"My father donated a large amount in the state school, hence, it's free for me. As for the price of ink and blank parchments, have you forgotten about my dowry, Mother?"
Tang Yu lifted the chosen books in her arms, and made her way towards the door. Before crossing the threshold, however, she threw her in-laws a backward glance. "I won't put your son under any financial pressure. And, in this matter, you can fully trust me."
Feng Bethsheba was stunned speechless.
As for Song Huan, a cocktail of emotions passed across her face. Tang Yu's words did bring reassurance in her heart, but being talked back to in front of Feng Bethsheba dented her pride. Her first two daughter-in-laws never dared to refute her.
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Upon returning to her room, Tang Yu dusted the books off using an old rag. Then, she placed them on the mantel in a neat pile. Mu Yunsheng's reading table was flanked by a tall bookcase. But, it was chock full of his current books.
