Bab 423: Chapter 418: Blood Sacrifice

The old Marquis looked at the Chus' "Record of Meritorious Deeds" and scolded Mr. Chu for it. He commented that honour and disgrace should be shared alike. Now that the Yong'an Marquis Manor was so stretched thin, the two women of the household had barely managed to contribute funds, efforts, and ideas for the court. Yet, their own people were not supportive. If Mrs. Li didn't grasp this, she should return all the silver she had embezzled over the years.

Having been reprimanded so explicitly by the patriarch, Mr. Chu was left red-faced. He went to Mrs. Li's courtyard and berated her. Mrs. Li was at a loss, wanting to donate five taels. However, upon seeing Mr. Chu's threatening demeanor, she had no choice but to donate ten more taels than her daughters-in-law, ending up with a donation of thirty taels of silver.