1公中: (public) in olden time where multiple branches of the family live together, there is a pool of money monitored by the main branch and the small branches would contribute to
2迎来送往: yíng lái sòng wǎng- similar to “out with the old, in with the new”
3凤子龙孙: fèng zǐ lóng sūn - descendants of phoenixes and dragons, this refers to being descendants of the royal family since phoenix is the empress and dragon is the emperor
Chapter 57: Scheming failed
Li Chang Le’s cold eyes stared at her: “I won't let you off.”
Li Wei Yang remained calm and composed: “Dajie, a bit of wind and you don’t feel well, so weak and incompetent. In the future, you must cherish yourself, do not let father and mother worry for you.”
Having said that, Li Wei Yang strutted away with Bai Zhi.
The list of gifts bestowed by the emperor was very long, Da Furen’s hand, which held the list clutched tightly.
“Lao Ye, is this not too much?” On the surface, Da Furen appeared surprised by the long list of gifts.
“These are the rewards Bixia bestowed on Wei Yang.” Li Xiao Ran knew why Da Furen would say so. Because the gold and jewelry here, the level of their values far exceeded that of her dowry when Da Furen got married.
“Lao Ye, Bixia bestowed these to the Li family.” Da Furen looked at the list, saying each word, she couldn’t just watch Li Wei Yang gain such big benefit.
“Furen, Bixia has said clearly that these rewards are for Wei Yang. If we don’t give it to her, the news that spread outside will not be good.” Li Xian Ran said slowly: “The Li family cannot afford to lose that person.”
Da Furen thought about it, replied: “Lao Ye, the household expenditure for this year is large. The second and third households are also using the public funds1, adding the expenses of festivities, welcomes and send off2 of New Year, in order for everyone to have face, I even used my own dowry. You have always been honest, unwilling to accept offerings from officials. If we have this money, our financial situation can be relieved. Moreover, soon Min Feng will have to get marry, there are also three younger sisters after Chang Le, in the future their dowries must also be great---”
Li Xiao Ran was embarrassed, to support such a large family, it was not an easy thing. He subconsciously chose to ignore the income from the Li clan’s countless stores and country estates. Similar to his wife, deep in his heart, he was also unwilling to give this much gold and jewelry to Wei Yang. Moreover he could feel the defiance from this child’s bones. This violated his authority as head of the household, he felt offended. Well, Wei Yang should get a little lesson.
Therefore, he nodded and agreed: “Very well, I will speak to Lao Furen.”
Generally speaking, Lao Furen should comply with Li Xiao Ran’s opinions. So when Da Furen heard this answer, she could not help but smile in satisfaction.
He Xiang Yuan
The sky was still clear in the afternoon. Beads of snow fell again towards evening, rustling when they hit the glazed roofing tiles, the sound of snow dense and anxious. After a while, soon the house could be seen covered in a thin layer of white.
Li Xiao Ran looked at the weather, frowned and entered the residence. He saw only Lao Furen wearing a lotus green embroidered satin robe, leaning against a pillow with a red “shou” of Hunan embroidery, sitting on the couch reciting scriptures.
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The Princess Wei Yang
Historical FictionWARNING ⚠️ THIS STORY IS NOT MINE FOR OFFLINE PURPOSE ONLY Description Life is unpredictable. Her husband loved her stepsister, deposed her as Empress and even forced her son to death. In that Cold Palace, she was forced to drink poisonous wine. So...
