Chapter 167

How could Feng Liwu not darken his face?

Who on earth prepared such a shabby gift list? No matter how destitute the Qi dynasty might be, they should never skimp on the dowry list.

Moreover, he was marrying Jiang Xiurun, and naturally, he intended to spare no expense for the nation.

Why resort to such petty and deceptive tactics?

Just as the ceremonial officer finished reading the list and it was time to accept the dowry gifts from the national treasury, Wenniang spoke up unhurriedly: “If it were an ordinary noblewoman of Qi, the preparations by the palace’s internal affairs officials would suffice. However, His Majesty is marrying the empress of our Bo state. The alliance between our two nations is unprecedented in history. Therefore, our Bo officials believe that Empress Yaren, as the ruler of Bo, though temporarily residing in Luo’an, cannot be considered as merely marrying into Qi. Thus, Bo should also provide an equivalent dowry to be combined with Qi’s grand gifts, symbolizing the eternal friendship between our two nations.”

After speaking, Wenniang signaled the Bo ceremonial officer to step forward and read the list aloud.

The items on the list were clearly marked with their origins and specifications.

Whether it was pearls or brocade, everything was of the highest quality.

Moreover, there were many rare and exquisite household items.

Those present were all raised in luxury.

Without even seeing the items, just hearing the list made their hearts race.

Had Bo exhausted its national resources to marry off their empress to the Qi emperor?

Each item on the list was almost equivalent to three years of Bo’s annual tribute!

Jiang Xiurun was also stunned.

She had known beforehand that her sister-in-law had been preparing a dowry for her.

So when Wenniang suggested adding her own accumulated dowry to the list, Jiang Xiurun didn’t find it inappropriate.

After all, as a empress, having her own dowry would give her more confidence.

But she never expected Wenniang’s wealth to be so astonishing in recent years.

The lengthy list read aloud was a slap in the face to the Qi emperor.

Thus, she subtly glanced at Feng Liwu, and sure enough, the young emperor’s face was as dark as storm clouds.