Mrs. He’s stinginess was well known to Mrs. Han.
After all, Yun Zihan was not her birth daughter, so how could she possibly prepare a generous dowry for her.
Thinking for a mont, she finally said, "What about the silver hidden away, how much did your mother say she would give you?"
"Mother said she would give twenty thousand taels of silver!"
Twenty thousand taels were nothing more than a pittance.
Mrs. Han grew increasingly speechless at Mrs. He’s pettiness and signaled Bai Que, who imdiately brought over a purse, "This is from your Fourth Sister and as extra dowry for you. Just take it privately for now, we will publicly give you two sets of head ornants later, and you just need to be aware of it!"
Yun Zihan was touched in her heart.
Mrs. Han’s extra dowry for Ruan Wanrong and Hu Shuiling was head ornants. But just one set of those ornants was worth more than twenty thousand taels of silver, which showed their value.
Refuse? She truly did not dare, nor could she bear to.
Her mother’s dowry was indeed not presentable, and who knew what her situation would be after marriage.
Yun Zihan took the purse and knelt before Mrs. Han, "Thank you, Aunt!"
"The floor is heated, but it’s still quite cold. Get up quickly!" Mrs. Han said gently.
It was also because she rembered Yun Zihan’s genuine affection for Jinnian; otherwise, she might not have gotten involved.
Yun Zihan stood up, took a handkerchief to wipe her tears, and safely put away the purse.
"Aren’t you going to take a look?" Mrs. Han asked with a smile.
"Whatever Aunt gives, it must be exceedingly fine!"
Mrs. Han truly smiled.
This child was indeed clever and bright.
Yun Zihan, seeing Mrs. Han smile, cautiously and hopefully opened the purse and took out a stack of papers.
They were neatly folded.
Upon unfolding one, it was a deed for a manor with five hundred mu of paddy fields.
"This..."
Yun Zihan’s hands trembled slightly, and she unfolded another paper, which was also a deed for a manor with five hundred mu of paddy fields.
The third paper was a deed for a two-entrance shop on East Street in the Capital City.
Such shops were nearly impossible to acquire in the Capital City.
The fourth piece was a silver note for a hundred thousand taels.
"Aunt, this is too valuable!"
This added up to at least several hundred thousand taels; what did she do to deserve this!
"Take it. Life in the Capital City is expensive, and besides, the Liao Family’s son still has to study hard for three years, which will bring substantial expenses. I t Liao’s son once; he’s eloquent and decent. He’s bound to have great fortune in the future. After your marriage, having silver in hand and a monthly inco will ensure that you can manage your days!"
"But Aunt..."
Yun Zihan began to cry again.
Her mother’s dowry would probably not exceed fifty thousand taels. Adding the twenty thousand taels kept aside, at most, it wouldn’t reach a hundred thousand taels.
"Alright, the reason I gave you this today is to tell you that the shop sells rouge and powder. The shop’s inventory is all yours too. If you wish to continue the business, find so ti to see the shopkeeper and discuss the future plans with him. The supply channels are all set up, making it convenient. Otherwise, you could also rent out the shop and earn rental inco every year!"
Yun Zihan was no fool; she would of course continue the business.
Having a livelihood and managing it well could support a family’s monthly needs.
"Aunt, I plan to keep running it!"
"In that case, once the year-end accounts are settled, the shop will be officially yours. Work hard and live a prospering life, better than anyone else!"
"I’ll follow Aunt’s advice!"
She stayed with Mrs. Han making clothes until it got dark, and even had her lunch at Qiyue Academy. Then Mrs. Han let Yun Zihan leave.
Watching Yun Zihan walk away, Bai Que finally asked in confusion, "Madam, why give such a heavy dowry? With estates, shops, and silver!"
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