in2ebook Chapter 150 Gift or Apology?
Chapter 150 Gift or Apology?
"A female scholar?" Wang Xianrong really didn't like Qin Yizhen, and she didn't want to listen to her chattering. She thought it was like a bird jumping and chirping on a branch, which was very annoying.
However, she paused for a moment when she heard the last part.
"Yes, men have so many books in this world, why don't women have any? I plan to open a bookstore and would like to ask you to collect some women's poems. If you are willing, you can also write about interesting stories about women in their boudoirs. I will pay you for your writing."
Qin Yizhen hoped that she could have something to do, instead of thinking about love and romance all day long. As the days go by, the pain will fade.
Wang Xianrong shook her head and remained silent.
Qin Yizhen didn't immediately ask Wang Xianrong for her answer. Instead, she handed the envelope to Lü Qiao and asked Lü Qiao to give it to Wang Xianrong. When Wang Xianrong opened it, she found that it contained a land deed.
Qin Yizhen said, "This is a three-courtyard house. Its location is far inferior to that of the Marquis of Pingxi's mansion or the Wang family mansion, but there are many minor officials living around it, so it is considered safe. It will be safe for you to move in with a few guards and maids."
“When you return to the Wang family, you don’t know what your situation will be like, or whether you will be made difficult by those clansmen. If you are not happy in the Wang family, it would be good to go out and hide. In this way, you can use this place as a place to stay, and the Wang family will not know.”
Although Wang Xianrong was pampered by the Wang family and was a first-rate young lady in Qin capital in terms of talent and etiquette, she really didn't care about money at all, not even as much as Qin Yizhen.
"I have nothing to give you, so I will give you this courtyard. If you feel that it is a gift from me, then it is a gift. If you do not wish to accept this gift, then you may consider it an apology."
Perhaps the two had some disagreements before, and both had strong opinions about the local area.
Qin Yizhen was angry that Wang Xianrong wore that white flower, which was taboo, and she was also annoyed that she almost ruined Zhao Rufang's marriage.
As for Wang Xianrong, she also resented that Cheng Yan only had Qin Yizhen in his heart and couldn't spare any affection for anyone else. She also resented that Qin Yizhen received so much genuine love and care from so many people, and that everyone protected her and disliked Qin Yizhen the most.
Fortunately, Zhao Rufang's marriage was settled smoothly and was not affected.
Now that Wang Xianrong is leaving, Qin Yizhen hopes that they can live in peace and harmony in the future, and that if they meet again someday, they can sit down and have a cup of tea and wine.
This land deed can be seen as a way for her to express her guilt towards Wang Xianrong. If Wang Xianrong accepts her gift, then it is a gift from her; if she does not accept the gift, then it is her way of apologizing.
At this moment, Qin Yizhen reaffirmed her belief that money is a good thing, even guilt can be bought with money.
Wang Xianrong looked at the land deed, her brows furrowed and her lips pursed, her expression somewhat unpleasant. Just as she was about to refuse, Chen Shuang suddenly reached out and snatched it away.
"This servant thanks the princess on behalf of my mistress."
"Dust Frost!" Wang Xianrong's face darkened. "Give it to me."
Chen Shuang glanced at Wang Xianrong cautiously, her stubborn little face refusing to comply. She even argued, "Miss, the princess is right. The Wang family has many members. Even if the head of the family and his wife agree, some people might still try to use underhanded tactics against the princess."
“When the young lady left the Wang family, they gave her a farm and a shop, but nothing else. The young lady needs a place to stay while she is away.”
When Wang Xianrong entered the family as a concubine, the Wang family prepared some dowry for her, but it wasn't much. After all, it would be a slap in the face to the princess and the royal family if she made too much of a fuss about becoming a concubine.
However, the Wang family would send her some money every month, and with the money and food provided by the Pingxi Marquis's mansion, Wang Xianrong never lacked money.
However, if they return to the Wang family, they don't know what the situation will be like. Chen Shuang secretly wants to acquire this land deed, so that if things become too difficult in the future, it will be their place to stand.
Wang Xianrong frowned as she thought of the Wang family. She wanted to say "I don't care," but after thinking about it, she didn't say it.
Chen Shuang quickly put the land deed away close to her body, then stood aside, not daring to look at Wang Xianrong's expression.
Qin Yizhen winked at Lü Qiao, who quickly took out some more silver notes and gave them to Chen Shuang. Chen Shuang dared not accept them, so Lü Qiao said, "Keep them. It's good if you can use them in the future. If you can't, just keep them as a piece of paper."
Only then did Chen Shuang dare to accept it.
After Wang Xianrong and Chen Shuang and the others said goodbye and left, Lü Qiao stood at the door and looked out. Only after they disappeared did she let out a long sigh of relief.
Finally, he clapped his hands vigorously: "One thousand taels of silver! Princess! This is a thousand taels!"
The three-courtyard house that Qin Yizhen gave to Wang Xianrong was not large, but it was in a good location and worth eight hundred taels of silver. Later, the silver notes that Lü Qiao gave to Chen Shuang were also worth more than one hundred taels.
Green Qiao looked heartbroken.
Qin Yizhen's ears hurt from her shouting: "Alright, stop yelling. When you get married, I'll prepare a bigger dowry for you than for her, okay?"
"Really?" Green Qiao looked incredulous.
"Of course it's true." Qin Yizhen picked up her teacup and took a sip of tea.
"When have I ever broken my promise? From now on, Granny Jin will stay by my side and I will provide her with a comfortable retirement. Granny Gui will probably go back to reunite with her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, and I will also give her a sum of money."
"You and Hongying are the people I trust most. When you get married, I will certainly prepare a generous dowry for you."
In fact, Qin Yizhen was aware of the situation. She gave Song Pingping three hundred taels of silver, and when Zhao Rufang got married in the future, she would prepare a dowry of three hundred taels of silver. This was still in consideration of the kindness and favor shown to the Zhao family.
However, three hundred taels is not much. In the capital of Qin, an ordinary family of five would only spend one tael of silver a month.
Wang Xianrong gave more because Qin Yizhen herself had agreed to let someone in but now she was being asked to leave. Wang Xianrong also had feelings for Cheng Yan, so she was emotionally hurt. She couldn't give Wang Xianrong anything else, so she could only make up for it with money.
Let's give the Wang family another warning and make her life a little easier.
At this point, Qin Yizhen felt that she had done everything she should and had a clear conscience.
However, thinking about the money and treasures she had recently spent, she suddenly fell into the same stingy habit as Lü Qiao.
"Quickly! Go and invite them..."
"So you're going to invite Mr. Hu?" Green Bridge interjected.
"What Mr. Hu! I'm not sick!" Qin Yizhen glared at her. "Go and invite Mr. Deng. I want to ask about the business of Yachun Pavilion and discuss the study with Mr. Deng."
“Oh, it’s Mr. Deng…” Green Qiao first said “Oh”, then suddenly remembered that she had invited Mr. Deng to get some money for the Marquis of Pingxi’s mansion, and immediately perked up.
"I'll go right away, I'll go right away."
The princess is not short of money, but the Marquis of Pingxi's mansion is truly in dire need!
We'd better hurry and get some, otherwise the Marquis won't even be able to afford to support his wife...