Qian Manjiang sat with Lady Wu on his left and his stepmother on his right, while Qian Yeejin stood leaning against him.
Qian Yixiu took a seat next to Cheng Yue. She saw that Cheng Yue was wearing a gold chrysanthemum hairpin inlaid with jade and jade drop earrings, jewelry that she hadn't purchased.
Qian Yixiu complimented, "Mother's jewelry looks beautiful."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Yue touched the hairpin and smiled, saying, "Mother also thinks they're beautiful. These were bought by Brother Jiang."
Qian Yixiu didn't say anything, thinking that the jewelry she had bought for her in Capital City was much more beautiful than this.
After hearing the conversation, Qian Manjiang hurriedly took out a purse from his bosom and handed it to Lady Wu, saying, "Mother, here are five hundred taels in silver notes and some silver. Take it for household expenses."
Lady Wu tried to give it back to him, saying, "There is money at home, keep it for yourself."
