Chapter 8, new clothes will be available

If one remains ungrateful, sympathy will turn into aversion

There are many members of the Cen clan who wish to adopt a son to carry on the family lineage for the fourth branch. Now, the third branch has taken the lead, and this is precisely because the elder of the third branch is serving as the clan leader. If he does not treat Cen San Niang well, he will be scorned and cursed by others for the third branch's arrogance in encroaching upon the fourth branch's assets, and for not treating the orphaned girl kindly. If this reputation spreads, those from the Cen clan who hold official positions in the court will inevitably face impeachment by the censors.

The adopted child is the son of the Fourth Master, yet the Eldest Master wants to maintain his reputation, which understandably causes discomfort for the First Lady

Currently, the second elder of the three houses is a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel, while the third elder is serving as a military officer in Hongzhou under Cao.

Since then, the garments sent by the weaving house each season have no longer had any instances of being ill-fitting

The Cen family of Longzhou is a prominent clan that has lasted for over one hundred years. Many of the descendants in the clan have served as officials.

Bai Cao, with her keen eyes, always noticed that although Cen San Niang's fabric was good, the colors and patterns could not compare to those of the other young ladies from the Cen family's third branch. However, as there were no shortages or cutbacks, Cen San Niang was already very satisfied

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In ancient times, there were certain virtues; the two characters for integrity served as a hallmark, and a person's reputation was more important than the heavens. Cen Sanniang's comfort to Baicao was well justified.

Every time Cen Sanniang appeared before the madam, she became increasingly attentive and courteous, with gratitude almost etched on her face. Over the long span of three years, she finally managed to melt the coldness in the madam's eyes and earned herself a well-behaved image in the Cen family that was not off-putting.

The master has chartered a dragon boat and set up a colorful canopy. The matriarch leads the female members of the family to enjoy the festivities. This is indeed a prime opportunity to promote the kindness of the Cen family's third branch towards the orphaned daughters of the fourth branch

The three elderly ladies did not cause a scene at the banquet. After the family gathering, the lady of the house was summoned and scolded. Subsequently, the weaving house replaced the manageress and dismissed several maidservants who were responsible for sewing money.

The lady's gaze towards Cen San Niang had already grown a few degrees colder

"Rest assured, the palace will send new garments and headpieces." Cen Sanniang was confident.

The third branch of the Cen family has already made a deep impression of her hundred butterfly dress. Wearing it again this year during the Dragon Boat Festival for social engagements would be a slap in the face to the old lady San and to the third branch of the Cen family