Madam Zhou's generosity not only surprised and delighted everyone but also brought envy and resentment.
Old Lady Zhou, of course, was satisfied. After all, once a daughter-in-law entered the family, she became part of the Zhou household. Whatever she received belonged to her and would one day belong to her grandson as well.
And in front of her own family, the Zhou family's generosity brought honor to their name.
Old Lady Zhou had always been dissatisfied with Madam Lu's shallow manners, feeling that she disgraced the family in public. Yet, Madam Zhou's sudden largesse gave her a sense of turning the tables.
Old Lady Zhou didn't suspect the source of Madam Zhou's silver. For one thing, the situation at hand distracted her from such thoughts, and secondly, she knew Madam Zhou had always earned silver through her embroidery. It wasn't surprising that she had her own private stash.
To the contrary, Madam Lu, seeing Madam Zhou's grand gesture, seethed with fury.
