Chapter 427 - 422: End of the Disaster
Mrs. Song was more than pleased when she heard this. House prices in Dingzhou turned out to be much cheaper than in the capital city. Such a nice house only cost just over five hundred taels of silver.
If they bought a house like this, did some renovations, and bought some furniture, it would still only cost them about six hundred taels of silver. They would still have four hundred taels left to live on from the original one thousand taels. Adding this to the two hundred or so taels her husband had saved, as well as her dowry and the official salary, she was starting to think they could lead a comfortable life.
Mrs. Song added with a laugh, "Once we move to Dingzhou, I shall also start a business like my sister-in-law and make some extra silver. Her Fuyunlai Trading Company not only has made a lot of money, but it has also been commended by the emperor. Business in future is likely to be even more prosperous."
Chen Afu said with a smile, "If there’s anything you need help with, just say the word. I’ll definitely help if I can."
Wen, now more comfortable, pulled at Chen Afu’s lapel and said, "Aunt Chen, Wen wants to see the puppies."
Chen Afu answered with a chuckle, "Very well, Aunt Chen will ask someone to bring them here." She said in a hushed tone, "The dogs at our house are very sensitive. They don’t like to be called ’puppies.’ Their names are Sasa, Chang Chang, and Duan Duan. When you see them, you should call them by their names."
Little Wen quickly covered his mouth with his small hand and nodded his head.
Sasa and her puppies were led to the east room. Little Wen, his shoes put on by the nursemaid, hopped off the bed and began playing with the puppies using some treats. Chang Chang and Duan Duan wrestled with him for the food, making him laugh giddily.
Seeing how much Wen was enjoying himself, Chen Afu let the mother and her puppies stay until after lunch, before they finally left.
Soon enough, New Year’s Eve arrived. After eating breakfast, Chen Afu, rushing her children along, hurried to Anrong Hall.