Lin Ruoying, Lin Ruoxi, Lin Ruoqiao, and the eldest girl Lin Ruoxue, all sat upright in front of the old lady, quietly waiting for instructions.

The old lady's eyes slowly swept over the girls, her tone was a little loving, but more of a reprimand: "You guys are now of marriageable age, and it's time to think about your lifelong affairs. Ruoxue has already married a good family, Ruoxuan has received a marriage grant from the emperor, and the Gu family is an excellent family."

The old lady continued, "Marriage is a big matter that affects your lifelong happiness, and also the reputation of our Lin family. If there is a young man you like, you can tell the mistress of the house, and your mother and father will make the decision together, considering the other party's family background and character."

Her tone gradually became heavier, and her eyes became sharper: "But remember, you must not contact men outside your family privately without permission, leaving room for gossip. In this world, a girl's reputation is more important than anything else. Once there is gossip, even the best marriage will be ruined."

Several girls nodded in unison.

Lin Shiyuan spoke at the right time, in a gentle tone: "Your mother and I hope that you can each find a good family, but the world is complicated, you must act cautiously, especially when it comes to marriage, you must not be hasty. If you have any ideas, just tell your family, and I will naturally make the best arrangements for you."

Sun Rong nodded and agreed in a gentle voice, "Yes, marriage is a lifelong matter. Don't be greedy for the moment. You should always look at the character and family background of the person clearly."

Several girls said they would follow their family's arrangements.

The old lady nodded with satisfaction, her eyes falling on the third girl Lin Ruoxi and the fifth girl Lin Ruoying: "Xi'er, Ying'er, and Qiao'er, you are a little younger, but you are not children anymore. You should learn more from your eldest sister, okay?"

When Lin Ruoqiao heard the old lady calling her name, she quickly lowered her head and replied in a low voice: "Yes, old lady."

Lin Ruoxi and Lin Ruoying also nodded obediently: "We understand, and we won't cause any trouble to the family."

The old lady looked at the sisters and saw that they were all respectful, so she finally put her worries to rest.

She waved her hand gently and said, "Xi'er, Ying'er, Qiao'er, you go back first. Ruoxue and Ruoxuan stay."

The third, fifth and seventh girls looked at each other, stood up and bowed, then left the old lady's room one by one.

When only Lin Ruoxue and Lin Ruoxuan were left in the room, Lin Shiyuan spoke up, "You two sisters are getting married in the same month, which is a great joy for the Lin family. But because Ruoxuan is marrying into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, her status is different, so the dowry must be different."

Sun Rong sighed softly and said in a gentle voice, "Yes, Xuan'er is marrying the prince. This is a high-class marriage, so the dowry will naturally be more generous, but your father and I don't want you sisters to have any grudges because of this."

Lin Ruoxuan frowned slightly when she heard this, and couldn't help but retort: ​​"Father, mother, grandmother, I think this is inappropriate. No matter what their status is, they are all daughters of the Lin family after all. How can you favor one over the other just because they marry high?"

She turned to look at Lin Ruoxue with a firm look in her eyes: "Big sister, the dowry should be the same."

Lin Ruoxue smiled slightly, her expression still gentle and generous.

She spoke softly, as calmly as ever: "Eighth sister, you don't have to worry about me. I've been married once, and my parents gave me a dowry, which has now become my private property. Now, with this dowry plus the previous ones, in terms of quantity, I actually have more than you, so you don't have to worry about it."

Lin Ruoxuan did not give in after hearing this, but became more determined: "Big sister, I cannot accept you saying that. Even if you have private property, that was last time. This marriage must be the same."

Her voice was soft but unshakable, and Lin Ruoxue looked at this sister who always cared about her, her heart filled with warmth.

She reached out and held Lin Ruoxuan's hand, shook her head gently, and said with a smile: "I know you are doing this for my own good, but I really don't feel wronged. If you really want us to be the same, then do as you say. The dowry will be the same, no one will get less than the other."

Lin Shiyuan and Sun Rong looked at each other, their hearts filled with relief.

Lin Shiyuan nodded gently, with a gratified smile in his eyes: "You two sisters can be so considerate of each other, which really puts a heavy stone off our parents' hearts. Since you both have this idea, then we will do as you wish and treat the dowry equally, there will be no difference."

The old lady listened at the side and nodded slowly, her eyes full of kindness: "This is also good, no matter whether it is Ruoxuan or Ruoxue, they are both treasures of my Lin family."

As the wedding date draws closer, the Lin family is busy with messages of congratulations and gifts from relatives and friends.

People from Lin's hometown and relatives from the Sun family wrote to express their willingness to buy dowry for the two girls.

"Xuan'er, Xue'er, your wedding is approaching and everyone is very busy, with relatives and friends coming one after another. As brides, you two should not go out casually during this period, lest someone comes to visit you and cause gossip."

Lin Ruoxuan and Lin Ruoxue nodded in response. Lin Ruoxue said softly, "Don't worry, mother. We sisters will stay at home and won't go out easily to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Lin Ruoxuan also agreed, "Yes, mother, don't worry. We will not go out for a while and will concentrate on preparing for the wedding at home."

Sun Rong nodded with satisfaction, her eyes full of love and reluctance: "You are the apple of your mother's eye. Now that you are getting married, you must be careful in everything and cannot make any mistakes."

Song House.

The Song couple and the old lady were sitting around a table, each with a different expression.

The table was filled with exquisite dishes, but the atmosphere was a little solemn.

Song Zhennan had a lot to say, but he didn't move the chopsticks in his hand.