Qian Sangui guessed his second brother's intention; he was likely worried that their family, if ever favored with good fortune, would only remember the eldest branch and forget them. So he gave Lady Wu a meaningful glance, though Lady Wu didn't quite understand his intent.
Qian Yixiu got the point, pulled Lady Wu into their bedroom, and asked her to cut a few yards of brown fine cloth to make clothes for Qian Ergui, and also had her take out a small silver ingot to give to him.
Qian Ergui accepted the cloth, but felt awkward about taking the silver ingot, "That's money, third brother, keep it and use it slowly."
Qian Sangui urged, "This thing isn't worth much money, it's just a novelty. Second brother, just take it."
Qian Ergui, smiling, took the small silver ingot and played with this rare item that only wealthy families possessed.
